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Saunders, Laura E.; Bauer, Karen W. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1998
Describes the characteristics of three primary groups of college students: traditional-aged Generation X; nontraditional; and community college. Descriptions cover demographic trends and factors important in each group: consumer mentality; factors related to education, career, and income; behavior patterns; and particular educational needs. The…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Community Colleges, Educational Needs