MARCH 2022

Lifelong Learning LAUREATE

NEWS FROM THE SADDLEBACK COLLEGE EMERITUS INSTITUTE

Academically Rigorous • Mentally Stimulating • Socially Engaging • Health Improving

Tuition-free Academic Courses for Older Adults

Hello Friend!

Here's the Latest from the Emeritus Institute

Let's Hear It for Progress!

All classes designated as "in-person" are now meeting IN-PERSON.

◄ MARCH IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ►

Safety Requirements for In-person Classes

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

ADDING A CLASS - IMPORTANT!

Students CANNOT go to a class in-person to ask if they can be added.
If the class schedule shows the class is OPEN, students must first enroll online via MySite.
If the class schedule shows the class is FULL, students can place themselves on the online course Waitlist. (Click here for Waitlist

VACCINES

Vaccines are required for students taking in-person classes.
To submit your vaccination verification CLICK HERE.
For instructions on submitting your vaccination verification CLICK HERE.
To confirm your verification successfully uploaded CLICK HERE.
For the College Vaccine Requirement web page, CLICK HERE.

MASKS

All Emeritus courses meeting indoors require students to WEAR A MASK. (Face shields do NOT meet this requirement.)

Important Office News

Serving our students

in the best way possible

is our #1 PRIORITY!

There's so much we've learned during the pandemic, including how PROUD we are of our students for stepping up and learning everything necessary to continue their lifelong learning pursuits... from CANVAS to waitlists to enrolling online and much more.

We've also learned that the Emeritus Institute can serve you better, more quickly and more efficiently, by centralizing the work location of our 3 staff assistants. All 3 are now at the Saddleback Campus Emeritus Institute Office, HS-244.

Thus, we have CLOSED the Emeritus satellite office at Laguna Woods Clubhouse 4 in order to consolidate our Support Team.

You can reach us by:

Phone at 1-949-582-4835 (MON-FRI 8am-5pm)

(If leaving a VOICEMAIL, please include your name, Student ID # and reason for your call.)

Email at scemeritus@saddleback.edu

(Contacting us via EMAIL with your name and Student ID # gives us the option of replying with links, instructions and more!)

Remember that students always have TWO comprehensive reference sources that provide answers to FAQ questions, as well as instructions, student guides, calendars and so much more:

This monthly eNewsletter (at the very bottom)
The Emeritus website at www.saddleback.edu/emeritus

We're here for you and appreciate

YOUR support of the Emeritus Institute!

What Fun Will YOU Make During SPRING BREAK?

REMINDER!

Spring Break Week is March 20 - 26.

Classes will NOT meet during Spring Break.
Campus Offices WILL be open with the exception of Friday, March 25 when they'll be closed .
DO make some footloose and fancy-free plans for that week!

The Top 3 Things Students Need to Know Now

CLICK THE ARROWS TO LEARN MORE

The Complete Waitlist Guide

If you're on a class waitlist, here's everything you need to know.

Forward Your College Email

Stay updated! Forward your college email to your personal email so you don't miss a thing.

Check Your Vaccination Status

If you've submitted your proof of COVID vaccination, check if you've been cleared.

Good News!

It's NOT TOO LATE to Enroll in a Class

Yes, our Emeritus Spring Semester

has started, but students can

still enroll in OPEN classes.

If you're a NEW or RETURNING Student:

Submit your Student Application,
Wait for the acceptance email
REGISTER online using the

12-Step Registration Instructions.

If you're a CURRENT Student:

Enroll in any OPEN classes.

REMEMBER....

Students CANNOT go to an in-person class to ask if they can be added, due to COVID protocols.
Time conflicts apply for in-person classes AND Internet classes because online classes are synchronous and NOT recorded.
Students cannot enroll in an in-person class until their required proof of vaccination has been submitted and cleared.
In-person classes at Laguna Woods Village require non-residents to purchase a Parking Pass.

Even if you're sometimes late for a

"very important date,"

you're NOT too late for a

date with the Emeritus Institute!

CLICK HERE for the categorical

Spring Class Schedule.

Click the Icon Below That Describes You and Get Started!

If you HAVE taken a class in the past...

but WEREN'T enrolled

in a class in 2021...

you're a

RETURNING STUDENT

If you are now in

a class or were in a class in Spring or Summer 2021...

you're a

CURRENT STUDENT

View the Current

Spring Class Schedule by Category

CLICK HERE for the most current Class Schedule -- the categorical class listing that includes course information and seat availability.

Looking for a specific class/instructor/location? CLICK HERE for help using the Search Box on the Emeritus Class Schedule web page.

