Where We Are
Address
All our courses that are on-site (as opposed to via Zoom) take place at
The Church of Reconciliation
110 North Elliot Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Welcome to the
Shared Learning
Association of
Chapel Hill
Join our community of
learners and moderators!
Who We Are
Shared Learning of Chapel Hill is an unaffiliated, non-profit, continuing education association of adult lifelong learners who enjoy sharing their knowledge in congenial groups. Shared Learning began in the 1970s as a loose amalgam of retired UNC faculty and their friends and neighbors who wished to share their curiosity about and knowledge of the world in a community of learners.
Its initial meetings were in member’s homes and then at the Church of Reconciliation in Chapel Hill. Since 1979, we have offered a variety of non-credit, daytime courses related to the hard sciences, humanities, fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, current events, and other mind-expanding topics. Over the years, we grew significantly in membership, met at different churches, began collecting dues to rent space, developed governing structures, and incorporated as a non-profit. Despite our membership growth, we strive to remain a simple community of adult learners. We invite you to join us as Learners in the roughly two dozen Courses we offer in our Fall, Winter and Spring terms, or as Moderators (i.e., course facilitators).
Our Mission
Shared Learning Association of Chapel Hill provides noncredit, continuing education courses at low cost in a socially congenial atmosphere for retirees and other adults. Our focus is on creating a shared process of learning.
Though all courses are developed and led by volunteer members, attendees add to the educational process by asking questions and contributing their own perspective and knowledge.
Our Vision
At Shared Learning, we provide a platform for mature adults to explore their interests and passions through non-accredited courses taught by volunteer moderators. Our courses are designed to promote learning and personal growth among our community of lifelong learners.
Shared Learning Calendar
Do you want to see when Shared Learning events happen? Click here to view our calendar or click the button below to download your own copy in PDF format.
Promotional Brochure
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Our Course Hours
You can lick here to view our standard course hours, but be aware that there are exceptions, so it's best to check the course catalog to find out the starting time of your selected courses.
Our Committees
Curricula & Catalog Committee
Nancy Goudreau, Chair
Anna Klein
Barry Lentz
Ken Leto
Tresha Lucas
Scott Parent
Terri Porter
Hospitality Committee
Anna Klein, Co-Chair
Tresha Lucas, Co-Chair
Barbara Brunson
Dave Morgan
Kris Yensen
Public Relations Committee
Dan Brenner, Co-Chair
Open, Co-Chair
Asta Crowe
Helen Johnson
Terri Tyson
Finance Committee
Daniel Kiechle, Chair
Dave Morgan
Ken Leto
Liberman Lecture Committee
Greg Hesterberg, Co-Chair
Doug Shier, Co-Chair
Rob Abramovitz
Hank Becker
Rob David
Bob Lauterborn
Barry Lentz
Meyer Liberman
Technology Committee
Daniel Kiechle, Chair
Barry Lentz
Ken Leto
Scott Parent
Doug Shier
Terri Tyson
Our Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Ken Leto
President
Barry Lentz
Vice President
Nancy Goudreau
Curricula & Catalog
Dave Morgan
Treasurer
Doug Shier
Registrar
Tresha Lucas
Secretary
Board Members
Dan Brenner
PR Committee co-Chair
Barbara Brunson
Board member at large
Asta Crowe
Board member at large
Daniel Kiechle
Finance Committee Chair
Technology Committee Chair
Webmaster
Anna Klein
Member Communications
Gary Sobel
Librarian
Terri Tyson
Assistant Secretary