{"id":83,"date":"2024-06-27T14:32:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T21:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/olli\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2026-02-04T14:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T22:03:24","slug":"teach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/olli\/get-involved\/teach\/","title":{"rendered":"Teach with OLLI at SOU"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1'  class='av-submenu-container av-21oub-52943b1d9fa2bbe3ce18f462d6c22175 alternate_color  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  olli-goofy cat-links av-sticky-submenu container_wrap fullsize' style='z-index:301' ><div class='container av-menu-mobile-disabled av-submenu-pos-left'><ul id=\"menu-catalog-nav\" class=\"av-subnav-menu\" role=\"menu\"><li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-323\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-1\"><a 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Ideas for courses may come from an instructor\u2019s vocational experience or from a passion they\u2019ve developed over time. Either way, OLLI at SOU member-students have chosen to be in a class because of their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1gafcj-ca3819bbeb097f3ea0b6e1905bed0736\">\n.avia-section.av-1gafcj-ca3819bbeb097f3ea0b6e1905bed0736{\nbackground-color:#e4e4e4;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-1gafcj-ca3819bbeb097f3ea0b6e1905bed0736 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-83'><div 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1030w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/07\/SOU-OLLI-teach-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/07\/SOU-OLLI-teach-705x235.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-189 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-189 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"SOU OLLI teach\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1evibn-52c920f40aa3430a63fca26c43c4b431\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1evibn-52c920f40aa3430a63fca26c43c4b431{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1evibn-52c920f40aa3430a63fca26c43c4b431 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1evibn-52c920f40aa3430a63fca26c43c4b431 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av-1e8hun-2e3a7e2a326e2671cf2137aab1c0fd7c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>OLLI at SOU accepts course proposals three times per year for our fall, winter, and spring terms, as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fall Term 2026 (Sept. 14\u2013Nov. 20) course proposals will be accepted May 1\u201331, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Winter Term 2027 (Jan. 4\u2013Mar. 12) course proposals will be accepted Aug. 1\u201331, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Spring Term 2027 (Mar. 29\u2013Jun. 4) course proposals will be accepted Nov. 1\u2013Dec. 3, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap av-mideakth-45fdb7c2944742b75207161aa48fca45 avia-buttonrow-left  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ut3b-3e6898e15567a153c509ff40cfeec8c9\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-ut3b-3e6898e15567a153c509ff40cfeec8c9{\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/southernoregonuniversity.formstack.com\/forms\/olli_course_proposal_form'  class='avia-button av-ut3b-3e6898e15567a153c509ff40cfeec8c9 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"COURSE PROPOSAL FORM\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >COURSE PROPOSAL FORM<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mideakbc-1d1fdc32807d303006ba21217303acc3\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mideakbc-1d1fdc32807d303006ba21217303acc3{\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/11\/Sample-Course-Proposal-Form-Nov.2025-update.pdf'  class='avia-button av-mideakbc-1d1fdc32807d303006ba21217303acc3 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"SAMPLE PROPOSAL FORM (PDF)\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SAMPLE PROPOSAL FORM (PDF)<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lyyzy681-f413b62d705425a0aa1b6460dcbe1bf4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>In short:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Courses range from two to ten sessions per term.<\/li>\n<li>Instructors can teach in-person, online, or simultaneously in-person and online (hybrid).<\/li>\n<li>Instructors choose their format: facilitated discussions, lectures, hands-on activities, field trips, or a mix of all four.<\/li>\n<li>Prior teaching experience is not required, and coaching is offered. Instructors enjoy teaching without the need to grade tests or papers.<\/li>\n<li>Instructors are not required to be members of OLLI at SOU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lyz03e8t-c8c1d530e0c1ae60f35f551ff524c3b7\">\n#top .hr.av-lyz03e8t-c8c1d530e0c1ae60f35f551ff524c3b7{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-lyz03e8t-c8c1d530e0c1ae60f35f551ff524c3b7 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lyz03e8t-c8c1d530e0c1ae60f35f551ff524c3b7 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1b9y1r-07a08ec8a76fd8adf743924bfb5e5e59\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1b9y1r-07a08ec8a76fd8adf743924bfb5e5e59{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1b9y1r-07a08ec8a76fd8adf743924bfb5e5e59 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1b9y1r-07a08ec8a76fd8adf743924bfb5e5e59 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1b9y1r-07a08ec8a76fd8adf743924bfb5e5e59 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1b9y1r-07a08ec8a76fd8adf743924bfb5e5e59 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1b9y1r-07a08ec8a76fd8adf743924bfb5e5e59 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1b9y1r-07a08ec8a76fd8adf743924bfb5e5e59 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Instructor FAQ<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1aug3n-3edbdaf72c379e6f0987f7845ad0f19f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Whether you are new to teaching at OLLI at SOU or a returning instructor, there are a number of questions that come up frequently. Here is a list of the most common ones.