| The School of Mines greatly appreciates and values your service to our country, and we are honored to assist and support you in the pursuit of your academic goals.
Who We Are
The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) provides School of Mines veterans with a relaxing place to study or simply connect with other campus veterans. Located on the lower level of the Surbeck Center in the Student Activities area, the VRC is sponsored jointly by the School of Mines and Western Nebraska Community College TRIO Veterans Upward Bound, a program federally funded by the Department of Education.
For additional information, contact Cathy Payne, VRC Coordinator, at (605) 394-2560 (catherine.payne@sdsmt.edu).
What We Offer
- tutoring in math and writing
- assistance with job, internship, and scholarship searches/applications
- resume and cover letter writing
- referral services regarding VA benefits, G.I. Bills, and community veterans' organizations
- academic and life skills workshops in areas such as learning styles, test preparation, note taking, time management, stress management, financial literacy, and wellness
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, snacks, refrigerator, microwave, pizza oven, toaster oven, popcorn machine, kitchenette, flat-screen cable TV, study tables, couches, recliners, veterans' information board, career information board, scholarship information board, 2 walls of whiteboards
Official Veteran's Certifying Officer
The Veteran's Certifying Officer at the School of Mines is Toni Schauer. Please contact her in order to initiate and maintain your benefits and also become certified with the VA. She can be reached at (605) 394-2553 (tonette.schauer@sdsmt.edu).
Ordering of Military Transcripts
For assistance with the ordering of your military
transcripts, contact Rick Rhode, Veterans Upward Bound Program Advisor, at (605) 381-8216.
Study and socializing at the VRC
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In addition to being recognized as a great college value for any student, SDSMT has also been singled out as great school for active military and veteran students:
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On December 14, 2011, the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology received the highly-coveted Seven Seals Award, recognizing its contributions to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) volunteer mission. This will be the eighth award given since 2007, the first to an organization. Until now, the award has been bestowed upon seven individuals for their significant contributions and support of the ESGR mission, which is to develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. (read the press release on this prestigious award)
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The School of Mines ranks #2 nationally in Military Times Edge Magazine's "Best for Vets: Colleges" survey (http://militarytimes.com/projects/jobs/best-for-vets/2013/colleges/4-year).
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The School of Mines has also been designated a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine for four consecutive years. |
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