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STUDENT VETERANS of AMERICA

STUDENT VETERANS of AMERICA. 2011 ACHA Annual Meeting. Creating Veteran Friendly Campuses.

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STUDENT VETERANS of AMERICA

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  1. STUDENT VETERANS of AMERICA 2011 ACHA Annual Meeting

  2. Creating VeteranFriendly Campuses Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)3 coalition of student veteran groups from across the country. SVA’s programs work to remove the obstacles veterans face as they pursue a college education. SVA’s Mission: SVA is dedicated to helping Yesterday’s Warriors become Today’s Scholars and Tomorrow’s Leaders.

  3. 6 Critical GraduationFactors for Veterans

  4. From Combat to Campus SVA focuses on Transition Assistance to help veterans ease into their new environment, the college campus. Veterans Educational Transition (V.E.T.) Program Mental Health Initiative Local SVA Chapters

  5. 376 SVA Chapters

  6. IndividualMembership Estimate there are currently more than 30,000 members; chapter and individual • Membership Benefits • Education Benefits nationwide • Job Openings • Fellowship Programs • Internships

  7. Educational Advancement On Campus • Chapter Grants & Scholarships • Supplement financial gaps left by the Post 9/11 GI Bill • Implement SVA’s mission at the local level • Regional and National Conferences • Disseminate best-practice training • Encourage collaboration • Provide educational opportunities and resources • Community Service Initiative • Partnership with The Mission Continues • Enable our members to continue serving their community

  8. From Campus to Career • Job Placement Program Database for targeted recruiting based on: - Military Occupation - Date of Service - Degree type - Field of study - University - Demographic information

  9. 2011 LegislativePriorities

  10. WomenVeterans • Women Veterans – 2+ million • Top 3 Diagnosis - PTSD, Hypertension, and Depression • 51% OEF-OIF have received VA Healthcare • 47% are younger than 30 years old • About 1 in 5 women have experienced some type of MST

  11. Questions? www.studentveterans.org andrea.werner@studentveterans.org (740) 821-1877

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