Advisory Board and Committees
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt is truly a member-run organization. We'd like to thank all of our current and past volunteers and invite members to join us in ensuring the sustainability of the program for years to come. To inquire about volunteering, please visit volunteer opportunities.
Advisory Board Members
Description: Led by the President and OLLI Director, the Advisory Board ensures that the activities and programs of OLLI at Vanderbilt 1) align with the mission and values of the Osher Foundation and Vanderbilt University and 2) respond to the experiences and aspirations of OLLI members.
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Jan Goddard
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Pat Holdridge
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Robert Smith
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Maribeth Farringer
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Margaret Hamrick
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Lee McFadden
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Vickie Ziegler
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Classroom Assistance Committee
Description: Members of the Classroom Assistance Committee provide a welcoming and professional presence by assisting instructors and members to facilitate a positive OLLI experience.
Committee Chair: Vacant
Curriculum Committee
Description: Members of the Curriculum Committee utilize the course evaluations from prior terms to plan new and exciting course series every term.
Committee Members: Carole Bucy, Judy Jean Chapman, Frank Dobson, Kathy Garthwaite, Virginia Shepherd, Keith Simmons, Robert Smith, and Celia Walker
Special Events Committee
Description: Members of the Special Events Committee plan and help to coordinate outings, and Annual Meeting.
Chair: Margaret Hamrick
Committee Members: Karen Davis, Ed Hoge, Kathy Ingleson, Lisa Otten, Jill Perigo, and Roslyn Yeomans
Nominating Committee
Description: Recruit OLLI Advisory Board members
Chair: Pat Holdridge
Committee Members:
Director: Norma Clippard
President: Jan Goddard
Past President: Robert Smith
President-Elect: Pat Holdridge