The IVMF is the first interdisciplinary national institute in higher education focused on the social, economic, education and policy issues impacting veterans and their families post-service. Through our focus on veteran-facing programming, research and policy, employment and employer support, and community engagement, the institute provides in-depth analysis of the challenges facing the veteran community, captures best practices and serves as a forum to facilitate new partnerships and strong relationships between the individuals and organizations committed to making a difference for veterans and military families.

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2014

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Research Brief: "Expedited Citizenship for Sale: Estimating the Effect of Executive Order 13269 on Noncitizen Military Enlistments", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Experiences of Military Youth During a Family Member’s Deployment: Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Fathering after Military Deployment: Parenting Challenges and Goals of Fathers of Young Children", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Financial Well-Being and Post-Deployment Adjustment among Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Health Disparities Among Sexual Minority Women Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Homelessness in a National Sample of Incarcerated Veterans in State and Federal Prisons", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Housing Instability and Mental Distress Among US Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Managing the Re-Employment of Military Veterans through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP)", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Melanoma Incidence Rates Among Whites in the U.S. Military", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Military Parents’ Perceptions of Public School Support for Their Children", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Network Supports and Resiliency Among U.S. Military Spouses with Children with Special Health Care Needs", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Preferences for Gender-Targeted Health Information: A Study of Male Veterans Who Have Experienced Military Sexual Trauma", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Service after Serving: Does Veterans' Preference Diminish the Quality of the US Federal Service?", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Status Configurations, Military Service and Higher Education", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Suicides in the Military: The Post-Modern Combat Veteran and the Hemingway Effect", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Teaching Post 9/11 Student Veterans with Symptoms of PTSD: The Influence of Faculty Perceptions and Self-Efficacy", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "The Demographics of Military Children and Families", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "The Effect of 21st Century Military Service on Civilian Labor and Educational Outcomes", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "The Evaluation of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Veterans with Mental Health Conditions", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "The Impact of Sport and Physical Activity on the Well-Being of Combat Veterans: A Systematic Review", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "The Potential for Health-Related Uses of Mobile Phones and Internet with Homeless Veterans: Results from a Multisite Survey", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Unemployment, Earnings, and Enrollment among Post 9/11 Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Veteran Ally: Practical Strategies for Closing the Military-Civilian Gap on Campus", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Veterans’ Attitudes Toward Work and Disability Compensation: Associations with Substance Abuse", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Well-Being and Suicidal Ideation of Secondary School Students from Military Families", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "When Veterans Return: The Role of Community in Reintegration", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Women at War: Understanding How Women Veterans Cope with Combat and Military Sexual Trauma", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Women Veterans' Healthcare Delivery Preferences and Use by Military Service Era: Findings from the National Survey of Women Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Snapshot of the IVMF: Annual Report 2014, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Introduction and Overview, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Venture Pitch Development Series: Introduction and Overview, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

2013

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A National Veterans Strategy: The Economic, Social and Security Imperative, Nicholas Armstrong and J. Michael Haynie

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Becoming More Efficient in Your Business, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Business Advice: What I Have Learned from my Failure, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Business Behind Business, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Crowd Funding 101, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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EBV and V-WISE Small Business Loan Exchange Webinar, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV), Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Executive Summary, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Financials, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Intro to the Business Plan, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Market Research & Analysis, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Operations and Logistics, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Opportunity: Company & Industry, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Presentation Tips, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | The Economic Model, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | The Marketing Plan, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Your Team and Deal Structure, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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The Art of Negotiation, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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V-WISE: Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Your Business Performance: Scorecard and Metrics, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Accommodating Veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in the Academic Setting", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "An Examination of Family Adjustment among Operation Desert Storm Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Anxiety, Social Support, and Physical Health in a Sample of Spouses of OEF/OIF Service Members", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "A Prospective Study of PTSD and Early-Age Heart Disease Mortality Among Vietnam Veterans: Implications for Surveillance and Prevention", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "A Randomized Controlled Trial of Supported Employment Among Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Battlefield Compassion and Post-traumatic Growth in Combat Servicepersons", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Beyond Yellow Ribbons: Are Employers Prepared to Hire, Accommodate, and Retain Returning Veterans With Disabilities?", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Post-traumatic Nightmares: An Investigation of Predictors of Dropout and Outcome", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Combat Exposure and Suicide Risk in Two Samples of Military Personnel", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Combat-related Parental Deployment: Identifying the Impact on Families with Preschool-age Children", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Cultural and Ethical Considerations When Working With Military Personnel and Veterans: A Primer for VA Training Programs", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Employment Status of Veterans Receiving Substance Abuse Treatment From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Evaluation of a Family-Centered Prevention Intervention for Military Children and Families Facing Wartime Deployment", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Family and Couples Treatment for Newly Returning Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: “Homelessness and Trauma Go Hand-in-Hand: Pathways to Homelessness among Women Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "How Are Iraq/Afghanistan-Era Veterans Faring in the Labor Market?", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Investing in Vets: Strategies to Help Returning Gulf War Vets Enter the Civilian Work Force Successfully", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans’ Experiences Living with their Parents after Separation from the Military", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Managing Behavioral Health needs of Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Primary Care", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Mental Health Diagnosis and Occupational Functioning in National Guard/Reserve Veterans Returning from Iraq", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Military Children and Families: Strengths and Challenges During Peace and War", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Partnering With Communities to Address the Mental Health Needs of Rural Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Patterns of Multimorbidity in Elderly Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Peer Mentoring and Financial Incentives to Improve Glucose Control in African American Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Predictors of Psychiatric Disorders in Combat Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Prevalence of Childhood Trauma Among U.S. Army Soldiers With Suicidal Behavior", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Prospectively Assessed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Physical Activity", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Risk of Incarceration and Other Characteristics of Iraq and Afghanistan Era Veterans in State and Federal Prisons", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Soldiers to Citizens: The Link between Military Service and Volunteering", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Student Veterans in Transition: Re-enrolling after War Zone Deployments", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Substance Use Among Military-Connected Youth: The California Healthy Kids Survey", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Suicide Among Patients in the Veterans Affairs Health System: Rural-Urban Differences in Rates, Risks, and Methods", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Supporting the Education Goals of Post-9/11 Veterans with Self-Reported PTSD Symptoms: A Needs Assessment", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "The Impact of Veterans' Preference on the Composition and Quality of the Federal Civil Service", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "The Influence of Combat and Interpersonal Trauma on PTSD, Depression, and Alcohol Misuse in U.S. Gulf War and OEF/OIF Women Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "The Role of Social Support in Exposure Therapy for Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans: A Preliminary Investigation", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Transitions in Dual Care for Veterans: Non-Federal Physician Perspectives", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Veteran Status, Extramarital Sex, and Divorce: Findings from the 1992 National Health and Social Life Survey", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Weight Change Following U.S. Military Service", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Where Did You Serve? Veteran Identity, Representative Bureaucracy and Vocational Rehabilitation", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Women Service Members and Veterans Returning to Colleges and Universities: An Exploratory Analysis", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Snapshot of the IVMF: Annual Report 2013, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Social Media and What it Can Do for Your Small Business, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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The Annual Employment Situation of Veterans: 2012, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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A Health and Wellness Presentation with Semper Sarah, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Eight: Communicating with Your Customer, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Eight: What's Next, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Eleven: Networking!, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Five: Reflection -- Make Meaning Through Your Business, VetNet Entrepreneur Track