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Publication Date: 2012
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In Their Own Words: Best Practices for Advising Millennial Students about Majors
Montag, Tamara; Campo, Jill; Weissman, Julie; Walmsley, Angela; Snell, Alex
NACADA Journal, v32 n2 p26-35 Fall 2012
Utilizing generational theory, we explored the relationship between Millennial characteristics and students' major selection and academic advising experiences. We conducted focus groups of students with senior standing at a private, midwestern university, and we utilized a closed coding technique to analyze the qualitative data. Consistent with documented Millennial traits, participants expressed a sense of specialness as well as conventional motivation, optimism, and a need to feel protected. The findings suggest that academic advisors should acknowledge and at times accommodate these Millennial characteristics when working with students. More specifically, we suggest a split-model advising system as a way to optimize the advising experiences of Millennial students.
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Majors (Students), Best Practices, Focus Groups, Higher Education, Decision Making, Mentors, Course Selection (Students), Student Interests, College Students, Age Groups, Generational Differences, Private Colleges, Student Attitudes, Academic Achievement, Satisfaction, Influence of Technology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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