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Spring Printed Catalog (Updated)
Posted: 10:10 PM 12/30/2025
The Center for Lifelong Learning program listings for the spring semester are included in the USCA External Programs Spring 2026 Catalog. The catalog has been printed but due to unexpected delays was not bulk mailed by the printer until December 24. Bulk mail is not known to be speedy so people on the catalog mailing list may may not receive their copies until after the first of the year.
Meanwhile, the CLL portion of the catalog is already available as a download from the CLL website at this link. Note: If you've already downloaded a copy with a date prior to 12/29/2025 shown at the bottom of the cover, please download the current copy, which has the correct page numbers in the Course Description section and beyond.
Those not receiving mailed copies can pick up the printed catalog, once they have been delivered by the printer, from the External Programs offices in the USCA Business & Education Building, Rooms 103, 104, and 105.
The current catalog release status will be posted on this website.
Website Offline
Posted: 3:15 PM 12/30/2025
Our website at www.aikenlearning.org was offline for about 6 hours today due to hardware issues at our web hosting service. Service was restored about 3:15pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
New at Open House
Posted: 4:07 PM 12/26/2025
See an important announcement about a new feature of Open House.
2023 Kauffman Remembrance Day and Award
In a tradition going back to 1992, a luncheon is held each year to honor the memory of Dr. Earl Kauffman, the driving force behind the creation of the Center for Lifelong Learning's predecessor organization in 1989, and the beginning of senior education in Aiken. The 2023 Kauffman Remembrance Day luncheon was held April 26 in the lobby the Etherredge Center at USCA. Aiken Mayor Rick Osbon gave the invocation.
Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) President David Tavernier gave opening remarks regarding the Center's successful completion of its second year of combined operation following the merger of the Academy for Lifelong Learning and the McGrath Computer Learning Center.
USCA Chancellor Daniel Heimmermann was the keynote speaker. His talk gave an update on the current state of the university. He also provided a look into upcoming developments at the USCA campus like the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative partnership with the US Department of Energy and the South Carolina National Guard DreamPort Cybersecurity Center.
The luncheon is funded in part by an endowment from the family of late USCA Professor James Kauffman to perpetuate the memory of his father. The event is open to all current registered members of the Center for Lifelong Learning.
Kauffman Award Presentation
Part of the Kauffman Remembrance Day memorial is the presentation of the Kauffman Award to an group or individual who has made significant contributions to the Center for Lifelong Learning. This annual award was begun in 1992, three years after the Academy for Lifelong Learning was organized.
Center Vice President Raleigh Daniel presented the award at this year's luncheon to Wayne Rickman.
David Tavernier Receives Special Recognition
The CLL Board surprised President David Tavernier with a plaque recognizing his efforts in dealing with many unique problems and difficulties arising during CLL's sometimes difficult second year. David has guided the organization successfully through this year, especially facilitating productive meetings with USCA staff that set the stage for welcome changes in the future.
Note: This article is an edited version of The Spiral by Doug Wilson.