President Obama Applauds Community Colleges’ and Universities’ Efforts to Implement 8 Keys to Veterans’ Success va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2470 “We’re announcing what we call ‘8 Keys to Success’ -- specific steps that schools can take to truly welcome and encourage our Veterans,” President Obama said. “And so far, more than 250 community colleges and universities have signed on, and today I’m calling on schools across America to join us in this effort. Let’s help our Veterans get that degree, get that credential and compete for the high-skilled jobs of tomorrow.” The “8 Keys to Success” include the following: 1. Create a culture of trust and connectedness across the campus community to promote well-being and success for Veterans. 2. Ensure consistent and sustained support from campus leadership. 3. Implement an early alert system to ensure all Veterans receive academic, career, and financial advice before challenges become overwhelming. 4. Coordinate and centralize campus efforts for all Veterans, together with the creation of a designated space (even if limited in size). 5. Collaborate with local communities and organizations, including government agencies, to align and coordinate various services for Veterans. 6. Use a uniform set of data tools to collect and track information on Veterans, including demographics, retention and degree completion. 7. Provide comprehensive professional development for faculty and staff on issues and challenges unique to Veterans. 8. Develop systems that ensure sustainability of effective practices for Veterans.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 21:50:02 +0000
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