2017 Conference Archive

A Longitudinal Study of Veteran Student Efficacy at Georgia Southern

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Research Proposal / Assessment of Student Learning

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The authors will address the issues military veterans face in their transition from military to academic life while pursuing an undergraduate degree at Georgia Southern University’s College of Engineering and Information Technology. The goal of this study is to find answers and provide solutions to the following questions. What are the issues facing our veteran students? How can we assist these veteran students in their transition from military to academic life? What effect can the implementation of a faculty/staff, peer and professional mentorship program have on each veteran student as they navigate through the collegiate atmosphere?

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Mar 29th, 4:00 PM Mar 29th, 5:00 PM

A Longitudinal Study of Veteran Student Efficacy at Georgia Southern

The authors will address the issues military veterans face in their transition from military to academic life while pursuing an undergraduate degree at Georgia Southern University’s College of Engineering and Information Technology. The goal of this study is to find answers and provide solutions to the following questions. What are the issues facing our veteran students? How can we assist these veteran students in their transition from military to academic life? What effect can the implementation of a faculty/staff, peer and professional mentorship program have on each veteran student as they navigate through the collegiate atmosphere?