The 退伍军人事务办事处 works in tandem with the Financial Aid Office and the college to enable student veterans and dependents of veterans to take full advantage of their veterans educational benefits as well as federal and state financial aid programs. The VSO strives to provide a positive and caring community for our student veterans built on shared experiences and dedication to service. We are committed to supporting opportunities for 访问 to higher education and the achievement of vocational and professional goals through ensuring consistent and timely delivery of services to our students.
The VSO administers federal and state educational benefits programs for eligible veterans and dependents of veterans, serving those who are students at Butte College or who plan to attend Butte. 这些服务包括退伍军人教育福利的认证, 提供校内和校外资源的推荐，包括经济援助, 监督退役军人勤工俭学工作. 监管服务是由美国监管机构指导的.S. Department of 退伍军人事务部 and the California Department of 退伍军人事务部. Further guidance is provided by the Student Services and Special Programs Office within the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. VSO还监督退伍军人资源中心(VRC). They are located in the same building to provide veterans with easy 访问 to information and certification, as well as to promote a sense of community for those who have the common bond of having served in one of the branches of the armed services. 就像经济援助一样, regulations concerning new GI Bill chapters have grown exponentially while the number of staff -- one certifying official who also has financial aid responsibilities -- has remained the same. 几年来, Butte College 退伍军人服务 and the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) have received state and national attention for a model programming. This is a source of pride for Butte College but it has been accomplished on a shoestring and should be directly supported by district funds. We have seen a steady increase in the number of students served through the VSO over the past two years. 预计退伍军人学生人数将继续增加.
设备-扫描器
This augmentation may have been approved however, we have not yet received the funding or equipment.
专为顾问准备的办公家具
退伍军人学生现在可以与VRC内的顾问一起访问.
兼职特别节目文员
特别项目办事员为VRC增加了巨大的价值. This individual has been doing 外展 to our Veterans and dependents of Veterans to offer support as they work through registration, 退伍军人福利证明和财政援助的完成.
While the development of SLO's for the 退伍军人事务办事处 is still underway, we have identified our outcome; to increase the number of Veterans and dependents of Veterans that apply for and complete the 过程 of financial aid. The VSO recently hired a part-time Special Programs Clerk through 学生权益 funding, their responsibility is to conduct 外展 to our Veteran population that have yet to complete a FAFSA application, 尚未完全完成财政援助程序, and Veterans that have recently been discharged from the service that may qualify for aid due to a change in their economic situation.
The VSO is committed to ensuring that our Veteran students receive adequate and equitable resources as they work towards meeting their educational goals. 加上特别项目办事员和退伍军人顾问, we are confident that our efforts to add additional resources and services for our Veteran population will support and impact the overall College Achievement Standards and Goals.
Our current baseline measures are as follows in 2014-2015 we had 724 students utilizing the VSO services and resources:
FAFSA完成率64%:462
我们的目标是将FAFSA完成率提高20%
文件完成51%:375
我们的目标是让100%的学生提交FAFSA, have their file reviewed and completed for Federal Student Aid eligibility
The VSO has implemented several initiatives that directly support the 战略方向 and Priorities of the college. We have increased 外展 to students that apply to the college and self-identify as a Veteran to inform them of the services and resources provided by the VSO. Our goals are directly aligned with the college through supporting entry and connection to important services that will support student 成功.
We also conduct 外展 to students through mid-semester follow up with students utilizing the VSO services to ensure they are receiving the support they need, the Veterans Counselor is doing 外展 to students who are having academic challenges to provide support and resources to ensure they meet their educational goals.
VSO最近更换了10台实验室计算机.
然而，自2007-2008年以来，VSO没有收到项目审查, 我们正在不断评估这些政策, 过程, 访问, 资源和支持需求的VSO和我们所服务的学生.
Goals for the VSO are to make sure the needs for the students utilizing the Veteran Services services and resources are being met by way of:
外展
沟通
校园的意识
倡导退伍军人学生的需求
One-stop shop experience by combing VA, Counseling and FA services in one location
提高留校率和毕业率
Strategy 1 - Appropriate Compensation for District VA Certifying Official
确保适当使用分类资金. The salary and benefits for the VA certifying official are covered entirely by categorical funds. It would be prudent for the district to cover a portion of this cost as the scope of the majority of the duities for this position is outside that of the financial aid arena. We propose that the district cover 50% of the cost while 50% of the cost be covered by BFAP SFAA funds. We feel that this distribution would better meet the intent of the allowable usage guidelines under the BFAP SFAA regulations.
The Chancellor’s Office does not currently provide a dedicated budget to support veterans programs. 在十大网赌正规平台, the FAO has historically supported all services for veterans through state financial aid programs funds (BFAP). The VSO and its student program (VRC) have been lauded state-wide as a model program, while the number of students served has increased by 75% over the past 4 years.
