[Agedirectors] seeking information

Sat May 14 11:10:53 EDT 2022

Hello - no programs are listed in Maine -

Please see:

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://online.umaine.edu/gerontology/__;!!PhOWcWs!wL2GzvKciWrMSeHFqiWMBDgEIiSq1DQaQGvR2nHipgjTEcx-6JQUaJEhvdHudZZwYHUYmcdoD-syk3hmObjJA9zJ0g$ 

Thanks.

Len

On Sat, May 14, 2022 at 10:08 AM Julie Masters via Agedirectors <
agedirectors at lists.fsu.edu> wrote:

> Hello Pam and all -
>
> Regarding the process, the team identified (non-health science)
> *gerontology* programs only. They went state by state searching for
> gerontology programs which are still active.  At the time, the AGHE dBase
> had not been updated. The team did go through the AGHE list for Gena using
> the gerontology dBase as a reference, so Gena knows what is current.
>
> As background, this project arose out of a question Rona Karasik and I
> had about the number of active gerontology programs while working on an
> AGHE S&G chapter. Like all of us, we are disappointed to learn programs
> have been closing. We wanted to know how many gerontology programs are
> still operating at the UG and GR levels...and this is how the dBase came to
> be.
>
> I've hired a research assistant with my Chair funds to help with a few
> other projects. I have mentioned this opportunity as something else for her
> and another RA to work on this summer and into the fall.
>
> If you, Karen Fingerman, and others could forward your current
> information,  we will start a 2.0 version of the dBase. Please note,  your
> website needs to be current as this link is included for all programs.
>
> BTW-it is worth noting,  we appreciate the challenge of keeping a website
> fresh. We also understand some programs are faced with more pressing
> issues.  Current contact information will be of great help until your
> website is updated.
>
> Hope this explains things a bit better.
>
> Take good care
>
> PS - the road to you know where is paved with good intentions!
>
>
>
>
> Julie Masters
> Professor
> Terry Haney Chair of Gerontology
> Please excuse autocorrects and typos
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Pamela Saunders,Phd <saunderp at georgetown.edu>
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 14, 2022, 8:19 AM
> *To:* Ross Andel <randel at usf.edu>
> *Cc:* Julie Masters <jmasters at unl.edu>; Montepare, Joann <
> jmontepare at lasell.edu>; Heather Ford <hford at unomaha.edu>;
> gschoen at geron.org <gschoen at geron.org>; agedirectors <
> agedirectors at lists.fsu.edu>; Christopher Kelly <cmkelly at unomaha.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Agedirectors] seeking information
>
> Non-NU Email
> ------------------------------
> Hi all,
> This is Pam Saunders from Georgetown University. I direct the MS in Aging
> & Health which is a gerontology program. I noticed our program was not on
> the list sent around. I’m curious what the methodology was for creating the
> list.
> Thanks,
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 13, 2022, at 7:01 PM, Ross Andel via Agedirectors <
> agedirectors at lists.fsu.edu> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Good afternoon Julie,
>
> Thank you for the effort to create a database of gerontology programs. I
> shared the attached with members of the Age Directors Interest Group who
> are cc’d here. I received it from a colleague who has not responded to my
> request as to their source just yet. I am aware that information about
> programs is also available here https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aghedirectory.org/__;!!PhOWcWs!wL2GzvKciWrMSeHFqiWMBDgEIiSq1DQaQGvR2nHipgjTEcx-6JQUaJEhvdHudZZwYHUYmcdoD-syk3hmObgy9eBOAQ$ 
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aghedirectory.org/__;!!PhOWcWs!2Xpv-GKTbHS8yUT1kDe-gMkdkfm90EnlmbV6ynXtItxdb2K6BagBm5Ikb3nUlV7Jl9SkxDfMdXa223IoNtjBjg$>.
> It was recently perfectly updated for the USF School of Aging Studies.
> Thank you.
>
>
>
>
>
> I think we all have the same goal, which is to highlight programs that
> focus on gerontology so students are aware of educational opportunities and
> can search for programs in a comprehensive, complete, and accurate
> database. I am not suggesting that the Champions of Aging do more work. But
> conducting a proper, comprehensive search of gerontology/aging programs to
> enrich your already existing database seems appropriate. In fact, I believe
> that the members of the GSA SRPP leadership group held just earlier this
> week discussed conducting a larger effort to contact the universities and
> colleges on their own list to update their own information with a
> comprehensive search based on recommendations by the directors of the
> relevant programs. This is very exciting. I can assure you that the USF
> School of Aging Studies would be happy to participate in this effort as
> needed.
>
>
>
> I look forward to assisting in building on the current effort and again,
> thank you for your work to move us in the direction of a comprehensive
> database of programs facilitating education about gerontology—the study of
> the various aspects of aging.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Ross
>
>
>
> *My email to the Age Directors Interest Group is below*
>
>
>
> *From:* Ross Andel
> *Sent:* Monday, May 9, 2022 3:44 PM
