Students Helping OLLI Build a More Diverse Membership
Author Information
Author(s): Laura Donorfio
Primary Institution: University of Connecticut
Hypothesis
Identifying transportation resources can help increase the diversity of OLLI membership.
Conclusion
The project successfully identified transportation resources and provided recommendations for increasing OLLI membership diversity.
Supporting Evidence
- The project involved a semester-long, four-phase research project.
- Students documented difficulties faced by seniors in using transportation resources.
- Recommendations for future pilot projects were provided based on the research findings.
Takeaway
Students worked together to find ways to help older people get to classes, making it easier for more people to join.
Methodology
A needs assessment research framework was used over a semester-long project with specific goals and milestones.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in identifying transportation resources based on student perspectives.
Limitations
The project may have limitations in generalizability due to its specific community focus.
Participant Demographics
Undergraduate students from the University of Connecticut.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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