Call for Proposals – Fall 2023
The FAU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Ft. Lauderdale seeks applications for series and program proposals for Fall 2023.
Program Options and Details
Fall 2023 Start Date: September, 2023
Submission Deadline for Fall 2023: April 3, 2023.
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