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SUMMARY:Unpacking the Research on Gen Z
DESCRIPTION:Join the Commission for Orientation\, Admissions\, and the First-Year Experience (CAOFYE) and Dr. Michael A. Smith\, Associate Dean of Students for Campus Life at Columbia University\, as he unpacks the research behind Gen Z in college and what it means for the work we do\, the students we serve\, and how we can be more effective in promoting student success.\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \nComplimentary for ACPA Individual and Chapter Only Members \n$10 for Non-Members \n$5 for International Non-Members (must currently reside outside the continental United States and Hawaii) \nPlease register here to secure your spot today!  \nProfessional Competencies: \nWebinar participants will develop their professional competencies in the areas of: Law\, Policy\, and Governance. For more information about the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners\, visit our website. Our Associations are in the process of reviewing and codifying an updated list of Professional Competencies anticipated in Fall 2026. \n\n\nGeneral Access & Accommodations:\n\nThe ACPA General Access and Accommodations Form is for requesting assistance in accessing member benefits associated with ACPA resources and services. Please complete this form at least one week in advance of needing the requested support and a member of the ACPA International Office will work with you to meet the request. For questions\, comments or concerns about the General Access and Accommodations Process\, email info@acpa.nche.edu. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Michael A. Smith is an experienced higher education leader with a strong record of service in student affairs\, engagement\, and retention. He previously served as the Assistant Vice President of Student Experience at Newberry College in Newberry\, South Carolina\, where he previously held several key leadership roles\, including Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and Director of First-Year Programs\, Interim Dean of Students\, and Director of Student Engagement and Greek Life. \nOver the course of his career\, Dr. Smith has led comprehensive initiatives aimed at improving the student experience\, including the development and implementation of first-year and transfer orientation programs\, peer mentoring models\, second-year experience initiatives\, and year-long engagement strategies to increase student persistence and success. He played a key role in creating New Student Retreats and the First-Year Experience Comprehensive Plan\, both of which have been instrumental in improving connection and retention for new students. Dr. Smith has supervised and directed multiple areas within student life including Greek Life\, Esports\, Campus Recreation\, and Marketing and Communications. \nDr. Smith holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership in Higher Education from Abilene Christian University\, a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University\, a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion from Coastal Carolina University\, and an Associate of Arts in General Business from Horry Georgetown Technical College.
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/genzresearchwebinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Commission for Admissions, Orientation & First-Year Experience,Free for Members,Virtual
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