National Forum on Civic Engagement
This is a forum of leaders and key stakeholders from diverse communities interested and engaged in advancing the practice of—and body of knowledge for—civic engagement. Our daylong program features the who's-who in civic engagement including our two moderators for the day: Nancy Morrow-Howell, PhD, Ralph and Muriel Pumphrey Professor of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, and Marc Freedman, CEO and Founder, Civic Ventures, San Francisco, CA.
There is a new vision for aging —a vision of expanded and deeper engagement for older adults in their communities. The models shared and ideas generated during this National Forum will bring us even closer to transforming this vision into a reality. By embracing the promise of civic engagement, organizations can make a difference in the lives of the older adults they serve, by engaging them in improving the quality of life in their communities, in the nation, and in a global society. Traditionally, retirement consisted of a rapid onset of old age, stable self identity, and a focus on rest and leisure. The new un-retirement reflects the realities of aging in the 21st century: the possibility of a 30-year stage of life, with mostly continued health and vitality. Today we will explore the definition of civic engagement in the broader view. Older adults face new options that reflect searching for meaning, finding community, continuing to learn, finding meaningful employment, sustaining a sense of achievement, and leaving a legacy by being an advocate and voice for change.
Concurrent with the evolution of civic engagement, many institutions that provide healthcare and social services for older adults are themselves experiencing a need for volunteer service and resources. This need could be significantly addressed by harnessing the collective experience and expertise of a growing, healthy, active older adult population as agents for positive change in our world and society.
This National Forum will help participants:
• Understand the value of multi-faceted community approaches to promoting 50+ civic engagement.• Gain insight into strategies that support the involvement of older adults from culturally diverse communities in civic roles.
• Increase awareness of successful, evidenced-based civic engagement programs.
• Enhance their ability to use effective screening, assessment and placement strategies.
Presenters include:
Jennie Chin Hansen, RN, MSN, FAAN, President, AARP Board of DirectorsAndrea Taylor, PhD, Director of Training, Temple University Center for Intergenerational Learning
Nancy Henkin, PhD, Executive Director, Temple University Center for Intergenerational Learning
Stacey Easterling, Programme Executive, The Atlantic Philanthropies
Clayton Fong, President and CEO, National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, Seattle, WA
Yanira Cruz, President and CEO, National Council on Hispanic Aging
Karyne Jones, President and CEO, National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc.
Jim Hinterlong, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor, Doctoral Program, Director College of Social Work, Florida State University
Greg O'Neill, Director of the National Academy on an Aging Society
Laura Robbins, Programme Executive, Ageing Program, The Atlantic Philanthropies
Sabrina Reilly, MA, Director, RespectAbility, Associate Director of Civic Engagement, National Council on Aging