NYS Advisory Counsel on Military Education. October 6 th, 2016

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1 NYS Advisory Counsel on Military Education October 6 th, 2016

2 AGENDA Welcome & Introductions Why Syracuse University? OVMA & IVMF Overview National Veterans Resource Complex Building Tour

3 WHY SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY?

December 1918- Due to the Armistice, the SATC was demobilized It is estimated that over

4 WORLD WAR I Syracuse University s commitment to veterans and military students dates back to World War I Spring Students Army Training Corps (SATC) was established December Due to the Armistice, the SATC was demobilized It is estimated that over a thousand men received training at Syracuse University during the brief months that SATC existed

Chancellor William Pearson Tolley World War II Chancellor Tolley announced the uniform admissions program,

5 A Commitment to Veterans I realized that if a veteran didn t go to college as soon as he came back, he d never have another chance. It was now or never. Now was not the time to shut the doors. Our doors opened wide in Chancellor William Pearson Tolley World War II Chancellor Tolley announced the uniform admissions program, promising everyone entering the service that there would be places waiting for them at Syracuse when they returned.

(1952) Military Photojournalism Program (1963) Military

6 SU s Military Connected Programs Army (1919) & Air Force (1946) ROTC Programs Defense Comptrollership Program (1952) Military Photojournalism Program (1963) Military Motion Media Program (1992) National Securities Studies Program (1996)

8 The Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Private Sector Non-Profits & Higher Ed Government/Military The IVMF: Thought Leadership A Rare and Differentiated Resource Research & Policy Programs &

University College College of Engineering and Computer Science Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics School of Information Studies College of Law The

9 Private Sector Non-Profits & Higher Ed Government/Military The IVMF: Thought Leadership A Rare and Differentiated Resource Research & Policy Programs & Services Veterans and Military Families Evaluation Veterans and Military Families School of Architecture The College of Arts & Sciences School of Education University College College of Engineering and Computer Science Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics School of Information Studies College of Law The Martin J. Whitman School of Management Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications College of Visual and Performing Arts

10 IVMF Impact/Reach (2015) IVMF providing Programs & Services to more than 32,000+ Service members and their families

People THE ORGANIZATION Professional Staff From 6 to 56 since 2011 20+ student employees Decentralized team Strategic Additions in 2015 COO,

11 People THE ORGANIZATION Professional Staff From 6 to 56 since student employees Decentralized team Strategic Additions in 2015 COO, Directors of Communications, Tech, M&E and Center of Excellence Enhanced Development Team Expanded Pro-Bono Partnerships Accenture Ernst & Young Deloitte

12 THE IVMF: Mission To advance the post service lives of America s service members, veterans and their families by focusing across the full spectrum of their social, economic and wellness concerns to: deliver class-leading educational and vocational programs, conduct actionable and national impacting research and policy analysis, and provide valued technical assistance, advisory support and expertise. IN SERVICE TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED

13 The IVMF: Programs & Services

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans & Families (EBV/EBV-F)

Cutting edge business training for veterans with disabilities &

operation $200+ million in revenue generated Approx.

expanded program to two new universities (10 total) National

14 Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans & Families (EBV/EBV-F) ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP FOR VETERANS & FAMILIES (EBV/EBV-F) Cutting edge business training for veterans with disabilities & families Graduates 68% have started a business 92% still in operation $200+ million in revenue generated Approx. 2,000 jobs created (above & beyond founder job creation) Recently expanded program to two new universities (10 total) National Alumni & Training Conference 150+ alumni attend; $110,000 awarded in business plan competition

Veteran Women Igniting The Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) VETERAN WOMEN IGNITING THE SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP World-class small business training for women veterans & military spouses More

15 Veteran Women Igniting The Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) VETERAN WOMEN IGNITING THE SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP World-class small business training for women veterans & military spouses More than 2000 graduates 65% have started their own business 93% are still in operation 1 in 5 V-WISE ventures grosses $100,000+ per year Approx. 1,000 jobs created (above & beyond founder job creation) V-WISE Technical Assistance: Increasing tools, ongoing support, legal services, and mentorship to program graduates Recognized by Harvard University & Army Women s Foundation

Operation Boots to Business OPERATION BOOTS TOBUSINESS Forging a pathway to post-service

entrepreneurial education and training program (fundamentals of starting a business) as

16 Operation Boots to Business OPERATION BOOTS TOBUSINESS Forging a pathway to post-service business ownership for service members and families More than 41,000 graduates 2-day entrepreneurial education and training program (fundamentals of starting a business) as part of DoD military installations globally (facilitate in US based programs); in partnership with the SBA 1480 US-based programs; 165 outside the U.S. Provide 8 week facilitated on-line training to more than 10% of 2 day program participants 53 sessions completed to date

17 Operation Boots to Business: Re-Boot OPERATION BOOTS TO BUSINESS: RE-BOOT Forging a pathway to post-service business ownership for ALL of the nation s veterans Provide veterans and spouses of all eras with the fundamentals of business ownership Co-sponsored by the SBA, IVMF and private/corporate philanthropic support Program to be offered in more than 125 cities; more than 1400 participants to date in 70 workshops Officially launched during veteran small business week (2015) 8 week facilitated on line offered as well

Onward to Opportunity ONWARD TO OPPORTUNITY Connect transitioning service members & active duty spouses to in-demand civilian careers by providing industry-specific and approved training Model

training pathways; Customer Service Excellence & Information Technology Partnered with Hire Heroes USA to provide employment coaching services Committed and vetted employer pipeline; US Chamber

