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MILITARY AND VETERAN STUDENTS. Michael Kirchner Director-Military and Veterans Resource Center. Results. Map Works Attend class Confidence in problem-solving, self-discipline, management skills, dependability Struggle to connect; fit in “Favorable experience”. Numbers.
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MILITARY AND VETERANSTUDENTS Michael Kirchner Director-Military and Veterans Resource Center
Results • Map Works • Attend class • Confidence in problem-solving, self-discipline, management skills, dependability • Struggle to connect; fit in • “Favorable experience”
Numbers • Fall 2013 – 1,091 student veterans • Average age – 29 • Male/Female 851/240 • Roughly 30 new visits per day • 100 graduated this fall; at least as many in spring
Nationally • 30+ billion spent! • 1,000,000 + have used/using benefits • Vet-friendly campus 3 years running • One of 15 partner universities • One of 94 w/ Vet Success rep • One of 47 VUB projects