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STUDENT VETERANS of AMERICA
2011 ACHA Annual Meeting
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Creating VeteranCreating VeteranFriendly CampusesFriendly Campuses
Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)3 coalition of student veteran groups from across the country. SVA’s programs work to remove the obstacles veterans face as they pursue a college education.
SVA’s Mission:
SVA is dedicated to helping Yesterday’s Warriors
becomeToday’s Scholars
and Tomorrow’s Leaders.
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6 Critical Graduation6 Critical GraduationFactors for VeteransFactors for Veterans
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From Combat to CampusFrom Combat to Campus
SVA focuses on Transition Assistance to help veterans ease into their new environment, the college campus.
Veterans Educational
Transition (V.E.T.) Program
Veterans Educational Transition (V.E.T.)
Program
Mental HealthInitiative
Mental HealthInitiative
Local SVA Chapters
Local SVA Chapters
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376 SVA Chapters376 SVA Chapters
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Individual Membership Estimate there are currently more than 30,000 members; chapter and individual Membership
Benefits Education Benefits nationwideJob OpeningsFellowship ProgramsInternships
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Educational AdvancementEducational Advancement On Campus On Campus
Chapter Grants & Scholarships Supplement financial gaps left by the
Post 9/11 GI BillImplement SVA’s mission at the local
level
Chapter Grants & Scholarships Supplement financial gaps left by the
Post 9/11 GI BillImplement SVA’s mission at the local
levelRegional and National Conferences Disseminate best-practice training
Encourage collaborationProvide educational opportunities and
resources
Regional and National Conferences Disseminate best-practice training
Encourage collaborationProvide educational opportunities and
resources
Community Service InitiativePartnership with The Mission Continues Enable our members to continue serving
their community
Community Service InitiativePartnership with The Mission Continues Enable our members to continue serving
their community
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From Campus to CareerFrom Campus to Career
Job Placement ProgramDatabase for targeted recruiting based on:
- Military Occupation- Date of Service- Degree type - Field of study- University- Demographic
information
Job Placement ProgramDatabase for targeted recruiting based on:
- Military Occupation- Date of Service- Degree type - Field of study- University- Demographic
information
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2011 Legislative2011 LegislativePrioritiesPriorities
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Women Veterans
•Women Veterans – 2+ million•Top 3 Diagnosis - PTSD, Hypertension, and Depression•51% OEF-OIF have received VA Healthcare•47% are younger than 30 years old•About 1 in 5 women have experienced some type of MST
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Questions?Questions?
(740) 821-1877