Better Transitions for Troops: An Application of Schlossberg's Transition Framework to Analyses of Barriers and Institutional Support Structures for Student Veterans

Scholssberg's transition theory is used to frame qualitative analysis of narratives from veterans, administrators, and student affairs professionals, examining whether and how institutions can influence veterans' transitions to higher education. Findings suggest how institutional structure...

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Published in:The Journal of higher education (Columbus) 2015-01, Vol.86 (1), p.71-97
Main Authors: Griffin, Kimberly A., Gilbert, Claire K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrators
Barriers
College Faculty
College Students
Community Colleges
Higher education
organizations
Private Colleges
Public Colleges
Qualitative Research
Research Universities
Semi Structured Interviews
Student organizations
Student Personnel Services
Student Personnel Workers
student support
student transitions
Theories
Theory
Transitional Programs
Transitions
Veterans
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Summary:Scholssberg's transition theory is used to frame qualitative analysis of narratives from veterans, administrators, and student affairs professionals, examining whether and how institutions can influence veterans' transitions to higher education. Findings suggest how institutional structures assist students in developing navigational strategies, as well institutional actions and policies that pose transitional challenges.
ISSN:0022-1546
1538-4640
DOI:10.1080/00221546.2015.11777357