FORT COLLINS — Colorado State University — already considered one of the nation’s most military-friendly schools — is hosting a conference on Friday aimed at helping veterans succeed in the college classroom.
The first-ever Veterans in Higher Education Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center on campus. The Rocky Mountain Coalition for Veteran Support Services, the Colorado State Board of Veterans Affairs, and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve will be on hand to help student veterans at the summit.
“The goal of this event is to bring together student veterans, administrators, faculty, service organizations and businesses eager to share ideas and increase the success of veterans as they pursue higher education,” said Jenny Pickett, assistant director of Adult Learner and Veteran Services at CSU.
Seminar topics include:
* Inside Your GI Bill Benefit
* Creating a Successful Student Veteran Organization
* Job Search Strategies for the Veteran
* Business Leaders on the Colorado Job Market
* What Constitutes a Veteran-Friendly Institution
* Attracting and Admitting Qualified Veteran Students
* Networking with the Colorado Division of Labor.
For more information about the Colorado Veterans in Higher Education Summit, visit .
Monte Whaley: 720-929-0907 or mwhaley@denverpost.com
