Loyal. Thoughtful. Compassionate. These are just some of the many characteristics of Generation Z, those born from 1995 to 2010. Despite some similarities with the Millennial Generation, Generation Z has a unique set of attributes, experiences, preferences, and expectations about how they communicate, learn, and engage with others. But, many of our structures, curriculum, environments, and pedagogies were developed with previous generations in mind, challenging us to re-conceptualize the way we design and deliver higher education for this generation.
This session showcases the context within which members of Generation Z have come of age and what we need to know about Generation Z to best mentor, support, teach, and supervise them to leverage their potential for success.
Major Themes: - Understanding Generations and Generational Research
- Societal Influences Shaping Generation Z
- Communication Preferences
- Social Issues and Concerns
- Engagement and Creating Change
Learning Outcomes: - Participants will be able to describe the context within which members of Generation Z have come of age.
- Participants will be able to describe the characteristics, motivations, values, and preferences of the Generation Z cohort.
- Participants will be able to differentiate between defining characteristics of Generation Z and those from older generations.
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