Presentation given on May 24, 2011 at Algonquin College for the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism. The presentation focuses on student transition theory and how a better understanding of classroom composition can support student success.

1. TheEVOLVING classroom Dynamics Hosted by: Jeremy McQuigge Student Transition Coordinator - Algonquin College

2. Presentation Outline Purpose: to highlight why things are evolving in our classrooms Goals: 1) Introduce Generation Y 2) 5-Insights on Engagement 3) Non-homogeneous Learning Environments 4) 7-Factors in Student Persistence 5) 7-Vectors of Student Development

3. Who am I? I am a Millennial/Gen-Y/Echo Boomer (1982-1995) February 22, 1985 Eldest of 6 children who are all Gen Ys Student Transition Coordinator, Academic Partnerships Ontario Coordinator & Canadian Network Chair, National Orientation Directors Association

4. Some Fast Facts on both Y & Z Generation Y Born 1982–1995 At Algonquin 81% of population (est.) Needs to know the why or value of a task, course, etc. Hyper-confident but hyper-confused about the options. strong sense of civic duty, adept with modern technology, and great at teamwork 70 million Generation Y employees Generation Z Born 1995 – 2010/12 More individualistic / Self directed then Gen Y Academically proud Parents are advisors to this generation

5. Insights into Generation Y: 5 Key Thoughts for Developing Engagement Gen Y students are not gifted at multitasking There is a clear ideology about the work/life balance The WHY or “Value” defines whether or not engagement will occur Every aspect of the request must be held in “Context” of the proposed value Engagement is ever changing and is unique to the individual and their situation

6. The Algonquin Population Just who is sitting there in front…

7. Fast Facts: Student Population Full-time Over 18,000 Continuing Education Over 36,000 InternationalOver 1,000 Age 25 or older 18% Age 20 – 24 35% Less than 20 46% Female 50% Male 50%

8. Persistence for all Learning the value of…

9. Persistence

11. Academic Self-Confidence

13. 7 Vectors of Student Development

14. Check-In Which of the 7 vectors do you feel we are responsible for in the classroom?

15. Jeremy McQuigge Contact Info Student Transition Coordinator Office of Academic Partnerships Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Ave. Ottawa Ontario Canada K2G 1V8 mcquigj@algonquincollege.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/JeremyMcQuigge Facebook: www.facebook.com/jmcquigge Blog: www.jmcquigge.ca