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Learn how the Military and Veterans Resource Center helps students build confidence in problem-solving, self-discipline, and management skills while fostering a sense of dependability. Discover the impact of the center and the supportive environment it provides for military and veteran students. Join a community that understands the struggles of connection and fitting in, ensuring a favorable college experience.
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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