Enhancing the Student Veteran Experience
Since August of 2023, Student Veteran Success (SVS) has been working with the PGA New England HOPE foundation to put together a free golf clinic for veterans and military members who are students at MIT. The first signature event will begin in May and will run over the course of six weeks where students will receive professional golf instruction while connecting with peers from neighboring institutions. The goal will be to have this clinic annually and build up to a student veteran golf tournament.
Student Veteran Success is working with stakeholders to develop an orientation guide for incoming veterans, military, and military families who will be studying at MIT. The office also plans on hosting general information sessions for prospective students and parents who are interested in learning more about the community, resources, and using VA education benefits.
Finally, SVS is working to build a more supportive community for veterans and military students. Offices will be able to identify as allies of the community to create a more welcoming environment for students who seek support. Training criteria is being worked on currently and more updates will be shared soon!
— Liam Gale, SVS