Veterans Resource Center

Although the VC campus is temporarily closed,

education continues online and we are working remotely to support our students!

Welcome Military and Military Family Members!

The VRC is staffed with veteran worker who provide personalized service to veterans, active duty members including National Guard and Reserves and dependents of veterans. We Can!

Schedule telephone academic counseling appointments
Connect you to GI Bill_® and CalVet educational funding
Help you get certified for benefits
Link you with tutors
Answer your questions
Post important information and resources
Help you find housing, food and counselling services

CONNECT WITH US (links):

Canvas VRC

Instagram; VCVETS1

Facebook VCVETS

Important General Information

For continuing students, your registration date will be updated in your Student Portal

The campus closure and transition to distance learning will not affect your GI Bill_® or Basic Housing per VA recent changes in policy.

On March 21, the President signed Senate Bill S. 3503, which enables the VA to continue providing the same level of education benefits to students having to take courses online due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The bill allows for temporary continued payment of educational benefits even if the program has changed from resident training to online training. Make sure to enroll in at least one courses that was INTENDED to be taugh in Residence (in person)

In addition, GI Bill® students will continue receiving the same monthly housing allowance (MHA) payments they received for resident training until Dec. 21, or until the school resumes in-person classes.

★ VRC Mission Statement ★

The Ventura College Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is committed to establishing a supportive environment and welcoming campus culture for all Active Duty, Veteran and eligible Dependents of Veterans. The VRC was founded on the premise that the challenges faced by veterans may be addressed through a combination of services emphasizing academics, camaraderie and overall wellness. VRC staff are here to help provide that support and to guide military students through the process of achieving their educational goals.

The VRC offers personalized services to veterans, active duty military and eligible dependents in a welcoming environment:

Application assistance for VC admission and course registration
Academic counseling such as transcript evaluation, and developing education plans
Access to V.A. & CalVet Educational Benefits
Study area
Computers, printers, and scanners
Lounge space, restroom and kitchenette

We asked Jordana Ybarra-Telias, VRC Program Coordinator, about the Veterans Resource Center at Ventura College, and here’s what she had to say.

Why should veterans come to the Veteran’s Resource Center?

The Veterans Resource Center serves students associated with the military and their families. Approximately 300-400 students seek services from the VRC on an average per year.

The Center is a welcoming environment that focuses on the inclusivity of veterans. Our primary goal is to ensure success for our veteran students.

What impact does the VRC have on students’ success?

The VRC is about building trust. I am not a veteran, so I focus on helping veterans build trust with civilians. The veteran student workers focus on helping students in the VRC by providing a shared perspective, a perspective they can relate to. The VRC tries to understand and help its veterans by examining the many factors that impact veterans’ health. They work to identify the issues and concerns felt by its members so the VRC can meet their needs effectively.

The spectrum of issues faced by veterans is complicated and vast and includes factors like mental health, assimilation into civilian life, and employment. The VRC, with its robust and wide-ranging services, is determined to ensure equal opportunity for its student vets despite the difficult disadvantages they face.

What does the opportunity for veterans to go to a community college mean to you?

I think it’s the best opportunity for any student and for veterans, in particular, who are transitioning from a rigid regiment to civilian-hood. The VRC provides the opportunity for a close relationship with faculty, other student veterans, members of military families, and the general student population which one may not find at a larger university.

Students network and create a sense of comradery; they ensure that the VRC environment is welcoming and inclusive.

What else should we know about the program?

The VRC is a great place for any student to come. The staff is wonderful; we have a great team that cares about students. The VRC is not just looking to follow the status quo, rather we are constantly finding ways to improve veteran life on campus and at home. The VRC accomplishes this by ensuring that our faculty and staff are trained to look through the equity lens and from the veterans’ perspective.

How are you serving your student veterans during COVID-19?

The VRC is constantly finding ways to improve the program, which is a valuable skill to practice in these times. We have quickly adapted to remote work, and our student workers help with the new workload. Additionally, we have implemented an app called myVRC that allows us to better communicate with our students through new updates, referrals to academic and student support services and access to our team.

Veterans Resource Center

Important General Information

★ VRC Mission Statement ★

Why should veterans come to the Veteran’s Resource Center?

What impact does the VRC have on students’ success?

What does the opportunity for veterans to go to a community college mean to you?

What else should we know about the program?

How are you serving your student veterans during COVID-19?

Jordana Ybarra-Tellias

Fall 2020 Hours

Ventura College

Veterans Resource Center

Important General Information

★ VRC Mission Statement ★

Why should veterans come to the Veteran’s Resource Center?

What impact does the VRC have on students’ success?

What does the opportunity for veterans to go to a community college mean to you?

What else should we know about the program?

How are you serving your student veterans during COVID-19?

Jordana Ybarra-Tellias

Fall 2020 Hours

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