LLI Welcomes Applications
Bard LLI welcomes applications from a diverse and inclusive pool of all potential members. Applications for membership should be submitted between June 1 and June 21, using the instructions below.
There are approximately 350 members of Bard LLI. Openings for new members are determined by how many current members re-enroll for the following year. Often there are more applicants than openings. In this case, new members are admitted by blind lottery from the applicant pool. Priority membership is given to applicants who were presenters in the previous academic year, applicants who are scheduled to present a course in the upcoming academic year, and applicants who have critical skills needed to run LLI and who qualify for and are committed to a specific task or priority.
If you are not admitted, you are encouraged to apply again the next year. LLI does not maintain a waiting list.
Membership Expectations
Once admitted to LLI (see Applying to LLI for more details on how to be admitted), our members are responsible for the following:
- An email address. LLI communicates via the LLI website, a monthly newsletter and email messages.
- Internet access to view the website, participate in online classes, complete member surveys and course evaluations, and engage in many volunteer opportunities.
- Ability to pay annual membership fees (currently $175/year) electronically with a credit card (MasterCard or Visa). Confidential, limited scholarships are available as described below.
For more information on the responsibilities of members, please review Membership> Current Members> Expectations + Orientation on the LLI website.
LLI welcomes applications from all potential members. Limited scholarship assistance is available.
To apply, please contact the president at [email protected] before paying the annual membership fee. Requests are confidential. Scholarships are granted for one year, and may be renewed if allocated funds remain available.
New Member Key Dates
June 1 – June 21: Apply for membership
Early July: Notification of admittance
Mid-July: Membership dues paid by credit card
Late July: New members contacted by their mentors
Mid-August: New member orientations
Late August: Catalog released with fall courses (all members receive an email notification)
Early September: Course registration
Late September: Fall courses begin
LLI uses ProClass to accept applications, track memberships, and register admitted members for courses. Members control their own data, so they can easily check on course registrations, change email addresses, etc.
To apply to LLI, access ProClass through the LLI website by navigating to Courses> ProClass Registration Link from the top navigation bar or by using this link. Fill out the form, including:
- The first field, your relationship to LLI should be set to “Applicant”;
- Username should be something you can easily remember, such as your first initial and last name (e.g., jdoe);
- Email is the email address where you will receive messages from LLI;
- Password should be written down; you will use your username and password to access your information;
- Address, phone, and LLI information fields should all be completed.
Click the red “submit” button at the bottom to save your information to the database.
Note that fields with a red asterisk are required to submit your data.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Join LLI
Applications for admission are processed in early July. You will receive email messages upon admittance on how to pay your membership fees.
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