> *To:* agedirectors <agedirectors at lists.fsu.edu>
> *Cc:* Callie Kindelsperger <cperson at fsu.edu>
> *Subject:* RE: Mid-Year Age Director's Meeting Today at 1pm Zoom Eastern
> Time
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> It was great catching up with everyone. Thank you so much Neil and Callie
> for continuing to keep us engaged.
>
>
>
> I am sending the document with gerontology programs listed that we
> discussed during the meeting. I know Joann and her group at AGHE is already
> working on updating the document so surely the information is now more
> complete. This may be a great way to promote gerontology programs.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Ross
>
>
>
> *Ross Andel, Ph.D.*
>
> Professor and Director, School of Aging Studies
>
> Director, PhD in Aging Studies Program
>
> School of Aging Studies, College of Community and Behavioral Sciences
>
> 4202 E. Fowler Ave., MHC 1348
>
> Tampa, Florida 33620
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> *From:* Julie Masters <jmasters at unl.edu>
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 12, 2022 1:27 PM
> *To:* Montepare, Joann <jmontepare at lasell.edu>; Ross Andel <randel at usf.edu
> >
> *Cc:* Christopher Kelly <cmkelly at unomaha.edu>; gschoen at geron.org; Heather
> Ford <hford at unomaha.edu>
> *Subject:* RE: seeking information
>
>
>
> Joann – this is most helpful. Thank you.  Look forward to receiving the
> email from Ross.
>
>
>
> Gerontology can get lost in the mix – so keeping it separate has value.
> At the same time – providing students with information about other programs
> is also useful to ensure they can access the programs most closely aligned
> with their interests.  We will look into this further on our end.
>
>
>
> Many thanks for your help.
>
>
>
> Take good care – Julie.
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Montepare, Joann <jmontepare at lasell.edu>
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:08 PM
> *To:* Julie Masters <jmasters at unl.edu>; Ross Andel <randel at usf.edu>
> *Cc:* Christopher Kelly <cmkelly at unomaha.edu>; gschoen at geron.org; Heather
> Ford <hford at unomaha.edu>
> *Subject:* RE: seeking information
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>
>
> Non-NU Email
> ------------------------------
>
> Hi Julie,
>
>
>
> I believe Ross sent out the note so he can forward it. At the Center
> Directors meeting, someone asked if programs other than “gerontology”
> could/should be included. I mentioned that APA’s Division 20 (Adult
> Development and Aging) maintains a list of graduate programs related to
> aging:
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> which could be cross-referenced or integrated.
>
>
>
> I can see arguments on both sides - keeping the focus just on gerontology
> (as this is a GSA and AGHE list) versus extending it so that
> students/others are aware of the range of educational/training options.
> However, keeping track of gero programs may be a more manageable path, but
> you could link to the D20 resources. The Council of Professional
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> also maintains a list of programs that could be linked to as well.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Joann
>
>
>
> Joann M. Montepare, Ph.D.
>
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> *From:* Julie Masters <jmasters at unl.edu>
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:37 PM
> *To:* Ross Andel <randel at usf.edu>; Montepare, Joann <jmontepare at lasell.edu
> >
> *Cc:* Christopher Kelly <cmkelly at unomaha.edu>; gschoen at geron.org; Heather
> Ford <hford at unomaha.edu>
> *Subject:* seeking information
>
>
>
> Dear Ross and Joann –
>
>
>
> Greetings to you both.
>
>
>
> As you are aware, our department was involved in the development of a
> gerontology database of programs in the US.  As noted in the article on the
> GSA website and on the UNO Gerontology website, the focus was on
> gerontology programs only.  I did not have our Champions of Aging or
> Research Assistant include Aging Studies program in the listing.  We tried
> to keep this separate as the information is of interest – particularly to
> programs, like ours, that still retain gerontology as its name.
>
>
>
> I understand people have learned about the database through a message sent
> out via the GSA Connect Gerontology Directors listserv.  Do either of you
> still have this message?  I would welcome the opportunity to see it so we
> can understand what has been communicated and work to address any
> misunderstanding.
>
>
>
> Also – we may want to explore how to add Aging Studies to our listing when
> I can find the funding to support this additional work.  To our knowledge,
> there is no other comprehensive database available of this nature. We
> believe it is of benefit to us all.
>
>
>
> It is worth noting, this project was funded entirely in-house.  It took
> 100+ hours for the team to go through each state to identify programs doing
> various web searches. The team acknowledges there could be errors – but
> hopefully they are few and far between.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for your help and for contributing updates.
>
>
>
> Take good care – Julie.
>
>
>
> Julie L. Masters, PhD
>
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