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Member Profile Differences between Florida and National OLLI Institutes
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Lee, Jung Min; Rogers, Aracelis; Young, William – Adult Learning, 2018
The purpose of this study was to identify selected characteristics of current Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) members in Florida and then compare the results between Florida and non-Florida institutes. This study was primarily quantitative and employed the Demographic and Behavioral Trends Survey (DBTS) with the addition of four…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Individual Characteristics, Adult Education, Retirement
Participation Patterns and Learning Selections of Senior Members of a Learning in Retirement Organization
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Truluck, Janet; Kim, Young Sek; Valentine, Thomas – Adult Learning, 2010
Developing educational programs for older adults who are highly educated and healthy is necessary in order to meet the learning needs for this specific group. One response to this demand for educational programs is the Learning in Retirement Organization (LIR). LIR began in New York City in 1962 as an educational program for retired professionals.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Education, Older Adults, Retirement
Lifelong Education for Lifelong Needs.
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Feldman, Nina S.; Sweeney, Sandra W. – Adult Learning, 1989
The population is aging. Older persons will be the students of tomorrow. The diversity of their skills, interests, and needs will challenge educators not only to provide opportunities for growth but to provide the practical education necessary to ensure self-sufficiency in our complex world. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Lifelong Learning, Older Adults
Careers after 60: Choices in Retirement.
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Kreitlow, Doris J.; Kreitlow, Burton W. – Adult Learning, 1989
Those who are most satisfied with retirement are those who make progressive choices about the course of their lives. Many older adults may not realize that they have this choice and consciousness-raising may be the first order of the adult educator. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Choice, Career Development, Lifelong Learning
Community Leadership Training Programs for the Active Retired.
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Schultz, Carol M. – Adult Learning, 1991
Leadership Enhancement for the Active Retired trains retirees for leadership roles by helping them gain motivation, confidence, and awareness of needs. Active retirees learn to focus their energy, time, skills, and interests on community leadership. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Leaders, Continuing Education, Leadership Training
Helping Adults through Their Career Transitions.
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Boulmetis, John – Adult Learning, 1997
Adults, by choice or necessity, are often faced with making work-to-school, work-to-work, or work-to-retirement transitions. Adult educators should be aware of the strains and expectations of each transition in order to help adult learners manage change effectively. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Career Change, Career Development
Retired University Faculty: Untapped Expertise.
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Stuen, Cynthia; Kaye, Lenard W. – Adult Learning, 1990
A survey of 44 retired faculty members, 6 community site administrators, and 14 course participants found all groups enthusiastic about community education programs presented by the retirees. Principles critical to program success are the effort should represent paid services; retirees and sites should be carefully screened and matched; and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Faculty, Community Education, Community Involvement