Senator Vincent L. Leibell Announces Veteran Friendly Campuses Conference
Senator Vincent L. Leibell
Ranking Member
Veterans’, Homeland Security and Military Affairs
40th Senate District
Announces a groundbreaking conference:
Veteran Friendly Campuses
Monday, June 29th 2009
10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Presented by:
New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs
Senator Leibell and the New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs are partnering to initiate a program designed to raise awareness of and address the issues facing both veterans and institutions of higher education throughout the Mid-Hudson Region.
· Increase the Retention Rate of Students who are Veterans
· Create higher rates of students and colleges taking full advantage of available benefits
· Assistance in implementing the August 1, 2009 Post-9/11 GI Bill
· Development of “Veterans Transition Centers” to educate and support administrators and students
Essential Information for:
Presidents / Deans / Administrators
Admissions / Financial Aid Officers
Veterans Affairs Directors
Veterans Academic Advisors / Counselors
To register, or receive further information, please contact Ame Chiera at the Office of Senator Vincent L. Leibell (845) 279-3773 or email chiera@senate.state.ny.us
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