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University Center for Social and Urban Research
University of Pittsburgh
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EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work Pittsburgh, PA
Post-Doctoral Gerontology Certificate 1980

University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, Pittsburgh, PA
Ph.D. 1970/73

Carl Orff Institute Music Schulwerk, Salzburg, Austria
Certificate 1974

Transaction Analysis, Certified Course, Pittsburgh
Certificate 1973

Bank Street College for Teachers, New York, NY
Certificate 1955

Columbia University Teachers’ College, New York, NY
M.A. 1952/54

Brooklyn College, New York
B.A. 1950/52

Julliard School of Music, New York, NY
Piano Diploma 1946/50

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Emeritus Faculty Researcher, University Center for Social and Urban Research, University of Pittsburgh. 2001

Assistant Professor, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh. 1992-

Adjunct Faculty, School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh. 1986-

Senior Research Associate, University Center for Social and Urban Research, University of Pittsburgh. 1982-

Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, University of Pittsburgh. 1982-

Research Associate, Gerontology Center, University of Pittsburgh. 1979-1982

AWARDS

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Distinguished Service Recognition. 2001

Silver & Gold Award: Service to older adults in Pennsylvania. 1999

Elected as AGHE Fellow: Service to Intergenerational Field. 1998

The National Intergenerational Caucus of Early Childhood Professions. 1998

Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE): Circle of Excellence Award - for outstanding educational programs, based on outstanding partnerships between a post secondary institution and an elementary, middle or high school. 1994

Allegheny County Department of Aging: For contributions to the community's elderly. 1992

Mayor's Commission on Families, Pittsburgh: Recognized Dr. Sally Newman for promoting healthy communities, healthy families, and healthy babies. 1990

American Film and Video Associated Festival: Selected the video "Share It with the Children" to receive a national first place award in the category of Special Needs: Elderly. 1990

Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh: Sister Joanne Marie Andorio Award - accepted in recognition of service and commitment to the care of the elderly. 1989

Presidential Award: Accepted from Elizabeth Dole, US Secretary of Labor for Job Training Partnership Act Special Awards Category for Intergenerational Child Care Program. 1989

National Council on the Aging/Generations United, Pioneer Award: Outstanding contributions to intergenerational program development. 1988

American Society on Aging: National Award for Best Practice Program in category of corporate/social responsibility. 1987

Presidential Award: Accepted from President Ronald Reagan for Generations Together and Westinghouse Electric Fund for the public/private partner initiative. 1986

The Urban Youth Action, Inc: Presented Generations Together the first year Employment Service Award for providing an opportunity to the youth of Urban Youth Action. 1985

National School Volunteer Program: For Generations Together's Youth in Service to Elders Program, the Youth in Service to Elders Program, and the Artist Resource Program. 1985, 1984, 1983

Listed: "Who's Who in the East." 1983

National School Volunteer Program: For Generations Together's Senior Citizen Artists' Resource Program. 1981

Ketch-up Kids, People Tree Award. 1981

National School Volunteer Program: For Generations Together's Senior Citizen School Volunteer Program. 1980

INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES

External Courses

University of Montana
Intergenerational Experiences in Schools. 1992

Multi-Disciplinary Visiting Scholar: Integrating intergenerational concepts in Education, Psychology and Sociology tracks. 1991, 1990

University of Maryland, Institute for Gerontological Practices
Visiting Faculty: Intergenerational Programming within the Social Services. 1990, 1989, 1988

San Francisco University
Gerontology Center, Visiting Faculty: Developing Intergenerational Programs and Their Impact on Older Americans. 1983, 1982.

