Creating an Age-Friendly SCSU

St. Cloud State University

Background 

St. Cloud State University is implementing age-friendly principles set forth by the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network, and in so doing, become one of the campuses in Minnesota to join the Age-Friendly University Network. A few of the age-friendly principles include:

• Encouraging the participation of older adults in university core activities
• Promote the pursuit of second careers
• Recognize the range of educational needs of older adults
• Promote intergenerational learning
• Widen access to online educational opportunities for older adults
• Ensure the university’s research agenda is informed by the needs of an ageing society
• Increase understanding among students of the longevity dividend
• Enhance access for older adults to the university’s range of health and wellness programs
• Engage actively with the university’s own retired community
• Ensure regular dialogue with organizations representing the interests of the aging population

Type of Grant Received through Minnesota State Innovation Funding