Pierian Spring Academy - Adult Education in Sarasota, Florida

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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.

PSA Scholarships and Admission Policy

Courses are held at three locations: One is located in downtown Sarasota, Florida at the Senior Friendship Center, 1900 Brother Geenan Way (intersection of 41 & 301), a second location is in east Sarasota at Argosy University, 5250 17th Street at N. Honore Avenue and the third location is located in west Sarasota at Plymouth Harbor, 700 John Ringling Blvd on the road to St. Armands Circle.

Scholarship Aid...

Application Procedure: To apply for a PSA scholarship, contact PSA director, Robert V. Carlson, by letter at P.O. Box 110141, Sarasota FL 34211 or by email rvcarlson.abc@comcast.net

Successful applications receive a 50 percent reduction in the tuition of one course.

The PSA scholarship fund ...

The Pierian Spring Academy Board of Directors on April 22, 2005, authorized the merging of the Scholarship Fund into an endowment fund to be known as "The Fund" with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

The goal of this fund is to establish a reserve fund equivalent to one year' s operating budget. This fund may also be tapped for scholarships and special needs designated and approved by the Board of Directors.

If you wish to make a tax deductible contribution, please send your check to:

Community Foundation of Sarasota County (PSA Fund)
Box 49587
Sarasota Fl 34230

In Greek mythology, the muses of art, science and literature drank from the Pierian Spring, a fountain on Mount Olympus in northern Greece, for inspiration and knowledge.

Admission Policy ...

Pierian Spring Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Academy. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its admissions policies, scholarship programs and other school-administered programs. PSA provides high quality adult education in Sarasota, Florida, USA.

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