Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning
Keene State’s Institute for Learning in Retirement is the Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning (CALL). The program is affiliated through the Institute Network with the internationally known Road Scholar program.
CALL is an educational program aimed at seniors and/or retired folks. The difference between Road Scholar and Institutes for Lifelong Learning like CALL is that the institutes are typically non-residential.
Our classes are led by members, community experts, and Keene State faculty. Classes are offered for eight weeks in the fall and eight weeks in the spring, with a four-week “mini-session” offered in January and February.
CALL members support Keene State students through the CALL Wonderment scholarship. They also generously donate to the CALL Program Fund to support CALL initiatives like gatherings and teas, field trips, and classroom sound systems. Donate here!
Still have questions? Check out our frequently asked questions or join our electronic newsletter list to receive regular email updates about the CALL program.
CALL Registration
Upcoming Dates
Fall 2023 - September 18 to November 10. Registration is open until classes fill or September 13.
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Winter 2024 - January 22 to February 16. Registration begins in December.
Spring 2024 - March 4 to April 26. Registration begins in February.
Having trouble registering online? Please give our office a call at 603.358.2290 to register over the phone, or email continuing-ed@keene.edu.
Please join our electronic newsletter list to receive regular email updates about the CALL program including special events and announcements of upcoming classes.
Inclement Weather Policy
Fortunately, learning remotely means that snow days are no rarely an issue! In case of a power or internet outage, please watch your email for updated information from your instructor or the Program Coordinator. When holding classes on campus during average winter weather conditions, Keene State College and the Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning shall remain open for all regular operations, including classes and events. We encourage all members to make responsible choices, and to consider the potential for slippery walking conditions in our parking lots and sidewalks when making their decision. Some instructors may elect not to hold classes, despite the college remaining open. Please ask your instructor about his or her specific cancellation policy. CALL will be cancelled whenever the college declares curtailed operations. CALL may also close if most faculty have cancelled their class, or if the Physical Plant staff request that we do so. College-wide curtailed operations are announced on local radio and television stations as well as on the www.keene.edu website. CALL-specific cancellations are announced via email and on the www.keene.edu website.
Dining Options
Eating on Campus? The Keene State Dining Commons and the Lloyd’s Food Court in the Young Student Center are both great options!
Program History
Keene State College was one of the original five schools to host Elderhostel (now known as Road Scholar) at its founding back in the early 1970’s. After a long hiatus, Elderhostel returned to KSC in the early 1990’s when a former Dean of Arts and Humanities, Michael Haines, re-introduced a Summer Elderhostel program.
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