Summary of Findings The data were collected by utilizing an on-line survey through SurveyMonkey.com that was distributed to student veterans enrolled at the seven Metropolitan College System campuses. Hypothesis Student veterans who participate in veteran outreach activities at the seven campuses of Metropolitan College System will persist and achieve academic success. Research Questions Five research questions guided this study of issues important to student veterans as they return to begin or to complete their education goals following service in the U. S. military. Research Question One How many services are available for student veterans–including on-campus, institution- sponsored, and off-campus referral services? All seven Metropolitan College System campuses had six veteran services. Respondents from all Metropolitan College System campuses indicated that they participated in the veteran services offered at their campus. The survey did not include any questions that would provide the researcher any data indicating whether the Metropolitan College System sponsored off-campus referral services. Further research can be conducted to determine if any of the Metropolitan College System campuses sponsor off-campus outreach programs. Research Question Two How often do student veterans utilize the services? veterans’
Summary of Findings The data were collected by utilizing an on-line survey through SurveyMonkey.com that was distributed to student veterans enrolled at the seven Metropolitan College System campuses. Hypothesis Student veterans who participate in veteran outreach activities at the seven campuses of Metropolitan College System will persist and achieve academic success. Research Questions Five research questions guided this study of issues important to student veterans as they return to begin or to complete their education goals following service in the U. S. military. Research Question One How many services are available for student veterans–including on-campus, institution- sponsored, and off-campus referral services? All seven Metropolitan College System campuses had six veteran services. Respondents from all Metropolitan College System campuses indicated that they participated in the veteran services offered at their campus. The survey did not include any questions that would provide the researcher any data indicating whether the Metropolitan College System sponsored off-campus referral services. Further research can be conducted to determine if any of the Metropolitan College System campuses sponsor off-campus outreach programs. Research Question Two How often do student veterans utilize the veterans’ services?
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