A Longitudinal Study of Veteran Student Efficacy at Georgia Southern
Track
Research Proposal / Assessment of Student Learning
Abstract
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?
Session Format
Poster Session
Publication Type and Release Option
Event
Recommended Citation
Finley, Kevin G., "A Longitudinal Study of Veteran Student Efficacy at Georgia Southern" (2017). SoTL Commons Conference. 11.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2017/11
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?