Internal Courses

University of Pittsburgh, School of Education
Early Childhood Education, Introduction to Elementary Education. 1996, 1995, 1994

University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work
Intergenerational Experiences in Society. 1988-1996
Intergenerational Programs for Human Services. 1998-2000

University of Pittsburgh, FAS - UCEP
Community Service course for Freshman Students. 1993, 1994

University of Pittsburgh School of Education, Instruction and Learning
Issues in Early Childhood Education. 1993, 1995, 1996
Intergenerational Options for the Classroom Teacher. 1983, 1994, 1995
Intergenerational Programs in Educational Settings. 1996

University of Pittsburgh, School of Education
Lecturer: Open Education: Strategies for Teachers. 1971, 1972

LECTURES

Domestic Conferences, Keynote Presentation

Richmond, VA: AGHE, “Intergenerational Programs: International and Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives, with Paul Roodin, David Burdick, Roma Hanks, and Liz Larkin. February 2004

Washington, DC: Generations United, “A Conceptual Approach to Effective Intergenerational Program Management” with Shih-Tsen Liu, Patricia Hannon, and Wendy Whitesell. October 2003

Miami, FL: Groves Conference on Marriage and Family In Cuba. Intergenerational Programs and the Family. June 2003.

St. Petersburg, FL: AGHE, “Intergenerational Studies: What It Is. Where It Is Now. Where Is It Going?” with Suzanne Kunkel, Cathy Tompkin, Richard Goff, and Roma Hanks. February 2003

Pittsburgh, PA: AGHE, “Teaching and Learning about Aging through Interdisciplinary, Intergenerational and International Programs” with Alan Hatton-Yeo, Mariano Sanchez, and Ludger Veelken. President Symposium, The International Consortium for Intergenerational Programs: An Approach to Global Aging Issues. February 2002

Nashville, TN (Vanderbilt University): Family Reunion with moderators Al and Tipper Gore. “Back to the Future” with Donna Butts, Brenda Krause, and Jack Mc Connell. November 2001

San Diego County: Department of Health and Human Services. "Bridging the Generations" Institute. 2001

Nashville, TN (Vanderbilt University): Family Reunion with moderators Al and Tipper Gore. “What’s New About Getting Old” with Evelyn Davis, Charles Gray, Robert Mayer, Jack McConnell and Ralph Smith. November 2000

Wisconsin: New Intergenerational Center. Inaugural Conference. 2000

Washington, DC: Child Care Bureau of Administration for Children & Family. Department of Health and Human Services. Leadership Forum on Intergenerational Child Care. 1999

Clemson, South Carolina: Keynote Speaker. Statewide Intergenerational. 1998

California: Keynote Speaker. California Council on Gerontology. 1998

Ohio State: Keynote Speaker. Statewide Family and Children Conference. 1998

Maryland: Baltimore Department of Aging. Title V Older Adult Workers in Child Care, Workshop Leader. 1997

Michigan: Flint, Michigan Title V Older Adult Workers in Child Care, Workshop Leader. 1997

South Carolina: Keynote Speaker. South Carolina Statewide Intergenerational Linc Project. 1997

San Diego, CA: Evaluation Presentation, NSCERC. 1997

Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin. Statewide Extension Conference. 1997

Florida: Keynote Speaker. Tampa Jewish Family Services. Community Collaborative Conference on Intergenerational Partnership. 1996

Chicago: NAEYC, Early Childhood Professional Development Conference. Child Care Research. 1996

Washington, DC: NCSC National Conference. Productive Employment of Older Adults in Intergenerational Settings. 1996

Minnesota: Keynote Speaker. Gerontological Society. 1995

Hawaii: Keynote Speaker. Intergenerational Network. 1995

State of Indiana: Keynote Speaker. Governor's Conference. 1994

Minneapolis, Minnesota: International Conference. 1994

Gig Harbor: Keynote Speaker. Regional Conference. 1994

Generation United: Invited Presentation. Annual Evaluation Strategies. 1994

NAEYC: Instruction for Early Childhood Professional Development. Keynote Speaker. "Innovative Models and Promising Practices". Conference on Special Leadership, Los Angeles, California 1992

Southwestern Pennsylvania Conference on Aging. "An Intergenerational Focus", Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging: Washington and Jefferson College. 1992