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1abv1j-33f7ed0b06936563dcabb281225cbdd3\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1abv1j-33f7ed0b06936563dcabb281225cbdd3{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1abv1j-33f7ed0b06936563dcabb281225cbdd3 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1abv1j-33f7ed0b06936563dcabb281225cbdd3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1abv1j-33f7ed0b06936563dcabb281225cbdd3 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1abv1j-33f7ed0b06936563dcabb281225cbdd3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1abv1j-33f7ed0b06936563dcabb281225cbdd3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1abv1j-33f7ed0b06936563dcabb281225cbdd3 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Becoming an Instructor<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mh26vhde-4e036bf306fb204abc495cfd571e16ea  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  toggle_close_all'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-9tdtn-17d5aa5d777b284fef72285b72a5bfd2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I become an instructor at OLLI at SOU?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I become an instructor at OLLI at SOU?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I become an instructor at OLLI at SOU?\">How do I become an instructor at OLLI at SOU?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We welcome and appreciate new and returning instructors, and invite course proposals that range from academic subjects to skills and activities. We also encourage a variety of teaching formats, including facilitated discussions of books, films, or ideas; informational lectures; and hands-on instruction in the form of online demonstrations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-90svz-10713eeb55e530e1e6719c975c7c2595'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do I need to be an OLLI at SOU member to be an instructor?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do I need to be an OLLI at SOU member to be an instructor?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do I need to be an OLLI at SOU member to be an instructor?\">Do I need to be an OLLI at SOU member to be an instructor?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The majority of OLLI at SOU instructors are members, but we welcome non-members to submit a course proposal and become a volunteer OLLI instructor. While we do not pay instructors, instructors receive a discounted annual membership based on the number of courses they taught in the prior academic year. Please visit the <a href=\"\/olli\/get-involved\/join\/\">Join OLLI at SOU page<\/a> to learn more becoming a member.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8m0ej-1983ea947231a0d88436491d0ed609ad'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How does the discounted membership work?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How does the discounted membership work?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How does the discounted membership work?\">How does the discounted membership work?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Instructors are offered a discounted full-year membership based on the number of separate course sections taught in the prior academic year: one course earns a $100 membership; two courses earn a $75 membership; three courses a $50 membership, and four or more courses earn a complimentary membership. The discounted annual membership is non-transferrable, must be redeemed in the academic year following instruction, and includes all membership benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh26ve6v-9b1a2834c187d27e9709b191428a8112'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"When are course proposals submitted?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: When are course proposals submitted?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: When are course proposals submitted?\">When are course proposals submitted?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The instructional year at OLLI at SOU has three terms of 10 weeks duration each. Proposals for fall courses can be submitted during the entire month of May (1-31), winter course proposals are submitted during August (1-31), and spring course proposals can be submitted from November 1 &#8211; December 3.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8b1yj-739ed5b006de23eb4294f9cc457328bf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What happens after I submit my course proposal?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What happens after I submit my course proposal?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What happens after I submit my course proposal?\">What happens after I submit my course proposal?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>After you submit your proposal, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of receipt. Your proposal will then go to the Curriculum Committee, and it will be assigned to a liaison who works within your chosen course category. Your liaison will contact you and offer any needed support, especially if you are a first-time instructor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7oza7-716cd87c46e99d477575f491d5f8c6cd'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How will I know if my course has been accepted?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How will I know if my course has been accepted?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How will I know if my course has been accepted?\">How will I know if my course has been accepted?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>It takes four to five weeks after the end of a course proposal submission period for the Curriculum Committee to review the courses for a term. If there are any questions or concerns about a proposed course, someone from the Curriculum Committee will contact you during this process. You will be notified if your course has been accepted, and you will get a final version of the catalog description for review before publication. OLLI at SOU program staff will confirm all time, date, and venue arrangements. All new-to-OLLI instructors are strongly encouraged to attend the New-to-OLLI Instructor orientation, which is offered prior to the beginning of each term.<\/p>\n<p>If your course has not been accepted, you will also be notified. Note that not all proposals are accepted as initially presented. You may be asked to refine the proposal to meet OLLI at SOU guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-6yz0n-df182c275acb39a44b8aa1a6dfc98414'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How are the courses scheduled?