Gerontology Institute Mission and Vision Statements
Mission
The mission of the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute is to:
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Provide students unparalleled opportunities in multi/interdisciplinary coursework,
research, and experiential learning
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Facilitate and support the involvement of students, faculty, and staff in innovative
research and practice projects that further their academic and professional goals
and improve their ability to positively impact the lives of older people
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Develop unique intergenerational programs that involve students, faculty, and staff
in community partnerships with persons of all ages
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Provide education and training to faculty, practitioners, and consumers, with
particular emphasis on the circumstances of elders living in rural New York
Vision
The Ithaca College Gerontology Institute will be a leader in gerontological education by
providing exemplary programs to students and professionals that improve their ability to
positively impact the lives of older people.