1. UC’S SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN STUDENTS Ensuring Transfer Success 2012

2. Session Overview Building Relationships Veterans Statistics at UC Support Services for Military and Veteran Students at UC Campuses Student Veterans Panel Question and Answer Additional Resources

3. Building Relationships UC’S SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN STUDENTS

4. Military and Veteran Students at UC

5. Systemwide Transfer Admission Rates for Military/Veterans Compares favorably with overall transfer admit rates

6. Support Services at UC Campuses UC’S SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN STUDENTS

7. Veteran Support Begins with Understanding Perspective/Culture Phases of Post-Deployment Transitional Challenges Common Disabilities Key Strengths Three Forms of Support

8. Culture Clash: Military vs. Academe Rigid structure Focus on mission High “ops-tempo” Constant vigilance Valued traits:  Impulsive/Reactive  Conforming  No guts, no glory  No questions asked  Deal with it yourself

9. Phases of Post-Deployment Battle-mind  Focus on the mission  Too many missions! (school, work, family, social, all at once) Stress  Why can’t I succeed?  Unfamiliar territory  Undervalued  Benefit delays Fight/Flight  Confrontational or argumentative  Drugs/Alcohol  Re-Enlist Grief  Loss of a friend  Human suffering  Loss of “the way it was before”

10. Common Transitional Issues Culture Clash Having to take care of things “on your own” Financial challenges Job vs. School Social relationships Stress/anger management Self-identity Physical disabilities Hidden disabilities

11. Student Veteran Strengths Resilient survivors Internal motivation Organized and accountable Respectful of rank and authority Goal-oriented High level of integrity Self-sacrificing through voluntary military service Are more mature and focused

12. Student Veterans Need: Peer Support Social clubs & organizations Peer mentors Peer-aged tutors Group counseling Place to “belong” Academic Support  Appropriate enrollment advice  Time in schedule for appointments  Flexibility for military obligations  Faculty/staff sensitized to needs  Environmental & academic accommodations Transitional Support  Housing  Stable income  Job training  Medical care  Counseling  “Safe zones”  Leadership opportunities

13. Tips for a Successful Transfer Academic advising: goals/programs Discuss benefit options early  Conserve GI Bill entitlement Complete IGETC Pay attention to deadlines Apply for financial aid early Seek accommodations & services Connect with other student veterans

14. Student Veterans Panel UC’S SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN STUDENTS

15. Question and Answer UC’S SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN STUDENTS

16. Additional Resources for Supporting Veterans UC Campus Contacts:  www.universityofcalifornia.edu/veterans/ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/veterans/ Articles on supporting veterans:  www.academicimpressions.com/news/three-tips-supporting- veteran-students?qq=11421i316600hG www.academicimpressions.com/news/three-tips-supporting- veteran-students?qq=11421i316600hG  www.academicimpressions.com/news/helping-veteran- students-succeed www.academicimpressions.com/news/helping-veteran- students-succeed Making your campus veteran-friendly:  www.vetfriendlytoolkit.org www.vetfriendlytoolkit.org  www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices /MilitaryPrograms/serving/VeteransBrochure.pdf www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices /MilitaryPrograms/serving/VeteransBrochure.pdf