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What is a Military and Veterans Resource Center?
• First – What it is NOT
• It is NOT a replacement for existing services on campus, registrar, admissions, advising, financial aid…
• Now… What it IS
• An organization/office dedicated to tending the unique needs of military students (active duty, veterans, dependents, spouses).
• A physical location for veterans to go to for a variety of transition support services, such as:
• How to use GI Bill education benefits• PEER NETWORKING !!• Technology assistance• Transition coach• Counseling (mental health, pre-advising,
education/career planning)
• Well documented barrier for veterans returning to school is feeling of isolation – who to talk to???
What Does the MVRC Provide?
• Transition coaches (current veteran students)
• A dedicated office to support veterans counselingVet Center, Campus Counseling resources,
• A computer center (variety of tools, laptops, Ipad, printer, fax, scanner)
• On site VA Certifying official and staff of case processors
• A place veteran students can learn the university processes and build a plan (enroll, withdrawal, refunds)
What Does the MVRC Provide?
• Lounge area for veterans to peer network
• Veterans specific orientation
Does opening a veterans resource center guarantee cooperation and support across campus?
NO
• Foundation of support must be built
• Planning committee with leadership of colleges• Most importantly have veteran students on the
committee. (what do they need, what is their experience on campus)
• Next – create an advisory council consisting of key points of contact among campus offices/departments, registrar, financial aid, advising, housing, admissions, counseling, etc…
• These council members become the contacts to refer veteran students to for specific needs…. The support team (VSST – veteran services support team)
MVRC
Veteran Identification Orientation Computer Center
Transition Coaching Mentor Program
Resource Liaison
MVRC
Veteran Identification Orientation Computer Center
Transition Coaching Mentor Program
Resource Liaison
Veteran Student
Student Veterans of America
UWF Chapter
Virtual Resource Center/Web Page
Learning Center Tutoring,
Study Groups
Military Friendly Faculty
& Staff
Career Services
Financial Aid
Inclusion Programs
Health and Wellness
Counseling Center
Workforce Boards(Escarosa, Jobs Plus)
VA Education Benefits
What is most important component of a veterans resource center?
My philosophy – sincere compassion to support veterans. Who better to provide than fellow veterans
“Our veterans do not need nor do they desire to be
coddled; they want to understand what is needed to get
to where they want to go, how to get through, around or
over the barriers preventing them from getting there,
and who they can trust for this information…”
Why Veterans Resource Centers are Needed at Universities, Military Advanced Education, December 2011
Questions?
Marc Churchwell
850-474-2550
http://uwf.edu/mvrc