Vital Planning: How to Stay Energized and OptimisticFor many people, retirement will be one of the longest periods of their life -- longer than adolescence, schooling, or the time spent raising children. The average life expectancy for Americans is 77 years, and many people will live longer than that. So it is essential for college professors and administrators... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |