BECK PRIDE CENTER

1. “A Model Approach for Serving Veterans with Disabilities in Higher Education” ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY College of Nursing & Health Professions Jonesboro, Arkansas BECKPRIDECENTER For America’s Wounded Veterans TM Revised December 2012

2. October 2007: Beck PRIDE Center for America’s Wounded Veterans opens. Concept & initial funding by the Buddy G. Beck Family.

3. One veteran’s perspective: “Wounded” vs. “Disabled”

4. Coming Home: Life, Rehab, Work, Learning… • Student-vets face: • a new role • environment • To succeed they must : • Adapt • Improvise • overcome disabilities.

5. What the program does is in our name… “P.R.I.D.E.” Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

6. Our Mission… “To provide combat wounded veterans with resources for personal rehabilitation, counseling, advocacy, financial assistance, access to the higher education experience and socialization.” “To provide first class educational programs and services at Arkansas State University; supporting these individuals to achieve their post military service goals.” Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

7. “How do injured combat service members get to the Beck PRIDE Center for America’s Wounded Veterans?” Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

8. Common Re-IntegrationIssues & Needsof Wounded Combat Veterans

9. “What is considered an injury ?” Physical Wounds Emotional Mental Health Injuries Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

10. You may be permanently changed by a traumatizing experience, but you do not have to be permanently “damaged”. Roger P. Buck, Ph.D

11. Eligibility • The PRIDE program is designed for U.S. military personnel (active duty or discharged) serving during present day conflicts. • Veterans injured while in combat service • Those in need of rehabilitation, career counseling and educational attainment. Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

12. Beck PRIDE Center services are designed to… • Provide services to supplement(not duplicate) veterans’ eligible government benefits • Fill service gaps where they exist Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

13. BECKPRIDE CENTER For America’s Wounded Veterans TM College of Nursing & Health Professions Donald W. Reynolds Center For Health Sciences PRIDE Center “Day Room”

14. EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PERSONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SOCIAL SERVICES & COMMUNITY REFERRALS CAREER & BUSINESS PLANNING MENTORING, SOCIALIZATION & MORE… Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

15. Vet-participants (& families) receive referrals & comprehensive physical, psychosocial & educational services based on the individual wounded veteran’s need… Rehabilitative Services Mental Health Education Employment Veterans Benefits Veteran Orgs Medical Social Services & Public Assistance Financial Legal Mentoring & Socialization Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

16. Education Assistance GI Bill Benefits, Scholarships, Grants, Financial Aid Programs Career Testing & other testing services Military experience credit Advising Priority Registration Disability Accommodations Center based- testing proctors, group & individualized tutoring math modification Night, online & distance-learning VA & ASU Work Study Advocacy & Mentoring VA Vocational Rehabilitation Campus Peer/Socialization Opportunities On/Off Campus Disability Housing & Transportation And more…

17. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe Scholarship for Wounded Veterans Mike Beebe, Governor of Arkansas Arkansas State University Alumni Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

18. “Boots to Books” Grants Up to $500 per semester • Resource for student-veterans or dependents in a financial “gap” period • For textbooks and related school supplies • Program supported by donations from individual & military service organizations, faith based and community groups

19. Personal Rehabilitation Services • Physical Therapy • Speech Language Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Medications Assistance Program Referrals • Nutritional Assessment • Rehabilitation Counseling • And more… Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

20. The Beck PRIDE Center offers : • Physical training & therapeutic services on campus • Flexible scheduling- therapy sessions before, between classes or after classes. • Assistance to/from on campus facilities via golf cart service. • Gas cards for participants with VA hospital appointments (=/>65 miles away) • Connection to national vet rehabilitative resources: therapy/service dogs, medical equipment, adaptive housing and much more. View

21. Mental Health Resources Harvey Reed, LMSW (VA Vet Center) Vet Center Services on ASU Campus (Partnership with the VA-Vet Center Memphis, TN) Veteran’s Support Group “Family Deployment Forum” AR NG PTSD, Anger Management, Marriage, Grief Groups & more… Psychoeducation groups Resource center State / National Mental Health resources locator “Give an Hour “ participating provider Conduct civilian provider education programs Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

22. Mental Health & Substance Abuse Referrals & Services • Beck PRIDE Center pays for outpatient counseling services to support the veteran’s family system: • Service Member • Spouse or S/O • Parent(s) • Children • Caregivers • Widow/Widowers Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

23. Community Resources Information/ Referrals • Veteran’s Benefits & Service Organizations • Employment Services • Financial Services • Public Assistance • Court Advocacy • Dependent Care • Opportunities for Socialization • Peer Support • Other Community Based Social Services

