We are pleased to introduce Ready to Serve, a new asynchronous online training designed specifically for UNCG faculty to help better support our military-affiliated students, including active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and veterans as they transition to and navigate college life.
Similar to the Green Zone training offered in the past, Ready to Serve provides faculty with practical information and strategies to better understand and support students with military affiliations. This UNCG-specific training offers new content tailored to your role as faculty, and the new format allows you to complete it at a time and location that works best for you.
The approximately one-hour training covers several important topics, including:
- Understanding the military-affiliated student experience: Learn about the unique challenges students may face as they balance military service, the transition to civilian life, and the demands of college.
- Military-related absences and requirements: Understand important policies and requirements related to students who need to miss class due to military obligations.
- Creating a supportive campus environment: Explore practical ways to support military-affiliated students in the classroom and help them feel welcomed and included in the UNCG community.
We hope that offering this training online and asynchronously will make it more accessible and encourage more faculty to participate. By increasing awareness and understanding of the experiences of military-affiliated students, we can work together to create a campus environment where these students feel supported and are better positioned to succeed.
Upon completing Ready to Serve, you will receive a certificate of completion and a digital Ready to Serve badge. You are welcome to add the badge to your email signatures, professional webpages, or other appropriate spaces to demonstrate your commitment to supporting our military-affiliated student community. We encourage all faculty to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the experiences of our military-affiliated students and the important role we can play in their success.
Click to enroll in the training on Canvas.
Thank you for your commitment to supporting all Spartans and helping make UNCG a welcoming and supportive place for those who have served, those who continue to serve, and their families.
