Begun as an experiment in non-traditional education over 30 years ago, the program offers a wide range of courses that are open to the public.
Some courses have minimal fees, but most are free.
Anyone may teach and take classes in ExCo, a roster of interdisciplinary courses created and taught each semester by Oberlin students, faculty, staff and area residents. The teachers are not necessarily experts, says ExCo Committee Chair Marie Rinkoski, but applicants who demonstrate expertise and enthusiasm may teach a course as long as that course is judged to have educational merit . The application deadline is November 2. Teaching is open to any Oberlin student, staff, and area community member, including those from greater Cleveland. The application process includes filling out forms and taking part in an interview within two weeks after the application deadline.