Creating New Community Ties. The creation and ongoing operation of an ILR provides a way to work with community groups and leaders from whom the campus might otherwise be isolated. Developing New Resources for the Campus. It is axiomatic to refer to the wealth of wisdom and experience older people possess. In ILRs around the country, time and again this wealth is tapped.
Older people help set a new tone on campus.
They take education seriously. They view campus life as a joy and a privilege. They actively support cultural events. Their very presence, their enthusiasm, and their dedication to learning provide role models for students in other age groups, affecting their attitudes about education and transforming their images of their own aging. Extending the Development Effort.