National Honor for CSUF Center

The Center for Successful Aging at Cal State Fullerton received a 2004 ICAA Industry Innovators Award from the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), the world’s largest trade association for the senior fitness and wellness industry. The award honors excellence and creativity in the health and wellness fields. It salutes the efforts of Jessie Jones and Debra Rose, professors of kinesiology and health science, and Robert Rikli, dean of the College of Human Development and Community Service. The Center for Successful Aging focuses on research to prevent disability and foster healthy aging; offers health/fitness assessments and physical activity programs to older adults; trains students to conduct health, fitness and rehabilitation programs; and collaborates with other community agencies to provide services and programs that enhance the quality of life for older adults.

Media Contacts:

Valerie Orleans, Public Affairs, 657-278-4540 or vorleans@fullerton.edu and Jessie Jones at 657-278-2620 or jjones@fullerton.edu.