The incoming class of students is referred to as the Millennial Generation. Previous generations such as the Baby Boomers, School House Rock generation and Gen-X's all have different characteristics.

The Office of New Student Programs wants to help faculty and staff learn about Millennial students. The following resource are articles and webpages on millenial students.

Articles:

The Millennials

The Millennials in the Classroom

The Millennials: Who They Are and How They Learn

Millennials:Mayhem and Miracles

Millennials: The Multitasking Generation

Understanding the New Student

Books:

Millennials Rising: The Next Great Generation by Neil Howe and William Strauss

Helicopter Parents

Helicopter Parents

12 Steps Toward Independence

 

 

 

updated October 9, 2009