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Senior Center Participation In Northwest Arkansas: An Examination Of Future Marketing Strategies, Policy Implications, And Program Needs To Attract The Baby-Boomer Generation, Wanda Faye Turner May 2012

Senior Center Participation In Northwest Arkansas: An Examination Of Future Marketing Strategies, Policy Implications, And Program Needs To Attract The Baby-Boomer Generation, Wanda Faye Turner

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to explore the impact of the Baby Boomer Generation on the future services provided by Senior Centers in Northwest Arkansas, specifically in Benton, Madison, and Washington counties. The study was a mixed methods design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods. Three research groups were used: Nine Senior Center Directors, which were interviewed; one focus group composed of four Baby Boomers; and a print survey distributed to ninety-two Baby Boomers. The data revealed that changes are needed in the program and services in Senior Centers to attract the Baby Boomer Generation. Changes will need to …


Diversity In Public Administration And Public Management: Representation And Public Service For A Changing Country, Michael Ahn, Michael Johnson Apr 2012

Diversity In Public Administration And Public Management: Representation And Public Service For A Changing Country, Michael Ahn, Michael Johnson

Office of Community Partnerships Posters

Public managers and agencies in the U.S. face the challenge of serving communities that differ by race, gender, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation and other characteristics. This project addresses the changes to the diversity in the workforce and the challenges that people may face.


Diversity In Public Administration And Public Management: Representation And Public Service For A Changing Country, Michael Ahn, Michael Johnson Apr 2012

Diversity In Public Administration And Public Management: Representation And Public Service For A Changing Country, Michael Ahn, Michael Johnson

Office of Community Partnerships Posters

Public managers and agencies in the U.S. face the challenge of serving communities that differ by race, gender, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation and other characteristics. This project addresses the changes to the diversity in the workforce and the challenges that people may face.