Wichita State is expanding its popular Lifelong Learning Program for senior citizens to Newton this spring. In addition to the four classes held in Wichita, WSU will partner with Asbury Park Retirement Community in Newton to offer its Music in Film class to a new population of adult learners.
This initiative is part of WSU’s continuing effort to make college classes accessible to seniors throughout the community. Lifelong Learning classes differ from other classes in that they are held at retirement communities and senior centers around the area. Residents and members of the community at or above 60 years old can audit these classes without paying tuition. Scholarships are available to cover workshop fees for students enrolling prior to Feb. 15, 2018. After that date some workshop fees may apply. Anyone less than 60 years old can enroll in the classes if they pay regular tuition and fees.
“More than 500 senior citizens participated in one or more of the nine courses offered in 2017,” said Kimberly Moore, director of WSU’s Office for Workforce, Professional and Community Education. “Due to the success of the program and the overwhelming number of interest in these classes, we are excited to be expanding the program to Newton. We value our seniors and are excited to continue to provide them with high quality, engaging and meaningful educational opportunities.”
Classes for spring 2018 include:
Asbury Park Retirement Community
Music in Film
Dates: March 7, 14, 21 and 28
Kansas Masonic Home, Wichita
The Literature of Kansas
Dates: Feb. 9, 16, 23 and March 2
Lead Type, Bullets and Brazen Nerve, Part II
Dates: March 9, 16, 23 and 30
Larksfield Place, Wichita
Wichita Neighborhoods
Dates: Feb. 8, 15, 22 and March 1
Oxford Grand Assisted Living, Wichita
Introduction to Geology: Understanding Earth
Dates: March 5, 12, 19 and 26
Visit www.wichita.edu/lifelonglearning to register and get complete details on each class. WSU WPCE office at 316-978-3731 or Conference.Office@wichita.edu. You can also pick up an application from one of the locations above.
Per the Kansas Board of Regents’ Policy, students 60 years of age or older can enroll as auditors in academic credit courses when space is available without paying tuition. The only cost to these students are any applicable workshop fees and lab/special course fees. In addition, senior citizens who have not previously been enrolled at WSU must pay a one-time application fee of $40.00. Students who are younger than 60 years of age can enroll in the course but will pay regular tuition and fees (see www.wichita.edu/lifelonglearning for details). Senior citizens must present a Medicare card or valid driver’s license to validate age.
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