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Baby Boomers, Xers, Yers and Me

Baby Boomers, Xers, Yers and Me. Using ACCUPLACER and CLEP To Span The Generations. OPEN FORUM AND DISCUSSION. Issues that confront test administrators in today’s multi-generational environment. Panel Moderators:

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Baby Boomers, Xers, Yers and Me

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  1. Baby Boomers, Xers, Yers and Me Using ACCUPLACER and CLEP To Span The Generations

  2. OPEN FORUM AND DISCUSSION • Issues that confront test administrators in today’s multi-generational environment Panel Moderators: Jim Cashon - Director of Testing (Retired), St. Petersburg College, Florida Dot McGinnes - Coordinator of Testing (Retired), Santa Fe College, Florida Melissa Wilson - Director of Testing Services, Amarillo College, Texas

  3. HOW DO THE GENERATIONS DIFFER? • Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Post WWII • non-traditional students/displaced homemakers, mature students • returning for a career change – men as well as women • Generation Xers (1965-1981) • The generation following baby boomers • TV/Video/computer and “me” generation • Generation Yers or Millennials(1982-2003) • “New Attitude” – smart, young, brash, technologically astute • Changing careers in record numbers

  4. BEST PRACTICES • What do you consider “BEST PRACTICES” for administering ACCUPLACER, CLEP and other tests to the various generations?

  5. ACCUPLACER and CLEP - Serving All Generations Santa Fe College • What changes can we make to help make the testing process more comfortable and less stressful for all students who need to take their ACCUPLACER, CLEP and other tests?

  6. INTRODUCTIONS • Name and Title • Name and location of Institution • Type – public/private, two-year/four-year

  7. THANK YOU!! • Thank you for your input, knowledge, suggestions, ideas and perspectives. • Our next generation of students will be better served as a result of our open communication!!

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