Summit on Veteran Student Issues Ferris State University Summit on Veteran Student Issues

Adam Lassen USMC – 2003 to 2012 Deployed to Iraq three times Junior in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program, from Remus, MI Member of the Student Veterans of America

Will Hall USMC - 2005 to 2009 Deployed two Iraq twice Junior in the Marketing Program from Croton, MI. American Legion Member

Rama Dowsett Army – 1995 to 2005 Deployed to Iraq twice Stationed in Korea Senior in the Social Work Program from Blanchard, MI

Chelsey Sells Army National Guard Ferris ROTC Senior in the Nursing Program from Kent City, MI

Adam Forbes Veteran Program Specialist Started at Ferris in 2010 USCG – 12 Years Deployment to Afghanistan Recruited for USCG – 2 Years in Chicago Army National Guard - Present

Jacob Schrot Bio Veteran Resource Representative Army National Guard Sergeant and Team Leader with an infantry unit Served in Iraq in 2008 Former Marine Member of the Michigan Veteran Education Initiative Previous corrections officer

Current Services Meet with a Veteran Resource Representative Navigate G.I. Bill benefits Learn how military experience can count for college credit Apply for VA compensation and disability claims Retrieve military records Meet with other student-veterans in our Veteran Resource Lounge Personal education and Career advising 180 degrees offered, 15 available completely online Scholarships available specifically for Veterans

Current Training Kognitio Web-based Interactive Training Military Cultural Competency & Mental Health Training Faculty/Staff Training Interactive training program that helps faculty and staff learn about the needs and experiences of student veterans Peer to Peer Training Teaches student veteran and student leaders how to support fellow student veterans as they face challenges in transitioning to college life

Student Survey Results 75% of students are attending full time

Student Survey Results

Student Survey Results Top 5 expectations for the University and the Student Veteran Association Making resources available Professional and Career Development Camaraderie Networking Raising Awareness of Student Veteran Issues

Student Survey Results Top 5 events or activities that would like to be sponsored by University and the Student Veteran Association Professional Development programs Veterans Day commemoration Social events Guest Speakers on veteran – related topics Campus events

Gold Certification Honor On-campus veteran’s coordinator and/or staffed veteran’s center Active student-operated veteran club/association Established process for the identification of current student veterans Evaluation and awarding of credit for military training and experience Veteran-specific website/portal Monitoring and evaluation of student vereran job placement rates – 28 MI institutions awarded this standard

Closing Upcoming Events Until Tuesday with Luis Montalvan Wednesday, October 28, 2015 5 Star Speaker Series Veterans Day Breakfast Wednesday, November 11, 2015