Wednesday 8/26/26, 10 a.m.
Online | Meeting information will be emailed to fall 2026 instructors.
Thursday 9/10/26, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Save the date! More information will be emailed to all active CFS instructors and announced in the OLLI Observer weekly e-newsletter.
Before each term, the CFS instructor support team plans trainings and workshops called SkillTalks. This is an excellent opportunity for instructors to enhance their current skills, learn a new skill or practice with classroom technology before a new term! Registration is required.
“Hybrid Course Instruction” with Kristi McMillan: By appointment (in-person or online); email collegeforseniors@gmail.com to register
“One-on-One Tutorials: Slide Presentations, From Basic to Advanced Skills” with instructor support team: By appointment (in person); read more about tutorials and how to schedule one
By appointment only: Tuesday 9/8/26-Friday 9/18/26, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Classroom/tech checks for in-person/hybrid instructors (one-on-one at the Reuter Center) and online instructors (Zoom)
NOTE: All classrooms are not available at all timeslots; if there is a timing conflict, a member of our staff will email you to change your day/time. Please note that Reuter 102 has very limited availability Monday 9/14/26-Friday 9/18/26; Reuter 102 instructors are strongly encouraged to choose a timeslot Tuesday 9/8/26-Friday 9/11/26.
FALL 2026 MATERIALS: SkillTalk descriptions, preparation materials, important information for in-person courses slide, instructor-recruitment sample slide, instructor-meeting slides, etc.
Teaching for College for Seniors page on the OLLI website: Information about the CFS Committee, important dates and FAQs
Sample course syllabus: Adapted from UNC Asheville Faculty Handbook
Possible topics for CFS courses: Areas of interest suggested by OLLI members
PowerPoint tutorials (free online resource):
Google Slides tutorials (free online resource):
Zoom how-to video tutorials made by Zoom: See "Zoom Meetings and Webinars" and "Audio, Video, & Sharing"
NC Live: A great FREE resource for research materials, films, readings, databases, language programs and much more.
Copyright resources
10 big myths about copyright explained
Fair use FAQ
Fair use FAQ for images
Using a fair use worksheet
"Navigating Access: Library Resources, Copyright and You," spring 2024 SkillTalk slides
Carnegie Mellon University library's copyright site
University of Texas Libraries' copyright site