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Semester Completed
Posted: 4:15 PM 4/30/2026
We have just completed a successful spring semester, both in number of students served and number of courses presented. If you took some of our courses, we thank you. Even before the spring semester was completed, CLL volunteers were hard at work on the fall semester that will begin in August. Come back to this website in mid-July to learn what new and exciting learning opportunities we have for you. See you then.
Thank You
Posted: 4:00 PM 4/30/2026
We recently sent our mailing list a survey asking if we needed to update our website design. If you were one of the 103 who responded to the survey, thank you. As a group, you overwhelmingly said we should redesign to improve readability and usability. We will post the survey results on the website in the next week or so. We will be redesigning the website over the next two months. We expect the new website to be ready in July when we post the fall semester schedule.
Searching Our Website
Posted: 6:13 PM 10/26/2025
You may search any website, including ours, by entering site:url search terms in the address bar of your browser. For example, to search our site for courses on Aiken history, you would enter site:aikenlearning.org aiken history in the address bar or the search box of your preferred search engine.
2023 Kauffman Award Presented to
Wayne Rickman
The annual Kauffman Award for outstanding service to the Center for Lifelong Learning was presented to Wayne Rickman at the annual Earl F. Kauffman Remembrance Day Luncheon, April 26, 2023.
After graduating from the Naval Academy, Wayne began his career as a
submariner and rose in the ranks to become commander of submarine operations
in Bremerton, Washington.
He moved from there to commander of operations at multiple ports along the
east coast of the United States, attaining the rank of rear admiral.
After he and his wife Sharon moved to Aiken in the early 1990s, Wayne became associated with SeniorNet at USCA, teaching adults to use computers and leading that organization. Wayne played a key role when the local organization left SeniorNet and created the independent McGrath Computer Learning Center.
When the decision was made to combine McGrath and the Academy for Lifelong Learning to form the Center for Lifelong Learning, Wayne became the Center’s first president. The success of the Center’s formative first year is due in no small part to Wayne’s efforts.
His easygoing manner coupled with his ability to understand and remain focused on the ultimate goal made him invaluable during the merger transition process.
He continues to play a leadership role as the Past President and Board member of the Center for Lifelong Learning.
In recognition of his long term service with McGrath and now the Center, and especially for his leadership, dedication, and willingness to tackle difficult issues throughout the creation and start up of our new Center for Lifelong Learning, the Board is proud to present the 2023 Kauffman Award for Exceptional Service to Wayne Rickman.
Note: This article is an edited compilation of The Spiral by Doug Wilson and Award Remarks by Raleigh Daniel.