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Gen Z: Champions of Inclusion

Audra Nosal, MS, PA-C

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

12th Street Health and Wellness Center

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In Gen Z lingo, what does “stan” mean?

  1. Abbreviation for standard
  2. To be a fan of something
  3. A common name for an older man
  4. To show off

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If a Gen Z’er asks for “the tea,” what are they wanting?

  1. Something to drink
  2. Tee time in golf
  3. The answer to an assignment
  4. Gossip or information

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If a Gen Z’er “yeets” something, what are they doing to it?

  1. Throwing it
  2. Eating it
  3. Putting it to a rap
  4. Filming it

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Which of these Gen Z words is meant to be put at the end of a statement to really emphasize a point?

  1. Cringe
  2. Flex
  3. Periodt
  4. Slay

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Gen Z: Champions of Inclusion

Audra Nosal, MS, PA-C

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

12th Street Health and Wellness Center

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No Disclosures

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Who is the Gen Z student?

  • Born between 1997 and 2007
  • Diverse
    • 48% considered racial or ethnic minorities
  • Well-educated
  • Emphasis on:
    • Technology
    • Social justice
    • Mental health

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Socioeconomic challenges

Political Climate

Global Pandemic

Prejudice and Racism

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Gen Z and Volunteerism

Personal connection

Authentic peer influence

Transparency

Money 🡪 Media

Root issues

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Gen Z and Inclusion

62%

    • Believe increasing diversity is good for society

81%

    • Rated tolerance for others with different beliefs as strong

78%

    • Rated ability to see world from others’ perspectives as strong

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What can we do?

Solidify clinic leadership commitment to DEI

Create opportunities for teambuilding and camaraderie

Increase focus on mental health

Boost online presence and interactions

Include your Gen Z student leaders every step of the way!

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