The Increase Of Service Members Enrolling Into Higher Education Programs

Marty Nemko argues that not many students enrolled in the prestigious higher education of college learn effectively, obtain jobs that meet their educational backdrop, and most students do not feel as though the cost was worth the final product. Nemko is a proponent of hard hitting facts, data, and statistics that depict the reality of college cost, living, and learning. Encompassing topics such as employment, substitute options for college, college research, and quotes from educational evaluators. The article provides alternative choices for college as well as reasoning to support these other programs that are inclusive to the military and others. Through the use of statistics,

As veterans began to take advantage of their educational benefits school attendance increased substantially contrary to initial assumptions. Institutions of higher learning made accommodations for veteran students by expanding campuses and modifying living quarters to meet the needs of students with family’s.

During the past year I have made many efforts to participate and be involved in KPMG’s diversity and inclusion networks and efforts. I am a member of the Veteran’s Network and Hispanic Latin Network. I serve a one of the steering group committee members for the Veteran’s Network, assisting in driving participation, networking, outreach, and awareness of our military veterans, within KPMG and Mid-South US. When not travelling to client sites, I make myself available to participate in recruiting efforts at the local area schools; my focus is engaging and identify those students with a military background in hopes that KPMG can utilize their unique experiences, and that the student can find an environment that continually allows them to rise to

Ann Nichols- Casebolt (2012) studied the program called “The Green Zone” which focused on how Virginia Commonwealth University created a program to address the needs of transitioning student service members/veterans. Student service members/veterans are currently a growing group in most universities

Jakupcak et al. used a standardized protocol approved by both the University of Washington State and the VA to screen the multiple tours Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans who turned to the Washington State division of the VA during the time period of May 2004 to June 2005 (Jackupcak et al, 2007, p. 947). The subjects who participated in the study were 97% male and over 70% white, and an average age of about 33 years (Jackupcak et al, 2007, p. 947). The average number of years of education was close to 14, indicating mostly enlisted members whom completed some college at most (Jackupcak et al, 2007, p. 947). The sampling also indicated that about half the subjects were married, the other half were either single or divorced (Jackupcak et al, 2007, p. 947). Income levels suggest that 2/3 of participants are Non-Commissioned Officers or above (Jackupcak et al, 2007, p. 947). Approximately 80% of participants are Army or Army National guardsman (Jackupcak et al, 2007, p. 947).

Materials and methods included “a convenience sample of 130 participants from military installations in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States” All were female, age 18 and older with an active duty classification. The authors used a transactional system of analysis using a perceived stress scale, PSS-10. Further, a once only study interval, with no trials involved. Consequently, the authors sought a form survey and used a t-test in determination. The authors’ claimed construct validity was achieved by supporting material result with higher stress levels in deployed serviceman spouses (p < .001). Somatization also significantly higher in spouses of deployed

The main purpose of this study is to assess the ongoing situation of student veterans’ emotional adjustment, psychological symptoms, and suicide risk on both college and university campuses. Within the survey, a variety of domains are targeted in which information is sought; Demographic information, college experience, military service history, and psychological problems. These four domains will be discussed further below. Among the various questions that are posed, the main intent of this study is to analyze the rates and prevalence of problems among the student veteran population, and to identify where colleges and universities are lacking in terms of support, both psychological and emotional.

War has been a part of society since the beginnings of mankind up until modern day. One unfortunate aspect that inevitably comes with warfare is stress. Despite the long, insidious existence of war, little has been known about the effects of stress on people on the front line. Combatant soldiers endure extreme stress while on the battle field and even after returning home. Chronic stress under such environments ultimately results in disastrous changes in those who participate in war. As a soldier sent home from Iraq says, these people have seen “humanity at its worst” (Alpert et al. 2010). A majority of them return home no longer the same people prior to leaving for war as they now suffer from an anxiety disorder known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This psychological disorder not only affects soldiers, but also their families and the community in which they live in. Relationships are torn apart as these people live the nightmare they have survived, leaving them unable to return to the normal life that they thought they could resume.

Each year, over 1,200 veterans and their families are served by the university. There are programs designed for first-generation college students, support for economic needs, and programs to encourage high school leaders to attend. In return, students are given the opportunity to return to their communities as mentors to foster the growth of the next generation of students. SDSU is nationally recognized as one of the friendliest universities for LGBT students and boasts a Pride Center to support the student community. Numerous awards, designations, and honors have been given to the university for their commitment to diversity on-campus.

This paper, based on a true event from the article, “After Afghanistan, A Father Came Home — then disappeared” and it is about Brian Orolin who is a father, husband and an Army Private First Class. The paper is about the major adjustment issues of Brian Orolin being veteran returning from national duty to the life he’s once known with his family, and the paper will also cover the evidence based coping strategies that would Brian cope with his life. It is safe to assume that all soldiers are impacted by their experiences in war. For many, surviving the challenges of war can be rewarding, maturing, and growth-promoting (e.g., greater self-efficacy, enhanced identity and sense of purposefulness, pride, camaraderie, etc.). The demands, stressors,

Over the past year, I have been working to obtain a college degree, specifically in the disciplines of psychology and sociology. It is my intention to utilize the acquired knowledge—specific to such disciplines— to benefit those who seek assistance through the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (“VA”) for treatment of combat related post traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”). Although I am an active

Mandatory military service requires every citizen to join and serve in the armed forces, but not every young man or women can handle the intense physical training, furthermore, patriotism will be compromised by such an enforcement. It takes a certain type of individual to withstand the mental, physical, and psychological demands that the military requires. Those who are forced to join and do not have the stamina need face factors like anxiety, depression and even suicide. A study conducted by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America showed that approximately 40,000 military members who returned from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). And that rate is three times higher among those who were deployed in combat than those who were non-deployed. When a recruit joins on a voluntary basis, there is a great sense of pride and patriotism as they accomplish the strenuous and challenging training, consequently, this will be compromised as the attitude will change when the enrollment goes from voluntary to requirement. Part of the reason why the military is so successful is due to this pride and when that is compromised, the institute will be weakened. The training for the military is intense and not all 18-year old’s can handle the pressure to perform under fire and the threat of death, which can be dangerous not only for the ailing service member but the entire troop. The pride of those who do accomplish the training is

Potential indicators of low resilience within the military personnel post deployment have been researched. For example, mental wellbeing, measured by self-harm and suicide rates in ex-service men studies by found that ex-service men rates of self-harm was that nearly double of the general population (Macmanus et al, 2014). But it was found of current serving troops levels of depression and anxiety were equal to that of the general population. It could be concluded that different experiences within the military

In light of their resilience, the stress impacting military families is genuinely influential on their lives. Wartime can send families into panic, some cope and some do not without much psychological proof on why the stark contrast between these reactions. When

According to a 2011 study from National Institute on Drug Abuse there is estimated 1.2 million service member with multiple service connected disabilities, alcohol, and mental health issues (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2011). Coupled with a great VA Educational benefits it is easy how a college and universities systems without the proper knowledge or services are struggling to retain and