This course is designed to be a training that familiarizes any faculty or staff member at a college or university with military and veteran culture as well as veteran-specific considerations in the areas of admissions, finances, academic and student life, and health and well-being. Our hope is that the information provided here will deepen the understanding of student veterans, resulting in a more veteran inclusive campus.
What's included
3 readings
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3 readings•Total 25 minutes
Pre-Course Survey•10 minutes
Course Overview•5 minutes
Syllabus•10 minutes
Veterans in Detail
Module 2•5 hours to complete
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6 videos29 readings5 assignments
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6 videos•Total 19 minutes
Intro to Military Structure•5 minutes
The Military, A Brief History and Overview•3 minutes
Race and Gender in the Military, An Overview•3 minutes
Why Do People Join the Service?•2 minutes
Military Culture•3 minutes
Why Do Service Members Leave the Military?•2 minutes
29 readings•Total 225 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•5 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•5 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•15 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•20 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
5 assignments•Total 50 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
Veterans in Society
Module 3•4 hours to complete
Module details
What's included
4 videos24 readings4 assignments
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4 videos•Total 9 minutes
Veterans: Definitions•3 minutes
Transitioning to Civilian Life•2 minutes
Communicating and Connecting with Veterans•2 minutes
Veterans and Education•2 minutes
24 readings•Total 205 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•20 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•1 minute
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•20 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•20 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•15 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 40 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
Veterans and the Admissions Process
Module 4•6 hours to complete
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What's included
6 videos30 readings5 assignments
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6 videos•Total 17 minutes
Introduction to Admissions Considerations for Veterans•2 minutes
Recruiting Student Veterans•2 minutes
Examining Admission Policies for Veterans•5 minutes
Partnering Between Two-Year and Four-Year Schools•2 minutes
Service Members & Veterans and 2-Year Schools•1 minute
Reading the Veteran Application•5 minutes
30 readings•Total 270 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•15 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•20 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•15 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•20 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•20 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
5 assignments•Total 50 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
Mid-Course Check-In
Module 5•1 hour to complete
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1 reading
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1 reading•Total 30 minutes
Mid-Course Survey•30 minutes
Veterans and Financial Considerations
Module 6•6 hours to complete
Module details
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5 videos30 readings5 assignments
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5 videos•Total 20 minutes
Introduction to Financing Veteran Education•2 minutes
An Overview of Veterans Educational Benefits Through the VA•7 minutes
Assisting Veterans in Understanding and Applying for VA Benefits and Other Aid•4 minutes
FAFSA and CSS Profile Assistance, BAH and Housing Costs•3 minutes
Assisting and Advising Veterans on Financial Issues After They/ve Enrolled•4 minutes
30 readings•Total 280 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•15 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•25 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•20 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•25 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
A Scenario to Consider•5 minutes
Video Snapshot•1 minute
Video Takeaways•5 minutes
Resources•15 minutes
A Poll to Take / Results to Examine•10 minutes
A LinkedIn Conversation to Join•15 minutes
5 assignments•Total 50 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
A Scenario to Assess•10 minutes
Veterans on Campus
Module 7•4 hours to complete
Module details
What's included
4 videos24 readings4 assignments
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4 videos•Total 11 minutes
Academic Advising and Support•3 minutes
Syncing with the Rhythm of Campus•3 minutes
Peer Resources•3 minutes
Post-Graduation, Career Preparation, and Professional Development•3 minutes
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