Conference: California Community Colleges Veterans Summit: "Learning to Better Serve Those Who Have Served"

December 1-2, 2011
San Diego, California 

Please join us for an opportunity to better understand the needs of student veterans and how to support their successful transition to higher education and careers. e California Community Colleges are the number one destination for California veterans returning to civilian life and their numbers are expected to continue growing.

• Hear from California Secretary of Veterans Aairs Peter Gravett and other respected leaders in veterans services

• Learn from your colleagues who have established successful programs on their campuses

• Hear from student veterans about their community college experience

Summit Details

Reception:Thursday, December 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Summit: Friday, December 2, 8:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m.

Location: Holiday Inn, “San Diego-On the Bay”

Cost: $120 | $100 Summit only | $30 Reception only

Topics:

• Academic credit for military experience • Best practices in student services • Mental health issues (post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, re-acclimating to civilian life) • Understanding military culture • Best practices in veterans resource centers • Federal, state, and local resources

Who Should Attend: Counselors, veterans services coordinators, faculty, staff, administrators

Registration Scholarships: Scholarships are available to cover registration for a limited number of participants on a rst-come rst-served basis.

Travel Scholarships: Limited funds are available to oset travel costs for counselors and veterans services sta who would otherwise be unable to attend.

Registration: For more information and to register visit www.faccc.org/Veterans.html, or contact Silvia Flores at sflores@faccc.org.