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The Learning Collaborative

Vision : Making a liberal arts education accessible to everyone.

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The Learning Collaborative aims to share a liberal arts education beyond the walls of Centre College, making learning lifelong and inclusive.  The Learning Collaborative includes courses ranging from humanities courses to science-based courses to skills-based courses and beyond. We welcome the community to learn with us in courses led by experts in their fields. The Learning Collaborative is a demonstration of Centre’s commitment to academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and lifelong learning.

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Interested in Teaching?

Do you have expertise that you would like to share with the community? Submit a course proposal form using the link below!

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PARTICIPANT FAQS

Registration links will be posted below the course descriptions. Course fees can be paid online through Centre College’s secure, online system. 

Individual purchase and enrollment of class sessions is not available within a course series. 

Scholarships are not available at this time, however, it is a long-term goal to offer scholarships.

Yes. Some course series are structured to enhance a participant's skillset and knowledge.  Courses that include professional development credits or certificates will include that information in the course description.

Teaching FAQs

Anyone with expertise in a topic can teach for the Learning Collaborative. Teachers and facilitators of courses can be Centre College faculty, retired faculty, experts from industry, and community members.  

We welcome course proposals from Centre College faculty and retired faculty, as well as experts from various fields.  Use the course proposal form to submit your idea. Course proposal forms will ask for teacher contact information, course overview and class descriptions, requested dates and times for each class, and maximum number of students. Proposals will be reviewed by CentreWorks.

Course formats are determined by the teacher and should match the course material to maximize learning and engagement. Course formats can include, but are not limited to, lectures, seminars, round table discussions, workshops, and experiential learning. 

Minimum enrollment will be determined on a course-by-course basis. However, typical minimum enrollment of participants is 8. 

Yes. Honorariums will be decided based on level of expertise and will range from $100-$150 per course content hour taught.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, email Dr. Jenn Gander at CentreWorks@centre.edu.