Osher at CMU Fall 2023 Course Proposal

Osher at CMU Summer 2026 Course Proposal

Proposals are due January 12th, 2026 at 11:59PM EST. Late proposals will not be accepted.
Greetings and thank you for your interest in teaching for Osher at CMU!

We look forward to receiving your proposal. The proposal should take about 20 minutes to complete. If you are new, you will need to supply a course description, biography, and week-by-week objectives for your course. If you have previously taught, fill in your title and you may select “same as before” for your previous description and bio. Proceeding in filling out this proposal means you will adhere to our established rules and regulations for teaching at Osher at CMU. For this information, please visit our website, cmu.edu/osher/teach-for-us.

Important Information:
- Please fill out each question in the order it appears! If you miss a required question, it will turn red and you will need to provide an answer before submitting.
- If you plan to teach more than one course in the term, you must submit multiple proposals. For scheduling purposes, each course must have its own, seperate proposal.
- Do not use Caps Lock to fill in the proposal. Please use Sentance Case.
Once your course is scheduled, you will receive a notice to approve the scheduled date, time, and location. At this time, you will be given the opportunity to review your bio and course description. Once the course is scheduled and published, it will not be changed except for an emergency and can be changed only by the Osher at CMU Registrar.

Please list any necessary skip dates when filling out the form. Osher at CMU follows the University Calendar, which are University closures and Federal Holidays.
Primary Study Leader Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Study Leader Email*
example@example.com
Primary Study Leader Preferred Phone Number*
Primary Study Leader Secondary Phone Number
Primary Study Leader Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Have you taught for Osher at CMU before?*

YesNo
Have you moved recently, or is this the same address you've had in the past?*

Yes, this is a new address.No, this is not a new address. Keep my profile the same.
How did you hear about Osher at CMU?*
Are you a self-referral?*

YesNo
Who asked you to teach for us?*
Is there a co-study leader or any guest speakers for your course?*

NeitherCo-study leaderGuest Speaker(s)Both
Co-Study Leader Name

First NameLast Name
Co-Study Leader email address
example@example.com
Emergency Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Emergency Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Relationship to Emergency Contact*
Have you taught this course at Osher at CMU?*

YesNo
Course Information

Every course must have it's own proposal, even if it is the same course being taught more than once.
Course Title (Please Use 6 or Fewer Words)*
Title of 60 or fewer characters (including blanks) is required even if returning SL with the same course as before. Please capitalize first letter of each word. Do not use parenthesis or hyphens. Colons and quotation marks are accepted.
Are you using the same Description as before, or a new Description?*

Same as beforeNew
Course Description*

Please provide one paragraph, maximum 150 words, that conveys the content and will pique the interest of potential students. Bear in mind that students choose their courses based on your catalog description. Do not use lists, bullets, or indents. (Copy will be edited for style and length. If a textbook is required, add information to course description.0/150
Are you using the same Biography as before, or a new Biography?*

Same as beforeNew
Biography*

Please start bios with your first and last name, and write it in the 3rd person. Maximum is 125 words total. If you have more than one Study Leader, all bios collectively must be within word limit.0/125
Osher Holidays:

Spring 2026 Osher skip dates are Juneteenth (Friday, June 19th), and Fourth of July (observed Friday, July 3rd).

Osher at CMU follows the University Calendar, which are University closures and Federal Holidays.

List any additional date(s) you cannot hold class for personal reasons (e.g., holidays, religious obligations, vacations, business travel) below.
Requested Course Skip Date(s):
Other important schedule info:
Scheduling Information

Scheduling is established on a first come, first assigned basis. We are limited by classrooms and/or Zoom licenses. We will try our best to meet your schedule preference. Please indicate at least 3 day/time slots that includes a minimum of two different days of the week. Please note that midday Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays are the most popular time slots.
How would you like to present this course?*

This course will be a Zoom course.This course will be an in-person course.This course can be taught online or in-person.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be contacted by the office 2-3 months before the start of the term to begin the process of setting your course up within Zoom. You must respond to these emails in a timely manner or risk the cancellation of your course.
Will you be using the Osher at CMU Zoom license, or are you teaching on behalf of an organization?*

