About OLLI-UA

About Us

OLLI-UA (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona) is a non-credit lifelong learning program open to all adults over the age of 50.

OLLI-UA is an Affiliate of the University of Arizona through the office of Continuing and Professional Education. We are membership driven, serving Greater Tucson and Southern Arizona.

We offer classes during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Most of our classes (also known as Study Groups) are created and led by our own members. And OLLI-UA isn't just about learning--we are a community that has social events and volunteering opportunities to enrich all of our lives.

See why nearly 1,000 people each year in Southern Arizona invest their time and engage their minds with OLLI-UA!

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OLLI-UA Staff - AKA the A Team!

Claudia Torres,
Office Specialist, Senior

Alison Valencia,
Program Coordinator

TBD,
Program Coordinator

Scott Aldridge,
Program Manager

Office Contact Information


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Phone: 520-626-9039

Hours: Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm

Mailing Address (not a regular office location): 4485 N 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

Governance

OLLI-UA is a 501(c)(3) Affiliate of the University of Arizona. This collaborative effort is overseen by a Program Manager, a Board of Directors, and Campus Councils. All three entities work together to assure that the program runs smoothly administratively, is governed consistently, and is responsive to members at both the local and the program-wide levels.

OLLI-UA members* are welcome and encouraged to attend our Board meetings.
*If interested, please click here to contact us to request the Zoom Meeting ID.

 

 

2022-2023 Board of Directors

Nona Cusick, President

Susan Williams, Vice President

Mallory Riegger, Treasurer

David Kikel, Secretary

 Myrna Feldman, Director

 Gerald Geise, Director

Rob Getlan, Director

Mary Ellen Klawiter, Director

 Steve Myrick, Director

Judith Rockey, Director

Bob Salter, Director

 

OLLI-UA Governing Documents

As a 501(c)(3) Affiliate of the University of Arizona, there are various documents which aid our governance. Please use the links below to see specific documents.

OLLI-UA Code of Conduct

OLLI-UA is a community of intellectually active mature adults. Membership entails mutual respect among members, study group leaders, and staff as they pursue knowledge and explore individual interests. Failure to treat ideas, viewpoints, the classroom environment, and interests of other members of the community with respect and civility compromises the intellectual climate at OLLI-UA, and cannot be tolerated. The OLLI-UA staff and volunteer leadership are responsible for ensuring that the Code of Conduct is being followed in all OLLI-sponsored programs.

This OLLI-UA Code of Conduct is congruent with that for students at University of Arizona (deanofstudents.arizona.edu/policies-codes) in promoting behavior that enables enlightened discourse among individuals.

Tax Documents:

Finance Committee

Purpose: To ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with federal, state, and local taxation laws for the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

  • Mallory Riegger, Board Treasurer, Chairperson (CT)
  • Bill Couchman (CT) 
  • Myrna Feldman (GTGV)
  • Dave Grabelski (SE/GTGV)
  • Loring Green (CT)
  • David Kikel (GTGV)
  • Steve Myrick (GTGV)
  • Judith Rockey (NW/GTGV)
  • Joanna 'Jae' Strohn (CT)

Ex-officio

  • Nona Cusick (Board President)
  • Scott Aldridge (Program Manager)

Membership and Outreach Committee

Purpose: To ensure continued growth of OLLI-UA and connect with communities reflective of the population of Southern Arizona.

  • Mary Ellen Klawiter, Chairperson (GTGV)
  • David Grabelski (SE/GTGV)
  • Sandra Hamann (GTGV)
  • Frankie Harris (GTGV)
  • James L. Jones (SE/GTGV)
  • Bob Kiser (GV/GTGV)
  • Raouf Loutfy (CT)
  • Bob Manning (CT)
  • Walt Ridley (CT)
  • Judith Rockey (NW/GTGV)
  • Linda Seitz (CT)
  • Jae Strohn (CT)
  • Ann Tai (CT)
  • Susan Williams (SE/GTGV)

Ex-officio

  • Scott Aldridge (Program Manager)
  • Lee Compton (CT Membership Chair)
  • Nona Cusick (Board President)
  • Mallory Riegger (CT Finance Chair)
  • Alison Valencia (Program Coordinator)
  • Kristina Zeider (Program Coordinator)

Funds Development Committee

Purpose: To ensure income through member donors, community giving, and corporate gifts.

  • Loring Green, Chairperson (CT)
  • Bill Couchman (CT)
  • Dave Grabelski (SE/GTGV)
  • Richard Markham (NW/GTGV)
  • Kay Rich (GV/GTGV)
  • Mallory Riegger (CT)

Ex-officio

  • Scott Aldridge (Program Manager)
  • Nona Cusick (Board President)
  • Alison Valencia (Program Coordinator)
  • Kristina Zeider (Program Coordinator)

OLLI-UA Curriculum Committee

Purpose: To strengthen the offerings throughout OLLI-UA, by meeting regularly to promote sharing of best practices and troubleshooting challenges.

  • Rob Getlan, Chairperson (CT)
  • Ken Back (NW/GTGV)
  • Dave Grabelski (SE/GTGV)
  • David Kikel (GV/GTGV)

Ex-officio

  • Scott Aldridge (Program Manager)
  • Nona Cusick (Board President)
  • Alison Valencia (Program Coordinator)
  • Kristina Zeider (Program Coordinator)


Campus Councils 2022-2023

Each OLLI-UA Campus has an elected Campus Council of local members to manage the operations of the campus and address immediate campus concerns in line with Board Bylaws and Policies. All Campus Councils have officers and most have additional committee chairpersons to manage specific operations (i.e. curriculum, social, marketing). Any member may run for his/her Campus Council during the annual elections held in March.

Your OLLI-UA Council Members:

Central Tucson Council
  • Ray Baxter, Chair 
  • David Shawver, Vice Chair
  • John Anderson
  • David Byrne
  • Lee Compton
  • Nona Cusick
  • Rob Getlan
  • Loring Green
  • Buzz Olson
  • Linda Seitz
  • Jae Strohn

View the Central Tucson Council Policies Here.

Green Valley Council
  • David Kikel, Chair
  • Steve Myrick, Vice Chair
  • Myrna Feldman, Treasurer
  • Rick Cendo
  • Tobey Gitelle

View the Green Valley Council Operating Guidelines Here.

Northwest Tucson Council
  • Ken Back, Chair, Treasurer 
  • Judith Rockey
  • Richard Markham
  • Sunny Aslam

View the Northwest Tucson Council Operating Guidelines Here.

Southeast Tucson Council
  • Bob Salter, Chair, Treasurer
  • Jimmy Jones, Vice Chair
  • Gene Bryan
  • Dave Grabelski
  • Jerry Howell
  • Patty Howell
  • Dottie Sonnenberg
  • Susan Williams

View the Southeast Tucson Council Operating Guidelines Here.

Members Only: View Campus Council Contact Information

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