8 Keys to Veterans' Success Initiative Member
Awarded by:U.S. Dept. of Education, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Dept. of Defense
Wayne State College supports the "8 Keys to Veterans' Success" initiative. The 8 Keys is a voluntary initiative through the Departments of Education, Veterans affairs, and Defense. The 8 keys consist of steps that postsecondary institutions can take to assist military veterans and service members in transitioning to higher education, completing their college programs, and obtaining career-ready skills.
The 8 Keys:
- Create a culture of trust and connectedness across the campus community to promote well-being and success for veterans.
- Ensure consistent and sustained support from campus leadership.
- Implement an early alert system to ensure all veterans receive academic, career, and financial advice before challenges become overwhelming.
- Coordinate and 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 and organizations, including government agencies, to align and coordinate various services for veterans.
- Utilize a uniform set of data tools to collect and track information on veterans, including demographics, retention, and degree completion.
- Provide comprehensive professional development for faculty and staff on issues and challenges unique to veterans.
- Develop systems that ensure sustainability of effective practices for veterans.