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Empowering Student Veterans at FSU: Boots to Books Initiative

Join FSU in its quest to support and empower military veterans through our Boots to Books initiative. We aim to enhance understanding of military experiences, address student veteran challenges, and improve outreach and support programs. FSU stands out as the most veteran-friendly university in the nation, boasting a dedicated student veteran population and unique programming tailored to veterans’ needs. Engage with us in various events, including art therapy workshops, orientation sessions for veterans, and a film festival. Together, we can ease the transition from military to academic life.

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Empowering Student Veterans at FSU: Boots to Books Initiative

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  1. “Boots to Books” “the most veteran friendly and empowering university in the nation.” Eric Barron

  2. GOALS • Leave knowing/understanding more about: • The military • Student veteran challenges • The FSU student veteran population • The FSUSVC and its programs • Improve outreach/support to student veterans • Have fun!

  3. MILITARY BRANCHES • Army – Largest branch; ground force… “Land dominance” • Navy- Primary blue water force… “Freedom of the Seas” • Marine Corps – Readiness force… “Win nations battles” • Air force- Primary air/space force… “Air, space, and cyberspace dominance” • Coast Guard- “Guardian” smallest service; defends maritime economy, environment, coastlines, rescue operations. • Reserve – “Reservist” 430K; normal rotations since 2003 • National Guard Forces- “Guardsman” oldest branch; Army and Air components…under Governor of State unless “Federalized”

  4. Military Personnel • Enlisted • 18//education//average time of service • Officer • 22//education//average time of service • Civilians? • Reserve – Navy/USMC/Army • National Guard – Army

  5. IN 2013: • US Veterans Administration projects: • 1 Million service members separate by 2018 • The taxpayers are funding veteran education: • Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits

  6. UNCONQUERED VETERANS CAMPAIGN • PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: • Ease military to college transition • Identify/address challenges • Improve performance • Promote wellness • Increase campus awareness • Elevate retention rates • Assist in employment

  7. FSU VETERAN FACTS • FSUSVC is a result of student veteran led request • Ribbon cutting at Pearl Tyner House 11-12-11 • Current staff of 5 • ROTC and veteran grads get honor cords and coins • Spring 2013: • 320 total student veterans • 68 female/252 male • Average age is 30 • Majority are upper division and graduate students

  8. WHAT MAKES FSU DIFFERENT • University wide support • Veteran focused programming  • Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for Veterans • Recognized Veteran Focused Events:  • Student Veteran Film Festival, Art Therapy Workshop, Veterans Consortium • Veteran focused research • Recognized Collegiate Veterans Association • Student Organization of the year 2013

  9. UPCOMING Aug 22 – Student Veterans Orientation Fall 2013: Strategies for Veteran’s Success & Collegiate Veterans Research Sept 21 – Military Appreciation Football game (Bethune-Cookman) Sept. 11-12: Creative Art Therapy Workshop Oct 5 – Soldier’s Song Opera Nov 11 – Film Festival & Veterans’ Day Parade TBD: Fall President’s Graduate Reception WWW.VETERANS.FSU.EDU

  10. Questions EDUCATE – MOTIVATE – COMMEMORATE Veterans Past, Present, and Future Questions?

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