Program Services Coordinator Veterans Resource and Opportunity Center 1.0 FTE Position Justification

Overview Cañada serves approximately 180 military affiliated students (veterans, active duty, reservists, and dependents) Approximately 50 students utilize their VA education benefits Underserved and disproportionately impacted student group – Student Equity Needs: transition support, academic and career training, student support, and camaraderie VROC is staffed by a .20 (7.5 hrs/wk) VROC Program Services Coordinator Additional support includes: Certifying Official/Admissions & Records Staff Veterans/Athletics Counselor VROC Peer Mentor (student assistant)

Staffing Request Proposing a 1.0 FTE VROC Program Services Coordinator Fund 1 Step 27, Step 1 $58,092 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Plan and implement student recruitment, orientation, special events, individual and specialized programs Manage VROC’s budget and identify funding to sustain and implement effective programming Develop partnerships with campus community, community services, governmental agencies, educational institutions, and other potential partners Provide direct service to veterans and other military affiliated students in VROC Coordinate campus-wide trainings to increase military cultural awareness and support Manage data collection and analysis Work with Skyline College and College of San Mateo to implement a district-wide strategy

Cañada’s Strategic Goals Completion According to Student Equity Plan, 0 veterans were transfer ready. Sustainability Student Veterans comprise 1.5% of our student population, yet 5.7% of San Mateo County Community Connections Extensive public contact with Veteran Service organizations, community services, governmental agencies, and general public is necessary Teaching and Learning Strengthen the support and campus

Impact of 1.0 FTE VROC PSC College of San Mateo Skyline College July 1, 2015-July 2016 - 7,999 VROC visits compared to 4,750 for the entire first 3 years it was open. New services include: New student information sessions Events related to scholarships and internships Partnerships with Veteran Services Organization and community resources Mentor programs for transfer opportunities Student Veteran Leadership Conference Skyline College Hosts Annual Veterans and Community Resource and Job Fair

SMCCCD District-Wide Efforts SMCCCD District Wide Veteran Services Meetings Unified approach to serving students (~700+) within the district CSAAVE, common forms, BANNER reports Regional and state efforts and representation Increased communication between VROC Program Services Coordinators and Certifying Officials Improve data reporting and collection Changes to CCC apply to increase self-reporting

Questions? Contact information: Patricia “Trish” Guevarra, guevarrap@smccd.edu or 650-381-3528