1. Veterans Returning to College Scott K. Lieburn Dean of Students Moraine Park Technical College also Major Scott K. Lieburn United States Air Force Wisconsin Air National Guard 1987- present “VETERAN”

2.  A person who has served in a military force, especially one who has fought in a war: a Vietnam veteran (Dictionary.com)  A member of the armed services (American Council on Education at acenet.edu) What is a Veteran?

3.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDb qLul97Fg&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDb qLul97Fg&feature=player_embedded  Coming home isn’t always what you expect Back to Life – Back to Reality

4. TEN things you should know about today’s Student Veterans http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyDtG8JmVLA

5.  In 1947, 50% of U.S. college students were veterans  Today – Post-9/11 GI Bill make up only 3%  Campuses across the country are on the cusp of serving more than 2 million military veterans as they return from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars  Most are attending community and technical colleges Student veterans numbers increasing

6.  Less than 1% of Americans serve in the Military  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWRag1QKwTA&feature =relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWRag1QKwTA&feature =relmfu  College is a conduit to civilian life  The question they resent most is: “Did you kill anyone?”  Don’t say “I can relate” unless you mean it.  Women make up 8% of veterans (Wisconsin 7.2%) Struggles and Stereotypes

7.  Welcome them home  Express your appreciation of their service ??  Offer to help with their transition to (or back to) campus  Support with patience and listening  Understand that the transition home is a process and can take time  Acclimate, assist and advocate  Student Veterans Associations or Clubs  MPTC recognized as Military Friendly School for the 4th consecutive year We all have a stake in their success

8.  Get to know your: Get to know your:  Student Veterans and Military Students Student Veterans and Military Students  Veterans Certifying Officials Veterans Certifying Officials  Veterans Advisors or Specialists Veterans Advisors or Specialists  Staff who are Veterans (Advocates) Staff who are Veterans (Advocates)  http://www.vetfriendlytoolkit.org/ http://www.vetfriendlytoolkit.org/  http://veterans.wisconsin.edu/ http://veterans.wisconsin.edu/  http://www.dva.wa.gov/PDF%20files/Veteran%20Best% 20Practices%20in%20the%20Classroom%20.pdf http://www.dva.wa.gov/PDF%20files/Veteran%20Best% 20Practices%20in%20the%20Classroom%20.pdf Educate yourself and your Campus

9. Thank You! Questions? Contact Information: slieburn@morainepark.edu 920-924-6459