Featured topics include: Generation Z’s mindset and motivations; college majors and careers in the era of AI; criteria for good-fit colleges for women in STEM; IECA’s second annual Advocacy Day; a student’s perspective on living with dyslexia; and therapeutic case studies.
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Unlocking the Psyche: Understanding Generation Z’s Mindset and Motivations
As a former advertising executive, I lived this mantra daily: know your audience. That same directive holds today for independent educational consultants (IECs) and the population we support and guide—our Generation Z students.
Navigating College Majors and Careers in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
All eyes are on artificial intelligence (AI) tools ever since ChatGPT took the world by storm last year. Higher education, like most industries, is grappling with what role AI should play and the ethical issues it presents.
Evaluating Criteria for Good-Fit Colleges for Women in STEM
Gender inequities in STEM-related fields are a thing of the long past, right? Ever so regrettably, despite making important strides toward gender inclusion, engineering, math, and computer science remain largely male-dominated fields.
IECA Returns to Capitol Hill for Our Second Annual Advocacy Day
On March 4-5, 2024, 15 IECA members descended on Capitol Hill for the second annual IECA Advocacy Day.
Why Did God Make Me This Way?
“Why did God make me this way?” This was the question that plagued most of my childhood.
Therapeutic Young Adult Case Studies
In order to further examine the relationship between therapeutic program staff and young adults (see our previous article in the Winter 2024 issue of Insights), we explore three cases.