Guest Editorial: An Editorial Review of Organizing Higher Education for Collaboration: A Guide for Campus Leaders

Abstract Shifting age demographics are reshaping our social structures with far-reaching implications for higher education. Aging populations mean more older adults are looking to higher education to meet their professional needs and personal interests, and the longevity economy is calling for a trained workforce to provide services to support the health and functioning of individuals as they age. As well, there is a need to improve students’ aging literacy, along with developing synergistic age-friendly campus-community partnerships to address aging issues. How can institutions explore, create, develop, and sustain more age-friendly programs, practices, and partnerships? This presentation will introduce the toolkit specially designed by the GSA-AGHE Workgroup for use by faculty, students, administrators, and other campus leaders, and will provide an overview of the Age-Friendly University (AFU) initiative and its 10 guiding principles for creating more age-inclusive campuses.

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Now What? Maintaining Momentum after Achieving Designation as an Age-Friendly University

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igab046.2795 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 760-760

Author(s):

Diane Martin ◽

Nicole Brandt ◽

Denise Orwig ◽

Barbara Resnick ◽

Daniel Mansour ◽

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Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Workforce Development ◽

Physical Environment ◽

Steering Committee ◽

Aging Research ◽

Campus Leaders ◽

Higher Education And Society ◽

Demographic Shifts ◽

Multiple Domains ◽

Education And Society

Abstract The Age-Friendly University (AFU) designation in higher education recognizes the institution’s commitment to a culture of age-inclusivity across programs and policies. While AFU institutions are embracing the demographic shifts in higher education and society at-large, effectively responding to the needs and desires of an increasingly older population requires ongoing acceptance and support from campus leaders to maintain momentum and stay relevant within a dynamic field. This session will describe the intentional and systematic approach utilized by an AFU steering committee to build interest in and develop meaningful collaborations in multiple domains across campus, including at the level of the president. Our initiatives focus on five themes that align with the 10 age-friendly university principles: support for workforce development, broadening community engagement, expanding engagement in aging research and dissemination, addressing barriers related to aging and our physical environment, and facilitating age-friendly efforts across our state. We will present our experiences in expanding awareness of and support for the AFU movement on our campus and share a model for institutions seeking ideas for sustainability of their own initiatives.

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Book Review: Seeking Excellence Through Independence

NASPA Journal ◽

10.2202/0027-6014.1125 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Don Hossler

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Graduate Students ◽

Student Affairs ◽

Student Affairs Administrators ◽

Boards Of Trustees ◽

Education Programs ◽

Senior Student ◽

The Public ◽

Campus Leaders

Terrence McTaggart and his coauthors have assembled an interesting book on the tensions between autonomy, accountability, and decen-tralization in higher education. Although there are some references to private-sector institutions, this edited volume will primarily be of interest to senior campus leaders and members of boards of trustees and state coordinating boards in the public sector. Some senior student affairs administrators and graduate students in higher education programs may also find this book stimulating.

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The Future of Accessibility in Higher Education

Disability and Equity in Higher Education Accessibility - Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2665-0.ch001 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 1-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Roy Y. Chan

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

College Graduates ◽

Journal Articles ◽

Student Expectations ◽

Campus Leaders ◽

College Tuition ◽

Critical Interpretive Synthesis ◽

The Future ◽

Dramatic Rise ◽

Comprehensive Search

Higher education worldwide is facing unprecedented challenges - the dramatic rise of college tuition, rapidly increasing demands for accountability, and a complex society that demands college graduates with even more skills and capacities. To understand how higher education can effectively address these challenges, this chapter investigates the economic and social benefits of higher education and what it means for the future of accessibility in higher education. Utilizing Critical Interpretive Synthesis (CIS) and signaling theory, a comprehensive search of the literature selected 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and twenty-five books published between 2000 and 2016. The findings suggest that student expectations for a college degree tends to be very instrumental and personal, while higher education purpose of undergraduate education tend towards highly ideal life- and society-changing consequences. Eight recommendations for teacher-scholars, policymakers, and campus leaders are proposed. The ultimate goal is to help make colleges skills and degrees more accessible for students.

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