遗产学者计划

The Center for Excellence in Aging and 健康 invites adults aged 55 and older, 来自缅因州和其他地方, 加入我们的学生, 教师, and staff in shared scholarship and service in support of 健康y, 意思还是满老化.

遗留的学者 are willing to participate as subjects in research studies on 健康 and wellness in aging. What’s asked will vary by study. One study might involve only a survey. Another might include an interview or clinical evaluation in an office. Scholars choose the studies they wish to support.

承诺

Serving as a Legacy Scholar involves volunteering for at least one research study in a given 3‐year period. Time commitments can vary from a few hours per year to a few hours per week depending on the individual. All Scholars support research at UNE by:

• 加入ing a list (registry) of persons interested in volunteering for research studies. Most will receive 2–5 study invitations per year.  
• Filling out at least one questionnaire in a given year.
• Being willing, if invited, to sit for interviews with students from various professional disciplines.  
• Attending an annual Scholars Breakfast where Scholars are honored for their service and 教师 to present their research findings.

首次登记检验

Becoming a Legacy Scholar is a two‐step process:  

1. You indicate your interest by providing your name, contact information, and a little about you. This information is reviewed by CEAH staff, and you will be assigned an ID number as a new Legacy Scholar.  
2. Final Registration occurs a week or two later. You will receive an online link by email (or a paper packet to your home if you choose) which explains the commitment to support research at UNE and a consent form to review. 只要你签了同意书, you will also be asked questions about your daily life, 健康, 幸福, 以及老龄化的共同挑战. Your answers will help us link you with relevant studies and other activities. All personal information you provide is confidential. Once final registration is complete, you receive a nametag (i.e., 在校园里穿), and information about open studies, 上课, 记录一个人生故事, 等.