This is a concept paper to review the needs of holistic life planning as a new pathway towards retirement preparation. It is based on the review of literature on the importance of this knowledge to fulfil individual successful planning and preparation for retirement. It includes the review on a planning process theory by Friedman and Scholnick…

This book examines dominant discourses in social justice education globally. It presents cutting-edge research on the major global trends in education, social justice and policy research. Using diverse paradigms, ranging from critical theory to discourse analysis, the book examines major social justice and equity education reforms and policy…

Purpose: To validate a survey research measure of subjective income, as measured by perceived income adequacy, in an international context. Design and Methods: The study population comprised persons aged 50 years and older in 12 countries from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (n = 28,939). Perceived difficulty in making ends…

Ascertains what 59 male and 40 female Alberta teachers (average age 50) think about career changes, early and partial retirement. Indicates reasons for career change (personal challenge, additional salary, frustration) and lack of interest in partial retirement. Concludes options for career change should be investigated with younger age group.…

This analysis of retirement planning and early retirement incentive plans in Illinois community colleges was drawn from a study of early retirement plans at each of the state's 39 community colleges, and a follow-up survey to clarify information in the documents and determine colleges' plans for the future. After introductory comments on the issue…

School systems must be able to attract high quality teachers and, if necessary, to attract them across state boundaries. Pension portability, which allows workers to change jobs and retirement systems without losing retirement benefits, is essential to accommodate an increasingly mobile work force. This paper reviews the National Governors'…

Greater attention has been focused on the role that employer-sponsored retirement plans and individual savings must play in ensuring retirement income security. Alternative tax retirement planning opportunities currently available to college personnel are explored. (MLW)

Early retirement plans are perceived as being beneficial to school staff and financially advantageous to schools. Four out of the five assumptions on which these perceptions are based are incorrect. The one correct assumption is that early retirement will make affirmative action programs move ahead more rapidly. The incorrect assumptions are: (1)…

Whether departure comes early from lucrative buyout or through natural retirement, administrators should consider some important factors before retiring. Administrators should deal with their feelings, start thinking now about leaving, call family powwow, talk to a financial advisor, enjoy retirement before rejoining the work force, have a party,…

This study investigated several aspects of early retirement (prior to age 65) as reported by a selected group of Colorado educators from two large districts, one using the state system and the other its own local system of early retirement. Early retirees from these districts were surveyed by means of a three-part questionnaire: part 1 gathererd…

Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd College (ASPEC) is a retirement program which offers on-campus housing for ASPEC members as well as the intellectual advantages of life on a college campus. Several aspects of the program are discussed. (JN)

After briefly discussing numerous areas of concern to people looking at retirement, the author outlines the core sessions of a typical retirement preparation workshop. (IRT)

Some practical approaches to implementing preretirement education programs for personnel at public research universities are offered, based on a program developed at Ohio University. Preretirement program goals are to educate employees about the critical components in retirement planning and to provide unbiased and impartial resource information…

Outlines eight basic ways to pep up a retirement education program. Areas of concern are the environment of the meeting, its pacing, preparation of any outside speaker, handouts, group activities, the presentation of the material, audiovisual aids, and follow-up. (Author/IRT)

This volume offers 15 papers on the "graying" of the college and university work force in the context of national demographic trends. The papers are arranged in groups which address: growing older, the graying of America, adapting to changing times, retirement and retirement planning, and the corporate example. The following papers are presented:…