Welcome to 966 Culture Clash

Thanks for stopping by! This blog is an experiment in inter-generational perspective engagement around the college student experience. It is part of my Ph.D. program at Michigan State University where I am pursuing a doctorate in higher education administration as part of the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education department, affectionately known as HALE. The 966 derives from the course sigma -- EAD 966 -- which stands for the core course entitled Students in Postsecondary Education.

I have called it the 966 Culture Clash because, as an older student (51 years), I am, I suspect, hopelessly out of touch with today's college student generation. I do have five kids of my own, ranging from 19 to 24 years old, four of whom are in college at this time. They keep me well informed but probably keep me sheltered from some of the more controversial aspects of college student perspectives. They will, hopefully, be regular contributors on this blog (if not, y'all are out of the will! -- just kidding). Over the course of the semester I will be posting my thoughts and reflections on what I am reading. The real purpose, however, is to get feedback from you, today's college student.

So, thanks for your interest and do me a favor. Be sure to post your comments. I am not interested in "correct" answers, but I am interested in your reaction to some of the things I am learning and how they are perceived by today's college students. Oh, and share this with all your college friends.

Thanks,

John