{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Little Giants: The Big World of Gen Alpha","description":"Step aside Gen Z, because Generation Alpha is here and making its identity known. Born between 2010 and 2025, Alpha\u2019s are highly digitally-integrated and are set to become the most educated generation.&amp;nbsp; For insight on Gen Alpha, I brought in a diverse group of guests to speak to what\u2019s ahead. You\u2019ll hear from AJ Lopez, social media &amp;amp; media relations manager at Texas Woman\u2019s University (and parent of two Gen Alphas); Dr. Meghan Grace, researcher, consultant, generational expert; Dr. Amber Williams, Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville (also a parent of a Gen Alpha); and Ava Christopher, a Gen Alpha herself, and the cousin of my marketing manager, Kati Hartwig.&amp;nbsp; As we gear up for this new generation of diverse, intelligent, and independent people, it\u2019s clear that higher ed is going to have to evolve to fit their needs. So what\u2019s the first step?&amp;nbsp; Josie and the Podcast is a production of Dr. Josie Ahlquist and is produced by University FM. The show is also sponsored by Element451. For all resources mentioned in this episode, head to https:\/\/www.josieahlquist.com\/podcast\/little-giants-big-world-of-gen-alpha\/  &amp;nbsp; Connect with Josie: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josieahlquist\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/josieahlquist Podcast Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/josieandthepodcast Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/JosieATPodcast Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DrJosieAhlquist\/ Website: www.josieahlquist.com Email: info@josieahlquist.com   Mentioned in the episode: Element 451 Engage Summit *Remember to use code JOSIE50 for an exclusive discount through March 31st!* NASPA session with Tim Alexander: Is Student Affairs Ready for Influencer Marketing?&amp;nbsp; Influencer Marketing and Its Place in Higher Education | Josie and the Podcast ACPA Annual Convention NASPA Virtual Conference  AMA Virtual Conference: Marketing in Higher Education Student Social Media Academy Engaging the Digital Generation AJ Lopez | Texas Women\u2019s University Dr. Meghan Grace | researcher, consultant, generational expert Dr. Amber Williams | University of Tennessee Gen Alpha Primer from Ologie  McCrindle Ashley Fell  Gen Alpha will be more diverse than the rest of the US population (Insider Intelligence) Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library  Inside the Tween Obsession With Drunk Elephant Skin Care (Glamour Magazine)  Skincare Smoothies James Charles  Preparing for Gen Alpha Students: Everything Will Be Different (Volt)  6 Tips for Marketing Higher Ed to Generation Alpha Students Like You | Seton Hall University  The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach Faith Hitch on TikTok Generation research from Dr. Meghan Grace and Dr. Corey Semiller ","author_name":"Josie and the Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.josieahlquist.com\/thepodcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/30559458\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/30559458"}