TEMPLATE FOR INTERGENERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM CREATED BY URI AND ACADEMIC PARTNERS

KINGSTON, R.I., Nov. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:

KINGSTON, R.I. - Nov. 9, 2026 - University of Rhode Island Professor Skye Leedahl partnered with Jill Juris, associate professor at Appalachian State University, to create the structure for an intergenerational technology program in which mentors and mentees learn from each other.

The initiative, which the professors designed as a blueprint for other higher education institutions to implement their own programs, is called the InterGenerational Technology Engagement Checklist for Higher Education (IG TECH).

From left, Skye Leedahl, professor and chair of URI's Department of Human Development and Family Science; and Jill Juris, associate professor a...