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Veterans Returning to College
Scott K. LieburnDean of Students
Moraine Park Technical College
also
Major Scott K. LieburnUnited States Air Force
Wisconsin Air National Guard 1987- present
“VETERAN”
A person who has served in a military force, especially one who has fought in a war: a Vietnam veteran (Dictionary.com)
A member of the armed services (American Council on Education at acenet.edu)
What is a Veteran?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDbqLul97Fg&feature=player_embedded
Coming home isn’t always what you expect
Back to Life – Back to Reality
TEN things you should know about today’s Student Veterans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyDtG8JmVLA
In 1947, 50% of U.S. college students were veterans
Today – Post-9/11 GI Bill make up only 3% Campuses across the country are on the
cusp of serving more than 2 million military veterans as they return from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars
Most are attending community and technical colleges
Student veterans numbers increasing
Less than 1% of Americans serve in the Military http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWRag1QKwTA&feature=relmfu
College is a conduit to civilian life The question they resent most is: “Did you kill
anyone?” Don’t say “I can relate” unless you mean it. Women make up 8% of veterans (Wisconsin 7.2%)
Struggles and Stereotypes
Welcome them home Express your appreciation of their service ?? Offer to help with their transition to (or back to)
campus Support with patience and listening Understand that the transition home is a process
and can take time Acclimate, assist and advocate Student Veterans Associations or Clubs MPTC recognized as Military Friendly School for
the 4th consecutive year
We all have a stake in their success
Get to know your: Student Veterans and Military Students Veterans Certifying Officials Veterans Advisors or Specialists Staff who are Veterans (Advocates)
http://www.vetfriendlytoolkit.org/ http://veterans.wisconsin.edu/ http://www.dva.wa.gov/PDF%20files/Veteran
%20Best%20Practices%20in%20the%20Classroom%20.pdf
Educate yourself and your Campus
