{"id":35674,"date":"2024-06-20T09:06:50","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T16:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/?page_id=35674"},"modified":"2025-10-17T08:48:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:48:49","slug":"faculty-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/faq\/faculty-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-67eb9b58\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b82e1d9c\">\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e44e3d99 gb-headline-text\">Frequently Asked Questions: Faculty<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1d3a17b7\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b8ea20bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc47554a gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-open\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ee2ed113 gb-accordion__toggle gb-block-is-current\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ee2ed113\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/faq\/faculty-faqs\/#\">Who is a veteran?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-691e05dd\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-691e05dd\">\n\n<p>As of 2019 there were over 544,000 veterans living in Washington State.&nbsp; In many cases, students identified as veterans at Eastern Washington University are those receiving veteran educational benefits, usually referred to as the GI Bill\u00ae or Post 9\/11 Educational Benefits.&nbsp; But we do not limit the use of the term or our services only to those veterans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A veteran is someone who has served in one of the six services of the US Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard).\u00a0 The term veteran is applied to an individual who has completed a specific term of service and has been discharged from his or her service obligation; however, the term also applies to those individuals currently serving on Active Duty, as well as those fulfilling their obligation in the Reserves or National Guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of our student veterans have been deployed one or multiple times to combat zones around the world.&nbsp;&nbsp; However, not all veterans are &#8220;combat&#8221; veterans; nonetheless, many have served honorably in other areas around the country and the world.&nbsp; Our veterans have lived in and immersed themselves in different cultures throughout the US and the world, from Japan to England and Korea to Germany, as well as Panama, Africa and Iceland, Iraq, and Afghanistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterans are often resilient and resourceful individuals who bring a variety of skills and experiences to the University.&nbsp; The basic military and technical training the Armed Forces provides instills service members with a strong sense of discipline and teamwork, and the multi-faceted mission of our modern military offers vast opportunities for them to apply their skills in real world situations with a workforce as diverse as any other in the civilian world, if not more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering these skills and experiences, student veterans are a substantial resource for enhancing classroom dialogue and bringing firsthand perspectives to course content. Despite these strengths, veterans face additional challenges in college-anything from struggling to overcome stereotypes that are negative and grossly misrepresentative, to adjusting to life as a student after several years away, taking on a full college course load while simultaneously meeting the adult obligations of providing for a family, to coping with the mental stresses and physical wounds of combat service.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25d6b18c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-58451a4d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-58451a4d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Can you recommend best practices for working with veterans in the classroom?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d65aea4f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d65aea4f\">\n\n<p>The unique circumstances and non-traditional backgrounds student veterans bring to the University sometimes create challenges and potential sources of conflict or discomfort for both the veteran and the University employee.&nbsp; A great resource is a document that The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs developed to provide insights and guidelines for working with student veterans in the classroom:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dva.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-02\/Veteran_Best_Practices_in_the_Classroom_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veteran Guidelines and Best Practices in the Classroom<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb5d8761 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-bc05ad80 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-bc05ad80\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/faq\/faculty-faqs\/#\">I\u2019m hearing a lot more about veterans on campus. Why is that?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5a34e8a0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a34e8a0\">\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re hearing a lot more about veterans on campus, it&#8217;s because our office is doing its job. More to the point, it&#8217;s because recent changes to Veterans Benefits, coupled with the incremental draw-down in Iraq and Afghanistan, have led to increasing numbers of veterans in higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2009, Congress passed an expansion of education benefits for military veterans who have served or will serve after September 11, 2001.&nbsp; Commonly known as the Post-9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae, this program is creating a surge of student veteran enrollment which is expected to last over the next decade. Eastern is among the many institutions working to address important questions about veterans&#8217; needs and the ways valuable support services can be structured accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases these VA Educational benefits cover tuition at EWU for up to 36 months, provide a book stipend of $1000 an academic year, and provide a housing allowance.&nbsp; The VA Education Benefits are like an academic scholarship a veteran has earned by serving in the Armed Services.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d6c1789 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d53da352 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d53da352\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What should I do if one of my students misses class due to military service? Collapse<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-22b3ed3d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22b3ed3d\">\n\n<p>Many student veterans at Eastern are still fulfilling service obligations either in the Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard.&nbsp; The EWU Academic Policy 303-30, Chapter 7 covers policy on students called to active duty or deployed.&nbsp; (<a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/policies\/knowledge-base\/category\/academics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/policies\/knowledge-base\/category\/academics\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty and Staff who work with student veterans are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the relevant University Policy and not to hesitate to contact the VRC staff to provide clarity or details.&nbsp; The VRC staff continually talks with our student veterans who are still serving to ensure they keep their professors informed of any pending or potential deployments which may affect their academic schedule.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-16e82e86 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fab00191 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fab00191\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where can I find scholarly articles and resources regarding veterans in higher education?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c2e3f62c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c2e3f62c\">\n\n<p>Information and research related to veterans&#8217; issues are available through the government and nonprofit organization websites listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>US Department of Veterans Affairs:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.va.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iraq &amp; Afghanistan Veterans of America:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/iava.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/iava.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student Veterans of America:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentveterans.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.studentveterans.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterans of Foreign Wars:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vfw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.vfw.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Military One Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryonesource.mil\/resources\/millife-guides\/preparing-for-higher-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.militaryonesource.mil\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8b7d3cd3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e0932cfd gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e0932cfd\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How can I learn more or get involved with veteran focused events on campus?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-55f2af3e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-55f2af3e\">\n\n<p>If you are a veteran yourself or would simply like to be more informed or involved in veteran focused events on campus, the Veterans Resource Center would like to hear from you. There are several ways you can get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our mailing list. The VRC maintains an email list of Faculty and Staff members who have expressed an interest in supporting veteran focused events or learning more about veteran related news and information to pass on to their students and colleagues. Contact us to be added to the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coordinate with the VRC Staff to have your department receive our &#8220;GOT YOUR 6&#8221; training, which can be tailored to fit your needs and schedule. &#8220;GOT YOUR 6&#8221; training is an opportunity to learn more about our student veterans, the military culture, and what attitudes and behaviors helps us continue to be a military and veteran friendly campus.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-511e3479 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-705e35c2 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-705e35c2\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Who can I contact if I have a question regarding one of my students who is a veteran? <\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-393aefbd\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-393aefbd\">\n\n<p>If you have any questions or concerns about student veterans, please contact the Veterans Resource Center. VRC Director, Anthony Whipple (awhipple4@ewu.edu) and phone 509.359.2461 or VA School Certifying Official Lena Tanguay (ltanguay@ewu.edu) and phone 509.359.6592.  We are located in Showalter Hall, Room 122.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions: Faculty As of 2019 there were over 544,000 veterans living in Washington State.&nbsp; In many cases, students identified as veterans at Eastern Washington University are those receiving veteran educational benefits, usually referred to as the GI Bill\u00ae or Post 9\/11 Educational Benefits.&nbsp; But we do not limit the use of the term &#8230; <a title=\"Faculty FAQs\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/faq\/faculty-faqs\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Faculty FAQs\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9086,"featured_media":0,"parent":35672,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"wpo365_audiences":[],"wpo365_private":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-35674","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35674"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9086"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35674"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35674\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36453,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35674\/revisions\/36453"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35672"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35674"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}