10 | June 2023 EDUCATION & CAREER
NEW SURVEY REVEALS GEN Z AND MILLENNIALS STRUGGLE TO KEEP A TIDY HOME
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ome organizing is more than a trend; it’s a lifestyle. From streaming shows demonstrating how to color-code your pantry to magazines offering tips to unclutter quickly and even a litany of organization products, there’s an abundance of information in the world of home organization. Yet, despite all this great content, younger generations still struggle with staying organized. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Pollfish on
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behalf of Duck brand finds that nearly 75% of Gen Z and millennials, ages 16 to 42, need a better organizing system or routine at home. Here’s what these generations struggle with the most: CLUTTER IS CHAOS While about half of Gen Z and millennials clean and organize up to an hour a day, they still have an issue with clutter. The survey finds that the kitchen counter is the biggest clutter hotspot, and car or house keys are the top misplaced items. Among their worst organizing habits, 54% of the younger generations throw
everything into a junk drawer, while 40% say they don’t hang up their purse or jacket. Additionally, their top challenges to staying tidy are too much clutter and not enough room. FAMILY DYNAMICS Living with messy family members is another top challenge. Less than half of Gen Z and millennials say their spouses and children pick up after themselves and more than 40% wish their significant other was neater/tidier at home. Most Gen Z and millennials (nearly 64%) feel they are the best at staying organized at home compared to others they live with: about 30% of Gen Z say their parents are the tidiest and 16% of millennials say their partner is the neatest. PERSONAL PREFERENCE A quick and easy installation is at the top of their priority list when it comes to picking an organizing system, but 29% of Gen Z also favors stylish and modern aesthetics. Among the products they’re willing to try, Gen Z is more likely to use shelves while millennials chose a wall organizer. As for the cost, most will spend $26 to $50 on organizing products. SPACE-SAVING SOLUTIONS More than 75% of survey respondents feel they have limited space to store items and 70% wish their backpacks, jackets and hats were better organized. “Americans are embracing a ‘less is more’ lifestyle and prefer clutter-free spaces, but it’s clear they have challenges when it
comes to tidying up,” says Angee Mantell, Insights & Innovation product manager at Shurtape Technologies, LLC, the company that markets the Duck brand.
Simple solutions can help people of all ages create homes that are more efficient, livable and meet the demands of their busy lifestyles. From the entryway to the garage, Duck brand’s EasyMounts Heavy-Duty Drywall Hooks and Heavy-Duty Drywall Tool Holders help restore order to high-traffic areas and give out-of-place belongings, such as key, bags and garage gear, a designated home while keeping them off the floor. The universal mounting system comes in a modern matte finish and installs in drywall without the need for tools, solving the problem of limited storage. While some factors are beyond one’s control, such as the amount of storage space available and the behavior of housemates, smart organizational tools can minimize mess and stress at home, for all generations. For other expert tips on home organization, visit Tidy Up with Duck brand at www. duckbrand.com. Source: StatePoint
EDUCATION & CAREER
Texas Southern University
ANNOUNCES MILTON CARROLL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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exas Southern University today announced it has established a new scholarship program, The Milton Carroll Scholarship Fund presented by CenterPoint Energy, in recognition of former CenterPoint Energy Board chairman and former TSU Board of Regents chairman, Milton Carroll. The program, which includes a $500,000 endowed scholarship and $150,000 in general scholarships for immediate student needs,
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will be awarded beginning in the fall 2024 and 2025 academic years, respectively. “Milton Carroll has made an indelible impact on Texas Southern University for decades,” said Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, vice president for communications and university advancement/TSU Foundation executive director. “He has always put the interests and needs of our students first. TSU is grateful for this generous donation from CenterPoint Energy and the direction and guidance of Mr. Carroll to ensure his namesake scholars program will transform the lives of our students.”
CenterPoint Energy CEO Dave Lesar said, “Milton has been a source of inspiration, leadership, and guidance to all of us who have known him. For nearly 30 years, most of them as Chairman, he served as a trusted and valued member of our company. Throughout Milton’s time at CenterPoint Energy, as well as Reliant Energy and HL&P, his responsibilities and contributions increased significantly, including the outstanding leadership and direction he provided through several company transitions and major initiatives.” Lesar added, “Among Milton’s longstanding passions are his alma mater, education, making friends and most importantly, empowering youth to reach their full potential. These scholarships named in his honor will ensure eligible TSU students have access to an outstanding education that will help meet the workforce demands of the future.” Carroll began serving on the Board for CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies in 1992. He served as the executive chairman of the CenterPoint Energy Board of Directors from 2013 until his departure from the company in 2021. He is also founder and chairman of Instrument Products, Inc. an oilfield equipment manufacturing company. In addition to his work in the energy industry, he is chairman of the board of Health Care Service Corporation, a non-investor-owned mutual insurance company. Carroll is a former commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority. He is also a minorityowner of the Houston Astros. Carroll graduated from Texas Southern with a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology. Other civic involvements include former director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Houston and Dallas
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