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Student Veterans: A Valuable Asset To Higher Education, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Nov 2019

Student Veterans: A Valuable Asset To Higher Education, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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We aim to spark a new discourse on how our colleges and universities view and empower student veterans, a discourse that pushes higher education past the “veteran-friendly” rhetoric to realize the long-term value of veteran students and alumni, and one that delivers upon the intended promise of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.


Communities Serve: Highlights For Local And Government Officials, Ryan Van Slyke, Nicholas Armstrong Sep 2019

Communities Serve: Highlights For Local And Government Officials, Ryan Van Slyke, Nicholas Armstrong

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This brief contains highlights for local and government officials from the article "Communities Serve: A Systematic Review of Needs Assessments on U.S. Veteran and Military-Connected Populations."


Communities Serve: Highlights For State Government Officials, Ryan Van Slyke, Nicholas Armstrong Sep 2019

Communities Serve: Highlights For State Government Officials, Ryan Van Slyke, Nicholas Armstrong

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This brief contains highlights for state government officials from the article "Communities Serve: A Systematic Review of Needs Assessments on U.S. Veteran and Military-Connected Populations."


Communities Serve: Highlights For Philanthropic And Community Organizations, Ryan Van Slyke, Nicholas Armstrong Sep 2019

Communities Serve: Highlights For Philanthropic And Community Organizations, Ryan Van Slyke, Nicholas Armstrong

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This brief contains highlights for philanthropic and community organizations from the article "Communities Serve: A Systematic Review of Needs Assessments on U.S. Veteran and Military-Connected Populations."


Communities Serve: Highlights For University And Academic Communities, Ryan Van Slyke, Nicholas Armstrong Sep 2019

Communities Serve: Highlights For University And Academic Communities, Ryan Van Slyke, Nicholas Armstrong

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This brief contains highlights for university and academic communities from the article "Communities Serve: A Systematic Review of Needs Assessments on U.S. Veteran and Military-Connected Populations."


Innovation In State Level Veterans Services: A Comprehensive Review, Case Highlights, And An Agenda For Enhanced State Impact, Zachary Huitink, Nicholas Armstrong, Nathaniel Birnbaum, Ryan Van Slyke Aug 2019

Innovation In State Level Veterans Services: A Comprehensive Review, Case Highlights, And An Agenda For Enhanced State Impact, Zachary Huitink, Nicholas Armstrong, Nathaniel Birnbaum, Ryan Van Slyke

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This technical report provides a comprehensive analysis of all 50 states. It gives insight into leading practices in veteran service delivery, describes how innovative policy is diffusing across state governments, and highlights ten of the top states in providing services to veterans at the state level.


Veteran Employment/Entrepreneurship Landscape: San Antonio-New Braunfels Metro Area, Rosalinda V. Maury, Brice M. Stone, Nicholas J. Armstrong, Misty Stutsman-Fox Jun 2019

Veteran Employment/Entrepreneurship Landscape: San Antonio-New Braunfels Metro Area, Rosalinda V. Maury, Brice M. Stone, Nicholas J. Armstrong, Misty Stutsman-Fox

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A targeted analysis of veteran entrepreneurial activity in the San Antonio/New Braunfels Metro Area that helps understand aspects about veteran business ownership and how to better support VOBs.


The Impact Of Tmf Initiatives On Thriving And Well-Being -- Technical Report, Bonnie Chapman Beers, Keoki Spaulding May 2019

The Impact Of Tmf Initiatives On Thriving And Well-Being -- Technical Report, Bonnie Chapman Beers, Keoki Spaulding

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The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) conducted an evaluation to assess the effectiveness of Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) initiatives on improving the level of thriving and well-being among participating veterans, families of the fallen, and civilian members. For this study, the evaluation team used the Brief Inventory of Thriving (BIT) scale to determine the effect that program participation may have on individual thriving and well-being, in addition to supplementary questions about health, leadership, and community engagement. These measures were deployed as part of TMF’s first Annual Survey. Across 5 TMF programs, the IVMF evaluation found that participating in …


