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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 !