Welcome to the California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics
The California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics (CCGG) is a statewide nonprofit leadership organization that promotes the quality of life of California’s diverse aging population by informing and integrating educational programs, work force development and public policy.
CCGG Fall/Winter 2009 Newsletter
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Special Announcements
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U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer sponsors the "Caring for an Aging America Act". See her video presentation to the CCGG Board about this important legislation. (You will need to download a Windows Media Player to view the video).
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CCGG Policy Planning Meeting- A Great Success
Sacramento- Legislators, researchers and those implimenting policy, made presentations to a packed house of over 70 students, faculty members, and stake holders at American River College.
Panelists Included:
Susie Smith, Director, Insight Center for Community and Economic Development
Will Tift, Planner, Area 4 Agency on Aging
Clare Smith, Research Associate, Center for Civic Partnerships
Donna Yee, Ph.D., Asian Community Center
Janet Heath, M.A., UC Davis Health System Care Management Services
Support for the forum provided by the California Wellness Foundation
Download a flyer from the Policy Planning Meeting
CCGG's Annual Meeting 2010-
Preparing for the Next Generation
Download The Annual Meeting Brochure
Read about the 2010 Annual Meeting! 
CCGG Spotlight: 2009 CCGG Awards
Ellis Waller-Walker, faculty member in the gerontology department at
Coastline Community College, received the Betty and James E. Birren
Emerging Leadership Award. The Award recognizes outstanding achievements
of individuals during the early to middle stages of their careers as
they actively promote the advancement of gerontology and/or geriatrics
as fields of study in California. Ellis was commended for her teaching
excellence, as well as for her years of dedication in mentoring, training
and finding job placements for gerontology students. Ellis’ work in
establishing Respite Centers for caregivers in Southern California and
training volunteers across the State were also lauded. Read
more about award recipients!
Organization
Brochure
A brochure describing the benefits of joining CCGG and opportunities for involvement is available. Download the Brochure [PDF].
Need a Job?
Gerontology and age-related fields are hot areas for future jobs. The Chronicle of Higher Education mentions Gerontology as one of the fields for jobs in education in its article: "Hot Academic Job of the Future: Try These Fields" (2009).
