Landing Zone 2: OU Veterans in Transition

Format: Online (Teams) Facilitator: Ray Dixson, Assistant Director of Veterans and Military Student Services Landing Zone Training is a four-hour professional development program designed for Ohio University faculty and staff who are committed to supporting student veterans and military-connected students. The program builds understanding of the unique challenges veterans face when transitioning from military service to college. Topics include military culture, GI Bill® considerations, the impacts of PTSD and TBI on learning, and campus and community resources available to support student success. The training consists of four one-hour sessions, or "zones," with each building on the last. Participants are encouraged to attend the Zones in order. Please click a link to register for a workshop. Zone 2: OU Veterans in Transition - Veteran student characteristics and transition experiences, featuring a student veteran panel Wednesday, September 30, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Zone 3: The GI Bill® - VA structure, education benefits, regulations, and implications for student success Wednesday, October 7, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Zone 4: Student Veteran Wellness - Covers common challenges student veterans may face, including mental health (PTSD), physical injuries (TBI), finances, and academics, and how to recognize concerns, respond appropriately, and connect students to support resources. Wednesday, October 14, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Accessibility: University Human Res