Military Community
May 2016-Ashford University Newsletter
Military Development and Engagement
The Military Community Newsletter at Ashford University was designed as a way for you to learn and share community events, resources, and key topics relevant to service members, veterans, and their families nationwide. Please contact Ashford's Military Development and Engagement Specialist if you have questions or additional resources you would like to share with your fellow military community.
IN THIS ISSUE
Congratulations Graduates
Military Appreciation Month
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Online Classes
SVO Vote for Your New Board Members May 15
- Grammarly: The Best Writing Tool for Students
- Essential Networking Tips for A Military-to-Civilian Career Transition
- Social Security Disability Benefit
- Sesame Street for Military Families
- CHAMPS Peer Mentoring
- Previous Editions
Congratulations to all those who graduated May 1, 2016
Military Appreciation Month
Ashford understands how important it is for service connected students to have a welcoming learning environment. Understanding and gaining competency in military culture is one important step toward ensuring our students feel welcome and supported.
In an effort to elevate that student experience, Dr. Richard Pattenaude, US Army Ret. and former Ashford President, will talk about Military Culture and the vision of Ashford University as it progresses and proudly wears the title of Top Military Friendly School.
To gain a better understanding of Military Culture and the Student Experience, we will welcome a panel of current and former students across diverse higher education institutions to teach our faculty and staff of the unique challenges this student population faces.
To learn more email Stephanie.kinman@ashford.edu
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Online Classes
Procrastinating
Avoiding Your Advisor
Not Having Your Materials for Class
Not Participating in Classroom Discussions
Ignoring Your Resources
SVO: Vote for Your New Board Members May 15
Get to know the current candidates before you vote!
A survey will be posted in the SVO LinkedIn group so you can cast your vote. Polls open on Monday May 9 and close Friday May 13. Winners will be announced Monday May 16.
Essential Networking Tips for A Military-to-Civilian Career Transition
What is networking and why is it so important? How will networking better prepare you for the transition or get you into your next career? When should you start? Get answers to these questions and find out from those who have already experienced the transitions and what tips they have to share with you. This article answers:
1. What is the Importance of Networking to an Effective Career Transition
2. Examples of Networking Best Practices
3. Example of Networking Mistakes To Avoid
4. When Should You Start Networking?
Essential Networking Tips for A Military-to-Civilian Career Transition
Chad Storlie Director, Customer Solutions at Union Pacific Railroad
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFIT
You can find it here, http://www.thesimpledollar.com/disability-benefits-guide/.
SESAME STREET FOR MILITARY FAMILIES: TRANSITION
The new resources are FREE and will be available anytime, anywhere at www.sesamestreet.org/veterans!
Resources Available:
- Website: www.sesamestreet.org/veterans is where all project resources live.
- My Story, My Big Adventure Activity Book is a kids’ keepsake book. A digital version will be available at www.sesamestreet.org/veterans.
- 10 New Videos: Videos include an “It’s an Adventure!” music video, Elmo’s interviews with kids, videos for parents, and more.
- The Adventure Campaign: a series of e-newsletters that provide helpful tips and relevant content on a bi-weekly basis in fun and interactive ways. Families can sign up here!
- Click here for an overview of the project
CHAMPS Peer Mentoring Program
C.H.A.M.P.S. stands for Collaborative, Holistic, Academic Mentoring for Peer Success. The CHAMPS Program matches high achieving, upper-division students (Mentors) with new students (Mentees) to Ashford University.
Mission Statement
The mission of the CHAMPS Peer Mentoring Program is to promote success by providing support and guidance and being positive role models for new students. The program will also provide leadership development opportunities and transferable skills to high-achieving, upper-division students serving as student mentors.
Let us know if you’re interested in being a mentor or a mentee. The Ashford staff will then pair you with a mentor/mentee. Each mentor and mentee will meet at least once per week through the method they choose to discuss the transition into Ashford University. The program will last 7 weeks, but it is our hope that our mentors and mentees build relationships that last well beyond the end of the program!
Previous Newsletters
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Citations and URL Image Retrieval
- Vote Image. Retrieved from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kire/291679976/in/photolist
- Networking Image. Retrieved from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/uscnewsphotos
- Social Security Disability Benefit Image. Retrieved from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehi/5109167827/in/photolist-
- Sesame Street for Veteran Families Image. Retrieved from: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/154778dc79350d64ffacc0a1e/files/SS4MF_Transitions_SLIDES.PDF.pdf
Stephanie Kinman: Military Development and Engagement Specialist
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Email: stephanie.kinman@ashford.edu
Website: http://www.ashford.edu/military/military_resources.htm
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