Guns and Philosophy: Higher Education as a Transition Pathway

Andrew Prevett; Ben Wadham

Abstract

Format: Work-in-Progress Roundtable

Focus of Roundtable
This roundtable spotlights the Military Academic Pathways Program (MAPP), a partnership between Flinders University and the University of the Sunshine Coast designed to improve Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for military-connected students. Attendees are invited to share perspectives on harnessing veterans’ experiences and capabilities to shape more inclusive academic pathways.

Original language	English
Pages	75
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 9 Jul 2025
Event	Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Conference 2025: Shaping Education: Past, Present, Future - Perth, Australia Duration: 7 Jul 2025 → 10 Jul 2025 Conference number: 48th https://conference.herdsa.org.au/2025/

Conference

Conference	Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Conference 2025
Abbreviated title	HERDSA 2025
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Perth
Period	7/07/25 → 10/07/25
Internet address	https://conference.herdsa.org.au/2025/

Bibliographical note

Concurrent Session 2H: 11:30-11:55 am. Roundtable 345 (table #2).

Keywords

Veteran transitions
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Military-connected students
Higher education pathways
Academic inclusion
Military veterans

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Access to Document

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