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Objectives and Activities

Reinvesting in the Third Age will:

  1. Describe the landscape of lifelong learning needs and expectations for older adults aged 55-79.
  2. Increase awareness in the higher education community about these needs and expectations.
  3. Disseminate best practices and policies emerging from:
    • Multiple sectors in higher education.
    • Various regions of the country.
  4. Promote educational access and success for all adults.
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The two-year project will produce:

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  1. An introductory document that describes the emerging demographics of adults aged 55-79.
  2. Two focus groups through which we will learn more about older adults’ postsecondary educational needs and expectations.
  3. Two regional roundtables that will:
    • Engage campus leaders.
    • Share insights on best practices and policies.
    • Make recommendations for serving older adults in higher education.

  1. A final report that identifies:
    • Educational needs of older adults.
    • Promising practices in colleges and universities.
    • Existing and future gaps in higher education programs and services.
    • Strategies for higher education's reconfiguration to meet older adults' needs.
    • Policy proposals for the various sectors across higher education.
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For more information, please contact:
E-mail: reinvestinginthethirdage@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated: 01/30/2009



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