Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact on Gulf War era veterans utilizing a mentor which provided knowledge of wraparound services at a Midwestern community college during the 2019 16-week spring semester. For this study, a two-tailed t-test, using an Excel spreadsheet, was used to compare nominal data gathered from grade point averages taken at the start of the spring 2019 semester and the end of the spring 2019 semester. These numbers were compared to two groups, one group having a faculty mentor during the semester and the second without a mentor routinely following up on academic work throughout the semester. The assumption was there would be a significant difference between those veterans attending community college who are provided a faculty mentor and knowledge of services available to help them successfully complete their degree or technical certification.
Presenters
R. Ann O’Connor-WhaleyAssociate Professor/Statewide OER Lead, Communication, Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Veteran, Assimilation, Retention, Belonging, Identity