The Impact Of Tmf Initiatives On Thriving And Well-Being -- Travis Manion Foundation Character & Leadership Course Pilot Evaluation Report, Keoki Spaulding, Bonnie Chapman Beers May 2019

The Impact Of Tmf Initiatives On Thriving And Well-Being -- Travis Manion Foundation Character & Leadership Course Pilot Evaluation Report, Keoki Spaulding, Bonnie Chapman Beers

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The Institute for Veteran and Military Families (IVMF) conducted a pilot evaluation of Travis Manion Foundation’s Character Does Matter (CDM) program. The evaluation measured the impact of character and leadership education for youth—aged 12-18-- and identified key factors in a student’s success. Additionally, this evaluation identified areas to improve to maximize the impact for youth. Pilot survey data suggests the program has a positive effect on young adults’ attitudes toward both positive and negative behaviors. We found that that school aged young adults who participated in a CDM program had significant increases in caring, educational expectations, and prosocial attitudes. In …


Veteran Employment/Entrepreneurship Landscape: Atlanta Metro Area, Rosalinda V. Maury, Brice M. Stone, Misty Stutsman-Fox, Nicholas Armstrong May 2019

Veteran Employment/Entrepreneurship Landscape: Atlanta Metro Area, Rosalinda V. Maury, Brice M. Stone, Misty Stutsman-Fox, Nicholas Armstrong

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A targeted analysis of veteran entrepreneurial activity in the Atlanta Metro Area that helps understand aspects about veteran business ownership and how to better support VOBs.


Veteran Employment/Entrepreneurship Landscape: Washington D.C. Area, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University May 2019

Veteran Employment/Entrepreneurship Landscape: Washington D.C. Area, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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A targeted analysis of veteran entrepreneurial activity in the Washington Area that helps understand aspects about veteran business ownership and how to better support VOBs.


Impact Of Tmf Initiatives On Thriving And Well-Being -- Executive Summary, Bonnie Chapman Beers, Keoki Spaulding Mar 2019

Impact Of Tmf Initiatives On Thriving And Well-Being -- Executive Summary, Bonnie Chapman Beers, Keoki Spaulding

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) conducted an evaluation to assess the effectiveness of Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) initiatives on improving the level of thriving and well-being among participating veterans, families of the fallen, and civilian members. For this study, the evaluation team used the Brief Inventory of Thriving (BIT) scale to determine the effect that program participation may have on individual thriving and well-being, in addition to supplementary questions about health, leadership, and community engagement. These measures were deployed as part of TMF’s first Annual Survey. Across 5 TMF programs, the IVMF evaluation found that participating in …


Veteran Entrepreneur Activity: Texas Highlights, Rosalinda V. Maury, Brice M. Stone, Kicia Sears, Nicholas Armstrong Feb 2019

Veteran Entrepreneur Activity: Texas Highlights, Rosalinda V. Maury, Brice M. Stone, Kicia Sears, Nicholas Armstrong

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This research brief presents key highlights to better understand the trends in veteran entrepreneurial activity within the state of Texas.


National Survey Of Military-Connected Entrepreneurs, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Feb 2019

National Survey Of Military-Connected Entrepreneurs, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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This data brief is an overview of a multi-year study conucted by the IVMF.


Access To Capital Challenges And Opportunities, Rosalinda V. Maury, Brice M. Stone, Kicia Sears, Andrew M. Sander Jan 2019

Access To Capital Challenges And Opportunities, Rosalinda V. Maury, Brice M. Stone, Kicia Sears, Andrew M. Sander

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This paper describes how veterans report financing their businesses, their potential difficulties accessing capital, and the potential reasons they may encounter credit and loan denials. We conclude with a discussion on the possible implications and put forward a preliminary argument for further study that would explore some of the more nuanced aspects of access to capital barriers. Helpful for veterans seeking information about financing their business.


2019 Annual Report, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jan 2019

2019 Annual Report, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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This report overviews the accomplishments of the IVMF during 2018-2019.