1. Welcome Generation Z: Tell Us Your Story
Lynne Orr &
Deborah Sheffield
William Paterson University of New Jersey
NACADA Conference October 2, 2018

2. Generation Z Mythbusters
What do YOU know about our newest college students?

3. Getting to Know Generation Z
Born between 1995/
Approximately 33% of the population

4. Getting to Know Generation Z
TIME, How Generation Z will Change the World According to Experts April 23, 2018
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5. Mythbuster
CAUTIOUS: 62% of Generation Z would consider joining the workforce before or in place of going to college
INNOVATIVE: 55% of Generation Z would start their own company
REALISTIC: Only 55% of Generation Z believes their income will surpass their parents (less than previous generations)

6. Getting to Know Generation Z
Z’s understand the value of education, but also highly value entrepreneurship and innovation to achieve a long term goal
Z’s, while fairly optimistic, also have many fears (mostly financial), which results in them having a pragmatic point of view.

7. Getting to Know Generation ZWk
Generation Z Goes to College Higher Ed Live, May 11, :47-8:57

8. Getting to Know Generation Z
DIGITALLY DOMINANT
Z’s are unable to turn off technology. Self and technology are intricately intertwined.
Z’s feel they can learn everything they need to know about a subject online. Google= Fast Pass to Learning
Z’s welcome technology use in the classroom to enhance learning.

9. Mythbuster
FAMILY ORIENTED: Generation Z views parents and other members of the family as partners in decision making and life choices.

10. INSPIRATIONAL: Generation Z seeks to inspire long term social change, rather than partake in short term volunteerism.

11. Getting to Know Generation Z
Growing Leaders, Inc.
Generation Z: The Newest Batch of Students
Sept 8, 2015
:29-5:33 (end)

12. Mythbuster
WORDLY: Generation Z embraces diversity and multiculturalism
INTERPERSONAL: Generation Z welcomes face to face interaction

13. Our Research

14. IRB Approval – Research/Present/Journal
Survey
401 students
99% born
43% want to see advisor 2 times a semester
64% prefer the same advisor for 4 years
Looking for advisor to discuss career options
Focus Group
17 Students
82%
41% born in 2000
All 5 colleges (29% HSS)

15. Our Research Results
Number of times a semester you would like to meet with your Advisor
How did you decide on your major/career?
Assistance from Advisor

16. Focus Group Results Selected Major Mother is a teacher
Cousin suggested
Researched online
Declined from nursing
30% based on Interests
Advisor Communication
Dislikes s
23% likes f2f
Prefer text over s
Meeting with Advisor
Weekly, 2 times a semester, 1 time a semester, 2 times a month

17. Focus Group Results Learning Style Combination Visual Teaching Style
Application
Teaching Style
When teachers give examples
Dislike online
Prefer more hands on
If online – prefer hybrid

18. Hagen’s 5 Claims – Narrative Advisement
Human life ca be viewed as narrative
Students are humans
Good advising depends on narrative, especially listening/telling
Advising can impact narratives
Understanding of narratives can result in positive impact in advising

19. Let’s Put it all together
Case Study 1: Sienna: Bio Major with Writing Skills Case Study 2: Malik: Media Production major who wants to make a career out of his hobby

20. Thank you for participating!
Lynne Orr
Deborah Sheffield