Kansas Intergenerational Network: Keynote Speaker. 1991

Montana State Conference on Aging: Keynote Speaker. Facilitator. 1991

Wichita, Kansas, "The Young and the Old: A Natural Togetherness" 1991

Anaconda, Montana, "The Young and the Old: A Productive Connection" 1991

Grantmakers in Aging: Invited Speaker, Boston. 1990

State of Delaware: Keynote Speaker Delaware Intergenerational Network Conference 1989

National Council on the Aging, Inc. Conference: Keynote Speaker. Conference on Intergenerational Programs, Syracuse Library. 1988

Hunter College, Brookdale Gerontology Center. Invited Lecturer, New York. "Intergenerational Programs: Meeting the Needs of At-Risk Families." 1987

Syracuse University: University Gerontology Center. Invited Lecturer. Conference co-sponsored by Syracuse University and Metropolitan Commission on Aging. "Intergenerational Programs are About Making Connections." 1987

American Society on Aging. 33rd Annual Meeting. Invited Panelist, Administration on Aging. Public/National Intergenerational Initiative: The First Year of a New Partnership. Salt Lake City. 1987

Gerontology Society of America: "Support in Transition from Older People" with R. Onawola. Chicago. 1986

Alliance in Long term Care for the Elderly: Panelist. "Volunteer and Consumer Led Programs." Miami. 1985

Western Gerontology Society. Pre-conference Intensive: "Developing Programs that Increase Intergenerational Exchange and Cooperation." Denver. 1985

National Council on the Aging, Inc.: Pre-conference Intergenerational Training Project. Coordinator. Washington, DC. 1984

Grantmakers in Health Conference. Invited Speaker. "Creating a Supportive Environment for Independent Living." Pittsburgh. 1983

National School Volunteer Program: National Conference. Invited Speaker. "Role of Higher Education in the Development of Volunteerism in Public Education." Boston. 1983

National Association for the Education of Young Children. National Conference. Panelist. "Building Bridges Between Young and Old." Atlanta. 1982

National Council on the Aging, Inc.: Symposium. "Innovations within Educational Gerontology." Washington, DC. 1982

National Council on the Aging, Inc.: Pre-Conference Training Workshop. "Strategies for Developing Effective Intergenerational Programs." Washington, DC. 1982

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. National Conference. Invited Panelist. "Learning About Aging Through Intergenerational Experience." Cincinnati. 1981

National Council on the Aging, Inc.: Mini-Conference. Keynote Speaker. "Linking the Generations: A Consideration for the 1981 White House Conference on Aging." University of Georgia, Athens. 1980

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education: National Conference. Invited Pre-conference workshop: "Intergenerational Classroom Teaching Teams: The Effect on Elderly Volunteers, Teachers and Children." Denver. 1980

National School Volunteer Program. National Conference. Invited Speaker. "The Effect on Children's Growth of Intergenerational Classroom Experiences." Houston. 1980

Foreign Conferences and Meetings

Victoria, BC: ICIP, “International Aspects of Intergenerational Caregiving: Program, Policy and Research Implications” with Mariano Sanchez, Leng Leng Thang, Elza DeSouza and Norma Raynes. June 2004

Keele University, UK: ICIP, First International Intergenerational Conference -- Connecting Generational -- A Global Perspective, with Toshio Ohsako. “Intergenerational Research: An International Perspective.” April 2002

Vaals, The Netherlands: International Conference on Intergenerational Programs: To Promote Social Change. 1999

Stoke-on-Trent, England: Consultant for The Beth Johnson Foundation. 1998, 1999, 2000

Utrecht, Amsterdam: The Netherlands, National Institute for Care and Welfare - Intergenerational Trainer and Consultant. 1997

Durban, South Africa: Global Conference on Aging - Speaker. 1997

Dortmund, Germany: University of Dortmund - The Status of Intergenerational Programs in the United States. 1996

