Kalata – Week 4 – G. V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans

Activities

-Researched grants and outside funding for the G. V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans

-Filed student files after certification for summer and fall
-Collaboratively finished Green Zone Training presentation
-Met with student veterans to coordinate Green Zone Training presentations

 

Reflection

The Veterans' Certificate Program is something I am extremely proud of here at Mississippi State. This program is an upcoming program designed toward educating post-secondary employees in servicing veterans. It clearly illustrates why, when sitting at the computer in the G. V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans, I am surrounded by awards stating Mississippi State University is a military friendly school.

 

Finishing the Green Zone Training presentation is my biggest accomplishment to date in my practicum. Being able to learn enough about what the Center does and then bring that awareness to other is important. I am thankful to have this opportunity to highlight how progressive Mississippi State is in this realm. I also want to inspire others to have a passion for helping this student group. Thursday is the first presentation. I will be presenting with two veterans and one vocational rehabilitation practicum student since the entire G. V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans staff will be in Jackson.

            Grant and funding research is a new experience for me. I met with Ken last week to discuss resources I could utilize in order to successfully venture into this arena. Ken had two people to recommend; he is contacting them to see if we can set up a meeting. I am beyond excited and nervous about this. Grant writing is a necessary skill given today’s culture of budget cuts. To gain this experience while a student is fantastic. I would love to leave my mark on the Center by earning funds. What better way to show my support of this emerging Student Affairs department, to say thank you to the veterans and service members for their service, and to say thank you to the staff of the G. V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans for this wonderful experience. I only hope I can be successful in this endeavor.

            Now that ResLife Training has started I feel sad that I am not getting to spend as much time at practicum. This surprised me a little bit. However, it is great that I get to involved my practicum in my job and vice versa!