College | Career | Commitment: What to Expect
SERVICE
- Development of an Individual Service Plan (ISP)
- College and/or career exploration
- Academic instruction and refresher courses
- Career preparation
- Personal assessments and inventories
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STRATEGY
- One on one advising to create a self-paced ISP
- Initial academic, personal, and/or career assessment
- Regular monitoring and revising of ISP
- Communication and feedback for successful completion of plan
ACCESS
- Academic advisors
- Financial Aid office
- Career center
- Disability Support Resources services and technology
- Other student retention resources at Grand Valley State University
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![Student Veteran](/cms4/asset/A651F69D-B5BA-1C1D-220D2406BEE37C2D/img-7486(3)[1588618776].jpg)
LEARNING
To include, but not limited to:
- English: Reading, Writing, Grammar, GED Instruction
- Math: Pre-Algebra to Pre-Calculus, GED Instruction
- Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office, keyboarding, Introduction to Coding
- Science: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
- Foreign Language: Spanish
SUPPORT
- Stipend and Rapid bus pass
- Referral to vetted community organizations
- Assistance with completion of college applications, forms, and essays
- Referral to campus student resources
- Assistance with navigating military/VA benefits
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COMMUNITY
Examples include:
- Designated veterans resource center
- Hosted networking events
- Self-help workshops
- College tours and events
- Service opportunities
- Socials such as Coffee & Camaraderie" and "Topics on Tap"