The Certificate of Veteran Service Providers workshop organized by Operation College Promise and hosted by Texas State University – San Marcos covered a 3 day agenda of important material for our university-based service providers in Texas. With over twenty colleges represented and over 75 providers participating, the conference was a great success! An inspirational beginning session by keynote speaker Joe Brown, former NFL player and Harker Heights Superintendent of Recreation, told his story of achievement, injury, and overcoming adversity through adaptive sports while setting the tone for an inspiring time of sharing ideas and successes. Information sessions included: changes to the GI Bill; transitioning issues; panels on local resources; a student veteran panel from Texas State; a panel of staff and wounded warriors from the Wounded Warrior Project; best practices on support services; and the finale of Military Warriors Support Foundation. There was a lot of great food and trips to Camp Mabry and local points of interest. Great networking and the ever well- organized staff of Operation College Promise were the best! Many thanks Wendy Lang and Lauren—Come back to Texas!
Dr. Katherine Selber
Professor, School of Social Work
Texas State, Veteran Advisory Council, founding member
Veterans Alliance of Texas State, faculty sponsor
Military Family Member
