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Beyond "Thank You for Your Service": A Higher Ed Guide to Supporting Student Veterans this Veterans Day
Learn how higher education institutions can effectively honor Veterans Day and other military service holidays. This guide offers strategies for fostering inclusivity, engaging in meaningful dialogue, promoting cultural competence, and reinforcing academic integrity to better support military-connected students and strengthen campus communities.
Understanding the Unique Contributions Student Veterans Make to Your Campus
Student veterans contribute leadership, discipline, real-world perspectives, and a strong sense of service and resilience to your campus. Their presence enhances the learning environment and sets a positive example for all students. Higher education institutions that invest in programs and resources to support these students will attract more veterans and benefit from their unique contributions.
Precision Marketing: Crafting Campaigns that Resonate with Military Students
Precision marketing for military students involves understanding their unique needs, highlighting your institution's military-friendly policies, leveraging education benefits, creating targeted content, and utilizing strategic partnerships. By implementing these strategies, higher education institutions can foster a supportive and inclusive environment that helps them achieve their academic and career goals.
From Classroom to Career: Guiding Veterans in the Post-Graduation Job Hunt
Supporting veterans in their post-graduation job hunt is about fulfilling an obligation and recognizing and leveraging their unique strengths and experiences. By providing tailored career counseling, facilitating networking opportunities, offering specialized training, and collaborating with veteran-friendly employers, colleges and universities can play a pivotal role in ensuring that veterans transition smoothly from the classroom to successful civilian careers.
Balancing Act: 10 Unique Challenges Facing Student Veterans
Military-connected students embarking on the journey from active duty to higher education face a distinctive set of challenges that set them apart from their civilian counterparts. Navigating the academic landscape while managing the complexities of military experiences can be a demanding balancing act.
