Intergenerational service-learning has become an important component of many educational gerontology programs. The model at the University of North Carolina Charlotte incorporates multiple elements of student choice within a very structured service-learning experience. A review of the literature reveals some discussion of the value of choice, but very little utilization of choice within a structured intergenerational service-learning model. Qualitative analysis of data from 210 student reflection papers reveals the experience of having choices in structured undergraduate service-learning. These findings support the utilization of choice within structure as a best practice in intergenerational service-learning.
The Distinguished Faculty Award lecture will feature an address by2020 recipient Mary W. Carter, PhD. The Distinguished Faculty Award acknowledges individuals whose teaching stands out as exemplary, innovative, or influential-- or any combination thereof.
The Rising Star Early-Career Faculty Award lecture will feature an address by2020 recipient Laurinda Reynolds, MA. The Rising Star Early-Career Faculty Award acknowledges new faculty whose teaching and leadership stand out as influential and innovative.
The Clark Tibbitts Award lecture will feature an address by the 2020 award recipient, Jan Abusharkrah, PhD, FAGHE. AGHE’s Clark Tibbitts Award was established in 1980 and named for an architect of the field of gerontological education. The award is given each year to an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of gerontology and geriatrics education.
The Hiram J. Friedsam Award lecture will feature an address by the 2020 award recipient, Karen Kopera-Frye, PhD, MPA, FGSA, FAGHE. Hiram J. Friedsam was the professor, co-founder, and director of the Center for Studies in Aging and dean of the School of Community Service at the University of Northern Texas. Dr. Friedsam was an outstanding teacher, researcher, colleague, and mentor to students, faculty, and administrators, as well as a past president of AGHE. The purpose of this award is to recognize those who emulate Dr. Friedsam’s excellence in mentorship.
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