Program Goals and Objectives

Example 1

Goal:

To create an intergenerational technology program in a university setting.

Objectives

The program works to meet three objectives:

1. Promote civic engagement and service-learning for university students
2. Help prepare future health and human service professionals for careers in an aging society
3. Improve social connectedness and enhance technology skills for older adults in [your community]

Example 2

Mission:

The mission of Cyber-Seniors is to reduce the digital divide, social isolation, and loneliness among local older adults and to empower [university] students through experiential learning. It does this by training [university] students to educate older adults on digital and technology literacy skills.

Goals:

• Create a sustainable intergenerational program to serve our community
• Reduce social isolation and loneliness among rural community-dwelling older adults
• Reduce the digital divide for [your community] older adults
• Combat ageism
• Empower students through reverse-mentoring and program development
• Attract students to work in gerontology-related fields