Learning and Longevity: Building the Case for Inclusion

Institutions of higher education are more age-diverse than ever with students returning to complete degrees after child-rearing, caregiving, unemployment or other reasons; retooling their knowledge and skills to advance in their careers; exploring second and third career options; or for pursuing personal development and joy of learning. In addition, the faculty and staff members who support student learning are “aging-in-place” in the workplace. Yet, are higher education environments supportive and welcoming for their age-diverse community? The Age Inclusivity Domains of Higher Education (AIDHE) model offers an evidence-based foundation to transform campuses into age-inclusive institutions. Dr. Nina Silverstein will present the model that she and colleagues at the University of Massachusetts Boston have developed and describe the seven domains of age-inclusive practices and the evidence-based strategies that emerged from their research.

This virtual event is hosted by the Center for Gerontology at Concordia University Chicago with special thanks for the generous support from the Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust.