Call for Proposals – Fall 2020 and Winter 2021
The FAU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Ft. Lauderdale seeks applications for series and program proposals for Fall 2020 and Winter 2021.
Program Options and Details
Fall 2020 Start Date: November 2020
Winter 2021 Start Date: January 2021
Submission Deadline for both sessions: Wednesday, April 1, 2020. 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 the Broward Center for the Performing Arts:
- Abdo New River Room. Capacity: 225-seats
- JM Family Studio. Capacity: 160-seats
Provided Equipment and Services:
- Large Screen
- Podium
- Wired and Wireless Mics
- AV Mgr. On-site Throughout Presentation
- Stage Lighting System and House Lights
- DVD/Blu-ray
- VGA/HDMI Available.
