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Attention! Supporting Veterans’ and Adult Learners’ Needs on a Residential Campus

Attention! Supporting Veterans’ and Adult Learners’ Needs on a Residential Campus. Andrea Wensowitch Kristen Satterlee Heidelberg University. Overview. Why this topic? Issues adult learners & veterans face Challenges Addressing needs & challenges Resources Group Discussion Questions?.

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Attention! Supporting Veterans’ and Adult Learners’ Needs on a Residential Campus

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  1. Attention! Supporting Veterans’ and Adult Learners’ Needs on a Residential Campus Andrea Wensowitch Kristen Satterlee Heidelberg University

  2. Overview Why this topic? Issues adult learners & veterans face Challenges Addressing needs & challenges Resources Group Discussion Questions?

  3. Why This Topic? • Heidelberg’s 5-year Residential Plan • Strategic goals • Housing projections • Renovation plans based on those projections • A Case Study – Heidelberg’s lone residential adult student

  4. Typical Issues Adult Learners & Veterans Face Facing a period of transition – shapes their entire context Low social integration makes it more difficult to get involved Inadequate use of services due to time demands, lack of knowledge, lack of support, lack of focus of services Lectures/classes geared toward traditional age students Conflicting roles – family, work, school Residentially – living with traditional age students

  5. Challenges in Addressing Adult & Veteran Residential Needs • Converting residence space = $$ • 4 person student house vs. 1 family house • Renovating halls to fit needs • Untrained hall staff – programming, unique needs • Lack of counseling resources

  6. Addressing These Needs & Challenges • Cost • Housing rate comparable to community private rental rate • Veteran housing benefits • Untrained student staff • Develop specific training session • Programming • Lack of counseling resources • Partner with VA, AMVETS, VFW, etc. • Advocate with counseling services office • Inadequate research for residential campus • Inspired by other institutions’ programs and services • Listening, creativity, and resourcefulness

  7. Group Discussion What intentional programming does your department/institution currently provide? Are there any unique partnerships or institutional opportunities? How does departmental structure affect programs? What are possible improvements/obstacles, and how can they be addressed?

  8. Helpful Resources • www.studentveterans.org – student veteran organization • Best Practices Guide • Combat-to-College Guide • www.missioncontinues.org- getting veterans involved in community service • www.acenet.edu – American Counsel on Education – stats, trends, implications • www.campusexplorer.com – articles and tips for students

  9. Questions?

  10. Resources Gilardi, S., &Guglielmetti, C. (2011). University life of non-traditional students: Engagement styles and impact on attrition. The Journal of Higher Education, 82(1), 33-53. Lynch, J. M., & Bishop-Clark, C. (1998). A comparison of the nontraditional students’ experience on traditional versus nontraditional college campuses. Innovative Higher Education, 22(3), 217-229. Olski, K. (1980). Problems and issues raised by returning adults. Alternative Higher Education, 5(2), 100-105.

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