Battle Buddy Mentorship Program

BATTLE BUDDY

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Learning Team A• Dakota Cavanaugh• Veronica Ezop• Jessica Hutson

INTRODUCTION Jessica Hutson

Why BBMP Plan for BBMP Development & Mission BBMP Organizational Structure

Veronica Ezop Detailed Plan for BBMP implantation Process for Program Evaluation

Dakota Cavanaugh BBMP Budget Marketing Approach and Brochure

WHY BBMP Veteran college drop out rate

A 2015 VA study reports that out of approximately 800,000 military veterans now attending U.S. colleges, an estimated 88 percent drop out of school during their first year and only 3 percent graduate

Veteran Administration Government Spending 34 Billion in the new GI Bill 3.5 million veterans currently using benefits

College need for veteran services Executive order 13607, Principles of Excellence for Educational

Institutions Gainful Employment; Programs must lead to careers

Veteran unemployment rate: 4.5% Veterans receiving disability 4.3 Million Veteran homeless rate: 8.6%

Jessica Hutson, DVS

MISSION OF BBMP“Our mission, is to establish an

environment familiar to the veteran population that cultivates the

military discipline and spirit into the educational system. Our goal is to

ensure that veterans have the ability to successful progress into their

career of choice through our specialized college mentor

program.” - BBMP

Jessica Hutson, DVS

BBMP DEVELOPMENT PLAN Advocate for Veterans Transiting Back to College

Partner VA with a ASU NCO Military Liaison Share school schedule and dorms with other vets Mentor new military candidates in JROTC program Military events, seminars, and Formations with Physical training Career and mental health counseling

Advocate for Arizona State Schools Help bridge the need for veteran services in school The college provides space and interns Goal is to help schools keep VA educational funds

Monitor Graduation Rate Monitor Graduation to Career Monitor program resources in relation to school payoff

Advocate for Veterans Administration VA recommends Vets that are identified at risk for school Goal to ensure VA educational benefits are not wasted

Report Graduation and Career progression rates Report the use of VA funds ( Negative loss, ie: dropout rate or withdrawal)

Jessica Hutson, DVS

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION STAFFING

Dakota Cavanaugh, President and VA Liaison, MBA/PM & LPC

Veronica Ezop, Vice President and AZ State School Liaison, MBA/PA & LPC

Jessica Hutson, Director of Vet Services & Mental Health Supervisor, LPC

10 ASU Military Liaisons, Work Study, Internships; helping professions

Administrative Assistant, BSP, BSHS or BSW

Jessica Hutson, DVS

DETAILED PLAN FOR BBMP IMPLEMENTATION 6/01/16 & 6/08/16- Initial planning meeting 7/01/16- Meet with VA to propose BBMP 7/14/16- Meet with ASU to offer possible BBMP partnership 9/01/16- VA approval of BBMP Program 9/15/16- ASU approves BBMP Program 9/30/16- BBMP is added to ASU’s next Spring Semester 10/01/16- Meet with ASU, review applicants for Internships

(10) of Military Liaison 10/07/16- Make final selections of Liaisons 10/15/16- Start training Liaisons, acquire dorm rooms 10/17/16- Registration begins. Identify Veteran candidates for

upcoming semesters BBMP Program 11/01/16-Coordinate ROTC event schedule 12/01/16-Coordinate Veteran schedule, pair with liaison, meet

and greet, get to know your mentor events.Veronica Ezop, VP

IMPLEMENTATION, CONTINUED 12/15/16-Move into Dorms/Orientation 1/10/17-ASU Spring Semester starts 1/10-3/05/17-Jessica meets with military liaisons and reviews career

student progressions plans 3/05/17-Spring Semester ends 3/05-3/12/17-Spring Break ROTC and Veterans Camping excursion: CO

kayaking & workshop event 3/08-3/16/17-Jessica conducts program evaluation analysis: Calculation of

successful retention in class, GPA averages, Liaison career progression report, veteran satisfaction surveys

3/18/17-Veronica meets with ASU to brief program stats & effectiveness, discuss funding.

Dakota meets with VA to determine program effectiveness, program continuation, and funding continuation.

Program repeats next semester GOAL is to eventually track graduation rates into careers-no data at this

time.

PROGRAM EVALUATION Reports:

Affiliation Agreements with state schools & VAVeteran retention

Veteran graduation rates to careerCareer satisfaction and longevity

Veronica Ezop, VP

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY & FEDERAL FUNDING

ASU Benefits:-Increased student body

-Increased revenue for University-More qualified applicants

-More access to grants/funding-Public relations

Grants:-The Pat Tillman Veterans Center

-Veterans Affairs (VA)

Dakota Cavanaugh, President

BUDGET: LIAISONS & LOCATION

School Military Liaisons (10) The military liaisons will meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the BBMP board of executives. Through the work study program students within this role will receive:

50% off state tuition costsFree meal card, parking, &

lodgingTextbook reimbursement

BBMP is located on ASU Tempe main campus near the Pat Tillman Veterans

Center. Small space w/ 6 offices

ASU has agreed on providing the rental space in lieu of increased

graduation rates of 20%, and veteran career progression following

graduation.

Dakota Cavanaugh; President and VA Liaison, MBA/PM & LPC $88,580 Veronica Ezop; Vice President and AZ State School Liaison, MBA, PA, & LPC $86,600

Jessica Hutson; Director of Veteran Services and Mental Health Supervisor, LPC $72,440Military Liaisons (10)Work study students (as long as minimum requirements are met, student will receive lowered tuition rates, and $500 stipend for textbooks per liaison, per semester) Administrative Assistant, BSP or BBHS or BSW $37,440

BUDGET: MONTHLY EXPENSES

$500

$200

$100$350

$500

Office Supplies Marketing Advertisement Insurance Publications

MARKETING APPROACH Publications

True Veteran Stories & Experiences Instructional Videos Social Networking

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and Instagram Referral Program Email Marketing (newsletters)(contest pages)(campaigns) BBMP – personal website (located on ASU Veteran’s page & VA homepage) Follow Up phone calls (made by administrative assistant) Program Events (recruiting events, awareness at ASU sponsored events) Parent Welcome Event (at ASU) Celebration Event (“graduation”)

CONCLUSION & QUESTIONS

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