Event Title
Life After Millennials: Understanding and Supporting Gen Z
Location
Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center
Document Type
Presentation
Start Date
26-6-2019 11:00 AM
End Date
26-6-2019 12:00 PM
Description
Higher education enrollment is in the midst of a generational shift, with Generation Z students rapidly replacing millennials on campuses. In this session, we’ll cover the characteristics of Gen Z, practical strategies for effectively reaching these students, and how Winthrop offices are adapting to fit the needs of this generation.
Presenter Bio
Chelsi Colleton
Study Abroad Coordinator for the International Center
Chelsi Colleton is the Study Abroad Coordinator at Winthrop University, where she manages semester and faculty-led study abroad programs. She also serves as the Education Abroad Representative for the South Carolina Association of International Educators (SCAIE). Chelsi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Event Management from Lasell College and a Masters of Education in Educational Policy Studies, with a focus on Global Studies in Education, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to Winthrop, she worked in the Conference Department at NAFSA as the Senior Coordinator for Conference Program and Communications.
Life After Millennials: Understanding and Supporting Gen Z
Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center
Higher education enrollment is in the midst of a generational shift, with Generation Z students rapidly replacing millennials on campuses. In this session, we’ll cover the characteristics of Gen Z, practical strategies for effectively reaching these students, and how Winthrop offices are adapting to fit the needs of this generation.