Educational Achievement and Satisfaction through Generations
Dr. Dina Pacis, Dr. Cindy Sytsma, Dr. Mary Anne Weegar, Dr. Penelope Keough, Dr. Diana Wheeler, Dr. Terry Bustillos

Abstract
Generational experiences help to mold the values and beliefs of each generation, impacting how they view the world. This paper analyzes how student from the various generations view academic achievement. Student trends in terms of student satisfaction and a review of why students appeal grades are collected and analyzed with a lens toward generational characteristics of students. Conclusions from this study will lead researchers to substantiate or null the following hypotheses: 1) a significant relationship exists between generational characteristics and student satisfaction with their grades. 2) A significant relationship exists between generational characteristics and students who file grade appeals.

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