Call for Proposals – Fall 2022 and Winter 2023
The FAU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Ft. Lauderdale seeks applications for series and program proposals for Fall 2022 and Winter 2023.
Program Options and Details
Fall 2022 Start Date: October 2022
Submission Deadline for Fall 2022: May 13, 2022.
Winter 2023 Start Date: January 2023
Submission Deadline for Winter 2023: June 24, 2022.
All proposals are reviewed and selected by the OLLI Ft. Lauderdale Board of Advisors’ Curriculum Committee.
Event Types: One-Time and Four (4)-Week Series. Presenters may apply for multiple events or programs on different topics.
Program Length: One-Time events and each session of a series are typically scheduled for 90 minutes once each week, although two hours may be accommodated.
Audience: Non-traditional adult learners, many of whom are college or post-college graduates.
Example Topic Areas for Proposals*:
- Economics
- Current Affairs
- History
- Art
- Science
- Literature, and
- Cultural Studies.
* See the current program list for example topics being presented.
Compensation: Compensation is based on student enrollment numbers. Note that in addition to the amounts in the following chart, for every multi-week series there will be a $4 compensation for each guest ticket sold.
| Series | Min. Payment | Amt. per Enrollee Min. 50 |
|---|---|---|
| One-Time Lecture/ Performance | $300 | $5 |
| 4-Week | $500 | $10.50 |
| 6-Week | $750 | $15.75 |
| 8-Week | $1,000 | $21 |
Presentation Materials: While not required, presenters are strongly encouraged to supplement lectures by using visuals such as PowerPoint slides, or other media.
Locations at:
- Zoom till it is safe to return to in-person programs. Capacity: 300
- FAU Ft. Lauderdale Campus. Capacity: TBD
Provided Equipment and Services:
- Large Screen
- Podium
- Wired Mics
- Tech Support On-site Throughout Presentation