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UM Programs with Aging Content

• Golden College

  In 2017 UM reinstated the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver, also known as the Golden College Program. If you are a Montana resident, 65 years old or older, and classified as an undergraduate or post-graduate student, you are eligible for this program, which waives tuition costs for undergraduate courses. The program does not waive fees, including program fees, which the student must pay. Application deadline is the 15^th class day of each term for Autumn and Spring terms; students must apply for the waiver each semester. For summer semester deadline, contact the financial aid office. The application form can be found at Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Application (umt.edu)

• Interdisciplinary Gerontology Minor

  Prepares students from any discipline to work with older adults. This minor was developed in response to dramatic demographic shifts in the population, resulting in increasing numbers of older adults nationwide and globally. These changes will require that professionals in all fields be prepared to work with older adults and their families. University graduates need to learn about the normal aging process, the health and social challenges associated with aging, the health and social services systems, and the social policies impacting older adults and their families. For more information, see Welcome to the Gerontology Minor (umt.edu)

• MOLLI

  The mission of the Montana Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM (MOLLI) is to offer programs that promote the lifelong learning and personal growth of individuals through a diverse collection of noncredit short courses, workshops, experiential learning, and free special events included with an annual membership.  Our goal is to create an accessible and innovative learning environment for adults of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of education. This is truly learning for the joy of learning – no exams, no grades - just fun! For more information, go to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (MOLLI) | 91´ÎÔª

• MOLLI Griz Read Book Discussion

  A program centered around the Griz Read, which is a campus-wide community reading event for first-year students. Along with MOLLI and the Davidson Honors College (DHC), the Mansfield Library helps facilitate several intergenerational book discussions between MOLLI students and first-year DHC students, all of whom read the Griz Read and attend the author event together. At both events, MOLLI students are introduced to the process and benefits of establishing a library account with the Mansfield Library using Montana Borrower privileges. For more information, contact Undergraduate Services Librarian Megan Stark (megan.stark@umontana.edu).

• Montana Geriatric Education Center (MTGEC)

  During 22 years of serving as fully funded Geriatric Education Center/Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, the Montana Geriatric Education Center trained health care professionals, students, residents and faculty, as well as patients, families, caregivers and direct care workers, in a variety of settings and formats. The result was a healthcare workforce highly trained and skilled in the care of older adults. With the loss of federal funding, MTGEC will serve as a centralized hub for gerontology and geriatrics focused on academic initiatives, research, training and service at the 91´ÎÔª. Ongoing programs include IPHARM health screening, interprofessional education activities, and experiential training opportunities in the community. Associated programs include the minor in gerontology and UM’s Age Friendly University recognition.  For more information and resources, see Professional Development & Community Education in Geriatric Care | 91´ÎÔª.

• MonTECH

  Montana’s assistive technology program, providing free access to assistive technology (AT) to any Montanan, any age, with any physical or cognitive challenge, including learning disabilities and impairments associated with aging. AT is any piece of equipment or software used to maintain or improve functional capabilities and MonTECH houses over 3,000 pieces of AT in our inventory. Folks can borrow AT to try at home, at work, at school, or in the community. We also provide free, one-to-one help learning about devices and how they work. We have offices in Missoula and Billings but serve people across the state by shipping items and providing virtual consultations and trainings. More information can be found on our website at

• 91´ÎÔª Gerontology Society (UMGS)

  Formed for the purpose of uniting 91´ÎÔª students who are interested in aging and giving them opportunities to help older adults in the community.  All UM students and graduate students, as well as faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to join. UM Gerontology Society usually meets every other week during the academic year in the University Center. Students with an interest in aging receive regular e-mails with information about UMGS meetings and activities. UMGS activities include the annual holiday giving tree to benefit the residents of a local facility, holiday greeting cards for residents throughout the year, participating in DiverseU on ageism, and participation in community health fairs. All students with an interest in aging are invited to participate. For more information, see UM Gerontology Society | 91´ÎÔª

• 91´ÎÔª Retirees' Association (UMRA)

  Founded in 2011 and is open to all retirees from the 91´ÎÔª-Missoula and Missoula College. Members are former faculty, staff, and administrators who wish to stay in contact with the university community and with each other. UMRA offers activities to retirees throughout the year, including the Annual Retiree Celebration at the end of the spring semester and ongoing opportunities such as highway clean-up, visits to local attractions, mahjong, cycling, and social gatherings. UMRA serves to keep retirees apprised of campus activities of interest and the status of retiree privileges. The organization operates under the auspices of the UM Alumni Association and maintains a UM webpage at Retirees' Association | 91´ÎÔª and a Facebook page. All UM retirees are invited to participate in Executive Board meetings and UMRA activities.