April 2, 1996
Contact: Liz Latt, (615) 322-2706
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Work place issues related to aging will be
the focus of a daylong conference April 25 as part of the Vanderbilt University
Series on Valuing Diversity.
With the theme "America's Workforce is Coming of Age," the conference,
which is scheduled 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sarratt Cinema, is open to the public.
Rebecca C. Bundon, economic security representative for the American Association
of Retired Persons, will open the conference with a discussion of aging
issues in the work place, including stereotypes, assumptions and biases.
Catherine D. Fyock, a human resources expert in aging, will address creative
alternatives to the traditional 40-hour work environment for older employees.
The first 100 individuals registering for the conference will receive a
copy of Fyock's book, "America's Workforce is Coming of Age: What Every
Business Needs to Know to Recruit, Train, Manage and Retain an Aging Work
Force."
In addition to the two keynote addresses, panel discussions will address
participants' questions and concerns about age-related issues. Panelists
include Duane Johnson, state coordinator for workforce programs, AARP; Janet
Jernigan, executive director, Senior Citizens, Inc.; Charles Baker, employment
services coordinator, Tennessee Commission on Aging; Anthea Boarman, executive
director, Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County Human Relations Commission;
and Alan Pahmeyer, area director, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Begun in 1988 by the Vanderbilt Opportunity Development Center, the University
Series on Valuing Diversity is designed to provide an open forum for the
discussion of diversity issues. The April conference is the first time the
series has dealt with aging issues. Past programs have addressed issues
related to racial, gender and sexual orientation discrimination.
Registration is $5 for University personnel and $25 for all others. The
registration includes the cost of lunch. Deadline for registration is April
17. For more information, contact Michelle McGriff, ODC assistant director,
322-4705.