Lifelong Learning Institute Records

Collection

Identifier: WUA-01-wua00425

Staff Only

The Lifelong Learning Institute Records consists of course listings, publications including the Lifelong Learning Institute Newsletter, 20^th Anniversary materials, and interviews with Richard Diemer (Executive Director of LLI, retired in 2005) and Henrietta Freedman (co-founder of LLI).

Dates

Creation: 1995-2019

Creator

Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.). Lifelong Learning Institute (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Conditions Governing Use

Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.

Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.

If you wish to publish or license Special Collections materials, please contact Special Collections to inquire about copyright status at (314) 935-5495 or spec@wumail.wustl.edu. (Publish means quotation in whole or in part in seminar or term papers, theses or dissertations, journal articles, monographs, books, digital forms, photographs, images, dramatic presentations, transcriptions, or any other form prepared for a limited or general public.)

Extent

3 linear feet

3 boxes

Additional Description

Historical Information

The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at Washington University was created in 1995 through the efforts of Henrietta Freedman, a member of the Washington University Board Board of Trustees from 1983-85 and 1988-1991, and Jane Smith and Anne Hetlage, both associate deans, with only two or three courses offered to a handful of interested seniors. The LLI encourages peer learning and active class participation by senior adults. Classes are not for credit, and there are no exams or grades. Most subjects are offered in three eight-week regular terms (fall, winter and spring) and one four-week summer session. Sponsored by University College in Arts and Sciences, LLI currently features more than 850 active members and offers more than 30 classes on topics ranging from art and architecture, contemporary issues, creative writing, economics, film studies, history, literature, math, science, technology, music, philosophy and religious studies.