Following gerontology research at the University of Kansas and University Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she joined UNO's gerontology faculty in 2004. After working in Federal (including service in the US Army Reserve) and International public service (in the United Nations International Civil Service Commission), she earned an M.P.A. in Psychology from American University (1964). She has published articles in several journals, including 'The Gerontologist,' 'Educational Gerontology,' 'Gerontology and Geriatrics Education', 'Quality in Ageing and Older Adults' and 'Public Performance Management Review'. Holley's research helps improve services for elders - in general and for minority elders, and helps improve intergenerational relationships. She has received awards for teaching excellence that include the 2009 UNO Alumni Association Teacher of the Year Award, the 2010 UNO Faculty Service Learning Award and nomination for the 2014 OTICA. A member of the UNO Thompson Learning Community, Graduate Faculty, Native American Studies Faculty (Executive Council), Honors Faculty, and Medical Humanities Faculties. All her classes are highly interactive and most give students the opportunity to apply what they learn through service to the community and their profession. She teaches gerontology, the study of older adults and aging. Chuck Powell Professor in the Department of Gerontology at UNO, the inaugural (2015) UNO Service Learning Academy Faculty Fellow, and has served twice as Vice President of the UNO Faculty Senate. Lyn Meridew Holley, PhD is the inaugural and current Dr. The web site of the UNO Department of Gerontology /Faculty.Contact information (including cell phone number) is posted on every syllabus. General Information Additional Contact Information Research Studies Back back to Main menu.Aging with Passion and Purpose Conference.Engagement & Events Back back to Main menu.Academic Programs Back back to Main menu.

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