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How are the courses scheduled?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How are the courses scheduled?\">How are the courses scheduled?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The OLLI at SOU staff does its best to schedule courses to fit each instructor\u2019s schedule. In-person courses are held weekdays. Online courses are held weekdays and Saturdays. Four time slots are available each day: 9\u201310:30 a.m., 11 a.m.\u201312:30 p.m., 1\u20133 p.m., and 3:30\u20135 p.m. PT. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Variations in start time are evaluated on an individual basis. We strive to keep consistent end times so that members can attend other courses in a single day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Courses can begin on any date during the term. Each course must have a minimum of two sessions and a maximum of 10. On five federal holidays, the OLLI office\/SOU campus is closed and no classes are held.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-6bugf-3e7c30c22bd5fb3c24a0715463150610'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Where are OLLI at SOU courses taught?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Where are OLLI at SOU courses taught?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Where are OLLI at SOU courses taught?\">Where are OLLI at SOU courses taught?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Most in-person classes are held at one of these three main locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Ashland at the SOU Campbell Center, 655 Frances Lane.<\/li>\n<li>In Medford at the RCC\/SOU Higher Education Center, 101 S. Bartlett Street.<\/li>\n<li>In Medford at the Rogue Valley Manor Skyline Plaza, 1 Skyline Drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please visit the <a href=\"\/olli\/about\/contact\/\">Contact Us page <\/a>\u00a0for addresses, driving details, maps, and parking information.<\/p>\n<p>Walking and hiking courses are offered in local parks, trails, and neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>Instructors may <em>request <\/em>courses to be held at locations outside the three main sites listed above. Specific venue information should be noted on the course proposal form. Approval of outside venues must go through the OLLI Administrative Director, as there are budget considerations and required paperwork. OLLI at SOU office staff will contact instructors to discuss details after proposal form submission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5y6hb-75d8ecbb8fa931c522c1d4709b76a553'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is there tech training for teaching in-person courses?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is there tech training for teaching in-person courses?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is there tech training for teaching in-person courses?\">Is there tech training for teaching in-person courses?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are a new-to-OLLI instructor or haven\u2019t taught at the SOU Campbell Center since the classroom technology was updated in 2020, you will be contacted prior to the start of the term and scheduled for a mandatory in-person, hands-on training with a tech-savvy OLLI volunteer. You will receive training on the equipment you will be using to teach your course. Ideally this training will take place in your assigned classroom. Refresher training is also offered to instructors who have been trained previously. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5cqev-05c8d478e1ef691439b7604276670abe'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is training available for teaching online?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is training available for teaching online?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is training available for teaching online?\">Is training available for teaching online?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes! OLLI at SOU offers training and support materials to help instructors in using the Zoom platform. To support online instructors, the OLLI office can connect an instructor with a volunteer Zoom mentor. You can also refer to the <a href=\"\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/03\/OLLI-Teaching-on-Zoom-Guide-March-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoom Guide for Instructors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4q3fz-a4c260fbfe61517ca93a170f3f654e95'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do my students get the Zoom link if I am teaching online? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do my students get the Zoom link if I am teaching online? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do my students get the Zoom link if I am teaching online? \">How do my students get the Zoom link if I am teaching online? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Instructors are responsible for creating the recurring Zoom link and sending the Zoom link to their students and to the OLLI at SOU office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3wjxv-8d2fe81980892c235993f48957720c25'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is a Zoom co-host and will my class have one?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is a Zoom co-host and will my class have one?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is a Zoom co-host and will my class have one?\">What is a Zoom co-host and will my class have one?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Zoom co-hosts are optional but recommended. You can identify someone you know from your class roster, ask for a volunteer from the roster, or contact the OLLI office for assistance.<\/p>\n<p>A co-host can help you manage your class by performing tasks such as checking student names on the roster if you have a waitlist, muting student microphones, recognizing raised hands, tracking questions\/comments submitted via the &#8220;Chat&#8221; feature, and, in the case of a new-to-OLLI instructor, recording the number of attendees at each session for transmittal to the Curriculum Committee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-cnp3-6f295f3ef654802b23fea2fdab2f5624'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can my in-person or online course include a field trip(s)?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can my in-person or online course include a field trip(s)?