Veterans Center

Conferences and Advocacy

Student Veterans Resource Providers Conference

The State of Maryland’s College Collaboration for Student Veterans is presenting a Student Veterans Resource Providers Conference at Towson University on Friday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the University Union 2nd floor, Chesapeake Rooms 1,2,3.

Purpose: To provide complete and up-to-date information on all aspects of veterans benefits and resources. Share current practices on serving veteran students on campus and develop a state-wide network for student veteran liaisons to strengthen our commitment to serving those who serve.

Who Should Attend: All student veteran liaisons, including VA certifying officials, faculty/staff who provide assistance and resource information to veterans, veteran student organization advisers, and veterans office administrators from higher education institutions (public, private, community colleges).

Flyer: View the flyer (PDF)

Conference Presentations:

1) Overview of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (PDF)

Cynthia Mason-Posey, MDVA Director of Outreach & Advocacy

2) GI Bill Training (PDF)

Brian Gibbons, Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), Veterans Affairs Analyst

3) VA Healthcare Benefits (PDF)

Chris Buser, Clinical Director, Post Deployment Health Reintegration Programs, VA Maryland Health Care System

4) Vet Centers (PDF)

Michael Fisher, Counselor, Baltimore Vet Center

5) Veteran Employment Assistance (PDF)

Stan Seidel, Maryland Director of Veterans Employment & Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor

Contacts: For more information, please contact Patrick Young at Towson University, 410-704-2991, pyoung@towson.edu or Jerry Boden at Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, 410-260-3841, JBoden@mdva.md.us.

Veterans Center
Psychology Building, Room 107 (map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2992
E-mail: pyoung@towson.edu