Events Continued - The Lake-Front Magazine
Events Continued - The Lake-Front Magazine
Events Continued - The Lake-Front Magazine
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In <strong>The</strong> Spotlight<br />
Senior College Gets New Name<br />
Plans underway for new Spring Classes<br />
Garrett Institute of Lifelong Learning (GILL) is the name selected for the senior<br />
college initiative being launched at Garrett College through the division of Continuing<br />
Education and Workforce Development (CEWD). In addition to the name,<br />
which was voted in unanimously by those present at a recent planning meeting,<br />
organizational positions were filled. GILL officers will be as follows: Chair, Kitty<br />
Lauer; Vice Chair, Barb McClosky; Secretary, Judi Schiff; and Treasurer, Robert<br />
McClosky<br />
<strong>The</strong> concept for GILL was developed over the last several months by a group<br />
of local residents interested in providing educational opportunities which will be<br />
selected by the members for the members. “What is key here is that the Institute<br />
members own this,” Lauer emphasized.<br />
Also fundamental to GILL is the development of programs of study rather than<br />
individuals classes. <strong>The</strong> purpose is to provide deeper and broader consideration<br />
of a subject by studying it from various angles. Members who were present at the<br />
meeting voted for the following topics to be offered this May: Current alternative<br />
energy sources; Spring flowers; History of Garrett County; and Health, to include<br />
nutrition, cooking, and exercise. For each class scheduled, a GILL member is the<br />
volunteer coordinator who will find an appropriate instructor.<br />
“<strong>The</strong> time frame for each class in May is six hours spread over four 90 minute<br />
class session. This is the model that GILL will follow, but other arrangements are<br />
feasible,” explained Sue Fowler, the CEWD program director who is working with<br />
this group.<br />
An additional “Lunch and Learn” class, featuring DVD’s on the brain and its<br />
functions will also be offered to members at no charge. <strong>The</strong>re will be a one-time<br />
minimal introductory membership fee for the first group of classes to be offered<br />
this May,” Fowler said.<br />
Other ideas for possible classes, for now and in the future, were also noted.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y include genetic modified organisms, managing finances, wine and food pairings,<br />
American Constitution, Gettysburg, tax preparation, robotics, problem solving,<br />
local authors, languages, local crafts/artisans, sailing and water sports, cultural<br />
geography, and local small businesses.<br />
In addition to developing a curriculum, the GILL group plans to create a web<br />
site to disseminate information on classes and activities. “Our meetings will be<br />
held on the last Monday of the month at 1 p.m. Any one who is interested in becoming<br />
involved with the GILL planning process is welcome,” Fowler said.<br />
For further information, persons may contact Fowler at susan.folwer@garrettcollege.edu<br />
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