The Certifying Official(CO) is paid through Financial Aid Office state funding (BFAP) as a Financial Aid Assitant Senior, and is required to perform financial aid duties as well as those required in the VSO. 这个项目不仅规模扩大了, the scope of its work has increased by the complexity and number of state and federal regulations, 压倒原有的组织和资助模式.
VSO的操作, 随着法规遵从性需求的增加, should be under the oversight of a certifying official with supervisory responsibility.
以持续的服务质量得到了认可, we request (1) that the current certifying official be reclassified from a FAA II Senior to a class that compensates for program oversite and supervision of staff, (2) that 50% of the cost of the certifying official be moved to the District budget, which would allow the BFAP funds to be used for positions that more closely fit the intent of the allowable usage guidelines such as an administrative assistant for the FAO (see FAID Unit Plan);
策略二-建立地区经费运作预算
为供应品及训练建立地区经费运作预算.
The 退伍军人事务办事处 currently receives no funds from the district for supplies and training. It is imperative that the certifying official stay current on changes to student eligibility, 机构的职责, 以及VA项目的变化.
策略三-电子档案保存
Begin scanning student veteran records as the district converts to Image Now.
Electronic storage of records is efficient and is in line with the districts focus on sustainable practices.
策略四-意识 & 庆祝我们的学生退伍军人
Hold events at district locations to celebrate our student veterans and to bring about awareness of the unique issues they face. Awareness would come in the forms of presenations and trainings for faculty, 教职员工和学生，以及我们一年一度的退伍军人节活动.
Veterans face unique issues as the transition from combat to civilian life. Add to that the transition to acadamia and it can be very overwhelming for both the veteran and his/her family. It is imperative that we ensure faculty, staff and students have an awareness of these issues. 退伍军人为校园的多样性带来了独特的视角. The majority of our incoming veterans have spent extensive amounts of time living in other countries and have experienced the culture (food, 音乐, 政府, 行业, 教育)与这些国家的公民一起.
策略5 -电脑监视器
4个额外的计算机显示器，以支持过渡到Image Now.
Having dual monitors will allow for staff to 访问 and view multiple system requirements while serving students.
策略六:为VSO聘请支援人员
聘请一名兼职的特别项目文员协助全国十大赌博官网工作, 处理, 外展, 数据录入和校园社区活动.
Currently the VSO does not have a defined budget to support the many initiatives and goals it has set to enhance support and services to our Veteran students. Currently the VSO office is dependent on VA Work Studies (Volunteers) that are funded through the VA program, the addition of support staff will allow the VSO to be more visible during community and campus events, 外联工作将大大扩大, and student 成功 will increase due to additional support provided to students. VA Work Study students do not have 访问 to support data entry needs additionally, there is high turnover which leaves the VSO with less than adequate support to meet the overall strategic goals.
没有要求
估计5美元,每个学生13美元，从退伍军人事务部报销, 我们为他们提供VA教育福利认证.
| 最初的优先级 | 程序，单位，区域 | 资源类型 | 帐号 | 目标代码 | 一次增广 | 持续的增加 |
| 描述 | 支持的理由 | 潜在的替代资金来源 | 优先级标准 | |||
| 1 | 退伍军人事务办事处 | 人员 | 待建立 | 52120 | $0.00 | $85,189.00 |
| 美国联邦航空局高级/退伍军人认证官员的补偿 | Moving the CO to the district budget would more reasonably align with the spending guidelines of BFAP-SFAA funding and would free up some portion of BFAP-SFAA funds to assist with additional staffing needs in the FAO. 这笔估计数包括$28602(薪金)+ $14,991(福利). |
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| 2 | 退伍军人事务办事处 | 人员 | 待建立 | 52150 | $0.00 | $21,639.00 |
| 为志愿服务处增加一名兼职支助人员 | The VSO needs additional support staff in order to provide necessary services and resources to our Veteran students. 目前，VSO由核证官员管理, with increased implementation of state and federal changes and the higher turnover of VA Work Studies it is critical to provide additional support to ensure continued program 成功. |
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| 3 | 退伍军人服务 | 营业费用 | $0.00 | $2,000.00 | ||
| 校园的意识 | 为正在进行的活动制定预算，比如退伍军人节庆祝活动 |
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| 4 | 退伍军人事务办事处 | 营业费用 | 待建立 | 54200 | $0.00 | $2,500.00 |
| 打印，复印，办公用品，旅行 | Certifying official needs funds for training in order to stay current of changes in regulations and to better serve students. 需要资金来支付基本的运营费用，如纸张和碳粉. |
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| 5 | 退伍军人事务办事处 | 设备 | 待建立 | 56410 | $1,350.00 | $0.00 |
| 扫描仪 | As the college moves to Image Now, the VSO would like to begin using electronic files. |
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