Abstract
This study seeks to provide a brief overview of academic standards and performance of veterans of the United States military and civilians who attend the University of Central Florida. Whether a student is a veteran or a civilian, he or she must learn how to adapt to the requirements of an academic community in order to be successful in that environment. It may be difficult for some. In able for society to discern the importance of the academic performance of both veterans and civilians alike, research is vital. There are various assumptions about veterans. For example, it can be assumed vets do not know how to adapt after leaving the military. It is important to demonstrate that most military veterans are very good at adapting and overcoming stressful situations. Time is evident for adaptability for some. As veterans re-enter society, most make clear and decisive decisions as to the life they desire to have. The modus operandi of veterans is intrinsic as it pertains to an academic setting. This research compares the academic success of both veterans and civilians at the University of Central Florida to begin this conversation. While there has been some research conducted on this topic, there seem to be various ecological fallacies pertaining to conclusions of the research that has been conducted. Academic performance needs to be researched further as well as the effects of standards regarding the performance of veterans and civilians in an academic setting.
Thesis Completion
2018
Semester
Summer
Thesis Chair/Advisor
Seigler, Daniel
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
College
College of Health and Public Affairs
Department
Public Administration
Degree Program
Public Administration
Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Release Date
August 2018
Recommended Citation
Diehl, Floyd C. Jr, "A Case Study of Veteran and Civilian Student Academic Performance at the University of Central Florida" (2018). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 357.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/357
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