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Veterans Only
January 4, 2012
Classes designed exclusively for veterans have reached many campuses since they first emerged a few years ago. But while some colleges are still jumping on board with the idea, others have had varying levels of success - and a few of the programs haven't survived. Given the issues, some of the key stakeholders, even those who have taken all- and majority-veteran classes, question whether veterans-only courses are the best way to use these programs' already limited resources.
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