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can my in-person or online course include a field trip(s)?\">Can my in-person or online course include a field trip(s)?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, where appropriate, OLLI classes do go on field trips. If you are interested in a class field trip, please contact the OLLI office to learn about the requirements and discuss the details. Activity Waivers must be signed by all students participating in an OLLI field trip. Please be sure to include details of the field trip in your course proposal submission. Both the curriculum committee liaison and OLLI program staff will work with you on the details.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2inyb-661df0cb7341eef64c0dd834526522d8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"May I use copyrighted material in my course? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: May I use copyrighted material in my course? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: May I use copyrighted material in my course? \">May I use copyrighted material in my course? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>SOU has provided guidelines for instructors to help them determine what qualifies as \u201cfair use\u201d of copyrighted material under Section 107 of the U.S. copyright law. Educational use alone is not sufficient to make a use in question a fair one. Please review this <a href=\"https:\/\/hanlib.sou.edu\/circulation\/copyright.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hannon Library copyright page<\/a> before deciding whether to use any copyrighted material in your class.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1z7sr-44ccb20fb66ae02ed58c66c0c8badc51'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are OLLI\u2019s rules about self-promotion?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are OLLI\u2019s rules about self-promotion?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are OLLI\u2019s rules about self-promotion?\">What are OLLI\u2019s rules about self-promotion?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>OLLI at SOU courses are intended to educate OLLI member-students, not to facilitate financial gain of the instructors, either directly or by increasing business opportunities. Instructors must disclose current business affiliations in the biography section of their course proposals and should reiterate this at the first session. The instructor may provide other business information and website references at the first session only. The instructor may provide a sign-up sheet for an email list or other promotion; the key here is that an individual is \u201copting in\u201d to receiving information separate from the OLLI course. Subsequent classes should focus exclusively on principles and practices to enhance students\u2019 knowledge of the material. Email addresses of OLLI members to be used by instructors solely for communication about their OLLI course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-687r-a4c624229e17282cc1fa4440586fc1a2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I contact OLLI at SOU for more information?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I contact OLLI at SOU for more information?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I contact OLLI at SOU for more information?\">How do I contact OLLI at SOU for more information?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Please send an email to <a href=\"mailto:olli@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">olli@sou.edu<\/a> or\u00a0call the OLLI at SOU office at <a href=\"tel:+15415526048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.6048<\/a> for assistance. \u00a0You may stop by during office hours with general questions Monday\u2013Friday, 9 a.m.\u20134 p.m. Please note that if the question is more involved, program staff may ask that you make an appointment and return at a later date. The office is located on the SOU campus at 655 Frances Lane, Ashland, Oregon. Parking is available on the street and in designated parking lots. Visit our <a href=\"\/olli\/about\/contact\/\">Contact Us page<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-15k1v-715a172ee40e4776d12a7ebea8d79104'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are OLLI at SOU\u2019s office hours?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are OLLI at SOU\u2019s office hours?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are OLLI at SOU\u2019s office hours?\">What are OLLI at SOU\u2019s office hours?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Find our office hours on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/olli\/about\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ydmb3-33ee93ed6cb53f6a3b832be2a53a2b30\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ydmb3-33ee93ed6cb53f6a3b832be2a53a2b30{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ydmb3-33ee93ed6cb53f6a3b832be2a53a2b30 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ydmb3-33ee93ed6cb53f6a3b832be2a53a2b30 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ydmb3-33ee93ed6cb53f6a3b832be2a53a2b30 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ydmb3-33ee93ed6cb53f6a3b832be2a53a2b30 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ydmb3-33ee93ed6cb53f6a3b832be2a53a2b30 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ydmb3-33ee93ed6cb53f6a3b832be2a53a2b30 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Teaching at OLLI at SOU<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mdnbdhht-bf02f85071cfae61279c0a60164806c2  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5t32j-33423915dc69eb4d2e3da143c087d135'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I access my course roster?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I access my course roster?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I access my course roster?\">How do I access my course roster?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Two weeks before the term begins, instructors receive an email from the OLLI office that includes a link for accessing your latest course roster. The online course roster is accessible through the term and includes email contact information for your students. Rosters can frequently change due to members dropping and adding your course. The link is updated in real time with the live roster. Be sure to save or bookmark the roster link so you can access your current roster each time you are emailing your students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4wrsr-431b9a49721738cba72b898ccc663caf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-19' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I send my students an email?