A Perfect Storm: Understanding and Managing Millennials


Video Online Seminar • Tuesday, July 14, 2009 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT • $304

The so-called "millennial generation" has arrived on campus, and they've brought with them new and serious challenges.

It doesn't matter if your institution is large or small, private or public–you've likely already encountered this perplexing group. They are generally defined as younger than 27 and sometimes called 'Generation Me,' or 'Generation Q(uiet).'

Millennial students defy traditional approaches to management and communication. Yet it is vital to learn how to work with them effectively. The millennial generation has ushered in a new era of campus health and safety concerns, the most alarming being a dramatic rise in mental health issues and an increased threat of violence.

This timely seminar explores the "perfect storm" of social and environmental factors that contributed to the development of the millennial generation and offers practical advice for working with this unique group.

Whether you interact with the millennial generation as a faculty member, administrator or employer, you will:

• Examine the sociological and developmental factors that contribute to the personality traits of the millennial student.
• Analyze the societal factors that have led to an increase in school violence and other disturbing behaviors.
• Put your new understanding of millennials to work with practical methods for managing this generation more effectively–as students in the classroom, as employees, and as consumers.


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Wondering if this seminar applies to you?
If your position brings you into contact with the millennial generation, the answer is yes! Content is appropriate and valuable for a wide range of higher education professionals, from supervisors to directors to deans. Some examples of job titles that will benefit:

• Resident Life Directors
• Student Activity Leaders
• Student Success Center Directors
• Student Affairs Deans

W. Scott Lewis, J.D. is a partner with the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management and serves as Associate General Counsel for Saint Mary's College in Indiana.

With over fifteen years of higher education experience, Lewis is nationally recognized for his work on behavioral intervention for students in crisis and distress. He is a sought-after speaker and consultant on legal issues in higher education, campus safety and student development, campus conduct board training, and other higher education issues.

Interactive Q&A
The 90-minute session ends with a live question and answer period, allowing you to interact with the speaker and get answers to your specific questions.

One low cost… no matter how many participate
The registration fee for this 90-minute video online seminar is just $304, regardless of how many viewers you invite. Online seminars give you the option of logging on alone, or organizing a mini-conference for your staff.

Featured Higher Education Presenter:

W. Scott Lewis, J.D.
W. Scott Lewis, J.D.

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Video Online Seminar • Tuesday, July 14, 2009 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT • $304

Date(s): 07/14/09
Time: 12:00 Central Daylight Time - See other time zones above
Cost: $304.00
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