
Student Veterans of William & Mary
About
We, the College of William & Mary’s military veterans, in recognition of the common bonds shared through sacrifice, hardship, and service to the people of the United States of America, affirm the importance of community, education, and purpose.
- This organization will be known as the Student Veterans of William & Mary or SVW&M.
- The purposes of this organization are to:
- Promote a sense of purpose and belonging for all military veterans at the College of William & Mary through service to the community:
- By positioning W&M as the top choice for the most highly-qualified transitioning veterans wishing to further their education in a welcoming and academically challenging environment.
- By increasing veteran enrollment at W&M in a way that adds value to all members of the community.
- By acting collectively with the Association of 1775.
- By bargaining collectively for greater access and services for, and representation of student veterans at W&M.
- By ensuring that W&M’s services to military veterans and their families are commensurate with the character of their service to the nation.
- Partner with W&M administrators to address gaps in services for and chronic underrepresentation of student veterans at W&M.
- Be a driver of cultural change to:
- Improve the student experience for military veterans at W&M.
- Bridge the civil-military divide.
- Achieve a representative and sustainable population of highly-qualified undergraduate student veterans at W&M.
- Strengthen the community through charitable actions and other forms of civic engagement.
- Educate the community on the value and importance of military service as a strictly nonpartisan organization by conducting forums, discussion groups, and honoring veterans.
- Advocate on behalf of:
- Gold Star families and other members of the community who have lost a relative or loved one in military service to the United States.
- Veterans transitioning from military service to W&M.
- Any other underrepresented group of people from marginalized backgrounds.
Contact Information
Address
Willamsburg, VA 23185
United States
Contact Email E: studentveterans@wm.edu
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