February 21, 2025
Military affairs director to present research paper at international conference
Submitted by Office of Military Affairs
Art DeGroat, founder and executive director of the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, will present his co-authored paper, "Exploring Veteran's Psychological Capital Through an Arts-Based Community Building Program: DIAVOLO Vetetran's Project, A Case Study," at the Western Academy of Management's annual conference in Kelowna, Canada, on March 21.
DeGroat collaborated with Andrew Wefald, associate professor of leadership studies, to measure psychological and social impacts upon veterans in post-war transition as they participate in community-based intensive arts workshops.