Jon Segars stands in front of Tate Student Center
|

SVRC Director Jon Segars tapped as chair of the National Council on Military Transition to Education (CMTE)

ByAmber George

Dr. Jon Segars, University of Georgia’s Director of the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) was named chair-elect for the National Council on Military Transition to Education (CMTE) in June 2022 to serve on its executive committee for this academic year. At the upcoming CMTE conference this March, Segars will assume the chairmanship to serve a one-year term.  

What started in 2018 as the Veterans in Higher Education Collaborative (VHEC), CMTE has grown into a team of more than 70 leaders representing some of the top universities and colleges dedicated to improving the transition for all service members and veterans. This council provides recommendations to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Veterans Affairs on policies and best practices related to military service members and veterans transitioning to higher education. From its inception, University of Georgia has been part of the CMTE effort along with other pioneers in education like Columbia University, Florida State, the University of California, and others. With Segars on the council, SVRC Assistant Director Mandy Levi continues to serve as part of the CMTE Successful Practices Committee.

Each military service administers a DoD Transition Assistance Program (TAP). However, not all armed service programs are the same. According to Segars, “Military-connected students arrive at the University of Georgia with a mix of experiences and understanding about their upcoming higher education journey. Members of CMTE hope to collectively use our experiences at universities across the nation to improve and better unify TAP—making every incoming student veteran as successful at college as they can be.”

CMTE consists of representatives from all types of institutions, including public, private, two-year, for-profit, and underserved populations. Segars says, “It is a great mix of the best talent in higher education. I am honored to be part of this team and will continue to bring CMTE best practices back to UGA to share with our partners. We are especially thankful for those within the DOD, DOL, and the VA who participate with CMTE and remain committed to better serving our transitioning service members.”

Similar Posts

Major Adam Fouche shakes hands with Dean of Students, Bill McDonald, after receiving UGAPD donation.
| | |

UGA Sunshine Fund and Let All the Big Dawgs Eat Scholarship Received Donation from UGA Police Department 

ByAmber George

Last month, the University of Georgia Police Department donated to both Student Care & Outreach “Sunshine Fund” and the “Let All the Big Dawgs Eat” food scholarship initiative. The donation split for the Sunshine Fund will provide University staff resources to assist students with immediate mental well-being needs by proactively working with various off-campus partners such as counselors, therapists, and treatment centers. The other half designated for the Let All the Big Dawgs Eat food scholarship will provide two students a 7-day unlimited meal plan for an entire academic year.

Photograph of Victor Wilson in front of Memorial Hall.

UGA IFC Career Spotlight Interview with VP Victor Wilson

ByAmber George

Victor Wilson and UGA, a perfect match. In 1977, Victor K. Wilson first stepped onto the University of Georgia campus as a high school senior with the Georgia Scholastic Press Association for his high school newspaper. It was April of his senior year, and he had a full-ride scholarship to Morris-Brown in Atlanta. However, while…

Celine McNelis-Kline named Senior Director of CAPS and the Fontaine Center
| |

Celine McNelis-Kline named Senior Director of CAPS and the Fontaine Center

ByLucas Guimaraes

Celine McNelis-Kline has been named senior director of the University of Georgia’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) and the Fontaine Center. Dr. McNelis-Kline most recently served as clinical director of health promotion and wellness at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Students represent UGA at the United Nations General Assembly
| | | |

Students represent UGA at the United Nations General Assembly

ByLucas Guimaraes

The African Graduate Students Forum’s (AGSF) represented the University of Georgia at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City from September 25 to 27. The session was a historic gathering of global leaders, diplomats and advocates committed to shaping a better future for all.