Student Veterans and Service Members in Higher Education [Hardcover]

Student Veterans and Service Members in Higher Educationbridges theory to practice in order to better prepare practitioners in their efforts to increase the success of veteran and military service members in higher education. Bringing together perspectives from a researcher, practitioner, and student veteran, this unique author team provides a comprehensive but manageable text reviewing relevant research literature and presenting accessible strategies for working with students. This book explores the facilitators and barriers of student veteran learning and engagement, how culture informs the current student veteran experience, and best practices for creating and maintaining a campus that allows for the success of these students. The latest to publish in the Key Issues on Diverse College Studentsseries, this volume is a valuable resource for student affairs and higher education professionals to better serve veteran and military service members in higher education.

Series Editor Introduction by Marybeth Gasman & Nelson Bowman III

Preface

Chapter One: Historical Context of Student Veterans and Service Members

Chapter Two: Cultural Context

Chapter Three: Facilitators and Barriers to Success

Chapter Four: Advocacy Model

Chapter Five: Best Practices for Increasing Student Success

Chapter Six: Student Veteran Cognitive and Identity Development

Chapter Seven: Equity Issues

Chapter Eight: Future Directions, Potential Challenges, and Conclusions

References

Appendix

This work is an essential addition to the libraries of higher education practitioners and researchers. This comprehensive book provides practical tips based on empirical research to support student veterans' academic achievement. It is what has been missing from the literature of student veterans, providing a window into l#$