Relationally distributed service (RDS) is a framework faculty, staff, and executive level leaders in higher ed can use to supplement their understanding of military spouse service and sacrifice.
Author Biography
Latosha R. Henderson
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Dr. Latosha R. Henderson is a Researcher for the College Success Research Collaborative (CSRC) at Temple University. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Temple University under the College of Education’s Policy, Organizational, and Leadership Studies Department. Her research interests center on investigating the barriers preventing military veterans and first-generation college students from accessing postsecondary education. Her work aims to explore college access and success best practices for underrepresented groups of students. She holds a Doctor of Education from Temple University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications from Temple University. Latosha also serves as an Ambassador with Service 2 School, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing college access guidance to veterans and servicemembers who wish to attend college.
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