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For your average student, it might be easy to overlook the unique perspectives<\/a> that student-veterans bring to campus. One might even be misled into thinking higher education is easier for student-veterans \u2014 with a highly-developed work ethic and a versatile set of skills, student-veterans have the capacity to succeed as both collaborative and independent workers. Moreover, the breadth of their training lends well to many disciplines.<\/p>\n

Still, student-veterans sometimes face challenges in higher education. Although their training and knowledge may lend well to classroom learning, veterans can feel disconnected from their colleagues and professors. Student-veterans who have experienced trauma may also have unique physical, emotional, and educational needs.<\/p>\n

Taking the helm of Veteran Services<\/a> at Goodwin University is Vietnam Veteran and experienced educator Craig Jordan. As Veteran Services Coordinator, Jordan has not only helped place student-veterans at the center of the Goodwin community \u2014 he has also established a community hub where local veterans can find support and teamwork is the key to success.<\/p>\n

A student-centered approach to Veteran Services<\/h2>\n

Those who are familiar with higher education are likely to know that Veteran Services are offered by most colleges and universities. Goodwin University, along with other forward-thinking schools across the state, has adopted a new approach to Veteran Services that focuses on ensuring veterans, service members and families receive the resources, support, and advocacy they need to succeed in the transition to life after military service.<\/p>\n

An OASIS (Operation Academic Support for Incoming Service) is not your average veteran services center. Serving as an on-campus home base for student-veterans, OASIS centers provide a safe space to work, unwind, and socialize with fellow veterans and servicepeople. This allows student-veterans with opportunities to regularly connect with each other, fostering a supportive on-campus community.<\/p>\n

When Craig Jordan first joined Goodwin as the Veteran Services Coordinator 2017<\/a>, establishing a Veterans OASIS was his first order of business. \u201cPrior to my arrival in 2017, a Veterans OASIS had already been identified as a critical need by the Goodwin student veteran community,\u201d Jordan recounts.<\/p>\n

Establishing an open-door OASIS<\/h3>\n

Jordan was initially drawn to Goodwin by our unique approach to Veteran Services. \u201cAt Goodwin, Veteran Services operates under the umbrella of Student Services<\/a>,\u201d Jordan explains. \u201cThis isn\u2019t typical at most colleges and universities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jordan helped coordinate the opening of the Veterans\u2019 OASIS. In the true Goodwin spirit, it was decided that a student-centered approach would be taken in establishing the center. \u201cMost Veterans\u2019 OASIS centers are located on remote parts of campuses,\u201d Jordan details. \u201cPeople think that student-veterans come from such different circumstances, they need their own space.”<\/p>\n

At Goodwin, our Veterans\u2019 OASIS places student-veterans at the heart of Goodwin\u2019s campus \u2014 centrally located on the second floor of One Riverside Drive. \u201cBy being positioned right at the center of campus,\u201d Jordan offers, \u201cThe OASIS helps increase the visibility and inclusion of student-veterans, all while providing them with a convenient space.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Veterans\u2019 OASIS<\/a> \u2014 which opened in 2021 due to COVID-related delays \u2014 already plays an indispensable role on campus. \u201cWe have an open-door policy, and our veterans really establish a comfort zone here.\u201d<\/p>\n

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“My training in the Army made me realize that nursing was my true calling, but it was the veteran resources and Nursing instructors at Goodwin that prepared me for my future career as a nurse.”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

– Chris Laudati, RN<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Jordan\u2019s Journey to Veteran Services<\/h2>\n

In his ability to facilitate a community-wide support system for veterans, Craig Jordan is uniquely qualified. Born and raised in East Hartford, Jordan\u2019s local, military, and educational knowledge lend themselves to his success as Veteran Services Coordinator.<\/p>\n

Jordan earned his degree in secondary social studies education from Providence College in 1969, but he wasn\u2019t headed straight for the classroom. As an ROTC student and Deputy Commission Officer, Jordan had different postgraduate obligations. After completing a year of training at Fort Carson, he was deployed as platoon leader with the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1969-1970.<\/p>\n

After returning to the United States to fulfill obligations to the Reserves, Jordan started finding work throughout the East Hartford community. He earned a role as the Director of Parks and Recreation before pursuing an open position at O\u2019Brien Middle School in East Hartford. Jordan was hired for the job, officially setting his teaching career into motion.<\/p>\n

Later, Jordan became an instructor at East Hartford High School, where he taught Government, Geography, and U.S. History. However, his focus wasn\u2019t only on delivering lessons. \u201cIt was really about rapport and relationships,\u201d Jordan elaborates. \u201cWhen students feel supported and know you\u2019re there for them, it makes all the difference.\u201d This philosophy carried Jordan through the ranks of East Hartford\u2019s public schools. He eventually advanced to administration, with his final role being that of principal at East Hartford High School.<\/p>\n

A network for student-veteran support<\/h2>\n

Though Jordan misses his work as a teacher and administrator, he\u2019s carried the same ideals about student support to Goodwin.<\/p>\n

His support for student-veterans begins from the time they enroll. Before the start of every term, Jordan hosts a special orientation at the Veteran\u2019s OASIS. At the orientation, Jordan helps acclimate student-veterans to Goodwin University by teaching them about the various supports that will be available to them. The support offered by Jordan range from academic to military-specific. \u201cWe do open forums, bring in counselors, help with VA benefits, and more,\u201d he elaborates.<\/p>\n

