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Early alerts for academic and well-being concerns
HIAR
Helping Individuals at Risk (HIAR) – HIAR is a confidential, centralized resource at the University of Alberta for members of the campus community to report at risk behaviours or concerns about individuals who are at risk of harm to self or others. HIAR staff can assess risk, help connect individuals to support and resources before situations escalate, and offer guidance on potential next steps.
Trauma-informed MVFC space and service office
Health and wellness supports
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Military and veteran friendly campuses – Toolkits of best practices and policies
Resources
Online learning library
Psych/Armor (U.S. resources):
- VA Campus Toolkit
- Developing a Military Awareness Program on Campus
- Advising Military Students on Higher Education
- Supporting Student Veterans in Reasonable Academic Accommodations
- Creating a Career Skills Program
- Academic Accommodations in Higher Education
References
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Veterans’ Care Faculty Tool Kit, https://www.aacnnursing.org/our-initiatives/education-practice/faculty-tool-kits/veterans-care-faculty-tool-kit
- Cathcart, D. G. (2019). Veteran-friendly colleges and universities: A primer for Canada. Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health, 5(1), 127-130. https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh.2018-0021
- Cathcart, D. G. (2021). Military-connected students in higher education: A Canadian approach. https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/oip/227/
- Cathcart, D. G. (2021). Military-Connected Students: The Approach at Fanshawe College. https://first.fanshawec.ca/news/37
- James Madison University, Faculty and Staff Resources to Support Veterans, https://www.jmu.edu/oeo/resources/faculty-staff-veteran-support.shtml
- Klaw, E., Young, B., Li, K., & O’Rourke, P. (2021). Best practices in serving college student Veterans: A scoping review. Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health, 7(1), 76-86. https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh-2020-0024
- Toolkit for Veteran Friendly Institutions (2018), American Council on Education, Washington University in St. Louis
- US Department of Veterans Affairs, VA College Toolkit, https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/student-veteran/info-for-faculty-staff.asp
- The Veteran-Friendly Campus: Providing Student Veterans with Programs and Support Services, https://paper-clip.com/products/copy-of-the-student-veterans-binder-package
Willis College (2022). Veteran Friendly Transition Program. Willis College. Retrieved June 22, 2022, from, https://williscollege.com/programs/on-campus-programs/veteran-friendly-transition-program/
Student advising and navigation
Career skills
Connections and networking
Students K-12
Resources
Online learning library
Psych/Armor (U.S. resources):
- Introduction: Supporting Military Students K-6
- Pupil Personnel: Supporting Military Students K-6
- Teachers: Supporting Military Students K-6
References
- Hill, S., & Cathcart, D. G. (2021). Considerations for supporting Canadian military-connected students in K-12 and higher education. Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health, 7(3), 114-119. https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh-2020-0070