Strategies to fix America's ailing health-care system seemed to fly off the presses every month in 2007. Doctors, journalists, and policymakers clamored to have their say, as did supporters and opponents of the controversial life-extension movement. These top trends, which registered in 2006 as well, and will only balloon in this election year,…

The American Association of Community Colleges' (AACC) Plus 50 Initiative is a three-year initiative launched in June 2008 and funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies. It was created to support a pilot group of two-year institutions to develop or expand campus programs that engage plus 50 learners. The initiative focuses on three types of…

This study examines the value importance to baby boomers of the community college as a means to reinvent or modify self-view and how value importance influences intent to return to the college for further educational services. Understanding the reinvention-self-identity modification phenomenon can help institutions create more satisfying…

In the 1996 book "Generation X Goes to College: An Eye-Opening Account of Teaching in Post-Modern America," Peter Sacks probes the "decay" of higher education in the United States; a decay he attributes to listless, entitled students. This paper interrogates the paradigm of Boomers and Generation Xers poised in opposition to…

Data from the 1998 Consumer Expenditures Survey were used to estimate expenditure equations for apparel by age category: 1901-32, 1933-45, 1956-64, 1965-76, 1977-present). Significant differences were found between the 1956-64 cohort and others; they spent less on women's and more and children's clothing. The youngest group spent the highest…

Talks about the challenges of teaching Generation Xers--those born between 1961 and 1981--and how they differ from other adult learners. Discusses the differences between them and Baby Boomers. (JOW)

Suggests five steps to help plan for retirement: (1) start planning for a retirement home; (2) launch a retirement business now; (3) maximize 401(k) contributions; (4) be informed about 401(k); and (5) create an "event" timeline for college, weddings, and other expensive items. (JOW)

A cross-sectional study reported the work-related differences and similarities of 241 Generation X and Baby Boomer employees in the public sector. A more homogeneous pattern of what employees want across age cohorts emerges, contrary to the literature on generational differences. Three significant areas of difference focused on issues of personal…

In this article, the author discusses generational differences among four generational groups in America today--Maturers, Boomers, Generation X-ers, and Millenials. She author takes a closer look at two of these groups--Boomers and Generation X-ers. The Boomers are a generational group that includes those born between 1946 and 1964. A whopping 78…

Like their baby-boomer parents, the echo-boom generation is reshaping the college and university landscape. At 80 million strong, this group of children and young adults born between 1980 and 1995 now is flooding the college and university system, spurring a college building boom. According to Campus Space Crunch, a Hillier Architecture survey of…

Outlines two potential scenarios for early in the next century: (1) a shift from primary to secondary careers instead of retirement for older adults; or (2) older adults being unable to afford to retire. Explores implications for employment and training. (SK)

A study of the learning style preferences of 133 graduate students found differences among age cohorts and between men and women. Ways to construct accommodating learning environments were identified. (SK)

The baby boom generation--those born during the post-World War II years 1946 through 1964--has a track record of rebellion that has caused startling cultural and social transformations, including rock 'n' roll, the peace movement, civil rights, and agendas we can be less proud of. Reports indicate that this generation is again poised to create a…

Today's workforce comprises distinct generational cohorts-Veterans, Baby Boomers, Gen-Xers, and Millennials. "Generations at School" provides educators with the knowledge and tools to create and sustain true collaboration, teamwork, and consensus. Suzette Lovely and Austin G. Buffum introduce the traits and tipping points of these diverse age…

Many women fail to plan for retirement due to economic constraints, interrupted career paths, lower earnings, gender bias, gender-role socialization, self-esteem, role definition, locus of control, or risk tolerance. Retirement education must address women's specific issues regarding financial planning. (SK)