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  • Gerontology
  • Higher Education Studies
  • Community Engagement

Background:

  • Higher education institutions are increasingly focused on older adult engagement.
  • The Age-Friendly University (AFU) network is expanding globally.
  • Universities aim to support lifelong learning, career development, and intergenerational connections for seniors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate barriers, facilitators, and opportunities for an Oregon public university to become more age-friendly.
  • To understand the experiences of older community members with the university.
  • To inform the university's AFU vision and strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Multi-method case study approach.
  • Surveys administered to 46 senior center members.
  • In-depth interviews with 9 survey respondents.
  • Photovoice participatory action research with 7 older adults and 12 students.

Main Results:

  • Identified key opportunities for enhancing age-friendliness.
  • Strengthening partnerships with the local senior center is crucial.
  • Developing a dedicated lifelong learning center is recommended.
  • Addressing physical accessibility barriers on campus is necessary.

Conclusions:

  • The university can implement AFU principles to better serve older adults.
  • Findings offer insights for other institutions aiming to become age-friendly.
  • Strategic improvements can foster greater intergenerational engagement and support lifelong learning.