1. UW-Superior Best Practices for Serving Student Veterans
Monte Stewart
Veteran and Nontraditional Student Center
(VNSC) Coordinator

2. Named Military Friendly® School For the 7th Year In a Row
Named Among the Top 25 Military Friendly Public Universities and Colleges by Victory Media
Named Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) Top School 2017
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3. Why do this? Why does this matter?
What do you believe are challenges veterans face? What do you see at your universities?
Unique Challenges for Student Veterans
Collegiate/Civilian Transition
Military Transfer Credits
Social
Stereotypes
VNSC Support For Success

4. Development of Center Institutional Support Buy-In
Human and Fiscal Resources
Physical Space (Camaraderie, Connections, Services, Community Engagement)
Inventory of what Campus currently had
Fundraising/Grants/5K

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12. The Student Experience
Prior to arrival, what things should you communicate?
Checklist
Virtual Presence

13. The Student Experience
Admissions/Recruitment Process
Application to UW-Superior
GI Bill (VONAPP)
Connecting/Building Relationships with students from initial contact
Hiring student veterans to work in Admissions and Veterans Services
Enter Student Veterans into CRM as you first meet them
Connecting with Veteran Services first
Students know who to talk to way ahead of Day #1

14. The Student Experience
First Year Experience/Orientation
VNSC-Specific Orientation Session for Student Veterans
Program Overview
Benefit Information
Center Visit
Technology Overview
Acclimated to Campus Resources
Success Net Introduction

15. The Student Experience
Programs
Veterans Club
Veterans Week (Holiday Mail for Heroes, Excellence in Service Wall Recognition, Ask a Veteran Q&A Forum, Veterans Day Ceremony, National Roll Call)
Veterans Expo
Veterans Camping Trip
Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival
Running for our Heroes 5K
Social Events
Career Counseling/Preparation Workshops

16. The Student Experience
Advising
Training Advisors on GI Bill Benefits, Unique Needs
Knowing which Students are Veterans
Early Alert System (Assist)
Mid-Term Grade Alert List
Dean’s List Outreach

17. Educating Campus Green Zone Kognito (uws.kognito.com)
Outside Groups Presenting on Campus
Active and Non-Active Military Presenting to Students on Campus
Advising component for all New Faculty through PETL

18. Community Partnerships
VA (Twin Ports VA Outpatient Clinic in Superior, WI)
Duluth Vet Center
Douglas County Veterans Service Office
AF ROTC Detachment 420
VA Higher Education Representative
148th Air National Guard Fighter Wing, Army National Guard, Coast Guard
Team Red, White, & Blue (RWB)
North Star Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee (ISFAC) Member
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Duluth Member

19. Campus Support & Initiatives
VNSC Advisory Team
Annual SkyFactor Veterans Assessment
UW-Superior Military Policy
Late Start, Leave during & return prior to end of term, Leave before end of term
Military Transfer Credit
Working with Departments to approve credit transfers/course competencies
Ease the Process for what veterans have to do to receive credit
Credit for Prior Learning
Portfolios

20. Graduation & Career Career Transition
Graduation & Career Readiness Workshops
Translating your Experience into your Career
Converting Military Terminology into Civilian Terms
Focus on Academic and Career Goals

21. It’s a privilege and an honor to serve and support our veterans and their family members. Thank you! Questions: Monte Stewart, VNSC Coordinator, ,