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UC’S SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MILITARY AND
VETERAN STUDENTS
Ensuring Transfer Success 2012
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Session Overview
Building RelationshipsVeterans Statistics at UCSupport Services for Military and
Veteran Students at UC CampusesStudent Veterans PanelQuestion and AnswerAdditional Resources
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Building Relationships
UC’S SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MILITARY AND
VETERAN STUDENTS
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Military and Veteran Students at UC
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-110
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
844897
10021056
4271 53 4845
94161 161
56 60
136 130
VeteranActiveReservist/GuardMilitary Status & Dependent Award
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Systemwide Transfer Admission Rates for Military/Veterans
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
633 678 699825
1087
465 497 512560
665
310 336 367398
496
ApplicationsAdmitsEnrolls
• Compares favorably with overall transfer admit rates
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Support Services at UC Campuses
UC’S SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MILITARY AND
VETERAN STUDENTS
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Veteran Support Begins with Understanding
Perspective/CulturePhases of Post-
DeploymentTransitional ChallengesCommon DisabilitiesKey StrengthsThree Forms of Support
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Culture Clash: Military vs. Academe
Rigid structureFocus on missionHigh “ops-tempo”Constant vigilanceValued traits:
Impulsive/Reactive Conforming No guts, no glory No questions asked Deal with it yourself
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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”
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Common Transitional Issues
Culture ClashHaving to take care of
things “on your own”Financial challengesJob vs. SchoolSocial relationshipsStress/anger managementSelf-identityPhysical disabilitiesHidden disabilities
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Student Veteran Strengths
Resilient survivorsInternal motivationOrganized and accountableRespectful of rank and
authorityGoal-orientedHigh level of integritySelf-sacrificing through
voluntary military serviceAre more mature and focused
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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
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Tips for a Successful Transfer
Academic advising: goals/programsDiscuss benefit options early
Conserve GI Bill entitlementComplete IGETC Pay attention to deadlinesApply for financial aid earlySeek accommodations & servicesConnect with other student veterans
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Student Veterans Panel
UC’S SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MILITARY AND
VETERAN STUDENTS
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Question and Answer
UC’S SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MILITARY AND
VETERAN STUDENTS
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Additional Resources for Supporting Veterans
UC Campus Contacts: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/veterans/
Articles on supporting veterans: www.academicimpressions.com/news/three-tips-suppo
rting-veteran-students?qq=11421i316600hG www.academicimpressions.com/news/helping-veteran-
students-succeedMaking your campus veteran-friendly:
www.vetfriendlytoolkit.org www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsS
ervices/MilitaryPrograms/serving/VeteransBrochure.pdf