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“Boots to Books”. “the most veteran friendly and empowering university in the nation. ” Eric Barron . GOALS. Leave knowing/understanding more about: The military Student veteran challenges The FSU student veteran population The FSUSVC and its programs
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“Boots to Books” “the most veteran friendly and empowering university in the nation.” Eric Barron
GOALS • Leave knowing/understanding more about: • The military • Student veteran challenges • The FSU student veteran population • The FSUSVC and its programs • Improve outreach/support to student veterans • Have fun!
MILITARY BRANCHES • Army – Largest branch; ground force… “Land dominance” • Navy- Primary blue water force… “Freedom of the Seas” • Marine Corps – Readiness force… “Win nations battles” • Air force- Primary air/space force… “Air, space, and cyberspace dominance” • Coast Guard- “Guardian” smallest service; defends maritime economy, environment, coastlines, rescue operations. • Reserve – “Reservist” 430K; normal rotations since 2003 • National Guard Forces- “Guardsman” oldest branch; Army and Air components…under Governor of State unless “Federalized”
Military Personnel • Enlisted • 18//education//average time of service • Officer • 22//education//average time of service • Civilians? • Reserve – Navy/USMC/Army • National Guard – Army
IN 2013: • US Veterans Administration projects: • 1 Million service members separate by 2018 • The taxpayers are funding veteran education: • Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
UNCONQUERED VETERANS CAMPAIGN • PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: • Ease military to college transition • Identify/address challenges • Improve performance • Promote wellness • Increase campus awareness • Elevate retention rates • Assist in employment
FSU VETERAN FACTS • FSUSVC is a result of student veteran led request • Ribbon cutting at Pearl Tyner House 11-12-11 • Current staff of 5 • ROTC and veteran grads get honor cords and coins • Spring 2013: • 320 total student veterans • 68 female/252 male • Average age is 30 • Majority are upper division and graduate students
WHAT MAKES FSU DIFFERENT • University wide support • Veteran focused programming • Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for Veterans • Recognized Veteran Focused Events: • Student Veteran Film Festival, Art Therapy Workshop, Veterans Consortium • Veteran focused research • Recognized Collegiate Veterans Association • Student Organization of the year 2013
UPCOMING Aug 22 – Student Veterans Orientation Fall 2013: Strategies for Veteran’s Success & Collegiate Veterans Research Sept 21 – Military Appreciation Football game (Bethune-Cookman) Sept. 11-12: Creative Art Therapy Workshop Oct 5 – Soldier’s Song Opera Nov 11 – Film Festival & Veterans’ Day Parade TBD: Fall President’s Graduate Reception WWW.VETERANS.FSU.EDU
Questions EDUCATE – MOTIVATE – COMMEMORATE Veterans Past, Present, and Future Questions?