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Bridging The Gap: Technology And Veteran Academic Success, Shane P. Hammond, David Cass Dec 2014

Bridging The Gap: Technology And Veteran Academic Success, Shane P. Hammond, David Cass

Shane P Hammond

This paper presents two unique yet confluent perspectives regarding the use of technology to support student veterans in college, and is meant to ignite discussion of the blending of high impact practices with technology to promote their academic success. The authors highlight the historical trends of student veterans in the academy and discuss the barriers to success for this unique population of students. Uvize—an online mentoring and advising platform for student veterans—is introduced, and preliminary results from three forward thinking institutions are discussed. This article further defines why student veterans are a special student population on our campuses and require …


Development Of A Scale To Measure Academic Capital In High-Risk College Students, Rishi Sriram, Christa Winkler Dec 2014

Development Of A Scale To Measure Academic Capital In High-Risk College Students, Rishi Sriram, Christa Winkler

Rishi Sriram, Ph.D.

This study presents a psychometric instrument that measures academic capital in college students. Academic capital is a set of social processes that aid students in acquiring the knowledge and support necessary to access and navigate higher education. This study establishes the validity and reliability of the Academic Capital Scale. In addition to validating the six components of academic capital identified by St. John, Hu, and Fisher (2011), two additional components of academic capital were identified. Providing scholars and practitioners with a measure of academic capital allows institutions to critically examine and restructure their current support programs for high-risk college students.


The Impact Of Social Capital On The Access, Adjustment, And Success Of Southeast Asian American College Students., Robert T. Palmer, Phd, Dina C. Maramba, Phd Dec 2014

The Impact Of Social Capital On The Access, Adjustment, And Success Of Southeast Asian American College Students., Robert T. Palmer, Phd, Dina C. Maramba, Phd

Robert T. Palmer, PhD

Given that Southeast Asian American (SEAA) students are severely underrepresented in higher education and less likely to persistence to graduation compared to other ethnic groups in the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, this study explored critical factors to their college success. Indeed, several themes emerged from this national sample of 34 participants from five public, four year colleges and universities. In this present article, we discuss one of the salient themes—the role of social capital as facilitators of college access and success. This article concludes with implications for research and practice.


Beyond The Call Of Duty: An Analysis Of The Effects Of Othermothering At Historically Black Colleges And Universities (Hbcus)., Alonzo Flowers, Phd, Jameel Scott, Jamie Riley, Phd, Robert T. Palmer, Phd Dec 2014

Beyond The Call Of Duty: An Analysis Of The Effects Of Othermothering At Historically Black Colleges And Universities (Hbcus)., Alonzo Flowers, Phd, Jameel Scott, Jamie Riley, Phd, Robert T. Palmer, Phd

Robert T. Palmer, PhD

No abstract provided.


A Delineation Of Asian American And Latino/A Students' Experiences With Faculty At An Historically Black College And University, Robert T. Palmer, Phd, Dina C. Maramba, Phd Dec 2014

A Delineation Of Asian American And Latino/A Students' Experiences With Faculty At An Historically Black College And University, Robert T. Palmer, Phd, Dina C. Maramba, Phd

Robert T. Palmer, PhD

No abstract provided.