Building More Age-Inclusive Campuses by Engaging with Retired Faculty
2024

Building More Age-Inclusive Campuses by Engaging with Retired Faculty

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Author Information

Author(s): June Andrea Chair, Cicero Caroline Discussant, Andreoletti, Swanson, Porter, Gautam, Montepare

Hypothesis

How can universities better engage retired and emeriti faculty to promote age inclusivity?

Conclusion

Engaging retired faculty in intergenerational activities can enhance their experiences and contribute to age inclusivity on campuses.

Supporting Evidence

  • The Age-Friendly University principles highlight the importance of engaging retired faculty.
  • Surveys were conducted to understand the needs of retired faculty.
  • Student feedback was collected from intergenerational activities involving retired professors.

Takeaway

This study shows that involving retired professors in university activities helps everyone learn from each other and makes the campus friendlier for older people.

Methodology

The symposium features discussions and findings from surveys and exploratory studies conducted at various universities.

Participant Demographics

Retired and emeriti faculty from various universities.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0986

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