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POLITICS, ECONOMICS, AND EDUCATION: INFLUENCE IN 2026 (S304)

S – Economics, Finance, Political Science, Law

Political parties and economic and educational institutions have all been significantly involved in American governmental activities in 2025. The analysis of these institutions can provide an understanding of their influence in 2026 and beyond. This course will focus on the past, present and future direction of all three institutions. Articles, visual material, lectures as well as class discussion, explore the connection among them in setting a foundation for the future of American community.

This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Claire Sullivan, Karen Brugh

SULLIVAN, CLAIRE — B.A., history, University of New Hampshire; M.A., educational planning, Syracuse University. Teaching and consulting responsibilities in Finland, Germany, Slovakia and Japan. Teacher and administrator at kindergarten to university level in the U.S. Facilitated past OLLI programs on Islam, American government, immigration and others. Still have time to tend to a garden. (S304)

BRUGH, KAREN — B.S., education, University of Delaware; M.B.A., information technology concentration, Goldey Beacom College. Retired in 2020 after career in technology at MBNA (Bank of America) and Wilmington Trust (M&T Bank). An OLLI member since 2021, a distance viewing committee member and co-chair of OLLI A La Carte committee. Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels volunteer, and a lifelong Girl Scout. Hobbies include spending time with family and friends, technology, gardening, sewing, reading and learning. (L241, L242, L256, S304)

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