Our ongoing series examines how colleges are adapting to attract and retain their youngest students.
Generation Z is here. Like the millennials before them, their unique behaviors and preferences are forcing colleges to change. Many of these current and prospective students are wary of taking on debt, inclined toward tech-based learning tools and are more likely than past generations to use mental health services.
In this article series, we look at how Gen Z is impacting colleges and the higher education sector as a whole.
A considerable number of traditional-age learners are favoring colleges with flexible, remote degree options over residential campuses. Read the full article ➔
Institutions are adding more plant-based dining options, but doing so may require retraining cooks and navigating a volatile produce market. Read the full article ➔
The newest cohort of learners is more debt-averse than previous generations, prompting institutions to bring transparency to costs. Read the full article ➔
By streamlining counseling centers, adding de-stress stations and rolling out well-being initiatives, institutions are helping students thrive on campus. Read the full article ➔
To encourage campus exploration beyond the classroom, colleges are adding a little competition to earn points, badges and prizes. Read the full article ➔