ONE MORE TIME...

Spring 2022 Parking Information for

Laguna Woods Village & Saddleback Campus

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

to the Laguna Woods Village Community Center located at 24351 El Toro Road

Laguna Woods, CA 92637

No matter what your ride is...

... don't forget to BUY YOUR

LWV PARKING PASS BEFORE GOING TO THE GATE!

LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE PARKING

All students should have their LWV Parking Passes by now, but here's the information once again.

WHAT: Parking Passes for non-resident students

COST: $40 payable by cash or checks made payable to "GRF - Golden Rain Foundation." (NO credit cards)

LOST PASS REPLACEMENT: $40

REFUNDS: There are NO refunds for parking passes.

BRING: A photo ID

WHERE: Laguna Woods Village Community Center

WHEN: PASSES ARE CURRENTLY BEING SOLD.

Remember, your Parking Pass MUST be purchased and in-hand PRIOR to arriving at the gate!

GATE CLEARANCES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED

Gate clearances will NOT be provided.

DAYS/HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

LOCATION INSIDE: After entering the building, the room is on the left, but check-in at the computer kiosk first and select the "Saddleback Pass" option.

CARPOOL: Only one parking pass per vehicle required.

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE CAMPUS PARKING:

College campus parking is FREE in student spaces for the Spring 2022 Semester.

(CLICK HERE for Campus Map.)

You Have Questions... and We Have Answers!

▼ FAQs, Student Guides, Instructions & Calendars ▼

Directions to Teaching Sites & Saddleback Campus are

AT THE BOTTOM OF EVERY eNEWSLETTER.

Scroll down to take a look. ANYTIME you need information,

day or night, 24/7, refer to the bottom of your monthly eNewsletter!

Need Our Emeritus "Important Dates" Calendar for the YEAR? CLICK HERE

March / April

Important Dates At-A-Glance

Spring Break (no class)..........................MAR 20 - 26

Summer Registration Appts. in MySite...... MAR 21

Offices Closed for Spring Break................ MAR 25

Cesar Chavez Holiday (no class)............... MAR 31

Spring Semester 2022 Fast Facts

SPRING REGISTRATION

Emeritus Late Registration: Ongoing
Students may still register for OPEN classes.
CLICK HERE for the easy 12-Step Registration Instructions!
CLICK HERE for how to confirm your enrollments after registering!

ABOUT WAITLISTS

CLICK HERE to learn about class waitlists.

ONLINE COURSES VIA CANVAS

CLICK HERE to learn or review the CANVAS Learning System.

ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS CLASSES NOT RECORDED

Please note that due to State of California revisions to course reimbursement, NO Spring online synchronous classes can be recorded. Be sure to plan your schedule so you can attend your courses in real time.

TWO CLASS FORMATS

IN-PERSON COURSES

Now meeting online (no longer meeting via CANVAS)
Time conflicts apply.
Vaccine and mask mandates apply.

ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS COURSES

Meet online via livestream on the days/times in the Class Schedule.
Classes are NOT recorded.
Optional classwork may be offered in the Canvas course module.
Time conflicts apply since these are livestream class meetings.
Vaccine and mask mandate don't apply.

SPRING HEALTH/FITNESS CLASSES ONLINE

To keep in line with continuing pandemic health concerns, ALL SPRING 2022 HEALTH/FITNESS CLASSES Classes will remain online due to mask requirements, with the exception of Aqua-Cardio/Aquatics Classes.

The 2022 Dorothy Marie Lowry

Distinguished Guest Lecture Series

Join Us for This Semester-long Series of Webinars

Look Forward to These

March Guest Lectures

MARCH 11 Dr. Kathryn Schmeidler – PhD Anatomy (Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine) / “The Use of Stem Cells in Medicine”

MARCH 18 Mr. Marshall Toplansky – MBA (Harvard University); BA (SUNY Albany) /

“How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Business”

MARCH 25 No Class - Spring Break Week

CLICK FOR THE COMPLETE GUEST LECTURE LINE-UP

Every week an esteemed guest lecturer will speak on a topic of interest. Enjoy new information and a fresh perspective from the comfort of your home. THAT'S the Dorothy Marie Lowry Guest Lecture Series!

JOIN US ON FRIDAY MORNINGS, 10-11:50 am.

ENROLL IN TICKET #: 20820

FACULTY MODERATOR: Ms. Laura Hoffman

COURSE CATEGORY: Emeritus Humanities

COURSE NAME: EHUM 500 - Modern World Culture: 1700 - Present

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE CANVAS LEARNING GUIDE