Microsoft Word 2007 ichrie conference Proceedings Final-Final 06-06-07. doc

METHODS 
Sample and Population 
Two universities in South Carolina, Clemson University in Clemson and Furman University in Greenville, 
were selected as the primary study areas for this study. Both universities have some continued learning programs for 
older adults, namely, the Clemson University Lifelong Learning Program (CULL) and the Furman University 
Learning in Retirement program (FULIR).
People 50 and above who participated in the CULL and FULIR programs were the study population. For 
the purpose of this study, a convenience sample was drawn to explore mature respondents’ travel motivation. There 
were about 200 enrolled members of the CULL in the spring term of 2004. The CULL offered 31 different courses 
from Monday to Friday. The FULIR had 327 people registered for classes, attending over 60 classes in the spring 

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