ASA's Civic Engagement Program
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ASA is committed to strengthening the bridge between research and practice in the area of civic engagement. Through ASA's conferences, meetings, and publications, ASA provides information that practitioners can utilize the latest research into practice.
Monday, March 16, 2009, Aging in America Conference, Las Vegas, NV
Moderated by Marc Freedman and Nancy Morrow-Howell
Underwritten by a grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies
Presented in Collaboration with the National Coalition on Aging
The winter 2007 Issue of ASA’s quarterly journal Generations published a seminal body of knowledge on Civic Engagement in Later Life as a tool for professionals to enhance the quality of life of the older adults they’re dedicated to serving. In 2009 ASA brings some of the best published models to life through this national forum. Convening select Generations authors and other experts in the field, the published works are viewed through the larger lens of the latest and best examples in civic engagement in diverse communities. This national forum will convene 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 will feature 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, and Marc Freedman, CEO and Founder, Civic Ventures. Space is limited, Register now..
“This issue of Generations, literally in black and white, provides evidence that civic engagement has
reached legitimacy as a field-- it is a rich and thorough publication with high quality authors.”
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Laura A. Robbins
Program Executive Head U.S. Program on Aging
The Atlantic Philanthropies
This National Forum will help organizations improve their infrastructure for civic engagement activities by providing:
• 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.
Join us for an exciting and informative day. Advance registration is required. Lunch is included so that we start, stay and engage in the dynamic agenda together. This program requires your commitment to attending the whole day. Presenters will contribute to the discussion in concert with the schedule, but most presenters will remain with us to answer questions and respond, react and add to other presentations that are a part of this national forum.
Faculty and moderators including: Brian Hofland, PhD, Director Ageing Programme, The Atlantic Philanthropies, Jim Hinterlong, PhD, MSW Associate Professor, Florida State University, Jennie Chin Hansen, RN, MSW, FAAN, President, AARP Board of Directors, Nancy Henkin, PhD, Director of Center for Intergenerational Learning, Temple University, Andrea Taylor, PhD, Director of Training, Center for Intergenerational Learning, Temple University, Sabrina Reilly, MA, Director Respectability, National Council on Aging. To download the ASA National Forum on Civic Engagement full program click here.
New Ventures in Leadership (NVL), American Society on Aging’s flagship program on diversity
Now in its 15th year, announces
Call for New Applicants to the 2009-2010 NVL Program
NVL is a nationally acclaimed innovative one-year training program aimed at preparing mid-career professionals from communities of color for leadership roles in aging-related services, business, research and policymaking at the national level. Participants, called NVL partners, take part in three intensive week-long educational seminars and develop a year-long project benefitting elders of color in their communities with local and national mentors who are respected leaders in the field of aging.
For the class of 2009-2010, NVL has been genereously supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies by providing 3 scholarships for individuals for NVL Partners who are interested in pursuing leadership in the specific topic area of civic engagement.
For full details about NVL -- or to apply for the program visit: http://www.asaging.org/NVL
Deadline December 1st, 2008
For additional information, contact Christabel Cheung, ASA Director of Diversity
email: ccheung@asaging.org telephone: (415) 974 9600
"The NVL program is a professional pipeline for succession planning in the field of aging.
As it takes a village to raise a family-it takes a network to develop its talent.”
Dozene Guishard, Class of 2007
Program Coordinator, Planning, Development, Regional Community Service Coordination Department of Senior Programs and Services, West Chester County, New York
ASA offered several sessions at the West and East Coast Conferences on Aging that addressed civic engagement themes, due in part to the the generous support of The Atlantic Philanthropies. The sessions were designed to provide participants with the latest and best information on civic engagement. Participants had an opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge about civic engagement to help increase better programming. Expert faculty in civic engagement was recruited to lead these sessions. Sessions included, Creating Aging-Friendly Communities, Developing Master Volunteers and Leadership Teams, Explore Your Future.
- Civic Engagement Intensives offered at the 2007 Autumn Series on Aging
- 2006 ASA-NCOA Annual Conference: "Invest in Aging"
To view a summary of Civic Engagement sessions from the 2006 AnnualConference, click here.
- 2007 ASA-NCOA Annual Conference: “Let’s Rethink Aging”
To view a summary of Civic Engagement sessions from the 2007 Annual Conference, click here.
- Recorded Sessions
A select number of Civic Engagement sessions are available from the NCOA – ASA 2006 Joint Conference as audio recordings. For more information about the sessions and how to purchase the recordings, click here.
Winter 2006-2007 Generations Issue: Civic Engagement in Later Life
For philanthropists and scholars, policy makers, advocates, popular authors, and nonprofit entrepreneurs, civic engagement has become the mantra of the day in aging. With so much attention, and some confusion, surrounding the phenomenon, it's time to step back and ask, What does civic engagement mean? Why does it matter now? And what are the implications of a civically engaged older population -- for older people themselves, for those who work with them and their families, and for the larger community? The guest editors are two of the most respected voices on the topic: Nancy Morrow-Howell, Pumphrey Professor of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, and Marc Freedman, founder and CEO, Civic Ventures, San Francisco.
For more information, click here.
Articles on the topic of civic engagement are also featured in ASA's other publications, such as the bimonthly newspaper, Aging Today, and the constituency group newsletters. Visit the ASA Civic Engagement Publications page for a list of articles on the topic of civic engagement and older adults.
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