Resources for Lifelong Learning
Links to websites external to the University of Virginia should not be considered endorsement of those websites or any information contained therein.
Charlottesville Area Resources
- Live & Learn! - Lifelong Learning & Civic Engagement in Charlottesville - BLOG
- Senior Citizen Information - Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
- The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia - a national nonpartisan center to research, reflect, and report on American government.
National Debate Series
- Engaging the Mind - U.Va. Community Outreach
- Virginia Foundation for the Humanities - Many interesting activities including the very popular Virginia Festival of the Book
- Personal Enrichment - U.Va. School of Continuing and Professional Studies
- U.Va. Institute on Aging
- The Senior Center - Lifelong Learning
- Piedmont Virginia Community College - offers a number of non-credit enrichment courses, some of which may be taken online.
- Open Doors - A publication by Albemarle County Public Schools Community Education Office
- CATEC (Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center) - Computer training - some online courses.
Online Resources
- Open Yale Courses -Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to seven introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University. The aim of the project is to expand access to educational materials for all who wish to learn.
- Free Online Courses from Great Universities
- Osher National Lifelong Learning Resource Center
- SeniorNet - offers online courses as well as online tips on technology use
- Peterson's Guide - online programs, non-degree-related search - Online courses are available to anyone, anywhere!
- AARP - Learning and Technology
- Elderhostel - Learn, Travel & Enjoy