• Journal: New Directions for Community Colleges
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Understanding rural Veterans: Toward a conceptual framework of service

Abstract: Numerous stereotypes of the veteran population miss the diverse backgrounds of veterans as a group, particularly that one quarter of known veterans are living in rural …

Practices, policies, and support for student Veterans in community colleges

Abstract: This article discusses the practices, policies, and support for student veterans in community colleges. It highlights the importance of supporting veterans and the …

A mixed methods study of student Veterans' academic and service transitions before, during, and after attending community college(s)

Abstract: This mixed‐methods study examined characteristics and learning experiences of student veterans who transitioned from community college(s) into a 4‐year public …

Veterans starting their higher education at community colleges

Abstract: This manuscript focuses on student veterans' best option to start their post‐high‐school education: attending community colleges. It illustrates this point using the …

From boots to suits : women veterans transitioning to community college students

Abstract: This chapter explores the unique needs of women student–veterans and highlights the ways that community college leaders can support women student–veterans on their …