@article{513b24c6650d467498e97dbf4ab79d27,
title = "Directions for 21st century lifelong learning institutes: Elucidating questions from osher lifelong learning institute studies",
abstract = "The literature regarding lifelong learning is robust, while the literature on lifelong learning institutions, centers, and programs remain under-researched in comparison. This article draws insights from a specific network of lifelong learning institutes with a rich history and high rapport in the United States: the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) network. Sixty articles regarding OLLIs are catalogued and highlighted to elucidate twelve thematic areas and twelve questions for future research and practice. In particular, these themes are related to adult education, healthy aging, and educational gerontology. The article concludes by reflecting on trends in and needs for institutional research and practice.",
author = "Talmage, {Craig A.} and Hansen, {Robert Jack} and Richard Knopf and Thaxton, {Steven P.}",
note = "Funding Information: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) network has a rich history in the United States. Across the U.S., Osher Institutes are independent programs affiliated with colleges or universities. Each institute is funded in part by The Bernard Osher Foundation with intentionally minimal restrictions or operational requirements to encourage independence, ingenuity, and highly local programming. These institutes are not franchised nor centralized in their operations, but their staff connect virtually and in-person at events to share resources and effective practices. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2018 The Governors of the University of Alberta.",
year = "2018",
month = jun,
day = "1",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "64",
pages = "109--125",
journal = "Alberta Journal of Educational Research",
issn = "0002-4805",
publisher = "University of Alberta",
number = "2",
}