The CSUF Institute of Gerontology advances successful aging practices through education, research and community service. Under the direction of Dr. Pauline Abbott, the Institute disseminates information pertaining to gerontology, generates multi- and interdisciplinary research and projects, and promotes successful aging within the broad parameters of wellness of mind and body. In Sacramento and Washington, D.C., the Institute of Gerontology is a forceful advocate of public policies related to aging.


Mission
The mission of the CSUF Institute of Gerontology is "the advancement of successful aging practices through education, research, and community service."

The Institute enhances the dissemination of information pertaining to gerontology, and engenders multi-and inter-disciplinary research and projects, promoting a university environment that is congenial for such research and activities in gerontology. The Institute fosters communication of ideas and information concerning gerontology.

The CSUF Institute of Gerontology works closely with the OsherLLI, a Continuing Leaning Experience ( an 850 membership life lonf learning program) and the Gerontology Academic Programs ( offering Certificates and Master of Science in Gerontology), as well as faculty of CSU Fullerton pursuing research and teaching related to aging.

Activities of the Institute have included research for the California Department of Aging, Orange County Office on Aging, Osher Foundation funded life long learning proram for the community, and the Birren Guided Autobiography Program. A recent federally directed grant upgraded the technology ifrastructure of the Mackey Auditorium making it a state of the art on-line teaching site.