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SUNY’s Military-Connected Students Diana Pasterchick Coordinator Veteran and Military Affairs

SUNY’s Military-Connected Students Diana Pasterchick Coordinator Veteran and Military Affairs. My background…. Veteran and Military Affairs. National Statistics In 2017, 20.4 million men and women were veterans, 8% of the population 73% of military student are male; 27% are female.

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SUNY’s Military-Connected Students Diana Pasterchick Coordinator Veteran and Military Affairs

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  1. SUNY’s Military-Connected Students Diana Pasterchick Coordinator Veteran and Military Affairs

  2. My background…

  3. Veteran and Military Affairs • National Statistics • In 2017, 20.4 million men and women were veterans, 8% of the population • 73% of military student are male; 27% are female. • 62% of military students are first generation students compared to 43% of non-military students • Only 15% are traditionally aged college students (18-23). Most are between the ages of 24 and 40. • Many military students have families. • 47% have children. • 47.3% are married. 

  4. Veteran and Military Affairs • National Statistics • Over 1 million people used the Post 9/11 GI Bill during the four • years after its inception in 2009 (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). • The number of student veterans using these education benefits • is expected to continue rising, given that the population of post • -9/11 veterans is estimated to increase to more than • five million by 2020 (U.S. GAC). • 73% reported that the military service experience promoted • their interest in education • 68% of service members stated that the military prepared them • for higher education • Motivations to Pursue Higher Education • Career or job opportunities (86%) • Self-improvement and personal growth (71%) • Potential for improving economic status (69%) • (Institute for Veterans and Military Families)

  5. Veteran and Military Affairs • SUNY Students at a Glance • Active duty - 524 • Veterans - 5,185 • National Guard/Reserve - 600 • Dependent 1,474 • TOTAL 9,058 • Most popular Degree Programs • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services • Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences • Security And Protective Services • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

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  8. Map from the New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs

  9. Veteran and Military Affairs Factors to Consider Service Branches Each service has a different mission, training, history… • Army and Marines “Boots to ground” • Navy and Air Force systems-centric Length of Military Service Consider the spectrum of experience, from retired military member to former junior enlisted… You will notice a obvious difference in conversation style, perspective, and life experience. In addition, the more senior a veteran was while in the military, the more leadership experience and strategic perspectives emerge from the veteran.

  10. Factors to Consider Military Education Education within the Armed Forces is rigorous and extreme and has undergone meticulous evaluation and revision. Military students return to college with internal learning routines that may not serve them well as they transition into civilian higher education. As a result, these students may be: • Hesitant to advocate for themselves • Question authority Much like some international learners, military connected students may require guidance on when it’s appropriate to express their concerns and how to raise those concerns in a way to meet their educational goals.

  11. Veteran and Military Affairs Factors to Consider Transitioning When a military member transitions out of military service, there may be a limited degree of support to help them move on with their civilian lives. Students are part of a culture that is steeped in structure, routine and a clear chain of command. Many college campuses however, function as highly separated organizations that in many cases welcome ambiguity. The challenge: • Translating the skills and attitudes into academic context • Guiding on how to leverage skills Having a well defined Go-To person who can give students good information is key.

  12. Veteran and Military Affairs Factors to Consider Post Traumatic Stress Disorderand Traumatic Brain Injury ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Students with either of theses conditions might not struggle on campus, but some of the symptoms of the conditions can make it difficult to integrate academically and socially into the campus community. To increase their chances of academic success, these students may require: • Strong institutional academic, social and financial support • On-campus counseling centers or a nearby VA medical center.

  13. Barriers • The vast majority of learning in the military is difficult to measure in credit hours. • Under a military competency based education model, students progress in their program of study not by accumulating credit hours, but by demonstrating their skills and knowledge of particular subject matter competencies through a set of assessments. • Service members leave the military with a considerable amount of assessed and validated knowledge, skills, and competencies for which they more often than not receive little credit. • Advisement • Cultural - Staff and faculty training, training that may focus to much on mental issues, stereotypes

  14. Veteran and Military Affairs Best Practices There is no “One size fits all” Dedicated Military Affairs Office/One-stop Resource Centers • Nationally, it is the cornerstone to student success • Survey Results • Ensures comprehensive support • Less likely to self-isolate • More likely to find a connection to school Dedicated Orientation Programs Learning How to Learn Faculty and Staff Training Programs “The quality of contact between faculty and student veterans may be the most important nonfinancial key to ensuring the persistence of student veterans.” (Texas A&M Model)

  15. Best Practices Peer Programs Peer programs may help military students with the transition into college by connecting them with other military students who can offer information, resources, and a community of people who have had similar experiences Credit Transfer • Evaluating a military transcript is complex and time consuming and requires a true understanding of how these credits align with a campus’s curriculum • ACE -ACE's Military Guide presents credit recommendations and detailed summaries for formal courses and occupations offered by all branches of the military.  • Midwestern Higher Education Compact - States exchange information and share best practices in the areas of articulation of credit, certification and licensure, communication, and data and technology.

  16. Questions? (How can I assist Your campus?) Email address: diana.pasterchick@suny.edu Thank you!

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