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Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education

Columbia University

About this Course

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This course is designed to be a training that familiarizes any faculty or staff member at a college or university with military and veteran culture as well as veteran-specific considerations in the areas of admissions, finances, academic and student life, and health and well-being. Our hope is that the information provided here will deepen the understanding of student veterans, resulting in a more veteran inclusive campus.

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Beginner Level

Approx. 33 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Beginner Level

Approx. 33 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Robert Jenkins

Director of Curriculum

The Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration

20 Learners

3 Courses

Offered by

Columbia University

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

25 minutes to complete

About the Course

25 minutes to complete

3 readings

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Veterans in Detail

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 19 min), 29 readings, 5 quizzes

6 videos

Intro to Military Structure5mThe Military, A Brief History and Overview2mRace and Gender in the Military, An Overview3mWhy Do People Join the Service?2mMilitary Culture3mWhy Do Service Members Leave the Military?2m

29 readings

A Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources5mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources5mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources15mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources20mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15m

5 practice exercises

A Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Veterans in Society

4 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 9 min), 24 readings, 4 quizzes

4 videos

Veterans: Definitions2mTransitioning to Civilian Life2mCommunicating and Connecting with Veterans2mVeterans and Education2m

24 readings

A Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources20mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join1mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources20mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources20mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources15mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15m

4 practice exercises

A Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10m

Week4

Week 4

6 hours to complete

Veterans and the Admissions Process

6 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 17 min), 30 readings, 5 quizzes

6 videos

Introduction to Admissions Considerations for Veterans2mRecruiting Student Veterans2mExamining Admission Policies for Veterans4mPartnering Between Two-Year and Four-Year Schools1mService Members & Veterans and 2-Year Schools1mReading the Veteran Application4m

30 readings

A Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources15mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources20mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources15mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources20mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources20mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15m

5 practice exercises

A Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10m

Week5

Week 5

1 hour to complete

Mid-Course Check-In

1 hour to complete

1 reading

Week6

Week 6

6 hours to complete

Veterans and Financial Considerations

6 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 20 min), 30 readings, 5 quizzes

5 videos

Introduction to Financing Veteran Education1mAn Overview of Veterans Educational Benefits Through the VA6mAssisting Veterans in Understanding and Applying for VA Benefits and Other Aid4mFAFSA and CSS Profile Assistance, BAH and Housing Costs3mAssisting and Advising Veterans on Financial Issues After They/ve Enrolled3m

30 readings

A Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources15mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources25mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources20mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources25mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources15mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15m

5 practice exercises

A Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10m

Week7

Week 7

4 hours to complete

Veterans on Campus

4 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 11 min), 24 readings, 4 quizzes

4 videos

Academic Advising and Support2mSyncing with the Rhythm of Campus2mPeer Resources2mPost-Graduation, Career Preparation, and Professional Development2m

24 readings

A Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources15mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources15mA Poll to Take Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources20mA Poll to Take Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources15mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15m

4 practice exercises

A Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10m

Week8

Week 8

7 hours to complete

Veterans and Health & Well-being Considerations

7 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 15 min), 30 readings, 5 quizzes

5 videos

Student Veteran Health and Well-Being3mPhysical Health3mSocial Health2mMental Health2mSuicidality2m

30 readings

A Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources15mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources30mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine30mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mTakeaways5mResources30mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mKey Takeaways5mResources30mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15mA Scenario to Consider5mVideo Snapshot1mVideo Takeaways5mResources30mA Poll to Take / Results to Examine10mA LinkedIn Conversation to Join15m

5 practice exercises

A Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10mA Scenario to Assess10m

Week9

Week 9

1 hour to complete

Graded Assessment and Survey

1 hour to complete

1 reading

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