center for military families & veterans

1201 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28209

Center for Military Families & Veterans


Innovations 2014

League for Innovation in the Community College

March 2 - March 5, 2014

Anaheim, California


Team Members:

Dr. Marcia Conston, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC Vice President, Student Services & Enrollment Management

Cheryl Miller, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MDVirtual Campus Liaison

General McArthur III, Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, ILStudent Success and Veterans Coordinator

Nicholas Riggins, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC Director, Center for Military Families & Veterans


CPCC’s Mission for Military Families & Veterans

At the CPCC Center for Military Families & Veterans we provide life-long education and career development of those who have served and their family members consistent with their needs,

interests, and abilities as they transition.

CPCC’s Vision for Military Families & Veterans

Our vision is to help our clients develop 21st Century Life Skills while enhancing the economic, social and cultural growth of our

community.


Statement of Purpose

The objective of the online student Veterans orientation is to help Veteran students

assimilate to the college environment, by providing a convenient online interactive tool to

reduce time and stress associated with traditional on campus orientations.


Anticipated Outcomes: •Increase student Veteran population by improving accessibility to key information during the enrollment process. •Increase student Veteran flexibility by eliminating traditional brick and mortar orientations.•Reduce payment delays from the VA caused by Veteran student misunderstanding and errors. •Evaluate and analyze online orientation assessments to determine what areas need more in-depth explanation. •Provide video materials or online access for student Veterans to revisit when needed.


WHY? Why do you all think online orientation would be

beneficial for Veteran Students?


Anxiety

Convenience

Separation

Escaping current living conditions

Post 911 Housing Allowance

Retirement

Flexibility

Post Traumatic Stress

Disorder

Relocation to the area


U.S. Marines separated in 2009

U.S. Army separated in 2010

Moved from St. Louis, MI

Lives in Fort Mill, SC

Moved from Washington D.C.

Uses public transportation

OUR VETERANS


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Charlotte, NC

NC Active Duty Bases

Represents the largest military installations in North Carolina


City/ Base BAH Rate

CAMP LEJEUNE $ 1,233.00

CHARLOTTE, NC $ 1,407.00

DURHAM/CHAPEL HILL $ 1,320.00

FORT BRAGG/POPE AFB $ 1,152.00

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB $ 1,083.00

Post 911 Housing Allowance

Note: Post 911 BAH rate is paid at E-5 rate with dependents.


HOW?


Project Description:

Student Veteran offices (Veteran Resource Centers or Financial Aid/ Veteran Affairs) should combine traditional student orientation with

veteran specific online orientation information. Veteran orientations may or may not preclude campus general student

orientation.

•Make the case (build the case)

•Online Orientation Outline (Enclosed)


Final Thoughts!

There are no home runs only singles!

The Veteran population is an important population but, fragile at times.

Start small, take baby steps and have a big impact.


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