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<p>We are conducting a study, <em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Moving from Age-Friendly Principles to Practices in U.S. Higher Education: Strategies to Enhance Learning and Workplace Environments,
</span></em>funded by the RRF Foundation for Aging<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.
</span></em>This study aims to identify strategies to expand age-friendly campus practices related to three institutional functions identified as high-impact, high-need areas: teaching and learning, personnel, and student affairs. The study will use a focus
group methodology that draws on the perspectives of campus administrators, staff, faculty, and older students.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>We are writing to invite you and your colleagues to participate in a focus group. Attached is more information about the study and your participation. Participants will receive a $50 gift card for their time and effort.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>We have filled many focus group slots but still need <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">staff and administrators
</span></strong>(with experience related to teaching and learning, personnel, student affairs), and
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">older students</span></strong> (in undergraduate or graduate degree programs), to complete a few focus groups.<br>
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If you have recommendations for individuals you think would be interested in participating, we'd love to hear from you. You are also welcome to volunteer!
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The next step is to complete this
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://umassboston.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79BTCE7Sol3jB6C__;!!PhOWcWs!ytV6TbFhzucHTqQziyTI1_ky9Y0skJwAb5POgEzroi6sFxjgbOWX0NzFoKq7fzN4z-EdxyXqzJkWqpueJ71bPxBwgOsiYw$" target="_blank">
brief survey</a> to indicate your recommendations or self-nomination: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://umassboston.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79BTCE7Sol3jB6C__;!!PhOWcWs!ytV6TbFhzucHTqQziyTI1_ky9Y0skJwAb5POgEzroi6sFxjgbOWX0NzFoKq7fzN4z-EdxyXqzJkWqpueJ71bPxBwgOsiYw$">
https://umassboston.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79BTCE7Sol3jB6C</a> </span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p> We are happy to address any questions: <a href="mailto:UMass.AFUStudy@umb.edu" target="_blank">
UMass.AFUStudy@umb.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thank you for your consideration!</span></strong></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Best regards, </span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>(PI) Nina M. Silverstein, PhD<br>
Professor of Gerontology<br>
John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies<br>
University of Massachusetts Boston<br>
<a href="mailto:nina.silverstein@umb.edu" target="_blank">nina.silverstein@umb.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>(Co-PI) Susan Krauss Whitbourne, PhD<br>
Professor Emerita of Psychological and Brain Sciences<br>
University of Massachusetts Amherst<br>
<a href="mailto:swhitbo@psych.umass.edu" target="_blank">swhitbo@psych.umass.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>(Co-PI) Joann M. Montepare, PhD<br>
Professor of Psychology<br>
Director, RoseMary B. Fuss Center for Research on Aging and Intergenerational Studies<br>
Lasell University<br>
<a href="mailto:jmontepare@lasell.edu" target="_blank">jmontepare@lasell.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>(Co-PI) Lauren Marshall Bowen, PhD<br>
Associate Professor of English, College of Liberal Arts<br>
University of Massachusetts Boston<br>
<a href="mailto:Lauren.Bowen@umb.edu" target="_blank">Lauren.Bowen@umb.edu</a><br>
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(Research Assistant) Shu Xu, PhD Candidate<br>
University of Massachusetts Boston<br>
<a href="mailto:Shu.Xu@umb.edu" target="_blank">Shu.Xu@umb.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">Joann M. Montepare, Ph.D. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">Director, RoseMary B. Fuss Center for Research
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">on Aging and Intergenerational Studies
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">Professor of Psychology <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">Lasell University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">1844 Commonwealth Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">Newton, MA 02466<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">617-663-7006<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496"><a href="mailto:jmontepare@lasell.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2F5496">jmontepare@lasell.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#2F5496"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.lasell.edu/academics/academic-centers/rosemary-b-fuss-center-for-research-on-aging-and-intergenerational-studies/talk-of-ages/age-friendly-university.html__;!!PhOWcWs!ytV6TbFhzucHTqQziyTI1_ky9Y0skJwAb5POgEzroi6sFxjgbOWX0NzFoKq7fzN4z-EdxyXqzJkWqpueJ71bPxBk3QLZDw$"><b><span style="color:#2F5496">On
Being an Age-Friendly Institution of Higher Education</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><img border="0" width="119" height="48" style="width:1.2375in;height:.5in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D85ED1.8B1318D0" alt="AFU_rgb"><b><span style="color:#2F5496"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#2F5496"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.lasell.edu/talkofages__;!!PhOWcWs!ytV6TbFhzucHTqQziyTI1_ky9Y0skJwAb5POgEzroi6sFxjgbOWX0NzFoKq7fzN4z-EdxyXqzJkWqpueJ71bPxCbxRPO4w$"><b><span style="color:#2F5496">Visit Talk of Ages</span></b></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#2F5496">A Fuss Center age-friendly resource for integrating aging content and intergenerational activities into college classes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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