1. Technology, The Millennial Generation, and Their Impact on Student Affairs Seattle University Team Leader: Katie Koopmeiners Team Members: Jenni Cinq-Mars, Jenny Fowler, Rachel Smith

2. The Millennial Student & Technology According to a survey done by the Pew Project on the Internet and American Life in 2003, 70% of college students have used computer games, video games, or games online (Coomes & DeBard, 2004). According to a survey done by the Pew Project on the Internet and American Life in 2003, 70% of college students have used computer games, video games, or games online (Coomes & DeBard, 2004). Students rely heavily on the schools own websites when making judgments about where they would like to apply and make a campus visit (Ashburn, 2007) Students rely heavily on the schools own websites when making judgments about where they would like to apply and make a campus visit (Ashburn, 2007) More and more students are using the Internet not only as a means of information, but communication and entertainment. This technology is increasingly becoming mobile through devices such as cell phones, PDAs and handheld gaming devices. More and more students are using the Internet not only as a means of information, but communication and entertainment. This technology is increasingly becoming mobile through devices such as cell phones, PDAs and handheld gaming devices. With increased access to information students have increased expectations not only for quality, but for information being related to them in a lightening-fast manner With increased access to information students have increased expectations not only for quality, but for information being related to them in a lightening-fast manner However, this increased attention on millennial helps to further class divides in understanding student populations. These assumptions made about millennials largely refers to white, affluent students, and not to populations without ease of access to these resources. This impacts who colleges cater their millennial-friendly programming to (Hoover, 2007) However, this increased attention on millennial helps to further class divides in understanding student populations. These assumptions made about millennials largely refers to white, affluent students, and not to populations without ease of access to these resources. This impacts who colleges cater their millennial-friendly programming to (Hoover, 2007)

3. Impact Area 1: Residence Life Residence Halls increasingly rely on technology in how conduct is documented Online databases to document Incident Reports with access to the names and room information of all students Online databases to document Incident Reports with access to the names and room information of all students Online databases for programming, transforming how end of the year reviews and assessments are done Online databases for programming, transforming how end of the year reviews and assessments are done Open access of information, blurring lines of privacy that many students do not think critically about. The implications of posting personal information on sites such as thefacebook.com and myspace.com and the impact that can have on their conduct record with a university is often ignored until it happens to them Open access of information, blurring lines of privacy that many students do not think critically about. The implications of posting personal information on sites such as thefacebook.com and myspace.com and the impact that can have on their conduct record with a university is often ignored until it happens to them

4. Impact Area 2 : Advising Services Advisors can use Advising Podcasts that provide a range of information for students from how to register for classes to the differences between majors. The University of Washington has already had success with this program. Advisors can use Advising Podcasts that provide a range of information for students from how to register for classes to the differences between majors. The University of Washington has already had success with this program. Universities can now offer online advising through email or instant messaging. Universities can now offer online advising through email or instant messaging. Seattle University has created Advising Notes which can be viewed by students and faculty through SU Online. Advisors electronically fill in notes about what was discussed during the advising session. If a student switches majors, the new advisor will know the advising history of the students before they meet. Seattle University has created Advising Notes which can be viewed by students and faculty through SU Online. Advisors electronically fill in notes about what was discussed during the advising session. If a student switches majors, the new advisor will know the advising history of the students before they meet.

5. Impact Area 3: Campus Safety After the tragedy at Virginia Tech, many campuses are improving their security with technology Campuses can now provide students with text message alerts. The text message alerts students about a dangerous situation on campus or school closures due to bad weather. Campuses can now provide students with text message alerts. The text message alerts students about a dangerous situation on campus or school closures due to bad weather. Campuses are also sending up-to-date emails and pop up messages about attacks on campus. The emails and pop up messages include a description or in some cases a photo of the perpetrator. This allows students to keep their eyes open and alert officials if they see anyone suspicious. Campuses are also sending up-to-date emails and pop up messages about attacks on campus. The emails and pop up messages include a description or in some cases a photo of the perpetrator. This allows students to keep their eyes open and alert officials if they see anyone suspicious. John Hopkins University is using smart video cameras around campus that rely on computer algorithms to detect suspicious activity (Rawe, 2007). This technology will alert security if someone is filmed climbing over a fence or loitering by a window or doorway. John Hopkins University is using smart video cameras around campus that rely on computer algorithms to detect suspicious activity (Rawe, 2007). This technology will alert security if someone is filmed climbing over a fence or loitering by a window or doorway.

6. Impact Area 4: Career Services Career Assessments Computers now administer, score, and interpret results Computers now administer, score, and interpret results Computers have contributed to the reliability and validity of career assessments Computers have contributed to the reliability and validity of career assessments Computers have improved integration of client assessment data into counseling sessions Computers have improved integration of client assessment data into counseling sessions Computers have improved staff efficiency and the cost-effectiveness of career assessments Computers have improved staff efficiency and the cost-effectiveness of career assessments Job Search Process Online job postings – makes job searching much easier Online job postings – makes job searching much easier Ability to post resumes online for employer viewing Ability to post resumes online for employer viewing Increase in networking sites (i.e. LinkedIn) Increase in networking sites (i.e. LinkedIn) Internet makes it easer to research possible career fields, occupations, and potential employers Internet makes it easer to research possible career fields, occupations, and potential employers

7. Impact Area 5: Conduct & Judicial Affairs Campus network systems create a natural file-sharing environment, making institutions legally liable for copyright law violations Campus network systems create a natural file-sharing environment, making institutions legally liable for copyright law violations Availability of online resources have increased opportunities for cheating and plagiarism through improper citation of internet resources or buying term papers online Availability of online resources have increased opportunities for cheating and plagiarism through improper citation of internet resources or buying term papers online Student hacking into secure servers has also become an issue in protecting privileged information about students and staff Student hacking into secure servers has also become an issue in protecting privileged information about students and staff Some campuses are creating departments designed specifically to handle the management of these systems as well as developing policy to address the legal issues they bring to the table Some campuses are creating departments designed specifically to handle the management of these systems as well as developing policy to address the legal issues they bring to the table

8. Conclusions Technology is a prevalent and expected part of life for todays student Technology is a prevalent and expected part of life for todays student An increased knowledge of technological advancements and their applications will be necessary for student affairs staff to keep up with student demand An increased knowledge of technological advancements and their applications will be necessary for student affairs staff to keep up with student demand Technology is most effective when supported by a student development professional through one-on-one or group advising as opposed to self-directed help Technology is most effective when supported by a student development professional through one-on-one or group advising as opposed to self-directed help Technology is only valuable to the degree that the results are appropriate to the developmental outcomes set out to be achieved by student development professionals Technology is only valuable to the degree that the results are appropriate to the developmental outcomes set out to be achieved by student development professionals

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