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I send my students an email?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I send my students an email?\">How do I send my students an email?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-19' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Instructions on how to email your students are sent to all instructors about a month in advance of the start of classes. You may also obtain a copy of the instructions by contacting the OLLI office at <a href=\"mailto:olli@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">olli@sou.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:+15415526048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.6048<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you send your students a mass email, please use the BCC feature of your email program to prevent students from seeing each other\u2019s email addresses when they get your email. This helps preserve students\u2019 privacy. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4ix9j-7c1b2724a64ce611c19e1c83f1fa17b4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-20' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-20' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-20' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I distribute class materials to my students?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I distribute class materials to my students?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I distribute class materials to my students?\">How do I distribute class materials to my students?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-20' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-20' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Instructions on how to email your students are sent to all instructors about a month in advance of the start of classes. You may also obtain a copy of the instructions by contacting the OLLI at SOU office at <a href=\"mailto:olli@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">olli@sou.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:+15415526048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.6048<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>OLLI supports two platforms to share materials electronically: LearnerNotes and SOU Raider Moodle. For additional help or information, please contact the OLLI at SOU office at <a href=\"mailto:olli@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">olli@sou.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:+15415526048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.6048<\/a> .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3tndz-06947ad473fdfad8794e82ce2f8baa6c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-21' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-21' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-21' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is a \u201cwaitlist\u201d and how does the waitlist process work?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is a \u201cwaitlist\u201d and how does the waitlist process work?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is a \u201cwaitlist\u201d and how does the waitlist process work?\">What is a \u201cwaitlist\u201d and how does the waitlist process work?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-21' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-21' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If the enrollment is greater than the maximum number of students specified by the instructor, a waitlist is created. If a student contacts the office to drop the course, the next person on the waitlist is enrolled in the course and then notified by email that they are now registered in that course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3h0iz-e30312f048a8558077f3b8224a750a4b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-22' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-22' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-22' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"My course has a waitlist. What should I do if some enrolled students are not attending?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: My course has a waitlist. What should I do if some enrolled students are not attending?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: My course has a waitlist. What should I do if some enrolled students are not attending?\">My course has a waitlist. What should I do if some enrolled students are not attending?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-22' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-22' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Instructors of a course with a waitlist are encouraged to contact the office whenever they want the office to register the student(s) at the top of the waitlist for their course.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you notice that five fewer students than expected attended the first week of your course, you are encouraged to contact the office to request that the five students at the top of the waitlist be registered for the course. Another example: Let\u2019s say you originally planned to teach a maximum of 30 students but after teaching your first class, you decide you could handle 40 students. In such a case, please contact the office and request 10 more students be added to your course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2iexb-51beab4d1e71f4f85cbbc3d51e59373a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-23' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-23' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-23' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Are guests allowed at OLLI courses?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Are guests allowed at OLLI courses?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Are guests allowed at OLLI courses?\">Are guests allowed at OLLI courses?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-23' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-23' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>OLLI at SOU policy states that members and instructors may invite a guest to one class, if there are seats available and if there is no waiting list. No one can attend on a regular basis without being a member. Students who wish to bring a guest are to ask for the instructor\u2019s approval first.