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To increase the number of older adults and retirees who take regular
courses – on a “for credit” or “audit” basis
and Lifelong Learning courses offered by CCU.
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To increase the number of older adults and retirees involved in instructional
support and other institutional support roles at the University on a professional
or volunteer basis.
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To increase the number of older adults and retirees who participate
in cultural, informational, recreational, and sports events sponsored by the
University.
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To identify the initial credentialing and continual training needs
of community agencies, businesses, and organizations that serve the OA/R population,
and develop University programs to serve those needs.
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To partner with community facilities serving older adults and retirees
to positively influence improvement in the quality and quantity of services
to that population.
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To identify older adults’ and retirees’ needs and interests
and help develop services to meet those needs – especially regarding
their higher education related interests.
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To work with the faculty of the Gerontology Certificate Program to
increase the number of students in that program, to help identify appropriate
field placements in community facilities, and to help find employment in OA/R
– related jobs after graduation.
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To work with the faculty in developing other courses and programs
including courses from other CCU Colleges, as well as advanced degrees, for
extending the career potential of CCU graduates in OA/R related professions
and businesses.
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To foster and facilitate research and scholarship on OA/R –
related subjects conducted at the University; to assist in the development
of grants and other funding opportunities for faculty and student research
in Sociology, Gerontology, and other aging related education.
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To become the Premier information and resource center for OA/Rs in
the region.
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To conduct the Center’s work in the most effective ( = highest
quality and best efficiency) manner possible.
