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Who is Generation Z?

From the Pew Research Center.

On the Cusp of Adulthood and Facing an Uncertain Future: What We Know About Gen Z So Far
From nonprofit "fact tank" Pew Research Center.
> Explore Gen Z and other generations further on Pew's Generations & Age page
900 Voices from Gen Z, America's Most Diverse Generation
900 answers to the question, what's on the mind of Generation Z?
Coronavirus will define the next generation
Article from USA Today discusses "Generation C"
Gen Z: A Generation of Contradiction
Consulting company Ernst & Young go beyond the stereotypes and apparent contradictions with statistics on Gen Z. Divides Gen Zers into 5 types with varied expectations and aspirations

Statistics & Research on Demographics and Generations

Welcome to Generation Z
Report based on survey of 6,000+ Zers. Find out where Gen Z stands on education, career aspirations, and more. By the Network of Executive Women & consulting company Deloitte.
The State of Gen Z
Annual studies by Center for Generational Kinetics on Gen Z as consumers, influencers, and employees. Requires registration for free download
Deloitte Global Millennial Survey 2020 (includes Gen Z)
Consulting company Deloitte surveys 27,500+ millennials and Gen Zers on a wide range of issues
US Census: Population Projections
Projections by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin

American Generations: What They Think & How They Live
Learn about all 7 living generations: their attitudes and opinions, income, education, how they spend their time, and more

Articles on Generations in the Workplace & Higher Ed

Chronicle of Higher Education
Search within the premier trade publication for higher ed. (1 month embargo)

TIP: Type your search terms in the 2d and/or 3rd box as needed
Inside Higher Ed
Another key "trade publication" for higher ed.

You'll notice different sources may vary in the way they label generations (example: Generation Y vs. Millennials) or the exact birth year spans to which these labels apply.

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Scholarship & news on education, including higher education
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Articles from newspapers, trade publications, magazines, and scholarly journals on all aspects of business including workplace and career issues

Higher Education

Towson University Office of Institutional Research
Includes links to statistical data and summary information about Towson University applicants, students, faculty, and staff
Maryland Public School Enrollment Projections
From the Maryland State Data Center
Knocking at the College Door
Annual study on graduating high school students. Compiled by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education
Forecasts enrollment broken down by demographics across institution types, and discusses implications for recruitment. By economist Nathan Grawe

The Workplace

Generational Issues in Working With Others
Overview of research from the Sage Encyclopedia of Industrial & Organizational Psychology, 2nd ed., 2017
Labor Market for Graduates
Annual study by the NY Federal Reserve Bank
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Comprehensive source on careers, including salary, future prospects, nature of the work, and educational requirements. From the U.S. Department of Labor.
First Destination Survey
Where do new college and grad school graduates wind up in the first 6 months after school? Annual study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (latest report is 2018)

Thanks to Tim Bibo of TU Institutional Research for many of the statistical link recommendations!

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