University of Phoenix Receives Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus Recertification
March 28 2024 - 1:52PM
Business Wire
Recognition highlights ongoing commitment to
providing support to student veterans
University of Phoenix is proud to share it has been recertified
as an Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus by the Arizona Department
of Veterans’ Services. The certification is awarded for a period of
two years. The University received its inaugural certification in
2019.
Veterans and active-duty military members often encounter unique
challenges when transitioning to the civilian workforce and seeking
education, employment or career pathways.
“We are pleased to once again recognize University of Phoenix as
a certified Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus for their commitment
to supporting its student veterans, faculty and staff,” states Dana
Allmond, Director, Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services. “By
instituting veterans’ programs, resources and awareness throughout
the university, they are fostering a positive and educational
experience for student veterans.”
As a certified Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus, University of
Phoenix met Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services C.A.R.E.
criteria that demonstrate its commitment to providing support to
student veterans, and veteran faculty and staff, for a positive and
successful education experience. The C.A.R.E. criteria are: Connect
to the Culture, Ask the Right Questions, Respond Effectively, and
Engage in Military/Veteran Community.
"In our ongoing efforts to support our student veterans,
University of Phoenix proudly reaffirms its dedication to the
standards established by the Arizona Department of Veterans’
Services," states Eric Ryan, Marine Corps veteran and senior
director of Military Operations at University of Phoenix. "Our
dedication to these standards underscores our profound appreciation
for the sacrifices made by our service members. With this
recertification, we remain steadfast in our support, ensuring our
student veterans receive the resources and assistance they need to
thrive."
University of Phoenix recognizes that flexible online
educational programs and social supports are essential to student
veterans and servicemembers. Student veterans enrolled with the
University can take advantage of options including the availability
of:
- Flexible course options: the University offers 5-6 week
courses, with up to 18 opportunities a year to begin a bachelor’s
degree.
- Specially trained staff: all student-facing staff and campus
outreach specialists who will work with military affiliated
students on military specific topics complete specialized training,
developed in coordination with PsychArmor Institute.
- Credit for military experience and training: student veterans
can get their military experience evaluated for potential college
credits.
- Support and community: current students can access a Military
Resources platform with information about local and virtual events,
scholarships, and other valuable tools.
- Mental wellness resources: University of Phoenix collaborates
with Give an Hour, a national network of licensed providers
offering free, confidential mental health services for military,
veterans, and their loved ones.
University of Phoenix remains connected to the military
community, maintaining relationships with Military Professional
Associations to help support those association members and
University of Phoenix students. University of Phoenix is also a
long-time supporter of the nonprofit organization Give an Hour®,
which develops national networks of volunteers capable of
responding to acute and chronic conditions within society.
Harnessing the skill and expertise of volunteer professionals
allows the organization to increase the likelihood that those in
need, including those within the military community, receive the
support and care they deserve.
In a survey commissioned by the Harris Poll on behalf of
University of Phoenix, most U.S. military members (93%) agreed that
mental health is as important as physical health, however a third
of military members (33%) reported never seeking out professional
counseling, despite the majority experiencing lack of sleep (69%)
and anxiety (61%). The survey was part of a larger initiative by
University of Phoenix working with the nonprofit Give an Hour and
other large employers including Booz Allen Hamilton, CVS Health,
Buckingham Consulting Group, LLC, Transcend, Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the U.S. (VFW), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Foundation: Hiring Our Heroes, to develop a Veteran Workplace
Toolkit for employers.
Click here to learn more about resources for student veterans
and military servicemembers at the University of Phoenix.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance
their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world.
Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning,
skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students
more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while
balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit
phoenix.edu.
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MEDIA: Michele Mitchum University of Phoenix
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