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1z1uv-531ed245014e919a45e0d0c85d5551c7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-24' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-24' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-24' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is there a form I use to solicit student feedback? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is there a form I use to solicit student feedback? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is there a form I use to solicit student feedback? \">Is there a form I use to solicit student feedback? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-24' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-24' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Instructors are encouraged to ask their students for feedback whether that be in person or via email. Students are always free to contact instructors with comments and suggestions. The following feedback form is available for instructors to use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/southernoregonuniversity.formstack.com\/forms\/olli_at_sou_student_feedback_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Feedback Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, the Curriculum Committee emails a survey to all students in courses taught by new-to-OLLI at SOU instructors once the course has ended.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mdnbdfr6-51c9f72c6ac67976da3a8f050bd34a3d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-25' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-25' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-25' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What if I have to cancel a class session?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What if I have to cancel a class session?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What if I have to cancel a class session?\">What if I have to cancel a class session?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-25' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-25' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you need to cancel a class session, you must notify the OLLI at SOU program staff in advance at <a href=\"mailto:olli@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">olli@sou.edu<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"tel:+15415526048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.6048<\/a> . Announce the change at the preceding class, if possible, and email your students notifying them of the change. OLLI at SOU staff keeps a list of changes for office volunteers to communicate with members who call or walk in with questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1fc23-df2068ae53ceba5f70e5dc37ca3970ab'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-26' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-26' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-26' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How will I know if classes are canceled or delayed because of weather? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How will I know if classes are canceled or delayed because of weather? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How will I know if classes are canceled or delayed because of weather? \">How will I know if classes are canceled or delayed because of weather? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-26' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-26' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The OLLI at SOU office and in-person classes follow the main SOU campus closures due to inclement weather. The OLLI at SOU inclement weather policy is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If SOU is on a two-hour delay, all 9 a.m. in-person Ashland classes are canceled. All remaining classes for the day are unaffected, and 11 a.m. classes resume as normal.<\/li>\n<li>If SOU closes campus for the day, all in-person Ashland courses are canceled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>OLLI at SOU members and instructors will be notified by email of a closure or delayed opening. The <a href=\"\/olli\/\" rel=\"noopener\">OLLI at SOU homepage<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OLLIatSOU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a> will announce inclement weather closures, as will the OLLI voicemail message. For confirmation of a weather-related closure, visit <a href=\"\/olli\/\" rel=\"noopener\">OLLI at SOU home page<\/a>, or call <a href=\"tel:+15415527672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.7672<\/a> . The campus will be open unless there is a recorded message stating otherwise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-t04f-df4eb6f21f01cc3119fac9e25e0a0eab'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-27' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-27' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-27' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What do I do if there is an emergency during class?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What do I do if there is an emergency during class?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What do I do if there is an emergency during class?\">What do I do if there is an emergency during class?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-27' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-27' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If there is any kind of medical emergency during a class &#8211; call 911 immediately. When in doubt of whether or not to call 911, play it safe and make the call. Then, notify the OLLI office right away.<\/p>\n<p>If a fire alarm goes off during class, please vacate the building immediately and await instructions from the fire department or the police department before re-entering the building.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":468,"parent":44,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-83","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Teach with OLLI at SOU<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"OLLI at SOU\u2019s volunteer instructors are the heart of our community. 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