Veterinary Students’ Social Integration Transferring Across Multiple Campuses in Partnered Veterinary Medical Programs

Authors

Steven M. Lucero
Johanna D. Rigas
Kerry A. Rood, Utah State UniversityFollow
Rebecca G. Lawver, Utah State UniversityFollow
Brian K. Warnick, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

NACTA Journal

Volume

61

Issue

4

Publisher

EBSCO

Publication Date

12-1-2017

First Page

284

Last Page

289

Abstract

The objective of this study is to evaluate factors that lead to more effective social integration of veterinary students from one campus as they join a larger cohort of peers on a new university campus. A survey of 24 thirdyear students from the Utah State University campus who transitioned to the Washington State University campus indicated that students who reported satisfaction with others' attempts at helping them integrate into their new cohort were connected with a stronger perception of group cohesion and social support. Integration attempts from peers rather than WIMU faculty or staff were connected to the highest reported levels of satisfaction of areas assessed. Schools of veterinary medicine should find opportunities to support and encourage student-led integration initiatives.

Recommended Citation

Lucero, S. M., Rigas, J., Rood, K., Lawver, R. G., Warnick, B. K. (2017). Social integration of veterinary students in a two and two veterinary medical program. NACTA Journal, 61(4), p284-289.