UAA Military & Veteran Community Resources

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UAA Military & Veteran Community Resources

New and Notable: Department of Defense Recognizes UAA and Vice Chancellor Schultz The United States Office of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program has recognized Vice Chancellor Schultz as a patriotic employer. The Department of Defense honor is for extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve and for fostering a culture at UAA in which supervisors support and value the employment of military service members. VetSuccess on Campus: We are proud to introduce you to our new VetSuccess on Campus Counselor, Mr. Terry Jackson. Military & Veteran Community Services Newsletter Spring 2012 UAA's Office of Student Affairs is proud to rollout our first edition of the Military & Veteran Community Services Newsletter! This newsletter will be a quarterly release focused on UAA's military and veteran student population. Enjoy!!! Seawolf Boot Camp UAA's Office of Student Affairs is proud to introduce Seawolf Boot Camp! This is a faculty and staff training program designed to familiarize the UAA community with the Military/Veteran student experience so that we may better serve those who served. For information about scheduling please contact John Johnson, the Military & Veteran Community Services Assistant in the Office of student Affairs. Military & Veteran Honor Cords UAA Chancellor Tom Case is pleased to announce a symbolic new initiative honoring our graduating active duty military and veteran students. Red, white and blue honor cords will be made available to any graduating active duty, guard/reserve or veteran student interested in wearing one during the Commencement Ceremony on May 6th. These cords signify the appreciation that UAA feels toward our military and veteran community for their service and sacrifice. Students interested in allowing UAA to honor their service with a Military & Veteran Honor Cord should contact John Johnson, the Military & Veteran Community Services Assistant in the Office of Student Affairs for information on how to apply to receive your honor cord. He can be contacted via email:jmjohnson20@uaa.alaska.edu These cords will also be made available for Military & Veteran faculty dressing for commencement. Thank you for your service!
Active Duty Military UAA Military Programs on JBER Military Ed Centers Air Force Air Force Portal Army GoArmyEd Transfer of Entitlement Military Transfer Credit Request for Evaluation Veterans GI Bill Website UAA Veteran Financial Assistance UAA Student Financial Assistance Student Veterans of UAA eBenefits Military Transfer Credit Request for Evaluation Family Members Spouse's Tuition Assistance MyCAA STAP UAA Student Financial Assistance Faculty/Staff UAA Resources CAFE Military/Veteran Panel Discussion Veteran Financial Assistance Military Programs National Organizations NASPA Veterans Knowledge Community Student Veterans of America NAVPA	Welcome to the Military & Veteran Community Services Resource Page We are pleased to provide our Military & Veteran students and their families the tools necessary to succeed in their academic pursuits. The intent of this page is to be an initial point of contact for students looking for answers to questions typically encountered by military members, veterans, family members and faculty or staff looking to assist theses students. Help us make this page as useful as possible. Are there resources missing? More tools you would like to see? Please use the feedback form and let us know what you think! Review the 2011 Veterans Awareness Week resources to learn more. Check out the videos on historical events like the bonus army march, and the passage of the GI Bill. Read articles describing the way that PTSD and TBI can impact students and get involved with others on campus. Potential Sources of Financial Assistance UAA Veteran Financial Assistance UAA Student Financial Assistance Alaska Job Center Network Veteran Services Tillman Miltary Scholarship Links to Military Student Policies in 2011-12 Catalog Attendance Policy for Military Students Military Credit Evaluation Military Students Called to Active Duty Navigating the System New Student Orientation helps to map out the resources and processes that students need most. Veteran Finanical Assistance includes news updates, forms, tutorials, and a great local resources listing. Academic Advising is essential. Meeting with a professional within the academic program ensures students are aware of options and constraints. Degree Works provides a way for students to see credits applied and run "what if" scenarios Leadership and Support Opportunities. Student Veterans of UAA is the Anchorage chapter of Student Veterans of America, a national organization of campus groups dedicated to improving the college experience of student veterans. UAA Student Clubs and Organizations include over 80 different options. Student Life and Leadership offers a wide range of activities and leadership opportunities on a wide range of topics. The UAA Multicultural Center and Native Student Services offer opportunities to engage and find support. Disability Support Services coordinates the accommodation process and promotes acacessibililty. The Learning Resource Center and Library resources are critical. Career Services can help with finding work on campus or out in the field. Involvement can continue with the UAA Alumni Association.	Point of Contact John Johnson, UAA Military & Veteran Community Services UAA Contacts Faculty/Staff Directory Print Phone Book Log in Blackboard eLive Public Server eMail - Google Apps UAOnline Username & Password Computing Resources Accessibility Information Technology Software Downloads Tech Knowledge Base Anchorage Campus Campus Map Carpooling with Zimride Dining on Campus Parking, Buses, & Shuttles Sustainability Safety report (all campuses) Wellness Outdoor Gear Rental Parks and Trails UAA Fitness Center Inclusivity National Coalition Building Institute Safe Zone