Communication is the key<\/h3>\n

While these services are critical, Jordan has found that the most effective support for student-veterans is the relationships they build together and the rapport among them. \u201cFrom the beginning,\u201d he emphasizes, \u201cWe really promote the idea that communication is the key.\u201d<\/p>\n

In establishing an open line of communication with his students, Jordan goes above and beyond \u2014 even tailoring his work schedule around his students\u2019 classes. \u201cI like to be available for support while they\u2019re here,\u201d Jordan offers. This also helps Jordan take a team-based approach to student-veteran support. \u201cI drop into classes to check in with students, but I also establish a connection with their professors and program advisors, too. The idea is that we\u2019re all a team supporting the student\u2019s success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Crediting this approach to his background in the military and public education, Jordan explains why a strong support system is critical to the success of student-veterans. \u201cVeterans often come to school with different circumstances. A lot of them are older than their classmates and have families, which can keep them very busy. Others may be experiencing personal challenges, which can affect their attendance or performance in school.\u201d By establishing a supportive team with his students\u2019 professors and advisors, Jordan helps student-veterans stay on-track to achieving their goals.<\/p>\n

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Did you know that Goodwin is one of the Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities?<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Learn more<\/a> about how Goodwin supports our student-veterans.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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A Hub for East Hartford\u2019s Veterans<\/h2>\n

The support offered by Veteran Services extends beyond the walls of Goodwin, reaching out to the East Hartford community at large.<\/p>\n

On important dates (such as 9\/11, Veteran\u2019s Day, and Memorial Day,) Jordan hosts programs and events wherein veterans from both the University and community can share their stories and experiences with one another. Moreover, the Veterans\u2019 OASIS also serves as a convenient and accessible meeting place for the Eastern River Veteran\u2019s Organization for Disabled Veterans, Chapter 12.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Veterans\u2019 OASIS and Goodwin have really become a hub for veterans in the area,\u201d Jordan offers.<\/p>\n

Veteran visibility at the heart of Goodwin<\/h3>\n

Exemplifying Goodwin\u2019s role as a veterans\u2019 hub is the Connecticut Fallen Star Memorial<\/a>, which Jordan was on the volunteer committee to help procure. From the highway above, you can spot the 20-foot sculpture at the front of the Pent Rd Manufacturing Center. First unveiled in 2019, it honors the lives lost by over 30,000 Connecticut servicepeople.<\/p>\n

Like the OASIS, the Connecticut Fallen Star Memorial is a veterans\u2019 sanctuary. Aside from being the landmark where Veteran Services hosts annual 9\/11 ceremonies, it is a key location for the Memorial Day parade \u2014 a parade that Jordan plays an instrumental role in organizing.<\/p>\n

Serving as another instance of Goodwin\u2019s community-wide support for East Hartford veterans, the local Memorial Day parade is unique compared to others around the state \u2014 rather than being hosted by the city itself, the parade is supported by Goodwin University. \u201cDuring COVID, East Hartford cancelled the Memorial Day Parade,\u201d Jordan explains.<\/p>\n

Recognizing the importance of this event, Goodwin took the reins. The parade is now organized by a volunteer committee, which operates under Goodwin\u2019s umbrella. \u201cWe started hosting the Memorial Day Parade, which has been a big event for local veterans,\u201d Jordan elaborates. \u201cEast Hartford had not had a Memorial Day Parade for several years. It is great bringing the parade back, in addition to the Program at the Fallen Star Memorial and a Community Day Celebration. It is a team effort by the Veteran Community, The Office of the Mayor, the Veterans Commission, and Goodwin University. Working together is what makes this such a success.\u201d<\/p>\n

A promising future for Veteran Services<\/h2>\n

On January 19, 2023, Craig Jordan was inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame<\/a> for his ongoing efforts to support fellow veterans throughout his community. Now, Jordan continues looking for future opportunities to celebrate, support, and recognize Goodwin\u2019s student-veterans. Aside from awarding honors such as Student-Veteran of the Month and admittance to the Student-Veterans National Honor Society, Jordan recently helped the Vietnam Veterans of East Hartford establish a thousand-dollar scholarship (which will be awarded to an exceptional student-veteran).<\/p>\n

Looking to the East Hartford community at large, Jordan hopes to continue strengthening the visibility and involvement of local veterans. \u201cPrior to the pandemic, we started having student and local veterans go into classes and give presentations,\u201d Jordan remembers.<\/p>\n

Reestablishing these programs has proven difficult. \u201cA lot of the classes we used to do this in are now virtual. I\u2019m working with program directors to find a way we can make this happen again.\u201d Beyond the walls of Goodwin, Jordan would also like to see Veteran Services provide local high schools with presentations on important dates, such as 9\/11 and Veterans Day.<\/p>\n

Above all, Jordan would like to continue connecting with and supporting his student-veterans. \u201cIt\u2019s changed a bit since COVID, and a lot of student interactions are virtual now. In the future, I hope to work with more student-veterans in person. The door to the OASIS center is always open.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veteran Services at Goodwin University<\/h2>\n

Goodwin University is proud to provide a safe space for students and local veterans alike. We thank all American veterans for their service and sacrifices. Goodwin thanks and proudly recognizes Craig Jordan for his ongoing work with Veteran Services and throughout the community.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/a> about Veteran Services at Goodwin University, or contact 800-889-3282.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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