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Goals & Objectives

Pfc. Jason Jenkins, from Provisional Reconstruction Team Farah,
International Security Assistance Force, keeps an eye out
for trouble during a mission to Kinesk in Farah Province, Afghanistan

• Act as the primary point of contact and principal advocate for campus veterans and service members.
• Market the university as an option for veterans who wish to continue their education
• Provide assistance in resolving a broad range of veterans' issues whenever needed.
• Provide referrals to veterans for both on-- and off--campus services.
• Establish and operate an informal veterans support group.
• Actively build campus strategies to promote the campus’s success in recruiting veterans.
• Identify and maintain an up-to-date accurate contact list of the veterans on campus and communicate with them regularly.
• Assist in the transition from the military to the campus life.
• Develop an informal mentoring program for student veterans.
• Serve as the university’s liaison and maintain a positive and productive relationship with local, state, federal offices and organizations that support veteran’s activities.
• Solicit scholarships and grants to assist student veterans.
• Advise university leadership on veterans’ concerns regarding federal and state legislative issues.
• Seek and promote veterans involvement in civic engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with and assess veterans’ programs at other universities in consideration for possible implementation on our campus.
• Enhance the visibility and appreciation for our campus veteran’s community.
• Periodically assess the needs and services of veterans and if necessary, modify the goals, objectives and operations of the Veterans' Affairs office.