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Helping support student veterans
Helping support student veterans
VETSMART is the University of Nevada, Reno’s Veteran Services Department training to create awareness of potential challenges student veterans may face during the transition from the military to the academic environment. This training will discuss the intersectionality of various identities and abilities along with socioeconomic and racial challenges. Additionally, we will explore some of the military cultural differences that student veterans face on campus.
There are two versions of the training:
Email John Pratt at jlpratt@unr.edu to arrange a training.
Veteran Services can assist with:
Please consider including Veteran Services in your syllabus:
Veterans, Reservists, National Guard and military connected family members may wish to check the Veterans Services Office for benefits and support: https://www.unr.edu/veteran. Besides processing VA educational benefits, the department offers a variety of programs year-round to support student academic and personal success while transitioning to higher education and throughout your educational experience. They welcome inquiries regarding VA benefits and assist in navigating resources, the campus, and in the Reno community.
Comprised of staff and faculty from the University of Nevada, Reno, our focus is based on creating a sense of community and a stable network for veterans and military-affiliated individuals on campus.
Contact information
John Pratt
(775) 682-8040
jlpratt@unr.edu
The Veteran Support Team was created to strengthen the veteran community for students, staff and faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno.
The Veteran Support Team will focus on and prioritize students, staff and faculty with three objectives:
If you are a veteran and would like to get involved with fellow staff and faculty on campus, please email jlpratt@unr.edu for more information.