ABSTRACT
George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia, is recognized internationally for its innovation, diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Mason values its connection with the surrounding community and collaborates with community organizations to provide retirement transition seminars and to facilitate opportunities for fulfilling life experiences following retirement. For retiring Mason faculty, these collaborations potentially provide rewarding opportunities for involvement within the community. Per the contract, George Mason University was responsible for the development of the Your Next Chapter program and the specific program curriculum, with Fairfax County providing final approval of the curriculum and the process, as well as some of the staff to implement the program. George Mason University provides curriculum development and speakers to address lifelong learning, encore careers, leadership, social entrepreneurship, and legacies. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, an affiliate of George Mason University, with three locations in Northern Virginia, provides opportunities for mature adults to explore intellectual and cultural subjects, as well as to share their experiences and talents.
