In this episode of In The Club Podcast by Club Colors, Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby discuss the dynamic shifts in education and strategies necessary to meet the needs of Generation Z in higher education. They introduce the ASCEND model, focusing on affordability, support, culture, engagement, nudges, and data-driven insights, providing practical steps for institutions to enhance student success and retention.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Generation Z's Approach to Leadership: The modern era necessitates a different approach to leadership, where Gen Z desires connection, values alignment, and collaborative leadership rather than traditional top-down directives.
• Communication Evolution: Gen Z prefers face-to-face interactions despite engaging with online learning. They respond better to visual formats like infographics, videos, and concise, interactive communication.
• Shifting Institutional Culture: Changing institutional culture is akin to steering a battleship. It requires a shift in mindset, collaboration, and persistence, often breaking through silos and entrenched traditions.
• Higher Education Redefined: The ASCEND model emphasizes actionable steps in affordability, support systems, cultural adaptations, engagement techniques, strategic nudges, and data-driven insights to reimagine higher education's effectiveness.

QUOTES

• "Graduation day is payday. That's the touchdown, the pinnacle."
• "Culture change in higher education is like turning a battleship – it's a monumental task."
• "Gen Z craves face-to-face interaction despite the prevalence of online learning; they want concise, visually engaging communication."
• "Higher education theory hasn't caught up with Gen Z; practical common sense must guide today's educational practices."
• "ASCEND offers practical, cost-effective strategies for institutions to enhance student success without significant resource allocation."

Connect and learn more about Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby through the links below.
Jared Tippets’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredtippets/
Eric Kirby’s Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kirby-j-d-ph-d-a0827073/

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