Conference Session

Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J Barsanti Jr., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans

at military colleges.Unless they are a cadet or midshipman, they simply are not allowed to register for these coursesnor can they hold leadership positions in the cadet ranks. However, veteran students are wellsuited to assume leadership roles and responsibilities in and out of the classroom. Their militaryexperience often fosters growth of these soft skills and make them effective and admired leaders,even at a military college where their academic peers have experienced a more structured andrecent leadership curriculum. Faculty and traditional students at civilian or military colleges canbenefit from these qualities if they are aware of their skills and experiences. The classroomexperience and extracurricular activities can be enriched