Connecting with the Connected (Revised)
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The document outlines a presentation on student retention and development, focusing on Generations Y and Z, and the importance of persistence in education. It presents effective strategies for engaging students, such as tailored programs for first-year students and consistent academic advising. The speaker, Jeremy McQuigge, emphasizes the role educators play in shaping student experiences and the need for support in their educational journey.
![PERSISTENCE
Pronunciation: /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/
noun
[mass noun]
the fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or
opposition:
Cardiff's persistence was rewarded with a try
the continued or prolonged existence of something:
the persistence of huge environmental problems
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Connecting with the Connected (Revised)
- 1. subtitle CONNECTING WITH THE CONNECTED HOSTED BY: JEREMY MCQUIGGE, TRANSFER STUDENT COORDINATOR
- 2. MAYA ANGELOU I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
- 3. PART A 1. Who am I & What I do 2. Facts on Gen Y 3. Facts on Gen Z 4. New information from Noel- Levitz PART B 5. Student Development Theory 6. Modern College Experience Framework 7. Final Thoughts 8. Discussion PRESENTATION STRUCTURE
- 4. PART A
- 5. Frame of Reference I am a Millennial/Gen-Y/Echo Boomer (1982-1995) Eldest of 6 children who are all Gen Ys Transfer Student Coordinator, Algonquin College Professor, School of Business, Algonquin College Ontario Coordinator & Canadian Network Chair, National Orientation Directors Association Interacted with over 30,000 students in transition between Grade 8 – First year College
- 6. GAME ON
- 7. PERSISTENCE Pronunciation: /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ noun [mass noun] the fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition: Cardiff's persistence was rewarded with a try the continued or prolonged existence of something: the persistence of huge environmental problems http://oxforddictionaries.com/view/entry/m_en_gb0621940#m_en_gb0621940
- 8. 7-FACTORS IN STUDENT PERSISTENCE Faculty are directly connected to: • Academic Related Skills • Academic Self- Confidence • Commitment to Academic Goals AND • Social Support
- 9. FAST FACTS ON GEN Y Born 1982–1995 Gen Y students are not gifted at multitasking Hyper-confident but hyper-confused about the options There is a clear ideology about the work/life balance Adept with modern technology Prefer teamwork or collaboration By 2025 will be 75% of the world’s workforce
- 10. Born 1995 – 2011 More individualistic / Self directed then Gen Y Parents are advisors to this generation Comfortable with and even dependent on technology Constantly multitasking More socially responsible ALWAYS CONNECTED FAST FACTS ON GEN Z
- 11. FINDINGS FROM NOEL-LEVITZ LEAST EFFECTIVE RETENTION METHODS: Social networking to engage students in online communities Interviews or surveys with students who are withdrawing, before they leave Using established communication procedures to regularly communicate persistence, retention, and completion rate data throughout the campus
- 12. FINDINGS FROM NOEL-LEVITZ MOST EFFECTIVE RETENTION METHODS: Programs designed specifically for first-year students Providing each continuing student a written academic plan/roadmap of remaining courses needed Academic advising program
- 13. Ralph Waldo Emerson ALL LIFE IS AN EXPERIMENT. THE MORE EXPERIMENTS YOU MAKE THE BETTER.
- 14. PART B
- 15. 7 Vectors of Student Development 1. Developing competence 2. Managing emotions 3. Moving through autonomy toward interdependence 4. Developing mature interpersonal relationships 5. Establishing identity 6. Developing purpose 7. Developing integrity
- 16. Check-In Which of the 7 vectors do you feel we are responsible for in the classroom?
- 17. THE FRAMEWORK
- 18. final thought
- 19. What will your SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE be? THE PURSUIT OF EDUCATION IS NOT SUPPOSE TO BE EASY. IT IS A JOURNEY OF LABOUR AND PERSISTENCE.
- 20. CONTACT INFO Ontario Coordinator & Canadian Network Chair National Orientation Directors Association ---- Professor School of Business | Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Ave. Ottawa Ontario Canada K2G 1V8 mcquigj@algonquincollege.com Blog: www.jmcquigge.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/JeremyMcQuigge Facebook: www.facebook.com/JeremyMcQuigge JEREMY MCQUIGGE