Academic Communication Differences Between Gen Z Students and Non-Gen Z Faculty at Laguna University

1. Introduction 1.1. Background and Context 1.2. Purpose of the Study 1.3. Research Questions 1.4. Structure of the Paper 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1. Definition of Generations 2.2. Communication Models 2.3. Academic Communication Concepts 3. Methodology 3.1. Research Design 3.2. Data Collection Methods 3.3. Data Analysis Techniques 4. Generation Z Characteristics 4.1. Digital Natives Overview 4.2. Communication Preferences 4.3. Educational Expectations 5. Non-Gen Z Faculty Characteristics 5.1. Overview of Faculty Demographics 5.2. Communication Styles of Faculty 5.3. Teaching and Interaction Methods 6. Communication Barriers 6.1. Technological Proficiency Gaps 6.2. Different Epistemological Beliefs 6.3. Cultural and Linguistic Differences 7. Case Study: Laguna University 7.1. Institutional Background 7.2. Observed Communication Patterns 7.3. Comparative Analysis 8. Conclusions and Recommendations 8.1. Summary of Findings 8.2. Implications for Academic Practice 8.3. Suggestions for Future Research