24. Employment Services & Small Business Administration Partnership Veteran-entrepreneur education & training courses Arkansas Veterans Resources & Small Business Administration (SBA) “Veteran’s Preference” resources “Patriot Express” loan program assistance Business development: case manager & mentoring services Marketing, financing, & operations guidance “Go Green” & Environmentally Sustainable business assistance ESGR – USERRA referrals Resume assistance & more… Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

25. Staff Role Provides “One-Stop” services for injured combat veteran and/or family member(s). Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

26. IV. • Completion • Graduation & • Transition Participant Progress Model • III. • Educational, Physical, Emotional & Social Development • II. • Enrollment, Admission, Advocacy & Accommodation • I. Pre-enrollment • Assessment , Rehabilitation & Reintegration Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

27. PRIDE Center Enrollment • Verifications: DD214 (military combat service) • and injury/disability and program eligibility • Preparation for Higher Education Begins… • Assessment of educational attainment & education/career goals Veterans’ Benefits Veteran Service Organizations Disability assistance Social Security Specialized Rehabilitation Programs Public assistance programs Military assistance programs Employment assistance programs Transitional Housing Assistance Legal/Court Advocacy Social & Leisure programs And more… • Physical Therapy • Speech/Hearing Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Mental Health Counseling • Rehabilitation Counseling • Support Group • Substance Abuse Treatment referrals • Medication Assistance • Prosthetics/orthotics • Medical referrals • Other specialized rehabilitation • I. Pre-enrollment Assessment Rehabilitation and Reintegration

28. Placement (Evaluation for Remediation/accommodation) ACT & COMPASS Testing/Evaluation Un-decided Major(s): General Education schedule (Helpful for combat veterans with no college- 1st semester) Military Training/Course credit • Career Testing • Advising • Work study & part time jobs • Resume assistance • ASU Veterans’ financial aid officer • VA Voc-Rehabilitation • ASU Veterans Registrar • GI Bill programs • State Voc-Rehab Services • National Guard/Reserve Tuition Assistance Program • Sigma Pi/Governor Mike Beebe Wounded Veterans’ Scholarship • Other Scholarships • Phase II. Enrollment, Admission • Advocacy and Accommodation • Disability Housing Accommodations • On Campus • Off campus

29. Beck PRIDE Center Staff connects Student-veterans with On-Campus Programs / SUPPORT Services • Disability Services evaluation and plan • 1st Year Programs enrollment • Student Support Services • Non-traditional Student Services • Arkansas Student Veteran Organization • Other campus organizations & community groups Beck PRIDE Center Services Priority Registration Assistance Course Substitution (Math) Remediation Tutoring services “Boots to Books” Proctor/Exam Testing Liaison and Advocacy services Peer Mentors Individual Employment Planning Training/Classroom adaptive equipment “Combat to College” orientation “(R&R) Rest and Relaxation” Mid-week check-ins Vet Center Combat Vet support group, weekly “Conquer College” workshops Social Work services Business/career development services Socials Cultural enrichment Family support services Family social events “Fitness Challenge” wellness programs Community service projects Awards Banquet • PHASE III. • Educational, Physical, Emotional and Social Development

30. PHASE IV. • Completion • Graduation & • Transition Beck PRIDE Center Services are delivered throughout the veteran’s higher education experience… Rehabilitation support Educational support And… Additional Services and Opportunities Socialization opportunities Career/Employment Planning Small Business Development & Technical Center Veteran’s liaison/mentor Liaison with military & civilian employment organizations/services Vocational & career development services And more… Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

31. For improving the quality of life for military families 2011 ‘Minute Man Award” AR National Guard 2009 “NEWMANS’ OWN” Award Recipient “2010-2011 Top 10 Rated Military Friendly College” Awards American Council on Education (ACE) & Wal-Mart Foundation $100,000 award recipient “Above & Beyond Award” Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve “2010-2011 Top 10 Rated Military Friendly College”

32. Grants/Gifts The Buddy G. Beck Family Foundation Wal-Mart Foundation Disabled American Veterans Trust (DAV) Fisher House Foundation/Newman’s Own, Inc. Individual/Private donors Federal Funding 2010 Congressional Appropriation/Dept. of Defense In-kind Services Arkansas State University Community Mental Health Center Community & Faith Based Organizations Veterans Services Organizations Veterans of Foreign Wars Military Officers Association of America Scholarship Program Fund Sigma Pi Fraternity National Education Foundation Financial Support

33. REMEMBER THE FALLEN "... to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan. To do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace, among ourselves and with all nations."  - Abraham Lincoln