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Office of Military ServicesOLLI Supports Our VetsIn celebration of 20 yearsWhere Innovation Is TraditionWhere Innovation Is TraditionOverviewIntroductionStudent ProfileMissionHistorical TimelinePresent FutureWhere Innovation Is TraditionDirector Profile

Jennifer ConnorsThe opportunity to serve as the Director of Military Services is an absolute honor. I served faithfully for 14 years in The USAF and continue to serve in the Reserves as a First Sergeant. I have a belief in my Mason mission and a compassion for our soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen, coastguard and their family members that is unrivaled. I am proud to provide needed support and resources to assist those who have served our Nation by furthering their education .Where Innovation Is TraditionStudent Profile My name is Paul. I'm a Veteran of the United States Navy. This is my story. My dream was to serve this country as a Navy Seal. I enlisted at 18 and served as a Gunner's Mate in the US Navy. I was seriously injured while assigned to a mobile security unit in Bahrain. Becoming a Navy Seal was no longer an option. I needed direction. I needed purpose.

Click on picture to link to video story Be sure to return to presentation upon conclusion Where Innovation Is TraditionMissionServe the needs of all veterans, active duty, guard, reserve, family members and prospective student veterans

Provide a key point of contact for counseling and program information

Supplement other campus units with special emphasis on the recruitment and retention of veterans

Develop and maintain productive relations with agencies and other programs serving veterans.

Where Innovation Is TraditionHistorical TimelineWhere Innovation Is TraditionHistorical TimelineWhere Innovation Is TraditionStudent PopulationWhere Innovation Is TraditionService Model

Where Innovation Is TraditionStudent NeedsUnderstanding the admissions processComplex benefits and financial aid needsConsolidation of resourcesSense of identity and communityTransition to a university lifestyleAssistance with physical/psychological issuesWhere Innovation Is TraditionVisionMason Veterans Center for Excellence:A Comprehensive Resource and Research CenterServing Those That Served

Transition services Retention and resources Research Career Services Community

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