ERIC Number: EJ1188616
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 7
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Best Practices in Student Veteran Education: Faculty Professional Development and Student Veteran Success
Dillard, Robert J.; Yu, Helen H.
Journal of Continuing Higher Education, v66 n2 p122-128 2018
Since 2002, nearly one million veterans have pursued higher education upon completion of their military service; however, the military-to-academic transition has been fraught with challenges. Despite concrete efforts by an increasing number of colleges and universities to help veterans make the transition, one recurring theme persists--many veterans feel isolated due to the lack of military cultural competency among faculty and staff. In this article, the authors explore the Green Zone Program, which has the underlying goal of fostering a campus climate that is positive for student veterans and conducive to their success, and assess its impact on faculty professional development. In addition, recommendations and lessons learned are discussed to improve the program. While there is much literature on the benefits of professional development, what sets this study apart is the presence of a new rising student demographic in higher education--veterans.
Descriptors: Best Practices, Veterans Education, Faculty Development, College Students, College Faculty, Academic Achievement, Success, Educational Environment, Program Implementation, Student Personnel Services
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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