Designing for the Future: Meeting Generation Alpha's Student Life Needs in Higher Education
Introduction
It’s no surprise that over the years, what students desire in the classroom, in residence halls, and in the time between the two (often referred to as “student life”) has changed. Each generation of students brings shifting priorities, new technology, and fresh perspectives that impact the various experiences, activities, and responsibilities students engage in as they continue to develop their personal goals concurrent with their academic goals.
To better design higher education environments for students, BHDP created a predictive model for Generation Alpha’s future higher education needs, specifically focusing on student life in a residential campus setting. We identified personality factors that shaped past generations and then applied them to predict key traits of Generation Alpha that will potentially shape and define their higher education experience.
As the oldest members of Generation Alpha prepare to enter high school and define their educational path, universities should start planning for this emerging generation—right now.
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August 22, 2024
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Alejandro J. Medina, Senior Architect
Alejandro J. Medina is a Senior Project Architect on BHDP’s higher education team. With over 12 years of experience in higher education, government, public, and commercial environments, he has worked in all phases of project development, from programming and schematic design through construction documents and construction administration. He is focused on enhancing the student life experience, and his design influence and critical eye paired with his technical expertise allow him to execute amazing projects.
Justin Ferguson, Director of Applied Research
With over two decades of leading, researching, and teaching community-engaged and organizational design and planning, Justin has the knowledge and enthusiasm to create strategic, results-driven workplaces. He understands the challenges clients are facing with their corporate facilities, and he is passionate about engaging with them to transform obstacles into strategic assets that improve the worker experience. His experience spans widely across the U.S., and his portfolio contains clients from many different industries—making him a valuable asset to the BHDP team.