NETA Professional Development

Veteran Friendly –

What does it really mean?

In 2008, the Post 9/11 GI bill went into effect which greatly reduced the economic obstacles for veterans desiring to complete their college education. Higher Education institutions were advised to prepare for the nearly 2 million military veterans who would be returning from war in Afghanistan and Iraq. How can we and should we prepare our campuses to ease the transition from military servicemember to student?

Join our panelists in a thoughtful discussion around these issues

John Powers, URI Graduate and Founder of Operation Vets, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their families

Bob Frederick, Military Transfer Advisor, Charter Oak State College, whose mission includes creating policies that support military and veteran students including the recognition of credit for military experience

Dr. Julie Fenster, Clinical Psychologist, Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, The University of Connecticut School of Social Work, who has worked extensively with veterans

The Post 9/11 G-I Bill “simplified” – presented by a representative from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Friday, January 8, 2010

Hosted by: Quinsigamond Community College

670 West Boylston Street

Worcester, MA

Agenda: 9:30- 10:00 a.m. Registration and Coffee

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Panel Presentation and Q&A

11:30 – 12:00 noon Sharing of Best Practices

Sponsored by: The New England Transfer Association

R.S.V.P by December 30, 2009

Lori Gagne Pendleton

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