Understanding the acculturation experiences of post-9/11 student Veterans in the higher education culture of civilian postsecondary educational institutions

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe the essence of the acculturation experiences of post-9/11 student veterans as they navigated within the dominant higher …

From service member to student: Can associations between failure to attend and retention help identify at risk student Veterans?

Abstract: Student veterans are a unique population on college/university campuses who may face numerous obstacles associated with transitioning from service member to student. One …

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 …

Tactical transitions and exploring experiences of Veterans moving to student roles: A multiple case study

Abstract: As student veterans enter higher education after service, there is a need for more knowledge about their transitional experiences. The issues facing this group of …

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 …

From the front line to the front row: a phenomenological case study exploring how student Veterans navigate and persist at a Louisiana higher education institution

Abstract: This dissertation study uses Schlossberg's Transition Theory to understand the experiences of student veterans enrolled at a Louisiana higher education institution. By …

Advising and engaging black male Veterans for postsecondary success

Abstract: Black male student veterans enter postsecondary education with three intersecting identities that should be acknowledged through the academic and student support services …

National study of sleep health for student servicemembers/veterans

Abstract: Objective: Investigate sleep health for student servicemember/veterans (SSM/Vs). Method: Data from the National College Health Assessment was used, including 88,178 …

Under the Radar: Service Children and Higher Education in England Report

This report addresses a significant gap in the sector’s understanding of Service children and higher education in England examining the present situation in terms of policy, …

Post-9/11 Veterans' pursuit and completion of post-secondary education: Social connection, mental health, and finances

Abstract: This study examined how veteran social engagement predicted post-secondary school attainment. Nearly 10,000 post-9/11 veterans, who separated from military service in …

VETDEBT: An analysis of U.S. student Veteran credit card use while enrolled in U.S. post-secondary education

Abstract: Introduction: This explorative quantitative study examined the debt levels of U.S. student Veterans after completing a bachelor’s degree. Methods: This study measured …

Stereotyping of Student Service Members and Veterans on a University Campus in the U.S

Abstract: Studies about the experience of Student Service Members and Veterans (SSM/Vs) at U.S. institutions of higher education have consistently found that SSM/Vs believe that …