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How to Develop A Successful Student Veterans Orientation

How to Develop A Successful Student Veterans Orientation. R epresentative from Student Veterans of America Club. What they should discuss: Introduction of the club/mission statement How to register for the club Discuss upcoming events/programs Contact information of club officers

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How to Develop A Successful Student Veterans Orientation

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  1. How to Develop A Successful Student Veterans Orientation

  2. Representative from Student Veterans of America Club • What they should discuss: • Introduction of the club/mission statement • How to register for the club • Discuss upcoming events/programs • Contact information of club officers • (All topics should be brief and cover main points that would interest the student)

  3. Representative from the local VA hospital • What they should discuss: • How to register into VA hospital system • Eligibility criteria • Key services provided

  4. Representative from the local Vet Center/PTSD Counseling Center • What they should discuss: • PTSD • Readjustment counseling • Marital/family counseling • Substance abuse counseling • Military/sexual trauma counseling

  5. State VA representative • What they should discuss: • State education benefits • State veteran benefits

  6. County VA representative • What they should discuss: • County education benefits • County veteran benefits

  7. US Department of VA representative • What they should discuss: • Federal Veteran benefits • GI Bill Benefits • Chapter 30 • Chapter 31 • Chapter 33 • Chapter 35

  8. Representative for the VA Work-Study program from your college • What they should discuss: • Eligibility requirements • How to apply • Brief description of your college’s specific VA office purpose/goals • Success stories as a result of the program • Contact information of your VA office coordinator

  9. Keynote guest speaker • Should be someone known in the local community for assisting veterans or a veteran his/her self (if possible) • What they should discuss: • Background/Branch of service • Their transition from military to civilian life *(if applicable) • Personal experience with aiding veterans

  10. Orientation Timeline • SVA Rep ~approx. 10 min • VA Hospital Rep ~approx. 15 min • Vet Center/PTSD Rep ~approx. 15 min • State VA Rep ~approx. 10 min • County VA Rep ~approx. 10 min • USDVA Rep ~approx. 15 min • VA Work-study Rep ~approx. 10 min • Keynote Speaker ~approx. 15 min * *Entire orientation should last no more than 2 hours** Food & beverages should be made available to ensure the veteran has a positive first impression with these agencies and their reintegration process.

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