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Phenomenological Study On Veteran Resource Center (Vrc) In California Community Colleges, Darl Park Dec 2023

Phenomenological Study On Veteran Resource Center (Vrc) In California Community Colleges, Darl Park

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Since the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the largest student veteran enrollments have taken place at community colleges. Student veterans are considered at-risk students due to their high attrition rates in higher education. There is a lack of literature regarding the experiences of staff responsible for providing support services to student veterans in higher education. Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is the one-stop center for student veterans to help them navigate administrative processes and address any concerns toward degree completion. Thus, VRCs play a major role in student veterans’ academic success, and further exploration of their experiences and voices is …