Adult Scholars Leadership Program
The Adult Scholars Leadership Program engages seniors with community leaders, experts and policy makers to proactively explore, learn and participate in solutions to our regional challenges. The program provides participants with a political, economic, educational, law enforcement, historical and cultural view of the region; identifies and responds to critical challenges in our region; encourages participants to become involved in community activities as volunteers; and inspires participants to create events that meet their needs and benefit the community.
Senior Outreach Scholars (SOS) is an opportunity where seniors translate their life skills and professional experience into meaningful volunteer service with the university and community. SOS harnesses the intellectual capital of active seniors to help solve real problems and enhance the quality of life in our area. We do this by connecting SOS members with UNC Wilmington faculty and students, regional organizations and community leaders to work on issues where SOS members have experience, expertise or simply a deep interest.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCW
Adult Scholars Leadership Program
Leadership Program
The Adult Scholars Leadership Program provides students with an up-to-date snapshot of the political, economic, educational, law enforcement, historical and cultural forces that drive Southeastern North Carolina. Participants identify and respond to critical issues, invest their organizational and entrepreneurial talents to solve problems and volunteer in the community.
Alumni
Since 1991, the program has graduated over 400 adult scholars and has 243 active alumni. Alumni, a truly diverse group, range from retired Fortune 500 executives, government officials, educators, health care providers, lifelong volunteers and community activists.
For more information
Emily Carpenter, ASLP Coordinator
UNCW Continuing Studies
910/962.2599
carpentere@uncw.edu
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCW
Senior Outreach Scholars (SOS)
What are Senior Outreach Scholars?
Senior Outreach Scholars (SOS) is an opportunity where seniors translate their life skills and professional experience into meaningful volunteer service with the university and community. SOS harnesses the intellectual capital of active seniors to help solve real problems and enhance the quality of life in our area. We do this by connecting SOS members with UNC Wilmington faculty and students, regional organizations and community leaders to work on issues where SOS members have experience, expertise or simply a deep interest.
What are the opportunities?
How you choose to contribute is based on your self-assessment and discussions with potential partners. We’ve identified some key roles for SOS participants:
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Mentor or partner with faculty and students
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Guest speaker
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Project leader or coordinator
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Intergenerational team mentor
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Administrator helping to grow SOS programs
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Volunteer ambassador
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Brain Trust project team member
What are the costs?
$35 plus $10 Osher Lifelong Learning enrollment fee
How do I join?
Download the brochure and complete the Individual Profile and Opportunity Linking Form.
Upcoming Dates
Wed. April 23 - 9AM - Noon
Thurs. April 24 - 9AM - Noon
Wed. April 30 - 9AM - Noon
All sessions are to be held in the OLLI classroom.
For more information
Shari Ricks, program coordinator
UNCW Continuing Studies
910/962.4034
rickss@uncw.edu
