RD151 - Annual Progress Report of the University of Virginia at Wise on the Effect of the Aging Population on State Agencies


Executive Summary:
HB 110 (2006 Session) amended Va. Code § 2.2-5510 directs state agencies to develop and maintain strategic plans of operations. Within that plan, it is expected that an analysis of the impact that the aging of the population will have on its ability to deliver services and a description of how the agency is responding to these changes. The University of Virginia's College at Wise is dedicated to providing a quality education to all citizens in the Commonwealth interested in going to college and is supportive of the intentions of HB 110. In addition, we are committed to supporting senior citizens who choose to attend our institution. This is most prominently evidenced by the College's policy that specifically targets and invites senior citizens to take advantage of special privileges for enrolling in courses at UVa-Wise.

This document is the report for the assessment of services and data relating to the aging population served by The University of Virginia's College at Wise. It provides information regarding programs, numbers served, and future plans for serving this population. While the number of citizens in surrounding counties over 65 is expected to increase, the numbers of students (over 65) served by UVa-Wise is projected to remain fairly stable. The College currently serves a very small portion of students over the age of 65 - only one student this past fiscal year. However, the College will maintain current services for seniors with an eye toward watching the aging population growth. As those demographics change, it may be in the College and their best interest to provide more consumer-based materials for that age-group informing them of services provided.