gg The University Lifelong Learning: intergenerational experience in the University of crossin ‐ PhD. Cristina Civera Mollá er PhD. Amparo Ayuso Moya Bord PhD. Cristina Crespo Soler 2: p o o

1 Worksh Contents O 1.- OBJECTIVE

O 2.- THE

O 3.- THE UNIVERSITY LONGLIFE LEARNING PROGRAM “LA NAU GRAN”

O 4.- PICTURES GALERY

O 5.- CONCLUSIONS 2 Objective

O The main aim of this paper is to outline the lifelong learning intergenerational Programme for the elderly (over 55 years old) called “Nau Gran” from the University of Valencia during the last 10 year

3 THE UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA (UVEG) Geographlhical Situation

CAMPUS BURJASSOT‐ CAMPUS TARONGERS

CAMPUS BLASCO IBAÑEZ 4 THE UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA (UVEG)

Knowledge and Scientific Areas CAMPUSES

BLASCO IBAÑEZ TARONGERS BURJASSOT‐PATERNA Other buildings 182.924 m2 114.039 m2 138.743 m2 40.683 m2

Health Sciences Social Sciences, Technology & Botanical garden Humanities Sciences & Engineering La Nave Education Law Scientific Campus Education

5 THE UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA (UVEG) Some figures:

Students Nearly 46,000

Departments 92 Research institutes 16

Academic Personnel (PDI) 3,962

Admi ni st rati on personnel and general 1,828 services (PAS) 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA (UVEG) Organizational Structure

University Council Social Council

Governing Body Chancellor (Rector)

Commissions: Management & • Quality & assessment Central Services Governing • Research Council • Studies • Teaching Staff General Services • Others

Schools and Faculties Research Institutes7

Departments THE UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA (UVEG)

VICE-CHANCELLOR FOR STUDIES AND LANGUAGE POLICY

University Extension Service

LIFELONG LEARNING

8 An intergenerational experience

The University Program “LA NAU GRAN” began in 1999 with 71 students and now are over 2,000 students enrolled.

The University Program “LA NAU GRAN” aims to promote contact between generations and offer students over 55 years old, the opportunity to participate as students in the activities of college life.

9 1. Facilitate and promote intergenerational relationships 2. Provide a university education which facilitates the development of autonomous learning 3. Disseminate,,p expand and / or u pdate GENERALS knowledge and culture among people over 55 years old 4. Promote awareness of the environment for better use of leisure and free time in the society OBJECTIVES 5. Encourage personal development skills and values of people over 55 from the perspective of lifelong learning.

1. Develop a stable curriculum SPECIFICS 2. Ensure a university level of education. 10 9 Itineraries (2012-2013)

CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS “Tarongers” “Blasco Ibáñez” “Burjasot”

1. History of Art 2. Geography and History 3. Humanities 4. Psychology 5. Health Sciences 6. Philology and Communication 1. Basic Sciences and Technology 1.Social and Economic Sciences. 2.Political, Law and Criminology Sciences

11 Structure of “La Nau Gran” (2011-2012)

3 Academic years 2 Specialized 1rst, 2nd, 3th Academic years 4th y 5th

compulsory subjects optional subjects complementary activities

“Nau Gran Title of “Nau Gran Certificate” Specialization” in the Corresponding In the Corresponding Itinerary Itinerary, 12 Origin of the credits: La Nau Gran

Oficial and optional credits

Nau Gran credits & Core subjects taught by faculty grade credits of study) selected ad hoc, with prior training in Gerontological Education & TICs From…

• Context Healthy Itinerary • Extension Short Courses Credits of • Activities 3L compltlementary • Lecture Series activities • Clubs and Workshops Such training would enable • Volunteering the delivery of such • Service of Sports training, can be made on Lifelong Learning13 Service • Servei Language Policy UVEG. • Nau Gran Choir /…/ The “Nau Gran” open to society

The Nau Gran NAU GRAN Solidaria Choir Cinemaf orum •Cooperative Learning Welcoming/Introductory •International Volunteering Sessions

CltCultural Tours: E-magazine: University Heritage Nau Gran: El Rogle Conferences •Thoughts about our Society • MhiMonographies and •Health and Qualit y Life Short Courses •Biodiversity and Environmental Issues Clubs & workshops •Current Insights in Sciences •Etc. •Geograns Healthy lth Itinerary Coverage •Storyt telli ng •Poetry •Photography Language courses: Conference Meetings, Seminars & Lectures English & Valencian •Creative writing • Healthy Itinerary I (October 2010) •Etc • Healthy Itinerary II (October 2011) • Intergenerational Meeting (March 2010) • Conference of Latinamerican Universitygy Programmes for 14 the Elderly (June 2011) • Etc. Some Figures about “ Nau G”Gran” 1999‐2013

15 Evolution for enrolment into the programme “Nau Gran” 1999-2013

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0 1999‐ 2000‐ 2001‐ 2002‐ 2003‐ 2004‐ 2005‐ 2006‐ 2007‐ 2008‐ 2009‐ 2010‐ 2011‐ 2012‐ 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Estudiantes Itinerarios Nau Gran 70 175 175 606 740 940 835 945 1102 1044 1120 1193 1228 1341 16 You Know “Nau gran” by…

17 Have Nau GG’ran’s Stu den ts partic ipa te d in other University Programme for Seniors?

18 Do you have ffilamily studdiying in the University of Valencia?

19 Percentages of Gender Itineraries “Nau Gran” 2010‐2013

20 Nau Gran’s Students Professional Status

21 77% of Nau G’Gran’s SSdtudents have Previous Studies

22 Have you enrolled in another itinerary “Nau Gran” before?

23 … which one?

24 What motivates the student?

25 Percentages of Gender “Nau Gran Open to society” 2013

26 Pictures Gallery

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27 28 “GEOGRANS” GEOGRAFHERS AND WALKERS CLUB Conclusions

Great growth of older students with academic interest in Spanish society.

Students with a hhhigh edlducational lllevel.

Currently, the internationalization of the "Nau Gran" has started with exchanges with other European and Latin American Universities.

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