Abstract
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Educational Outreach Records (1971-2019) contain correspondence, planning information, promotional materials, photographs, and newspaper clippings about the history of the division and commemorative events such as the 25th and 40th anniversaries. The majority of the collection materials are comprised of course catalogs, directories, student journals, member handbooks, scrapbooks, and council meeting minutes for the division's lifelong learning programs for nontraditional students: the Extended Education Center for Lifelong Learning (EXCELL) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Materials also include digital files of jazz performances from OLLI's Jazz Appreciation class, a video interview about OLLI, and recording of an OLLI panel featuring World War II veterans.
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Scope and Contents Note
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Educational Outreach Records (1971-2019) contain communication, planning information, promotional materials, photographs, and newspaper clippings about the history of the division and commemorative events such as the 25th and 40th anniversaries. The majority of the collection materials are comprised of course catalogs, directories, student journals, member handbooks, scrapbooks, and council meeting minutes for the division's lifelong learning programs for nontraditional students: the Extended Education Center for Lifelong Learning (EXCELL) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Materials also include digital files of jazz performances from OLLI's Jazz Appreciation class, a video interview about OLLI, and recording of an OLLI panel featuring World War II veterans.
Access Note
Collection is open for research. Arrangements must be made in advance to access digital files; please contact UNLV Special Collections and Archives for additional information.
Publication Rights
Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections and Archives website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged loosely by topic.
Biographical / Historical Note
The Division of Educational Outreach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was established in 1966 when UNLV offered its first non-credit courses administered as an extension of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). In 1971, two years after breaking from UNR, UNLV included a section in the course catalog dedicated to continuing education. The mission of the Office of Continuing Education in UNLV's Division of Educational Outreach is committed to creating an environment that promotes quality instruction, professional development, and community engagement. As of 2024, the Division of Educational Outreach oversees the following programs: the Cannon Survey Center, Community2Campus, Continuing Education, OLLI, the Public Lands Institute, and summer terms.
The Extended Education Center for Lifelong Learning (EXCELL) started in 1991 by Paul Aizely, former dean of Continuing Education. Aizley started EXCELL by request of Stephanie Smith who had moved to Las Vegas, Nevada from Boston, Massachusetts in 1990 and was seeking member-driven continuing education programs specifically for retired individuals. The first class of EXCELL continuing education students included Smith, Shirley Harris, Edythe Katz, Carol Steedman, and Gil Yarchever. In 2006, the lifelong learning program changed names and became the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). As of 2024, OLLI continues to provide classes, special events, and shared interest groups for members at UNLV's campus as well as throughout the Las Vegas valley and online.
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Aizley, Sari and Paul Interview, 2016, November 4. OH-02891. [Transcript.] Oral History Research Center, Special Collections & Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1dr2sc5s
Paul and Sari Aizley oral history interview, 2015 Novemeber 13, 2015 December 01. OH-02519. [Transcript]. Oral History Research Center, Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1h41np5h
Moehring, Eugene P. (2007).
Preferred Citation
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Educational Outreach Records, 1971-2019. UA-00002. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f1sk6c
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Acquisition Note
Materials were transferred to the University Archives by the Division of Educational Research; accession number 2017-052. Additional materials were transferred by Rob Levrant in 2024; accession number 2024-013.
Processing Note
A rough summary of the materials was created by Maggie Bukowski in 2017. To prepare the summary, the described materials were reviewed to create a contents list, estimate dates, and identify material types. In 2021, Sarah Jones added materials to the collection and updated the finding aid in ArchivesSpace. In 2024, Tammi Kim added the 2024 accession to the collection, rehoused the entire collection, and updated the finding aid in ArchivesSpace. Digital files were transferred off of ten optical discs and one flash drive and access copies were created. Tammi Kim was unable to process one video file from the flash drive due to potential file errors or corruption and the description is not included in the finding aid. For more information, please contact Special Collections and Archives.
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Materials are stored in the Lied Automated Storage and Retrieval Unit (LASR) or in offsite storage. Advanced notice is required to access these materials.
Appraisal Note
Materials were acquired as part of UNLV Special Collections and Archives holdings on the history of UNLV. The accretion from 2024 was acquired by Sarah Quigley director of Special Collections and Archives and included 0.50 linear feet of duplicate course catalogs that were removed from the final collection.