Key Veteran Issues on College Campuses: Collaborative Problem-Solving Kathy Snead SOC Director.

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Key Veteran Issues on College Campuses: Collaborative Problem-Solving Kathy Snead SOC Director

Increased Administrative Burden placed on schools due to Post 9/11 GI Bill implementation — increased workload due to increased enrollments — greater assistance/support needs by vets and staff to understand benefit options and certification process —resubmission enrollment verification each time student drops/adds course(s) Academic Preparedness of Veterans Need for Transitional Programs for Veterans - Orientation, academic support (writing, study skills, math) Degree Attainment/Completion with 36 months of Ed Benefits- Institutional Course Planning and Academic Advisement Course Wait Lists, high demand courses in major, Summer course offerings 2010 ACE/Rand Survey: Service Members in School

Need for greater college acceptance of military credit Limited campus resources—enhanced space, lounge facilities, funding Transforming decentralized veteran services on campus to one-stop shop model Academic Preparedness of Veterans Heightened need for transitional programs for Veterans — Orientation, academic skills support, tutorial services Symposium Attendee Responses

Limited institutional knowledge of military culture and veteran issues Timely completion of degree within GI Bill parameters, delays in graduation due to deployments Starting up a Military and Veteran Student Office Incorporating employment and career services into veteran services Increasing veteran enrollments, conducting outreach Special issues of veterans with disabilities (and the family) Symposium Attendee Responses

ACE Resource Tools for Colleges and Universities Centralized repository for colleges and universities Sample transcripts Rank charts Quick links to other resources

Resources: A Transfer Guide Written specifically for the service member Released March 2009 Provides simple, straightforward guidance on understanding military credit recommendations and transcripts Includes definitions of common terms, answers to frequently asked questions, and a transfer credit checklist On ACE Web site

SOC Resource Tools for Colleges and Universities

Department of Defense Worldwide Education Symposium Theme: Joint Effort, Joint Success: Educating the Force MGM Grand, Las Vegas NV July 23-27, 2012 Call for Proposals-WW2012.com Deadline April 12, 2011 For more info:

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges 1307 New York Avenue, NW Fifth Floor Washington, DC Phone: ; Fax: