The University of North Carolina at Asheville
The North Carolina Center For Creative Retirement
Vision of 2012 - Final Statement
Approved by CSC July 1, 2003
1) The Reuter Center will be the locus of activity for a community of
mature members serving as the home for a balanced and progressive set of
high-quality educational, social, and volunteer programs. Members will
work with staff to govern the Center and offer programs.
(2) Lifelong learning, leadership, and service will remain pivotal NCCCR
activities. Curriculum will be needs-based with a broad array of
programming formats and scheduling options.
(3) A large and active membership will reflect the racial, ethnic, and
socioeconomic diversity of the area population.
(4) The NCCCR will be integral to UNCA's vision of an intergenerational
campus, with a variety of innovative programs and activities for
students of all ages and use of the Reuter Center by UNCA faculty,
staff, and students.
(5) NCCCR volunteers will initiate and support community and campus
outreach projects.
(6) The NCCCR will continue to offer creative pre-retirement and
retirement transition programming for both local and national audiences.
(7) NCCCR public relations, national and local marketing, and internal
communications will reach a broad audience of current and prospective
members.
(8) The NCCCR will develop financial sustainability that allows for
adequate staffing and funding of appropriate programs, research, and new
initiatives.
(9) The NCCCR will continue to play a state, national, and international
leadership role promoting innovation in educational programs for mature
adults.
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