By Feral McElreavy | Observer Reporter
The Veterans Success Center is designed to help student veterans make the transition back to civilian life. Assistant Project Director Veterans Success Center Kristen Larkin said it’s a “one stop shopping center that would provide veterans with the resources that they can access here on campus or within the community to assist with not only their education but also with community living.” Larkin, added that transitioning back to civilian life from “boots to books” is the most difficult part to returning to home.
Career Development/Veterans Affairs Counselor Tom Tobin acts as the Center’s academic coach while Larkin runs and coordinates all of the happenings at the Center. “We don’t have all the answers and we don’t pretend to,” said Larkin, “but we are a resource and if you have a question or concern we will be your go to person.”
At this time there are 175 students enrolled at the Veterans for Success Center. Larkin is hoping to have identified 300 student veterans within the next three years. She says that they assist about 10 student veterans a day here at MWCC. There is no need to apply to join the Veteran’s Success Center. If you are a veteran, then you are automatically enrolled. All you have you do is show up. “They come here to study. They come here for tutoring. They come here for a cup of coffee. They come just to chat.” Larkin Said, “We’re not only here for academic support.”
The Veterans for Success Center, across from the library in rooms 137 and 138, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. If students are unable to make it between those times Kristine can make evening appointments for you.
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