ASUO is accepting applications for a new executive position called the Veteran Student Advocate. ASUO Chief of Staff Will Iverson hopes this will create a new space on campus for supporting veterans.
The position was posted before winter break and is still open for applicants. The candidate chosen will also serve as an officer with the Veterans and Family Student Association to advocate for the community.
Iverson said they’re looking for someone well-informed and plugged in with the veteran community, as well as someone with a desire to advocate and improve relationships with non-veteran students.
“A lot of times people don’t know student veterans, so I think that might be part of the root issue,” said Iverson.
VFSA Public Relations Officer Shea Kvintus said he thinks this position will make a difference.
“We’re excited about this position because whoever becomes the Veteran Student Advocate is going to have time scheduled into their day, as a job, to advocate for us,” said Kvintus. “The connections they’ll be able to make being on the ASUO staff is also a lot more than we can do as a student organization.”
Iverson is currently the only veteran student to serve on ASUO and said he’s been trying to get a bigger voice for veterans closer to administration since 2014.
“I’d been thinking if there were an ASUO position created to focus on veterans’ advocacy, they might be able to get more of a foothold and accomplish more in the coming
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