Student veterans bring unique strengths, perspectives, and challenges to the higher education experience. This panel discussion will feature veterans and campus professionals who will explore strategies for creating inclusive environments that honor military service while promoting academic and personal success. Panelists will share their lived experiences, discuss barriers to access and persistence, and highlight best practices for supporting student veterans in areas such as transition support, mental health, career development, and community-building. This webinar is presented by the California College Personnel Association (CCPFor more information about this and other CCPA programs and initiatives, visit our website.

Webinar Date:

Wednesday, 6 November 2025 at 11:00-12:00 p.m. Pacific (2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern)

Registration Fees:

Complimentary for ACPA Individual & Chapter Only Members

$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.

$5 for International Non-Members

Professional Competencies:

Webinar participants will develop their professional competencies in the areas of: Advising and Supporting; Law, Policy, and Governance; Social Justice and Inclusion; and Student Learning and Development. For more information about the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners, visit our website.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of attending in this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify common challenges and opportunities faced by student veterans in higher education
  • Explore strategies to foster belonging, resilience, and academic success among veteran students
  • Learn practical approaches for building partnerships between institutions, veteran services, and community organizations
  • Apply insights from student veterans and practitioners to strengthen support structures on their own campuses

Presenters:

Nelson Chase, Director of Military and Veterans Program, University of San Diego

Marshall Thomas, Director of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chancellor, California State University

Tyrone Wise, Assistant Program Director, Boost@BerkeleyHaas, University of California Berkeley

Supporting Student Veterans in Higher Education: Pathways to Success-Presented by CCPA **times listed in Eastern**

Register Now

  • Thursday Nov 06 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM