The Curriculum Committee is responsible for providing diverse courses of high quality and interest to the Adventures In Learning membership and identifying study group leaders to lead them. Courses are offered during the summer, fall, winter and spring terms. Typically, courses are held one a week over a six to eight week period. Mini-courses of three to four sessions may be included in each term's curriculum.
The Committee members meet monthly to review and vote on course proposals submitted by individuals interested in leading a course. The Committee provides information and assistance relating to the course development process, financial guidelines, teaching materials, class equipment aids and procedures.
For further information, please contact committee chair, Joanna Henderson, at kimballhillfarm@comcast.net. Members of the curriculum committee pictured below are as follows:
Back row: Morris Edwards, Julie Machen, Jim Moore, Joseph Kun, Art Rosen, Dan Schneider, Sheldon Boege, Van Crawford, and Tom Vannatta
Front row: Ellen Robertson, Joanna Henderson, and Helen Bridge
Not pictured: Jim Bowditch and Les Norman
Study Group Proposals
Thank you for your interest in becoming a study group leader. We are extremely interested to read your proposal for a new course.
To submit Part I of the study group proposal, click here to download the form as a Word document. You will be able to fill out the form on your computer, save it and then submit it as an attachment via e-mail or, if you prefer, you can submit a hard copy. Instructions for submission are on the form.
If you are having problems downloading the form, please try this version. Note that this version requires that you print it out and fill it in by typing or printing. Also, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer. If you cannot open this form, click here to download a free version of the software.
Once your course has been approved by the Curriculum Committee, you will be asked to complete Part II of the study group proposal, which asks for more detailed information such as textbooks, audio/visual equipment, venue preference, etc.
To submit Part II of the study group proposal, click here to download the form as a Word document. You will be able to fill out the form on your computer, save it and then submit it as an attachment via e-mail or, if you prefer, you can submit a hard copy. Instructions for submission are on the form.
If you are having problems downloading the form, please try this version. Note that this version requires that you print it out and fill it in by typing or printing. Also, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer. If you cannot open this form, click here to download a free version of the software.
Study Group Leader Textbook Form
This form is for study group leaders to obtain necessary textbooks. Download the form here. This requires that Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed on your computer. If you cannot open this form, click here to download a free version of the software.
Study Group Leader's Guide
The Study Group Leader's Guide is intended as a guide rather than as a rulebook for potlential and current study group leaders. Included in the guide is information on proposing a study course, preparing for your course, and conducting a study course. Download the guide here. This requires that Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed on your computer. If you cannot open this form, click here to download a free version of the software.
Study Group Leader Self Evaluation Form
At the conclusion of each course, study group leaders are asked to complete and submit a self evaluation form. Download the form here. This requires that Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed on your computer. If you cannot open this form, click here to download a free version of the software.
Study group leaders are encouraged to add written comments to their evaluations. All responses are helpful as the study group leaders and the Curriculum Committee plan future courses. Please submit the completed self evaluation form to your class representative or to the Adventures in Learning Office.
