Fall 2013
Committee:
Equity and Diversity Committee
Whereas, an estimated 1,844,803 veterans currently reside in California (Sept.30, 2012) And with a projection for 2013, College aged soldiers ranging from 20-35 would equal 198,882 soldiers in California.(www.CalVet.ca.gov; Veterans Demographics Sept. 2013) Student Veterans are a growing number on college campuses across the United States totaling 660,000 soldiers and 215,000 are active duty or reserve soldiers; (www.mentalhealth.va.gov)
Whereas, from 2006 to 2010, 2.1 million veterans received mental health care from the VA (www.gao.gov/new.item/d1212.pdf) Many returning soldiers suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Depression, and suicide;
Whereas, 2.5 million soldiers serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, over the past 10 years, and 770,000 have disability claims that are filed or pending. Finding resources, assistance, and place to feel safe to help our veterans is problematic for all colleges (http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/03/14/185880/millions-went-to-war-in-iraq-afghanistan.html);
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourages colleges to advocate for the creation of permanent Veterans Resources Centers on all 113 Community College Campuses adhering to proper college channels, which includes, but is not limited to; college administration, college student government, and general advocacy;
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocates for on-site Veteran Resources Centers providing Student Veterans services for academic success, counseling services, and assistance for Soldiers transitioning into civilian life after discharge, and preparing them to pursue educational goals.
Whereas, from 2006 to 2010, 2.1 million veterans received mental health care from the VA (www.gao.gov/new.item/d1212.pdf) Many returning soldiers suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Depression, and suicide;
Whereas, 2.5 million soldiers serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, over the past 10 years, and 770,000 have disability claims that are filed or pending. Finding resources, assistance, and place to feel safe to help our veterans is problematic for all colleges (http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/03/14/185880/millions-went-to-war-in-iraq-afghanistan.html);
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourages colleges to advocate for the creation of permanent Veterans Resources Centers on all 113 Community College Campuses adhering to proper college channels, which includes, but is not limited to; college administration, college student government, and general advocacy;
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocates for on-site Veteran Resources Centers providing Student Veterans services for academic success, counseling services, and assistance for Soldiers transitioning into civilian life after discharge, and preparing them to pursue educational goals.