Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success

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Concord University Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) provides a one-stop shop for student veterans and streamlines the various processes they require as they progress through college from application to graduation.

Concord University CEVSS seeks to assist service members’ needs by creating a safe environment for fellow veterans, providing a goal and productive direction, and connecting the veteran to needed services.

Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Concord University CEVSS seeks to:

Increase veteran enrollment;
Improve veteran academic success; and
Increase veteran post-graduation outcomes.

CEVSS Services

Early intervention system and protocol to identify veteran students struggling early in each semester and address their academic needs
Peer-to-peer veterans’ tutoring program
Veterans’ computer lab
Food pantry
Mentoring program (student-to-student and alumni-to-student)
Veteran Support Team to provide wrap-around services for CU student veterans to ensure they have the support to navigate any challenges that arise
Focuses solely on veteran students with the support of both the Veterans Advocate and School Certifying Official
Focuses on promoting a vibrant, veteran-friendly culture on campus and providing programming designed to increase student veterans’ sense of belonging on campus, coupled with mental health support to promote social, emotional, and mental well-being
Single point of contact for all veteran students

8 Keys to Veteran' Success

Create a culture of trust & connectedness across the campus community to promote well-being & success for veterans
Ensure consistent & sustained support from campus leadership
Implement an early alert system for all veterans to receive academic, career, & financial advice before challenges become overwhelming
Coordinate & centralize campus efforts for all veterans, together with the creation of a designated space for them (even if limited in size)
Collaborate with local communities & organizations, including government agencies, to align & coordinate various services for veterans
Utilize a uniform set of data tools to collect & track information on veterans, including demographics, retention, & degree completion
Provide comprehensive professional development for faculty & staff on issues and challenges unique to veterans
Develop systems that ensure the sustainability of effective practices for veterans