UTSA University has launched a new course, Academic Introduction and Strategies, specifically designed to support military veterans transitioning into college. The course addresses unique challenges veterans face, such as relating to younger classmates and translating military skills into academic success.
Brian Rendell, senior director of academic credentialing, leadership development and marketable skills at UTSA ’s University College, teaches the new Academic Introduction and Strategies course crafted specifically for military veterans.Porscha Rice spent nine years as a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman prior to enrolling at the“It feels really good to be in college. One of my main reasons for going to the Navy was to go to college,” said Rice, who is studying to become a social worker.
According to UTSA officials, the creation of a course crafted specifically for military veterans is reaction to feedback from current veteran students who said they have trouble relating to younger classmates. Brian Rendell teaches the new Academic Introduction and Strategies course crafted specifically for military veterans.“UTSA’s focus on veterans is expanding, so we thought this new course was a great opportunity to create something tailored to their needs,” Rendell said.
Rice said she feels the new class will make her a better student by fostering ways to incorporate reading, writing, public speaking, critical thinking and other tools to help her to succeed in college. While Davidson had attended college before the Air Force, he said he lacked the discipline and work ethic that was needed to be successful.
MILITARY VETERANS COLLEGE TRANSITION ACADEMIC SUPPORT UTSA HIGHER EDUCATION
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