The Key with Inside Higher Ed Ep. 162: Voices of Student Success: Recognizing and Encouraging Military-Affiliated Students
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Jun 26, 2025 Michael Logan, the Senior Director for Veteran and Military Affairs at the University of Texas at San Antonio and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, shares insights on supporting military-affiliated students. He discusses the unique challenges these students face in higher education, including the impact of military culture on academic identity. Logan emphasizes the importance of community support, the role of military-affiliated staff in fostering empathy, and the need for tailored programs that help with transition and belonging in college.
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Military Service as Unique Culture
- Military service is a distinct culture that shapes how students view and understand education and experiences.
- Recognizing this cultural lens helps educators better validate and engage military-affiliated students in the classroom.
Coffee With Vets Builds Trust
- "Coffee with Vets" is a monthly informal mixer that builds trust among veterans, employees, and community members.
- It encourages engagement by creating a welcoming space without pressure to immediately use resources.
Support Self-Advocacy Gradually
- Help military-affiliated students build self-advocacy to navigate unfamiliar higher education systems.
- Provide information gradually to avoid overwhelming students and make resources clear and accessible.