GW Nursing, Spring 2016

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A phenomenological study : the experience of women veterans in transition and adaptation to higher education

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the transition and adaptation of full-time, baccalaureate, degree-seeking female military students at colleges and universities in North Carolina that offer the Yellow Ribbon Program.Schlossberg’s Transition Theory (2011) was used as the theoretical framework to seek information regarding each woman veteran’s experience. Individual interviews were conducted, a journal was kept, and a review of websites for institutions in North Carolina that offer the Yellow Ribbon Program was performed. Credibility, dependability, and transferability of the results were sought through member checks, peer debriefing, and external audits.Conclusions showed most women veterans are non-traditional students that are not easily identified on campus. Some do not identify with being a veteran but do affiliate with men more than women. In addition, some women veterans seek educational opportunities in military towns due to familiarity and comfort. Many women veterans are anxious to earn their degrees and begin new careers. Therefore, the location and program delivery are important to them. Moreover, supportive staff, faculty, as well as the need for organizations and space is important to some of the woman

GW Nursing, Spring 2020

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Factors Affecting College Choice and Transfer: A Study of the Decision-Making Process of Student Veterans

With the reduction of U.S. involvement in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of veterans seeking higher education has increased. The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill has made education more affordable and accessible to service members and their families. Veterans have many choices when deciding which institution to attend, including community colleges, four-year public universities, private four-year colleges, and private for-profit institutions. Each institution has something different to offer with regard to programs and services. Since the enactment of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, both community colleges and private for-profit institutions have experienced increased enrollment of student veterans. This study explored and examined factors affecting student veterans’ decisions to attend a private for-profit institution of higher education and why many of these students later decided to transfer to a two-year public institution or community college. Interviews explored the lived experiences of student veterans regarding college choice and transfer. As institutions of higher education renew their focus on student veterans, it is paramount to understand the needs of this unique population. The results of this study promise to provide a better understanding of the college experiences of student veterans in pursuit of higher education

Sailing New Seas

This Newport paper presents the ideas of one of the Navy\u27s most senior leaders. Admiral Reason\u27s topic is the course the United States Navy should steer in the typhoon of change characterizing today\u27s and tomorrow\u27s world. Admiral Reason proposes a new way to think about the fleet as a whole, one that discards the industrial age model in favor of the flight deck paradigm of a high-performance organization operating at the edge of chaos.https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/usnwc-newport-papers/1013/thumbnail.jp

Community, Purpose, and Empowerment: Developing a Support Program with Student Veterans

Abstract This set of mixed-method studies evaluated factors impacting student veterans at a Midwestern community college, particularly their sense of community and how their perceptions and experiences relate to academic success. Research on student veterans indicates that many face challenges beyond physical and psychological injury, including difficulties in acclimating to an academic culture and navigating bureaucratic processes. The quantitative and qualitative studies also examined the impact of the academic setting, social climate, supportive services that relate to student veteran perceptions of their sense of community and other academic processes. In the quantitative study, relationships were found between sense of community, membership, connectedness, and academic persistence. Regression analyses indicated that a sense of connectedness was the strongest predictor of academic persistence. In the participatory qualitative study, observations, individual interviews and focus groups included student veterans, administrators, faculty members, family, and other community stakeholders (i.e., employers that regularly hire veterans). The findings suggested that student support services, such as veteran-concentrated classes and mentoring, seem to have a more beneficial impact when they emphasize components that enhance a sense of community and sense of purpose

An Introduction to Korean Culture for Rehabilitation Service Providers

[Excerpt] The purpose of this monograph is to provide recommendations to busy rehabilitation service providers in the U.S. for effectively working with persons who hold traditional Korean values. The topics of Korean history, immigration, culture, language, religion, food, views on disabilities and rehabilitation services typically available in Korea are covered briefly to provide the reader with a quick overview and background. For those who seek more detailed information, the references cited in each section can be used as a starting point. For those with prior background knowledge of Korea, I suggest reading Part II first, in which I introduce Korean culture with case stories in the context of rehabilitation process

Outlook Magazine, Autumn 2018

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Female Veteran Students’ Transition Experiences from the Military to Higher Education: A Mixed Methods Study

Female veterans are a growing population on campuses across the United States (DiRamio et al., 2015; National Conference of State Legislatures, 2014). Researchers have turned their attention toward the veteran student population, but research specifically on female veteran students is lacking (Borsari et al., 2017; Demers, 2013). This sequential explanatory mixed method study was conducted to examine and compare the transitional experiences of male and female veteran students from the military to college. In this research method, the quantitative and then qualitative data were collected and analyzed, each in distinct stages (Teddlie & Tashakkori, 2009). Participants from this study were from Patriot University, a large, public 4-year institution. Results from the quantitative phase indicated that gender is not a significant predictor of veteran students’ use of transition coping mechanisms for four of the five scales developed. A difference existed between male and female veterans on the stress scale with male participants scoring higher. The qualitative findings converged with existing literature that indicates veteran students experienced transitional challenges but also developed skills and characteristics that were useful in their transition to higher education (Borsari et al., 2017; Stalides, 2008; Steele, Salcedo, & Coley, 2010). This research contributed to the literature by presenting the narratives of eight female veteran students’ transition from the military to higher education. Recommendations include providing female veteran students with opportunities to develop reintegration and coping skills as part of a first-year studies course

Vital Signs, Spring 2014

A sixty page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, a research spotlight, alumni notes, and more.https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/med_vital_signs/1020/thumbnail.jp