Building Resilience and Grit in Higher Education’s Own Climate Crisis
2024

Building Resilience and Grit in Higher Education’s Climate Crisis

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Author Information

Author(s): David Burdick, Christine Ferri

Primary Institution: Stockton University

Conclusion

The paper discusses the challenges and opportunities for gerontology in higher education amidst a changing climate and institutional context.

Supporting Evidence

  • The paper highlights the impact of enrollment-based budget cuts on gerontology programs.
  • It discusses the importance of advocating for age-inclusive initiatives to diversify funding.
  • The authors reflect on 15 years of experiences at the Stockton Center on Successful Aging.

Takeaway

This study talks about how colleges can adapt to tough times by focusing on age-inclusive initiatives and finding new ways to get funding.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0838

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