Developing intergenerational models in German kindergarten. 1997

Dublin, Ireland: Age Ireland - Consulting to develop intergenerational network between Dublin and Cork. 1996

Maastrict, Holland: EEN - Status of Intergenerational Programs in the United States. 1995

Lancaster, England: Adult Learning and Intergenerational Programs: Association for Gerontology in Education. 1994

Cordoba, Argentina: Lectures to Multi-Disciplinary University Faculty (Human Development, Gerontology, and Child Development); and State Aging and Child Development Network. 1989, 1992, 1994

Barcelona, Spain: International Conference: Systems Science in Health - Social Services for the Elderly and Disabled (SYSTEP): Productivity of Older Adults in Society: An International Issue. 1991

Acapulco, Mexico: International Congress on Gerontology: Older Workers in Child Care: Meeting the Need for Productive Employment of Older Adults. 1990

Moscow, Soviet Union: Meetings with Deputy Minister of Education to describe intergenerational effort in Pittsburgh and discuss needs of Soviet children and elderly. 1987

Jerusalem and Haifa, Israel: Meetings with Minister of Education, Director of Brookdale Institute and Superintendent of Education to discuss developing intergenerational models in Israel. 1985

China: Delegate with People-to-People Gerontology Delegation: lectured in four cities. 1984

Budapest, Hungary: Meetings with Deputy Minister of Education and Director of Urban Education to discuss role of older adults in the education of children. 1981

Shanghai, China: Represented University of Pittsburgh, School of Education in negotiating for student exchange between University of Pittsburgh and Shanghai Teachers' College. 1982

PUBLICATIONS

Books, Manuals, Monographs, Journal Articles

Intergenerational Relationships and Civic Engagement, Civic Engagement and the Baby Boom Generation, with Richard Goff. L.B. Wilson & S.P. Simson (Eds.). The Haworth Press, in press

International Aspects of Intergenerational Caregiving, Intergenerational Caregiving - RCI Caregiving Book series, with Richard Goff. R.C. Talley, N. Henken , & D. Butts (Eds.). Oxford Press, in process

Intergenerational Programming, International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family, Volume 2, (pp. 912-918), J.J. Ponzetti, Jr. (Ed.). Macmillan Reference USA, 2003

Intergenerational Programming Quarterly: An International Journal of Practice, Research and Policy. (Appointed Editor 2000). Haworth Press, Inc. Charter issue January 2003.

Inner City Mentoring Programs: A Cross Cultural Study, with Kathia Monard and Steve Ellis. 2001 (in process).

Elder Child Interaction Analysis. Child & Youth Services. Haworth Press, with Gregory Morris and Heidi Streetman. 1998.

Intergenerational Programs: Past, Present, and Future. (Co-Author with Generations Together Staff) 1998. Washington DC. Taylor and Francis.

Intergenerational Studies: A Multi-Disciplinary Field. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, with Elizabeth Larkin. 1997.

Competency Development: Professionalizing the Intergenerational Field. The Southwest Journal on Aging, with Sharon Olson. 1996.

Children's Views on Aging: Their Attitudes and Values. The Gerontologist, with Robert Faux and Barbara Larimer. 1996. In Review Process.

Developing Guidelines for the Productive Employment of Older Adults in Child Care. Southwest Journal on Aging, with Christopher Ward and Karen Vander Ven. 10:1&2, 1995.

Everyday Memory Function of Older Adults: The Impact of Intergenerational School Volunteer Programs. Educational Gerontology, with Emin Karip and Robert Faux. 1995. Published.

Are There Commonalities between Intergenerational Studies and the Concept of Development Care in the Life Span? Canada: University of Calgary Press. 1993. Published.

Older Adults in Child Care: An Intergenerational Solution for Work Force Woes, with Thomas Smith. Young Children. 1993. Published.
Practitioner's manual for the productive employment of older adults. 1993

Older workers in child care: A job training model and curriculum. Contributor. Syracuse University Press. 1993. Published.

