Road Scholar LLI Resource Network
The Road Scholar LLI Resource Network is a voluntary and dues-free association of more than 400 Lifelong Learning Institutes (LLIs) across the country. The Network strives to connect LLIs with one another as a means of expanding community and learning opportunities.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Your LLI will be added to our directory, so new members can find you on the main Road Scholar website.
- You will receive our monthly newsletter on LLI happenings and events, issues, conferences and news.
- You’ll learn about the latest trends and ideas for LLI curriculum.
ABOUT ROAD SCHOLAR
At Road Scholar, we believe lifelong learning isn’t just a hobby — it’s a way of life. We have spent more than 40 years inspiring adults to learn in Road Scholar experiences around the world, and we have invested significant resources in building the network of Lifelong Learning Institutes across the U.S. Our partnership with Lifelong Learning Institutes speaks directly to our mission and our shared passion for enriching educational experiences for adults across the country
Membership in the Road Scholar LLI Resource Network is open to any LLI in which:
- Learners have significant involvement in developing college-level educational programming
- There is organizational structure, which distinguishes the Institute as an educational community of older learners.
- There is an educational purpose to the Institute by providing college level course work usually on a non-credit basis.
- The Institute is a membership organization in that learners join Institutes. Organizational structures (by-laws, committees, etc.) create an entity with identity and purpose of its own.
- There is open membership by involving members in decision-making.
- In addition to determining curriculum, members may be active in recruiting new members, financing the Institute and developing social programming.
- There is co-curricular programming by encouraging participation without regard to previous levels of formal education.
Learn more about the membership application
If your Lifelong Learning institute is a member of the Road Scholar Lifelong Learning institute Resource Network and you are an administrator, staff member, volunteer or board member
Sign up to receive the LLI Resource Network monthly newsletter
Lifelong Learning Resources and Submissions
As a member of the Road Scholar LLI Resource Network, LLIs have access to relevant information in the field of lifelong learning and the successful operation of the LLI. Topics are varied and include tips on successful fundraising, volunteer recruitment and retention and distance learning. Below is a sample of the resources available:
- Fundraising at Year End: 10 Annual Appeal Tips
- Best Practices: Fundraising
- Distance Learning
- Recruiting and retaining Volunteers
- Forming an LLI3C
- Providing LLI Scholarship
- Starting a Computer Loan Program
- 2018 Summary: Road Scholar LLI Resource Network Administrator Survey
Please email network@roadscholar.org with your questions and requests.
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