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Karen Devereaux Melillo1, Ramraj Gautam1, Sarawut Sritan1,2
1Solomont School of Nursing, Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.
Retired faculty and emeriti professors desire greater involvement in university activities. Understanding their perspectives can enhance engagement and benefit the entire campus community.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Higher Education Studies
- Sociology of Aging
Background:
- UMass Lowell (UML) identified a need to better involve retired faculty in university life.
- This aligns with Age-Friendly University (AFU) Principle 9, focusing on retired faculty engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore retired faculty and emeriti professors' perceptions of AFU Principle 9.
- To understand how to better integrate this demographic into university activities.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study involving 19 virtual interviews with retired faculty and emeriti professors.
- Content analysis of interview data to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Six major themes emerged: intergenerational learning, consideration of the emeritus group, proactive engagement, continued UML relationships, defining emeritus roles, and perceived benefits.
- Retired faculty expressed a desire for meaningful engagement and connection.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide guidance for implementing AFU principles to benefit retired faculty, students, and the university.
- Recognizing and leveraging retired faculty as a resource can enrich the campus environment.
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