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Say hello to your incoming class--they're not millennials anymore. Generation Z is rapidly replacing Millennials on college campuses. Those born from 1995 through 2010 have different motivations, learning styles, characteristics, skill sets, and social concerns than previous generations. Unlike Millennials, Generation Z students grew up in a recession and are under no illusions about their prospects for employment after college. While skeptical about...

"Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Information Literacy in Higher Education is a useful addition to any librarian's collection, specifically those at academic research institutions, and will serve as a useful textbook in library and information science programs."--Jacket.

"Porn University reveals the startling results of a brand new study on the sexual attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of more than 25,000 college and university students on more than 100 campuses all over America. The revealing results offer a closer look at the shifting sexual trends and histories of the next generation of leaders in America. Included is commentary and analysis from the author and other experts in this field on key findings and discoveries,...

"What would students say about their schools, curriculum, administrators, and teachers if given the chance, without risk of repercussion? In this era of accountability and the demise of "good education," their answers are more than pertinent. Thirteen Years of School: What Students Really Think gives those in grades K-12 the opportunity to tell us - the public, parents, and school personnel - what going to school is like for them and their peers." "Lisa...

"Why do some students in the United States make the most of college, while others struggle and look back on years of missed opportunities? What choices can students make, and what can teachers and university leaders do to improve more students' experiences and help them make the most of their time and monetary investment? And how is greater diversity on campus--cultural, racial, and religious--affecting education? How can students and faculty benefit...

Moving on from high school into the real world is a time of excitement, but also of uncertainty about what is being left behind. Students often panic when they leave high school without a set goal, but it can take months, almost years to figure out how to achieve a goal. Research shows that the transition from high school to college, the military, or the workforce can be a high-risk time for young people. When young adults start college, get married,...

In this book, which is based on a five-year study following over 200 students at seven colleges, the authors argue that becoming liberally educated is a complex and messy process involving making decisions and learning from them. Colleges create spaces (both physical and metaphysical) in which students must make decisions, often in the face of ambiguous situations. Some of these decisions--like declaring a major--are formal and happen infrequently....