Personal Enrichment

• Computer Applications Courses
  LSU's Desktop Applications Specialist Certificate Program is designed to help you develop and validate your skills in using the Microsoft Office suite of business software. The courses cover key concepts and skills and they also assist those preparing to seek certification as Microsoft Office Specialists (Please Note: Certification is optional).
  
  The Microsoft Office Specialist program is designed for individuals who use Microsoft's business desktop software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more product proficiency exams in order to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certification.
  
  
• English Language & Orientation Program (ELOP)
  The English Language and Orientation Program (ELOP) at Louisiana State University is one of the oldest and most highly respected English language programs in the U.S. Established in 1946, ELOP provides English language training for international students and professionals from over 45 different countries each year. ELOP offers 5 terms per year with approximately 15 students per class. Students may begin the ELOP at any term.
  
  All basic courses are taught by full-time faculty with advanced degrees in ESL, English, Foreign Languages, and Education. Every member of the ELOP faculty has worked or traveled abroad extensively and has an obvious joy in teaching international students. Student surveys indicates that teachers and their classes are the most-liked factors of the ELOP.
  
  
• Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement
  This course will equip you with the facts you need to prepare for a financially secure retirement. You will learn to seek maximization of your income and get more from your investments. You will also learn how to protect your hard-earned money from inflation, income taxes and erosion due to possible long-term health care needs. This seminar will show you a conservative approach to wise money management and will identify lifestyle issues facing retirees. The information you receive may pay dividends for the rest of your life. Major topics to be presented include: Financial Basics, Your Retirement Income, Investments, Risk Management, Estate Planning.
  
  
• Lagniappe Studies Unlimited
  Lagniappe Studies is a Learning in Retirement program, which is an organization of mature adults who get together to learn and to have fun. It's sponsored by Louisiana State University's Division of Continuing Education and is an affiliate of Elderhostel Institute Network. It provides people who are 50 years and older a chance to investigate interesting topics and current issues in a relaxed but stimulating environment.
  
  
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at LSU
  LSU Continuing Education was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation to establish the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI, at LSU. The funding will support educational programs for people over 50 – many of whom are entering retirement – providing them with the opportunity to re-tool their skills for the future, explore new topics, discuss current events and actively engage with peers from all walks of life.