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Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education

Robert Jenkins

This course is designed to be a training that familiarizes any faculty or staff member at a college or university with military and veteran culture as well as veteran-specific considerations in the areas of admissions, finances, academic and student life, and health and well-being. Our hope is that the information provided here will deepen the understanding of student veterans, resulting in a more veteran inclusive campus.

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Syllabus

About the Course
Veterans in Detail
Veterans in Society
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Veterans and the Admissions Process
Mid-Course Check-In
Veterans and Financial Considerations
Veterans on Campus
Veterans and Health & Well-being Considerations
Graded Assessment and Survey

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Provides an overview of veteran culture and specific considerations for veterans in higher education
Designed for faculty and staff at colleges and universities
Aims to deepen understanding of student veterans
Covers a wide range of topics relevant to supporting veteran students, including admissions, finances, academic life, and health and well-being

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Learners who complete Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Military and Veterans Counselor
A Military and Veterans Counselor needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Military and Veterans Counselors also complete a master's degree. This course provides specialized training in supporting veterans within higher education. This may help those interested in counseling veterans navigate the unique challenges veterans face in academia.
Financial Aid Counselor
A Financial Aid Counselor typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Financial Aid Counselors also complete a master's degree. This course can provide specialized training in understanding veteran-specific financial considerations.
College Administrator
A College Administrator typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some College Administrators also complete a master's degree. For College Administrators who work at or wish to work at a college with a significant veteran population, this course can provide them with a better understanding of veteran culture and the challenges veterans face in higher education. This could help them better support veteran students, faculty, and staff.
Community Outreach Coordinator
A Community Outreach Coordinator typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Community Outreach Coordinators also complete a master's degree. Those interested in supporting veterans can use this course to better understand the needs of veterans on campus and improve their outreach efforts. It can also be helpful for building a foundation of knowledge about veteran issues.
Academic Advisor
An Academic Advisor typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Academic Advisors also complete a master's degree. Those who wish to become an Academic Advisor with a focus on veteran student support can use this course to build a foundation of knowledge about veterans, veteran culture, and the challenges veterans face in higher education.
Veterans Service Representative
A Veterans Service Representative typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Veterans Service Representatives also complete a master's degree. Veterans Service Representatives can use this course to better understand the needs of veterans on campus and improve their advocacy efforts. It can also be helpful for building a foundation of knowledge about veteran issues.
Public Policy Advocate
A Public Policy Advocate typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Public Policy Advocates also complete a master's degree. Those interested in advocating for veterans can use this course to build a foundation of knowledge about veterans, veteran culture, and the challenges veterans face in higher education.
Policy Analyst
A Policy Analyst typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Policy Analysts also complete a master's degree. By understanding military culture and the challenges of reintegration, a Policy Analyst can assume more responsibility within the organization and be more effective at analyzing veterans' issues. This course also helps build a foundation for getting into research-related roles that study veterans.
Nonprofit Administrator
A Nonprofit Administrator typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Nonprofit Administrators also complete a master's degree. This course may be useful for those interested in working with veterans. It also helps build a foundation of knowledge about veteran issues and the specific challenges veterans face in higher education.
Social Worker
A Social Worker typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Social Workers also complete a master's degree. This course may be useful for those interested in working with veterans. It also helps build a foundation of knowledge about veteran issues and the specific challenges veterans face in higher education.
Human Resources Generalist
A Human Resources Generalist typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Human Resources Generalists also complete a master's degree. This course may be useful for Human Resources Generalists who want to focus on working in higher education and maximizing their ability to support veteran students and faculty.
Career Counselor
A Career Counselor typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Career Counselors also complete a master's degree. This course may be useful for those who want to specialize in working with veterans.
Marketing Manager
A Marketing Manager typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Marketing Managers also complete a master's degree. This course may be useful for those working with veterans or for Marketing Managers in higher education who want to better support veteran students, faculty, and staff.
Fundraising Manager
A Fundraising Manager typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Fundraising Managers also complete a master's degree. This course may be useful for those working with veterans or for Fundraising Managers in higher education who want to better support veteran students, faculty, and staff. It can also be helpful for building a foundation of knowledge about veteran issues.
Event Planner
An Event Planner typically needs higher education as a minimum qualification. Some Event Planners also complete a master's degree. This course may be useful for those working with veterans or for Event Planners at colleges and universities. It can also be helpful for building a foundation of knowledge about veteran issues.

Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education.
Controversial but important look at the psychological effects of killing. It argues that killing traumatic experience that can have a lasting impact on soldiers.
Explores the psychological and spiritual challenges faced by veterans returning from war and provides insights into supporting their healing process.
Powerful and moving account of the moral injuries that soldiers can suffer in war. It argues that moral injuries are a serious threat to soldiers' mental health, and that they must be taken seriously.
Provides a sociological perspective on military organizations, social relations, and the impact of war on society, offering insights into the broader context of veteran experiences.
Helpful resource for veterans who are transitioning to civilian life. It provides information on a range of topics, including employment, education, and housing.
Provides a sociological perspective on war and peace, exploring the social and political factors that contribute to conflict and the challenges of peacebuilding.

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