Military Veterans at Universities: A Case of Culture Clash

Glasser, Irene; Powers, John; Zywiak, William H.

doi:10.1111/j.1556-3502.2009.50533.x

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“…In addition, veterans often find it difficult to relate to family and friends who do not seem to understand their military experiences, leading to interpersonal conflict (Basham, ; Gibbs, Clinton‐Sherrod, & Johnson, ; Milliken, Auchterlonie, & Hoge, ). Veterans who pursue college face further potential stressors, such as juggling school with work and family, and adapting to academic culture, which in many ways clashes with the culture of the military (Glasser, Powers, & Zywiak, ).…”

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Predicting Problems on Campus: An Analysis of College Student Veterans

Elliott

2014

Anal Soc Iss & Public Policy

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Predicting Problems on Campus: An Analysis of College Student Veterans

Elliott

2014

Anal Soc Iss & Public Policy

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“…Student veterans were less likely than other students to experience a smooth transition to university, often struggling with the perceived contrast between military and university life. Studies from the US have also highlighted the "culture clash" student veterans can experience, especially due to differences between the rigid and hierarchical structure of the military environment and the relatively loose structure of the higher education environment (Ackerman, DiRamio, & Garza Mitchell, 2009;Glasser, Powers, & Zywiak, 2009;Lim, Interiano, Nowell, Tkacik, & Dahlberg, 2018;Livingston, Havice, Cawthon, & Fleming, 2011). This finding highlights the need for more veteran-specific support programs to ease the transition to university.…”

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Supporting Military Veterans in Australian Higher Education

Andrewartha

Harvey

2019

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Veterans often face difficulties during the transition from military to civilian life, with relatively high unemployment rates and mental health risks. Higher education represents an important pathway to navigate this transition successfully. Research from the United States shows that veterans bring unique strengths to the classroom, but also face specific challenges and barriers in accessing higher education. In Australia, military veterans have been largely invisible in the higher education sector. There is little national evidence on their access, success, and graduate outcomes. To begin to address this gap, we conducted a national survey of 240 student veterans who had enrolled in Australian higher education. In this article, we outline the barriers participants faced in accessing and transitioning to higher education, and their subsequent experiences at university. We provide recommendations to help universities develop more effective programs and policies to promote the success of student veterans.

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“…One immediate benefit is the center’s ability to serve as a first-stop shop. Student veterans often complain about missing a chain of command (Glasser, Powers, & Zywiak, 2009). To substitute, these offices can answer many student veteran questions, whether orienting the student or assisting with the career transition.…”

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Supporting Student Veteran Transition to College and Academic Success

Kirchner¹

2015

Adult Learning

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Veterans enrolled in college face unique challenges compared with those of traditional students. Their experiences and perspectives, coupled with battling stereotypes and entering an unstructured college setting, contribute toward what can be a difficult transition. Student veteran organizations, veteran resource centers, veteran-specific orientations, and faculty training are relatively new approaches used by universities and have not been well-researched or reported. Educators need to be aware of the currently offered services and prepared to establish a safe environment for student veterans in their classrooms. By acknowledging student veterans and understanding how to support them in the classroom, education providers may be less concerned about the veteran stereotypes that persist today. This article provides adult educators with an overview of student veterans and their transition into college, offers suggestions to ease veterans’ adjustment to the classroom, and provides research opportunities for faculty to further advance higher education’s understanding of student veterans.

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Military Veterans at Universities: A Case of Culture Clash

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Predicting Problems on Campus: An Analysis of College Student Veterans

Predicting Problems on Campus: An Analysis of College Student Veterans

Supporting Military Veterans in Australian Higher Education

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