veterans success institute (VSI)

Veterans-Helping-Veterans

 

Introduction
 

The LACC Veterans Success Institute (VSI) is an access to success model which aims to remove obstacles as veterans and their families prepare to access post deployment training, education, and careers.  Founded by the LACC Council for Veterans Program, the Institute aims to provide the necessary support for veterans to succeed in college.

Mission Statement
 

The Veterans Success Institute (VSI) is committed to facilitating the successful transition from soldier to student. The VSI promotes an attitude of collaboration within the campus and surrounding community to increase awareness and sensitivity to issues concerning veterans. Our goal is to create an encouraging environment by acknowledging, honoring, and addressing veterans’ unique needs while attaining their educational goals. 

Goals

  • To provide an avenue to visibly demonstrate support for veterans

  • To establish a network of easily identifiable people who can provide support and  information

  • To educate members of the campus community about the needs and concerns of veterans returning to school

  • To foster an atmosphere on campus which supports the academic, personal and social success of LACC veterans

  • To advance LACC’s progress toward a campus climate of accessibility

Outcomes

  • Increase the college admission rate of student veterans

  • Increase the persistence/retention rate of student veterans

  • Increase the graduation and transfer rate of student veterans

Council for Veterans Program Members
 
NAME
ORGANIZATION
Anderson, Randy Office of Special Services
Arman, Nick Counseling Department
Bilelis, James Employment Development Department
Bridges, Vernon Financial Aid Office
Kendis, Ronald Math Department
Lewis, Richard Law/Administration of Justice
Martinez, Manuel East LA Vet Center
Matranga, Susan Office of Special Services
Meldrum, Melody Veterans Affairs' Office
Morley, Donna Office of Special Services
Passman, Cristy Ombudsman
Pumphrey, Reri Counseling Department
Rankin, Calvin Financial Aid Office
Rodgers, Corey EOP&S
Smith, Andrea L. Office of Special Services
Tanenbaum, Carol The Soldiers Project
Vasquez, Elio Psychology
Van Ast. Paul WorkSource
Villar, Jeremy Student Support Services

 

Meeting Minutes
 

The Council for Veterans Program meeting minutes are available in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. 

Upcoming Meeting Dates
  • November 20, 2009 (LACC Council for Veterans meeting)
     
  • December 11, 2009 (LACC Council for Veterans meeting)