What exactly is a lifelong learning program?
Findings of studies in the medical field indicate that people who retire and continue to learn are physically and mentally healthier. They also show that older people are avid learners. Because universities across our nation have recognized this, they are offering lifelong learning programs in their communities to people ages 55 and up. No tests, no grades and no teachers. At NLU our program is modeled around peer learning made popular by the Great Books Foundation where discussion is the key. Members select and submit topics for approval to a committee of their peers. They then become coordinators for the class — choosing the text and planning the schedule. Once in class, members volunteer as discussion leaders. By reading from a common text, everyone comes to class with the same frame of reference. Leaders pose the questions and discussion begins. A program run by the members. If you decide to join our program at NLU, you will become a member of a community of lifelong learners that
