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This case details the challenges faced by various members of a 4-year university regarding Kathryn, a non-traditional transfer student and military veteran who recently returned from a traumatic deployment in Afghanistan. Precisely, this study identifies ambiguities pertaining to (a) threat assessment, (b) university weapons policies, (c) transfer students from community colleges to 4-year institutions, (d) military veteran students, (e) awareness and treatment of student mental health concerns, and (f) student residential issues. The case presents educational leaders with a detailed narrative of various campus stakeholders and promotes discussion of topics related to university policy, veterans’ affairs, and campus safety.

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veterans transfer students threat assessment concealed weapons transition into college

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Veteran Transfer Students and Concealed Weapons on Campus

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