An Observational Study of Intergenerational Activities and Behavior Change in Dementing Elders at Adult Day Care Centers, International Journal of Aging and Human Development, with Chris Ward. 1992

Older Workers in Intergenerational Child Care, with Julie Riess. Journal of Gerontological Social Work. Winter. 1992

Guidelines for the productive employment of older adults. S. Newman, C. Ward, K. VanderVen, AARP, NAEYC. 1992

Older Adults as Paid Caregivers to Young Children, [Proceeding Publications] Systems Science in Health, Social Service (SSHSSED) for the Elderly and Disabled, Barcelona, Spain. 1991

Caring is the Key: Building a School-Based Intergenerational Service Program: A Manual for Youth Serving the Elderly. Contributor. PennSERVE, PA Department of Labor and PA Department of Education. 1990

Caring for Each Other: A Way of Life. Contributor. [A manual to develop Intergenerational Adult Day Care Programs] Maurice Falk Foundation. 1990

History of Intergenerational Programs. Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 20(3/4), 1-16. 1989

Intergenerational Programs: Imperatives, Strategies, Impacts, Trends. Newman, S., and Brummel, S. Editors. Haworth Press, New York. 1989

Impact of Intergenerational Experiences on the Older Worker in Intergenerational Child Care Settings, [Proceeding Publications] International Congress of Gerontology, Acapulco, Mexico. 1989

Who Will Care For Our Children, Perspectives on Aging, Nov-Dec, National Council on the Aging. 1989

Share It With the Children: Preschool Curriculum on Aging Instructional Guide. Newman, S., Contributor. Published by Generations Together. 1989

A Geropsychiatric Strengths-Oriented Treatment Program. Newman, S., Marin, R., Onawola, R., Kollar, M., & Sucov, M. The Gerontologist, 8(2), 19-33. 1989

Impacts of the School Volunteer Experience on the Well-Being of Older Persons including Senior Citizen School Volunteer Programs, Cumulative Data 1983-86. Gerontological Society of America, Annual Conference, San Francisco. 1988

Intergenerating America: National Public/Private Intergenerational Initiative, Final Report. Contributor. Elvirita Lewis Foundation/Elder Press, Palm Springs, CA. 1988

A Curriculum on Aging: Its Time has Come. (ERIC) Newman, S. Invited paper, Brookdale Institute on Aging, Columbia University. 1987

Sharing Skills, Experience the Key to Interaction Between Young and Old. Perspectives on Aging, 15(6), 6-7, 9. 1986

Senior Citizen School Volunteer Program. A Manual for Program Implementation. Newman, S. & Kramer, C. Center for the Study of Aging, Albany, NY. 1986

Manual for Developing Intergenerational Programs in Schools. Newman, S. et al. National School Volunteer Program, Washington, DC. 1986

Intergenerational Volunteer Programs in Special Education. Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Pittsburgh, PA. 1986

"The Best of You...The Best of Me," Instructional Manual to accompany a video, PA Department of Aging. 1986

Youth in Service to Elders Program: A Case Study and Summative Data 1984-87. Newman, S., Newman, H., Onawola, R. & Thompson, C. Generations Together. 1986

Older Volunteers' Perceptions of Impacts of Volunteering On Their Psychological Well-Being. Newman, S., Vasudev, J., & Onawola, R. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 4(2), 123-134. 1986

Latency-Aged Children's Views on Aging. Marks, R. Newman, S., & Onawola, R. Educational Gerontology, 11(2-3), 89-99. 1985

The Development of an Intergenerational Service-Learning Program at a Nursing Home. Lyons, C., Newman, S., & Onawola, R. The Gerontologist, 25(2), 130-133. 1985

The Impact of a Curriculum on Aging on Elementary School Students. Lyons, C., Newman, S. & Vasudev, J. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 4(4), 51-63. 1984

