Gen Y's/Millenials Believing Brain

This blog was created to provide a platform for MCPA (http://www.mymcpa.net/driveinconference) members and other higher ed professionals to brainstorm about new ways to help today's college students live up to their potential. I have given a talk at this year's conference entitled, "Generation Y's Believing Brains," hence the title of this blog.

College students of today, Generation Y, have extraordinary potential. They have been described as confident, visual, multitasking learners who are technologically savvy. Perhaps most importantly, GEN. Y demands balance between work and life, and pursues meaningful, fast-paced jobs that stand for social responsibility. While this provides an optimistic view of today's college student, the question remains, "How can colleges keep up with their students?" The ambitions of GEN. Y are progressive, but they get bored easily and look for customized experiences and instant gratification. Scientific studies of the brain might provide some insight into the changing minds of today's college student. What can we do to help them live up to their potential?

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