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 …

Well-being as a predictor of academic success in student Veterans and factor validation of the PERMA + 4 well-being measurement scale

Abstract: Objective: The study sought to test whether well-being predicts academic performance for student service members/veterans (SSM/Vs) and to assess the factor structure of …

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 …

Learning from a group art therapy intervention for university student Veterans

Abstract: This study examined the meaning of an eight-week group art therapy intervention with student veterans in a large public university in California. We focused on grounded …

Drug use difficulties and academic adjustment in student Veterans with disabilities: A parallel mediation study

Abstract: The attainment of postsecondary education is critical to leading a successful life. Substance abuse is one area that may negatively impact academic and, ultimately, …

Meeting the needs of community college student Veterans transitioning from military to civilian life

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the transition and support experiences of community college student veterans across the state of California. This study focused …

Service-connected disability and happiness in student Veterans: A parallel mediation study of PERMA

Abstract: The student veteran population has been growing in higher education, along with the attention to their happiness and well-being. Seligman developed the positive emotion, …

Evaluating optimism, hope, resilience, coping flexibility, secure attachment, and PERMA as a well-being model for college life adjustment of student Veterans: A hierarchical regression analysis

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine (a) to what extent demographic covariates, foundational and emerging positive psychology traits (FEPPTs), and PERMA uniquely …

Student Veterans' perspectives of higher education contexts: Beyond the non-traditional student

Abstract: An increase in student veterans on campuses creates issues similar to the growing population of other nontraditional students, yet unique experiences for this population. …

Student Veterans in higher education: The critical role of Veterans resource centers

Abstract: Objective: To examine how veterans resource centers (VRCs) and corresponding services influence student veteran transitions by applying the Schlossberg Transition Model. …