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Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 34 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Columbia University
  • Offered by

عن

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.

الوحدات

Getting Started with SVS

    • 3 Readings
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3 Readings

  • Pre-Course Survey
  • Course Overview
  • Syllabus

Introduction to Military Structure

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Intro to Military Structure

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

A Deeper Dive into the Military

    • 2 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

2 Videos

  • The Military, A Brief History and Overview
  • Race and Gender in the Military, An Overview

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Why Do People Join the Service?

    • 1 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Why Do People Join the Service?

5 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Military Culture

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Military Culture

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Why Do Service Members Leave the Military?

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Why Do Service Members Leave the Military?

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Veterans: Definitions

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Veterans: Definitions

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Transitioning to Civilian Life

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Transitioning to Civilian Life

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Communicating and Connecting with Veterans

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Communicating and Connecting with Veterans

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Veterans and Education

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Veterans and Education

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Introduction to Admissions Considerations for Veterans

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Admissions Considerations for Veterans

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Recruiting Student Veterans

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Recruiting Student Veterans

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Examining Admission Policies for Veterans

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Examining Admission Policies for Veterans

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Partnering Between Two-Year and Four-Year Schools

    • 2 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

2 Videos

  • Partnering Between Two-Year and Four-Year Schools
  • Service Members & Veterans and 2-Year Schools

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Reading the Veteran Application

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Reading the Veteran Application

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Mid-Course Info

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Mid-Course Survey

Introduction to Financing Veteran Education

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Financing Veteran Education

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

An Overview of Veterans Educational Benefits Through the VA

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • An Overview of Veterans Educational Benefits Through the VA

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Assisting Veterans in Understanding and Applying for VA Benefits and Other Aid

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Assisting Veterans in Understanding and Applying for VA Benefits and Other Aid

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

FAFSA and CSS Profile Assistance, BAH and Housing Costs

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • FAFSA and CSS Profile Assistance, BAH and Housing Costs

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Assisting and Advising Veterans on Financial Issues After They've Enrolled

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Assisting and Advising Veterans on Financial Issues After They/ve Enrolled

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Academic Advising and Support

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Academic Advising and Support

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Syncing with the Rhythm of Campus

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Syncing with the Rhythm of Campus

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Peer Resources

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Peer Resources

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Preparation for Life After College

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Post-Graduation, Career Preparation, and Professional Development

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

An Introduction to Veteran Health and Well-being Considerations

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Student Veteran Health and Well-Being

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Physical Health

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Physical Health

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Social Health

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Social Health

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Mental Health

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Mental Health

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Key Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Suicidality

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Scenario to Assess

1 Videos

  • Suicidality

6 Readings

  • A Scenario to Consider
  • Video Snapshot
  • Video Takeaways
  • Resources
  • A Poll to Take / Results to Examine
  • A LinkedIn Conversation to Join

Wrapping Up

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Graded Assessment

1 Readings

  • Post-Course Survey

Auto Summary

"Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education" is an essential course tailored for faculty and staff members at colleges and universities who aim to better understand and support military and veteran students. Situated in the Personal Development domain, this foundational course offers comprehensive training on veteran culture and specific considerations in key areas such as admissions, finances, academic and student life, and health and well-being. Presented by Coursera, the course spans approximately 2040 minutes, providing in-depth content designed to foster a more inclusive campus environment for veterans. Learners can access this course through either Starter or Professional subscription plans, making it a valuable resource for educational professionals committed to enhancing veteran success in higher education.

Robert Jenkins
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Robert Jenkins