I want to use the Osher at CMU Zoom license.I am teaching on behalf of an organization, and will use their professional license to teach this course.
Have you ever taught a course on Zoom before? (Please note: attending a Zoom course and teaching a Zoom course are two different experiences.)*

YesNo
Would you allow us to record your Zoom course? (Please see below.)*

YesNo
If your answer is YES:
- your students would be able to watch the recording for one week after the missed class
- after a week, the recording will automatically be deleted
- to protect our study leader's intellectual property, there is no way for students to download or save the recording
If your answer is NO, that is totally okay! Just let us know.
If teaching in-person, where would you like to present your course?*

Oakland - On or near the CMU CampusI will provide my own location
Location Name and/or Address*
Address of location provided by you.
The following questions are used to schedule one (1) course. If you plan to teach more than one time in the term, please submit another proposal.

For scheduling purposes, each course must have its own proposal

IMPORTANT: If you would like to teach the same course in BOTH sessions, you need to submit two proposals - one for each term.
Session(s) you would like to teach in?*

Session 1 (May 4th to June 26th, 2026)Session 2 (June 29th to August 21st, 2026)Either Session 1 or 2 (Will be scheduled between May 4th and August 21st)My course is a 1 or 2-day course (These will be scheduled between Sessions)
Number of times your course will meet:*
Number of times your course will meet:*
If you would like to teach 3 or more times, please choose a session in the question above.
Duration of each class:*
Unless your course is an activity course, we recommend 1.5 hours

Please rank your preference of day of the week for your course (1: Top Choice-5: Last Choice)*

	Please input a rating (1: Top Choice-5: Last Choice)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Please rank your preference of time for your course (1: Top Choice-4: Last Choice)*

	Please input a rating (1: Top Choice-4: Last Choice)
Early Morning
Late Morning
Early Afternoon
Late Afternoon

If holding class in PERSON, minimum number of students:*
To have a viable class, Osher at CMU requires a minimum number of 10 students.
If holding class in PERSON, maximum number of students:*
Number could be limited by room size
If holding class on ZOOM, minimum number of students:*
To have a viable class, Osher at CMU requires a minimum number of 10 students.
If holding class on ZOOM, maximum number of students:*
Room Format:*

Conference Room SettingClassroomExercise/Dance SpaceArt/Craft SpaceKitchenMusic room with pianoPC Computer LabMac Computer LabTour/Other Location
If computer lab requested, list software needed:
Do you have any financial interests in a product or service that will be mentioned in the course?*

YesNo
Please explain your financial interest:*
Material Fees

Material Fees will be collected by the office prior to your course. Contact the office for these fees to be paid out.
Material fee ($) per person? If no fee, please leave this field blank.
Note: This fee will be collected by the office.
What will the material fee be used for?*
Who should the fee be paid out to?

MyselfAn outside organization (Museum, Zoo, Brewery, etc.)
Which organization should we send the fee to? Please include organization name and any possible contact information (contact person, email, phone number, address).*
Materials required for students to obtain on their own, if applicable, and their estimated cost:
Most courses do not use books. Books should not exceed $25 and must be in print.
Course Objectives for New Courses

Enter course objective & weekly outlines for your course. Please do not submit your proposals without a complete course objective and course outline. We cannot accept a new course without this information.
Course objective(s):*

0/100
Course Outline: Week 1*

0/100
Course Outline: Week 2*

0/100
Course Outline: Week 3*

0/100
Course Outline: Week 4*

0/100
Course Outline: Week 5*

0/100
Course Outline: Week 6*

0/100
By submitting this proposal, I acknowledge, that if accepted, I will be teaching a course for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is independent of Carnegie Mellon University. I agree that I will not, either before, during or after teaching courses for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, Inc., verbally or in writing via any media, represent, state or imply that I have taught for or have been associated with Carnegie Mellon University.*

I agree.I disagree.
I am or have been a faculty or staff member of Carnegie Mellon University.*

Yes.No.
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Osher at CMU Summer 2026 Course Proposal

Course Information

Osher Holidays:

Scheduling Information

The following questions are used to schedule one (1) course. If you plan to teach more than one time in the term, please submit another proposal.

Material Fees

Course Objectives for New Courses