Lifelong Learning and Education in Southern Oregon

At the Rogue Valley Manor, we understand the importance of lifelong learning. In order to assist you in expanding your horizons and pursuing your interests, we've created this web page, linking you to a wealth of educational and informational resources.

Senior Education Opportunities
	SOU Senior Ventures A treasure-trove of educational adventures for lifelong learners.		Lifelong Learning at Southern Oregon University
			SOLIR System Southern Oregon Learning in Retirement
	SOU Extended Campus Programs Community Programs for Older Adults
Local Resources		Visit the Official Elderhostel Website "We've never found an Elderhostel we didn't enjoy," said Manor resident Don Wells. "My wife and I usually attend at least one program a year."
	Southern Oregon University Persons at least 65 years of age may attend classes free of charge, based on available space, unless the class is taken for credit.
	Rogue Community College Contact the Student ACCESS Center, or visit the online Course Schedule for a listing of Northstar classes, which are offered free of charge when taken for no credit.
	Jackson County Library Medford, Oregon	For Elderhostel programs available in Oregon, click here!
Online Resources
Education Planet A search engine that helps find educator-approved educational resources, including top sites, lesson plans, maps, online courses, teacher tools, and more!
OnlineLearning.net Through partnerships with UCLA Extension, University of San Diego, and the California CPA Education Foundation, OnlineLearning.net has enrolled over 8,500 students in more than 700 courses since 1996. Courses are offered in writing, business and management, computers and information systems, and education. All courses are taught by experienced instructors and are assigned a course manager to walk students through the process of learning online.
The Shaw Guides More than 4,300 Learning Vacation and Creative Career Programs worldwide.
Librarians' Index to the Internet Searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 6,200 Internet resources.
Electronic Library Research a digital archive of thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers, pictures, books, maps, and newswires.
Free Translations Web-based language translation service.
SeniorNet Provides older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.