SAIL

Seniors Active in Learning

History

Organized – June 1996

Model – Elderhostel Institute for Learning in Retirement

Original Class Enrollment – 90

Original Number of Classes - 16

Founding Members

Current Stats Membership - over 700

Number of Classes for Fall and Spring

Semesters – 45-55

The SAIL program…

Welcomes learners 55 and older.

Is sponsored by the Collin College Continuing Education Department.

Has no residence requirements.

Offers non-credit courses in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Is located in Plano, Texas, at the beautiful Courtyard Campus.

Demographics of SAILers

Age Range

55-59 3%

60-64 12%

65-69 27%

70-74 22%

75-79 18%

80+ 17%

County of Residence

Collin 72%

Dallas 14%

Denton 12%

Other 2%

Educational Background

High school 5%

Some college 20%

Bachelor’s 38%

Master’s 30%

Doctorate 6%

Other 1%

Administration

Jim Merritt Continuing Education Program Director

Liaison to the college

Advisor

Friend

Jean Martin SAIL Coordinator

Coordinates classes, instructors and students

Keeps financial records

Solves problems

Organizational Structure (SAIL Volunteers)

Board of Directors

Curriculum Committee

Finance Committee

Membership Committee

Social Committee

Board and Committee Members

Course Categories

History

Art Appreciation

Literature and Writing

Science, Economics, Philosophy

Lecture and Discussion

Music and Film

Mah Jongg and Bridge

Course Information

• 45-55 courses per semester

• Classes held Monday through Friday between 9:30 and 4:00

• New courses added based on interest

• Discussion and sharing of ideas encouraged

SAIL in Action…

Jewish Culture in the U.S. Instructor: Sonia Meltzer

Music of the 60s Instructor: Dr. Aaron West

European Union Class Instructor: Michael Booth

Mah Jongg

Art History – Culture - Music

History

Psychology and Sociology*

*Update: Our instructors are now Barbara Lusk Stern and Larry Stern.

Social Events

• Back-to-School Roundup – late August

• Holiday Luncheon - December

• Instructor Appreciation Dinner - May

• Art Show – April

Art Show

Art Show

Back-to-School Roundup

Instructor Appreciation Luncheon

Holiday Social

Fees

• $15 membership-each fall and spring

• $85 for up to eight courses-each fall and spring

• $20 for members-each summer

Location

Collin College

Courtyard Campus

4800 Preston Park Boulevard

Plano, TX 75093

(Access from Preston Park or Old

Shepard Place)

Welcome to SAIL !