Chinese Young and Old: Generations Together. Newman, S. Day Care and Early Education, 11(2), 28-30. 1983

The Experience of Senior Citizen School Volunteers in Intergenerational Programs in Schools and the Relationship to their Life Satisfaction. Newman, S., Vasudev, J., & Baum, M. Research Report completed in fulfillment of a grant from NRTA-AARP Andrus Foundation. 1983

Intergenerational Programs: Their Role in American Society. 1983

Learning About Aging Through Intergenerational Experiences. Newman, S., Baum, M. & Shore, B. Gerontology & Geriatric Education, 2(4), 313-
316. 1982

Children's Views on Aging. Marks, R., & Newman, S. SCAN & ERIC systems. ED 190 850 and CE 026 377. 1980.

Editing and Reviewing

EXCHANGE: Generations Together Newsletter

Co-editor: Intergenerational Programs: Imperatives, Strategies, Impacts, Trends. Haworth Press.

Invited Member of Administration on Aging National Proposal Review Committee.

Invited Guest Editor, Children in Contemporary Society issue on Intergenerational programming.

Invited Book Review. Ties That Bind: The Interdependence of Generations. Hazen Foundation.

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS AND COMMITTEES

International/National/State/Local

Member of Rosalynn Carter Institue Site Selection Panel for the J&J/RCI Caregivers Program, Washington, DC. 2003-2004

Member of Rosalynn Carter Institute Intergenerational Caregiving Expert Panel, Washington, DC, 2003

Elected Co-Chair - International Consortium for Intergenerational Programs (international). 1999

Appointed Delegate to the White House Conference on Aging. 1995

Co-Chair Education Committee of Pittsburgh's Mayor's Commission on Children and Families (local) 1992-

PA Housing Finance Agency (state). 1992

PA White House Conference on Aging Planning Committee (state). 1991, 1994-

PA Governor's Commission on Child Care and Families (state). 1990-

Member of Pittsburgh Mayor's Commission on Housing (local) 1990-

PA Department of Aging Task Force on Adult Day Care (state). 1989

Member of Pittsburgh Mayor's Task Force on Families (local). 1987-

Living-at-Home project. Executive Committee. Commonwealth grant to Montefiore Hospital (local). 1986

Administration on Aging Grant Review committee (national). 1984, 1985

Delegate to White House Conference on Aging from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (national). 1981

Member of Secretary of Aging's Commonwealth Task Force for White House Conference on Aging, Washington, DC (state). 1981

Member of Long-Term Care Gerontology Center Planning Task Force on Education and Research, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (local). 1980

National Council on the Aging, Inc. convened Allegheny County mini-conference on "Strategies for Linking the Generations," sponsored by the NCOA (national). 1980

NCOA Delegate to National Conference (Washington, DC) "Strategies for Linking the Generations." (national). 1980

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Leadership roles

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education:
Member of Executive Committee. 2000
University of Pittsburgh Representative. 1992-
Co-Chair Conference Committee, National Conference. 1990-91
Program Committee. 1991-
Membership Committee. 1987-
American Society on Aging:
Adult Learning Task Force. 1992-
Co-Chair, Education. 1986-1988

Generations United:
Advisory Committee. National coalition for the development of intergenerational programs. 1988-

Understanding Aging:
Executive Board. 1982-1985

Memberships

American Society on Aging (ASA). 1992
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA). 1992
Gerontology Society of America (GSA). 1992
National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC). 1992
National Education Association (NEA). 1992
National Council on the Aging, Inc. (NCOA). 1992
Association of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE). 1992

COMMUNITY AGENCY AFFILIATIONS

United Mental Health, Board Member. 1978-81

Pittsburgh Association for the Arts in Education & Therapy, Board Member. 1978-81

Council on the Arts in Pittsburgh Education. 1977-79

Pittsburgh Council on Public Education. 1977-

Board member. 1977-80

Past President. 1979-80


 
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