NO TESTS! NO HOMEWORK!

NEW THIS TERM! Online instruction available!

The Fall 2020 catalog is now available for downloaded from our Catalog page.

A Note from the Continuing Education Department Regarding the Current Pandemic

During these trying times, The Office of External Programs, Continuing Education, and Conferences has missed seeing everyone! We hope that you and your loved ones have stayed well.

The entire University of South Carolina Aiken campus is moving forward with resuming face-to-face classes this fall. In addition, many of our classes are also being offered online for those who prefer to avoid a face-to-face classroom environment.

To help ensure the health and safety of the Pacer community, precautions are being put in place in adherence with the strict guidelines of the Center for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov) and closely following notifications about the virus from the Governor’s Office.

► On our part, in-person class sizes have been reduced by 50% to assure social spacing, classroom surfaces are being sanitized between classes, and hand disinfectant is readily available throughout the campus.

► Those attending classes on campus will be expected to abide by certain precautionary measures. Please be sure to wear a face covering, wash your hands often, maintain social spacing, and if you are not feeling well, please stay home to ensure we keep our campus as healthy as possible.

Make sure to check our website at www.usca.edu for the most up-to-date information regarding campus operations.

We look forward to having you join us. Whether this will be your first time with us or if you have been in our program for several years, just know it is our pleasure having you in our classes!

Wishing You All the Best,

Karen Edgington, Director
The Office of External Programs, Continuing Education, and Conferences

The Academy for Lifelong Learning is a volunteer-run organization under the auspices of the University of South Carolina Aiken that provides Seniors in Aiken, SC and the entire Central Savannah River Area with a wide range of learning opportunities tailored to their needs and interests.

From its modest beginnings in 1989, the Academy has evolved into a multi-faceted program that provides area Seniors with a wide range of fun and educational opportunities. Each semester the Academy offers short courses and events covering a broad span of interests, ranging from art, music, literature, and science to hobbies, cooking, current events, religion, and both local and broader ranging history.

The Fall 2020 catalog is now available for downloaded from our CATALOG PAGE .

Click Here for revisions to the current catalog since publication.

REMINDER: Keep Your Email Address Up To Date

If the Academy doesn't have your current email address, you'll miss out on your copies of the Course Catalog, The Spiral newsletter, and any other emailed updates such as class change information. Send your updated email address to info@aikenlearning.org.

PARKING ON THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN CAMPUS

Academy students are required to display a no-fee UofSC Aiken parking sticker on their windshields when parking on campus. Annual student stickers expire the end of August. Please see our PARKING page for details.

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Academy for Lifelong Learning
Office of External Programs, Continuing Education, and Conferences
University of South Carolina Aiken
Business & Education Building, Room 113
417 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801
803.641.3756
info@aikenlearning.org

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ACADEMY FALL TERM IN PROGRESS

The Academy for Lifelong Learning is again in full swing following last spring's Covid-19 shutdown. The First classes began September 8, with additional classes beginning throughout the semester. Classes this term end before Thanksgiving.

The Fall Catalog is available for download from our CATALOG PAGE .

IN-CLASS INSTRUCTION

In-class enrollment and seat spacing are being managed to comply with government and University guidelines. Students on campus are required to sign a waver and to comply with all University requirements, including maintaining social distancing and the wearing of face masks where specified.

ONLINE INSTRUCTION

Online classes are being offered this semester for the first time. Those wishing to avoid face-to-face contact can register to attend most Academy classes online in real time via the internet. Those unable to register for in-class courses because in-class registration has reached its capacity may also register with the Online option to avoid being shut out.

Online participation is via Microsoft Teams. For instructions on using Microsoft Teams (PDF format}, click on these links: General Info, Apple Info).

REGISTRATION

Registrations are still being accepted. See our REGISTER page for more information.

ALPHABET SOUP ROOM CHANGE

The Alphabet Soup of Health Care class (Oct. 20, 10am) will meet in Business & Education 134 instead of 236.

LINE DANCING DATE CHANGE

The new dates: Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26
Time and place unchanged.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Academy cannot function without volunteers to make it happen, and the need is getting critical. If you value what the Academy does for you and for the community, won't you please consider volunteering to fill one of these vital positions? Contact Academy President Harriet Haynes at pres@aikenlearning.org.

The Academy is in need of volunteers to serve in the following positions:

Board Positions to serve in the 2020/2021 academic year: President-Elect and Curriculum Chair-Elect.

Curriculum Committee needs a few new people to help with course management and operation.

See the June issue of The Spiral for information about these positions.