CEAL Strategic Plan
As our population ages, we face both challenges and opportunities in promoting the well-being of older adults and their caregivers. These changes will impact our economy, the communities we live in, and how society finances these shifts. The Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity (CEAL) is dedicated to identifying and developing innovative solutions to these challenges, ensuring that everyone can experience a life of healthy longevity.


Structured around five pivotal areas – Longevity, Age-Friendly Initiatives, Workforce Development, Research, and Policy – the CEAL Strategic Plan outlines a comprehensive approach to making an impact at local, state, and national levels. Each focus area represents a crucial aspect of our mission, guiding our efforts to address the diverse challenges of aging.
1. Enhance Community Impact
- Engage community members and stakeholders to foster discussion on key focus areas
- Advancing Age-Friendly Initiatives
- Grow Strategic Partnerships
- CEAL Advisory Boards
2. Promote Access and Opportunity
- Expand Outreach Efforts
- Identify and Engage with Diverse Stakeholders
- Enhance Capacity and Resource Sharing
- Create Resources for Diverse Audiences
3. Optimize Workforce Development Programs and Caregiver Support
- Invest resources into building culturally appropriate programs that specialize in caregiver training and personal and professional development
- Develop and Launch the Certificate Program in Aging Leadership
4. Establish Organizational Processes for Monitoring Impact and Effectiveness
- Establish clear metrics and Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess impact and iterate to improve our performance
- Communicate Program Results and Outcomes to Stakeholders
- Create Effective Organizational Systems
5. Cultivate Innovation and Excellence Across All CEAL Programs and Initiatives
- Support a Culture of Innovation
- Advance Research Initiatives
- Identify and Pursue Diverse Funding Opportunities to Maintain Fiscal Sustainability