Courses

(GOV10026) EXECUTIVE (OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT) POWER UNDER THE CONSTITUTION

This course examines Article II presidential powers and the interactions among the three branches of government, with a focus on the constitutional limits placed on the presidency.

Monday, October 26, 2026, Bluffton campus

(GOV10126) $40 TRILLION - WHAT THE U.S. DEBT MEANS TO YOU

This course examines the causes and potential consequences of the United States' rapidly growing $40 trillion national debt, much of which has accumulated in the past decade.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Bluffton campus

(GOV10226) INSIDE THE WIRE: U.S. EPW/POW OPERATIONS

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording and is available to view until December 31, 2026.

This program explores historical and future challenges of U.S. detainee operations, highlighting the often-overlooked consequences of EPW/POW management.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(GOV10326) THE CHANGING FEDERAL ROLE IN U.S. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording and is available to view until December 31, 2026.

The U.S. R&D system-built after World War II by government, academia, and industry-fueled advances in computing, medicine, and space. In 2025, major funding cuts disrupted research institutions. This program explores the system's legacy and the public policy and ethical implications of reduced investment in scientific innovation.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library