Expectations + Orientation

Welcome to lli!

We are delighted to welcome you to the LLI community. This page will help you get started and make the most of your membership.

Orientation

Getting Started
Take a Tour! New members are invited to attend an LLI Orientation Tour and Lunch on Tuesday, September 8, at 11:00 a.m. This informal gathering is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow members, learn your way around campus, and connect with LLI volunteer leaders.

Registration for the Orientation Tour opens in ProClass on August 18th.

Name Badge
Your name badge and lanyard will be available at the campus tours. If you are unable to attend a tour, we will contact you about alternative pickup arrangements. Please wear your name badge at all LLI classes and events.

We encourage you to watch our New Member Orientation Video for an overview of LLI programs, procedures, and resources.

If you have not yet done so, please Register your vehicle with Bard Security before parking on campus.

Additional information about parking, campus maps, and other resources for new members is provided below.

Member expectations

LLI is a member-driven organization. We encourage every member to participate fully—both in the classroom and through the committees that help create and manage our courses, events, and programs.
Because LLI communicates primarily online, all members are expected to have:
  • An email address
  • Internet access
  • Ability to pay membership fees electronically by credit or bank card.
Email and online communications include:
  • Monthly newsletters
  • Important announcements and key dates
  • Invitations to special events
  • Member surveys
  • Course evaluations
  • Annual election ballots
If you need assistance using these tools, individual help is available. For technical support, contact [email protected]

Mentor Program

We want every new member to feel welcome and informed.  Through our Mentor Program, each new member is paired with an experienced LLI volunteer during their first semester. Mentors can answer questions, explain campus logistics, introduce you to other members, and help you navigate LLI programs and activities.

Bard Student ID

Obtaining a Bard Student ID card is optional. Instructions will be posted when they become available.

Your Bard ID card allows you to:

    • Use the Stevenson Library
    • Receive discounts at some Bard events
    • Qualify for student discounts offered by some outside organizations (where accepted)/li>


    Please note:

    • LLI members are considered guests of Bard College and have limited access to some facilities.
    • LLI Bard IDs do not include access to Stevenson Athletic Center, gym or pool.  Memberships to these facilities may be purchased separately.

    Fisher Center Discounts

    LLI members receive a 20% discount and pay no ticket fees for performances at The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. Simply mention your LLI membership when ordering tickets. When available, LLI members may also receive special Bard community pricing for other events and programs.

Stevenson Library

All LLI members are welcome to use Bard’s Stevenson Library.

To register, bring your Bard ID card to the Reference Desk on the library’s main floor. Library hours and additional information are available through Stevenson Library.

Please note that registration must be renewed each academic year.  We encourage you to take advantage of this outstanding resource.

Campus Parking

Parking can be limited during LLI class days, so please allow extra time when arriving on campus.

A campus parking map is available at Parking on Bard Campus.

Please:

  • Follow all posted parking regulations
  • Do not park in restricted areas
  • Keep fire lanes and roadways clear

Vehicles parked in violation of Bard regulations may be towed.

Vehicle Registration

All LLI members and presenters must register their vehicles with Bard security. After completing the online registration process, follow the instructions provided to obtain your parking hangtag. The hangtag should always be displayed from your rearview mirror while parked on campus.

If your vehicle or phone number changes, please contact Stacey Adams at [email protected] to update your records.

Accessible parking spaces can be found in all campus parking lots: See Accessible Parking for details.

Class Locations

At the start of each semester, a list of class locations is posted:

  • By the elevators in Olin Hall
  • Outside the Hospitality Room(s) – Olin 301 and 302
  • Outside selected classrooms
  • On the homepage of the LLI website.

Classroom Guidelines

As guests at Bard College, all LLI members and presenters are expected to follow Bard and LLI policies.

Please remember:

  • Wear your LLI nametag to classes and events.
  • Only water is permitted in classrooms.
  • Do not record classes, presentations, slides, or discussions without the presenter’s permission.
  • Guests may not attend classes unless specifically authorized.
  • Only registered members may participate in a course.

Class managers

Each course is supported by one or more volunteer class managers who:

  • Assist presenters
  • Record attendance
  • Distribute handouts
  • Share LLI announcements
  • Communicate with class members as needed

Class managers help ensure that courses run smoothly and successfully.

Food and Refreshments on campus

LLI Hospitality Rooms 

The Hospitality Committee maintains two hospitality rooms (usually Olin 301 and 302) during the fall and spring semesters.

Coffee, tea, and snacks are available from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. Members are welcome to relax, socialize, enjoy refreshments, or eat a brown-bag lunch between classes.

Kline Commons

Located near Olin Hall, Kline Commons is Bard’s dining hall and offers all-you-can-eat meals featuring nutritious and often locally sourced food.

Please note that hours may be reduced during school vacations.

Down-the-Road Cafe

Located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center, the café offers beverages, snacks, sandwiches, grilled items, and freshly prepared sushi.

Bard Bookstore

Also located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center, the bookstore sells beverages, snacks, candy, and convenience items.

Snow and Weather Cancellations

LLI follows weather-related decisions made by the Red Hook Central School District.

  • If the district closes schools, LLI classes are cancelled.
  • If the district delays opening by two hours, first-period LLI classes are cancelled and second-period classes begin at 10:10 a.m.

For updates, visit the Red Hook School District website or check local cancellation services.

LLI is Member-Driven

We thrive because members contribute their time and talents.

LLI members are guests of Bard College. We are responsible for following the rules regarding parking, classroom use, and respecting all persons. In return, LLI members are warmly welcomed to explore the exciting learning environment and enjoy our beautiful campus.

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