Abstract
Abstract In 2020, the UML AFU campus launched the AFU Inventory and Climate Surveys (in partnership with UMass Boston). The results identified a need for campus improvement related to “involving retired faculty in University activities’ (Principle 9) and “promoting intergenerational learning to facilitate the reciprocal sharing of expertise between learners of all ages” (Principle 4). An IRB-approved follow-up survey invited respondents to participate in one-hour virtual qualitative interviews to explore the research question: What are the perceptions of Emeritus Professors regarding AFU Principles 4 and 9? Emeritus Professor interviews (n=19) were held in 2021. Four researchers completed the content analyses, which revealed six major themes: promoting intergenerational learning activities; considering emeritus group; being proactive; supporting continued UML relationships; meaning of emeritus and preferred engagement; actual and perceived benefits. The findings will be discussed as to how AFU principles can benefit both Emeritus Professors and students through understanding of this untapped resource.
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