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Student Veterans Association

Easing the Transition from Military Service to Student Life

VISION

To be the most veteran-friendly and empowering university in Tennessee is the guiding principle of the TSUSVA, which will encompass TSUSVA initiatives that ease the transition from military service to student life, foster a community of past, present and future veterans, raise awareness of veterans issues among campus and local communities, and support student veterans through graduation and into rewarding careers and graduate-education programs.

OBJECTIVES

Provide support to Tennessee State University students who are veterans, veteran-dependents, active duty personnel, Reserve and National Guard members
Leverage university resources in support of Tennessee State student veterans
Assist student veterans, service members and dependents in securing Veterans Affairs educational benefits
Ease the transition to campus life with veteran-specific orientation sessions
Facilitate connections and a sense of community through veteran-centered events and activities
Provide advice and direction regarding campus and community-based veterans services
Support and assist with veteran-related initiatives including workshops, research and other activities
Conduct development activities on behalf of veterans programs and facilities
Heighten awareness of veterans issues among the campus community
Guide student veterans, prior to graduation, to campus-based career services

Tennessee State University Student Veterans Association email: tsusva@gmail.com

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