Description/Abstract
Colleges are increasingly providing training to their staff and faculty to better understand and support students with military backgrounds. This study, based on four years of program data, examines the outcomes of a specialized training program that aims to enhance cultural competence regarding military matters. The study assesses participants' retention of knowledge, and application of learning on campus, and compares results between in-person and online versions of the training. The findings reveal that both in-person and online participants exhibited increased confidence and improved capacity to support student veterans. The research offers insights into the effectiveness of military cultural competency training and suggests recommendations for creating a more inclusive campus environment for military-connected students. Participants expressed a desire for further training on supporting veterans' mental and behavioral health, particularly addressing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). They also sought additional content and dedicated time for discussing classroom strategies, especially when working with veterans facing acute or perceived mental health challenges.
Original Citation
Morris, P., McNamee, M., & St. Louis, K. (2022). Assessing the impact of military cultural-competence training: Lessons for creating an inclusive campus environment. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 70(3), 157–174. https://doi.org/10.1080/07377363.2021.1938804
Document Type
Brief
Disciplines
Military and Veterans Studies
Extent
2 pages
DCMI Type
Text
Keywords
Military-connected, Inclusion, Assessment, Student veterans
Publisher
Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Date
8-2023
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, "Research Review: Assessing the Impact of Military Cultural-Competence Training: Lessons for Creating an Inclusive Campus Environment" (2023). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 425.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/425
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Comments
AD Service applied 9/8/2023