To help with your decisions on courses and locations, the following people are available for assistance:
Debbie Cowles, Senior Program Administrator
941.716.2471

Stan Nikkel, Dean of Faculty
941.922.7675

Bob Carlson, Executive Director
941.408.3723

You can also e-mail us at info@PierianSpringAcademy.org
P. O. Box 110141, Sarasota, FL 34211

Site Locations

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER (SFC):
1900 Brother Greenen Way  (941) 955-2122

Brother Greenway Way runs one block between Washington Blvd. (US-301) and Osprey Street just south of Oak Street and north of Mound Street (US 41).  PSA courses meet in the easternmost SFC building.

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
5250 17th Street  1-800-377-0617

Argosy University is at the western end of the long office building at the southwest corner of 17th Street and North Honore Avenue in Sarasota.

PLYMOUTH HARBOR 
700 John Ringling Blvd.   941-365-2600

Tower apartment building on the south side of the causeway (SR-780) between downtown Sarasota and St. Armands' Circle. 


Driving time between the Senior Friendship Center and Argosy University using Washington Blvd and 17th St is approximately 15 minutes; between the Center and Plymouth Harbor takes approximately 6 minutes.

WHO ARE WE?
Pierian Spring Academy (PSA) is a high-quality, low-cost, college level academic continuing education program for persons of all ages but especially retirees and semi-retirees, regardless of educational background. We have only one requirement: a willingness to learn and to enjoy the intellectual refreshment of unique, stimulating content and discussions. Winter residents are welcome.

WHERE ARE WE?
PSA courses are held in three locations: Senior Friendship Center, 1900 Brother Geenen Way; Argosy University, 5250 17th Street in Sarasota; and Plymouth Harbor, 700 John Ringling Blvd., near St. Armand's Circle.   Click here for directions.

WHEN DO WE MEET?
Fall Lecture Series  - October 20 through December 15 at the Selby Public Library (Geldhart Auditorium), 1331 First Street in Sarasota.  The lectures are scheduled from 2:00-3:30 p.m.  Free and Open to the Public. 

Fall Term 2009
October 26 -  November 20 (4 weeks).  Tuition is $50 per course

Winter Term 2010
Begins the week of January 11 - Course dates and lengths vary.  Tuition rates vary according to length of class.

Spring Session 2010
The spring session begins the week of February 22 - Course dates and lengths vary.  Tuition rates vary according to length of class.

HOW MUCH?
4 weeks is $50 per course, 6 weeks is $65 per course, 8 weeks is $90, 10 weeks is $110 and 12 weeks is $130.
There are no membership fees or annual dues.

 

Collaborative Relationships...


Pierian Spring Academy has established collaborative relationships with area organizations who are dedicated to adult and lifelong  learning opportunities.  Listed below are organizations who are currently working with PSA to offer courses and/or lectures.  Please click on the links below to find out more about these classes and/or lectures or to visit their respective website to explore addititional information concerning their services.

 

PSA Collaborates with the Adult and Community Education Center (ACEC) of the Sarasota County School District...      Click here for ACEC Classes

PSA Collaborates with Friends of Boca Grande Community Center on Boca Grande...       Click here for Lifelong Learning Opportunities at Boca Grande

Pierian Spring Academy is also indebted to the following sponsors whose generosity makes excellent classroom space available at a very reasonable cost.  These organizations play an important role in supporting Pierian Spring Academy's mission.  Without them, we would not be able to offer quality adult courses at three convenient locations in the Sarasota area.  Please visit these organizations' web sites to learn more about their programs and services. 

PSA Collaborates With Argosy University, Plymouth Harbor and the Senior Friendship Center . . .

        

  • If you have any questions or need assistance, please call or write to: Director: Bob Carlson: info@pierianspringacademy.org
  • Phone:941-716-2471 Pierian Spring Academy P. O. Box 110141, Sarasota, FL 34211