19 Onward to Opportunity ONWARD TO OPPORTUNITY Connect transitioning service members & active duty spouses to in-demand civilian careers by providing industry-specific and approved training Model partnership: Schultz Family Foundation, IVMF, and DoD Includes aptitude assessment to evaluate interest, skills and competencies; work with IVMF advisor to enroll and align to career tracks Two training pathways; Customer Service Excellence & Information Technology Partnered with Hire Heroes USA to provide employment coaching services Committed and vetted employer pipeline; US Chamber of Commerce to identify employers, large and small, that have opportunities and interview participants Launched at Camp Pendleton and JBLM in Oct.; graduated 30 in Dec; 4 more bases by June 2016

AmericaServes AMERICASERVES Introducing Coordinated & Community-Connected Networks of Care and Service Provision Supporting Veterans and Families First-of-its-kind collective impact model Deployed

20 AmericaServes AMERICASERVES Introducing Coordinated & Community-Connected Networks of Care and Service Provision Supporting Veterans and Families First-of-its-kind collective impact model Deployed within communities, networks establish single points of entry No-Wrong-Door: Program eligibility requirements collected to facilitate referrals IVMF provides resources to assist with implementation, launch and operations for 2 years; remain engaged to assist with oversight and measurement IVMF secured support from the DoD and the VA as network participants Local Ownership: leverage local leadership for sustainability Launched in NYC, Pittsburgh and Charlotte; 10 city tour in progress

21 Small Business Engagement Veteran/Military Family Business Ownership COALITION FOR VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS Coalition of private sector companies, businesses, NGOs working to increase opportunities for Veteran and military family businesses as suppliers to the private sector Develop database of veteran businesses Drive certification/classification of VOBs Increase access to financing and capital

strategic partnerships Establish foundation for standard-setting across currently disparate training programs and resources

22 Small Business Engagement Veteran/Military Family Business Ownership CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR VETERAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP Build centralized location for creating and organizing relevant knowledge and information Enhance practice by building strategic partnerships Establish foundation for standard-setting across currently disparate training programs and resources Build opportunities by connecting to SBA and academic resources to the veteran-business ownership community Supported by First Data

23 The IVMF: Research, Policy & Evaluation

24 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PORTFOLIO Veteran, military spouse employment and underemployment Entrepreneurship Workforce readiness; Employer hiring and retention practices Veteran, military family needs and challenges Leading practices in veterans services Community collaboration and collective impact MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IVMF Support IVMF Program Evaluation Quality and Performance Monitoring Business Intelligence Student veteran perspectives, goals, and perceived barriers to success Leading practices in higher education supports Financial readiness Whole-of-government strategy and coordination in veterans affairs Veteran wellbeing and the future of military service State and local policy (2016) Partner Support USO USDA/Cornell Team RWB Team Rubicon

25 Office of Veteran and Military Affairs

27 OFFICE OF VETERAN AND MILITARY AFFAIRS INNOVATIONS AND EFFORTS: Yellow Ribbon Unlimited Syracuse University has an unlimited number of allocations for student veterans to attend school with the Yellow Ribbon Program. Recruitment and Career Advising Assistant Director for Veterans and Military Families Career Services, Assistant Director for Recruitment provides end-to-end student veteran support. Military Experiences and Transfer Credits Standardized prior learning assessment and transfer credits Degrees Designed with Veterans in Mind Accelerated and flexible graduate degrees. MBA for Veterans, E-MPA, and Information Studies (5 MS on-line degrees) Early Semester Registration Student Veterans can register for classes early before registration opens just like Student Athletes. Veterans Honors Program Renée Crown University Honors Program, SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society Military Honors Program Society of Scabbard and Blade, Society of Pershing Rifles, Arnold Air Society & Silver Wings

28 OFFICE OF VETERAN AND MILITARY AFFAIRS INNOVATIONS AND EFFORTS: Warrior Scholar Project SU sponsored WSP in July 15. Immersive one to two week academic workshop or bootcamp provided free of charge to enlisted veterans and held at top universities in the U.S. Student Veteran Organization (SVO) Recognized as SVA Chapter of the Month (Sep 15); Student Veteran Ball; Employment Networking Event Syracuse University Veterans Affinity Group (SUVAG) This affinity group of faculty and staff veterans (who currently serve or have honorably served) inform them of programs, initiatives, and resources that are available to them on campus. Student Veteran Orientation Fall and spring semester student veteran orientation for incoming and returning student veterans. Display campus and community resources for our student veterans. SU Athletics Collaboration Home Town Heroes at SU Football games; Military Appreciation Days at Fall Sports Events; Free Football tickets to Active Duty and Veterans; Fort Drum Partnership Summer Football Training Camp, Soldier Combine. VeteransU SU Student Veteran App Student veteran idea, created, and delivered to student veterans on campus. Streamlines the admissions application process; places campus and community resources in the palm of their hand; facilitates communication between student veterans on campus.

29 NATIONAL VETERANSRESOURCE COMPLEX (NVRC)

and Air Force ROTC Syracuse University and Regional Student Veteran

30 Grand Opening Spring 2019 Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) Office for Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) Army and Air Force ROTC Syracuse University and Regional Student Veteran Resource Center National Center of Excellence for Veteran Business Ownership

31 Thank You

Promoting Veteran-Owned Franchises

Promoting Veteran-Owned Franchises Key objectives: Overview of VetFran program Increase awareness of programs that encourage/facilitate entrepreneurial veterans Highlight a successful VetFran franchisor