Summary
Organization name
Cannon Valley Elder Collegium
Tax id (EIN)
41-1990258
Categories
Arts & Culture, Education
Address
1651 Jefferson PkwyNorthfield, MN 55057
In the spirit of “life-long learning,” the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium (CVEC) provides high quality academic experiences in the liberal arts for students over age fifty (retired or not).
We are based in the town of Northfield, Minnesota, a community of 20,000 residents, rich in educational resources with two nationally-ranked liberal arts colleges—Carleton and St. Olaf—and outstanding K-12 schools and community education programs. The city also is home for an increasing number of retirees who are attracted by the wide range of cultural opportunities available in a small town setting.
The faculty members of the Collegium, predominantly retirees themselves, include emeriti faculty from the colleges and retired public school teachers. Our students live predominantly in Northfield and nearby towns, though some commute from as far away as the Twin Cities and Rochester.
CVEC was founded in 1997 by two retired couples hoping to enrich the educational opportunities of the area. From an initial annual offering of 20 courses with 220 enrollees, our program has grown steadily to the present (2017-18) 37 courses with 650 enrollments. The founding principles of the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium were, and remain:
For additional information about CVEC, including current class schedules, course descriptions, and contacts with Directors, go to the Web page www.cvec.org
Organization name
Cannon Valley Elder Collegium
Tax id (EIN)
41-1990258
Categories
Arts & Culture, Education
Address
1651 Jefferson Pkwy