OLLI Committees & Councils

If you’re interested in joining any of the OLLI committees or Councils, please contact the committee chair using the contact information provided on our committees and councils page. This information is updated annually.

OLLI Executive Council (OEC)

In collaboration with the OLLI Program Director, the Executive Council ensures that the program’s mission and vision are adhered to by working to encourage a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and engaged membership that fosters mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration amongst the membership, OLLI staff, and SBU.

Curriculum Committee

Proposes and establishes curriculum policy, develops new curricula, recruits and trains new workshop leaders, and evaluates the effectiveness of workshops and other curricular activities each term.

Arts Committee

Supports a broad view of artistic expression; promotes and organizes activities that showcase members’ creative abilities.

Travel & Leisure Committee

Organizes and promotes a variety of cultural and educational activities on and off the Stony Brook campus, evaluates such activities, and makes recommendations for future activities.

Member Relations Committee

Provides support to members (especially new members), organizes social events, encourages members to participate as volunteers; ensures that needs, concerns, and suggestions of all members are addressed; and promotes the OLLI program within the community and surrounding areas.

OLLI Times Committee

The OLLI Times Committee is responsible for all aspects of producing the OLLI Times magazine, which inspires OLLI members to participate more fully in the program by showcasing our many talents.

Marketing Committee

Responsible for promoting the OLLI program through print and electronic media and informational events, with the goal of promoting awareness of OLLI in the local community and increasing OLLI membership.

Finance Committee

Responsible for developing budgets, overseeing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The committee also assists in long-term financial planning to support the organization’s goals.