NORTH LAS VEGAS VETERANS COMMUNITY COMMISSION

MEETING MINUTES

September 11, 2014

Website: http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

CALL TO ORDER

5:30 P.M., Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, Nevada

ROLL CALL

PRESENT

Charles Woodruff Richard Cherchio Theron H. Goynes

Chris Brown

ABSENT

Sy Nielson Brandi Matheny Patricia Logan

STAFF PRESENT

Elisa Bradshaw, Executive Secretary

WELCOME

Charles Woodruff, Chairman

VERIFICATION

Elisa Bradshaw, Executive Secretary

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Debbie Johnson

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PUBLIC FORUM

BUSINESS

1. APPROVAL OF NORTH LAS VEGAS VETERANS COMMUNITY

COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 11, 2014 (FOR

POSSIBLE ACTION)

Approved

AGENDA

2. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS, PRESENTATION

BY COMMISSIONER CHRIS BROWN

See Attachment A.

Chairman Woodruff: Thank you for your presentation. Are there any questions from the commission?

Vice Chairman Cherchio: I would also like to thank the commissioner for his presentation. It was very educational for me as well.

Chairman Woodruff: Before I ask my questions I am glad to see Doris here this evening. This presentation was generated by your question of last month, “What is available to our veterans?” Education to us is first and foremost because I believe, without education, it is very difficult for our veterans to move forward.

I have six questions. As you talk about counselors meeting with veterans to discuss their benefits, is this true of all colleges?

Commissioner Brown: Not necessarily to discuss what benefits they’re eligible for. When I talk about counselor, counselor in a college context is different than what some people think. We have academic counselors to help students with degree plans. Then we have actual counselors to talk about personal issues. There are veterans service counselors at colleges to help students through the process and explains educational benefits available with your program.

Chairman Woodruff: Does CSN provided scholarships for veterans dependent?

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Commissioner Brown: We do not provide any veteran dependent specific programs. One of the things in our scholarship component is the Pat Tillman Foundation that provides scholarships to veterans as well as their dependents.

Chairman Woodruff: You also mentioned having a job fair at Starbucks. For the information of those of you in the audience. When you see this information on TV or you hunt it down online. There are many job fairs in the local rea. You must be aggressively hunting for job fairs and there are many that are for veterans specifically.

How long does it take to get from step 1 to step 5 on your Admissions slide. The amount of time you meet with a counselor to the time you get your program set up?

Commissioner Brown: It depends, maybe about two weeks. For example, 24/48 hours after you complete the application you would get an acceptance letter and a NCID number. If a student has already taken the ACT or the SAT and their scores are high enough those students can automatically move forward to the next step. If a student has to test then that may make the process take a bit longer. I always encourage students to prep before taking the test. If they don’t do well then they do remedial classes. In short it would take 2 – 4 weeks depending on the individual.

Chairman Woodruff: Does CSN accept the Millennium Scholarship?

Commissioner Brown: Of course we do. If you have a 3.25 high school GPA and complete 4 units of English, 3 units of math to include algebra II, 4 units of social science, etc. It takes a discount off of college tuition.

Chairman Woodruff: Does CSN provide courses on line towards graduation?

Commissioner Brown: Yes we offer complete degree programs online. Depending on the program, some may require students to come in for hands on training. Some are hybrid. Online and in person.

Chairman Woodruff: Thank you again for your presentation. I had a unique conversation with Debbie Johnson. I just want to say to the people that are here at the meeting this evening. Non one is going to come to you and give you anything. No one is going to knock on your day and tell you what is available to you. You have to go out and look for opportunities. Not just at CSN. If you’re seeking a job or VA housing. Please tell your friends to go to school to get educated. To assist veterans in helping themselves.

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STAFF REPORT

BOARD ITEMS

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Commissioner Brown: I was at a function a couple of weeks ago and I thought that this group might be beneficial to speak to our commission. The young lady was from Davis Funeral Home and she talked about how many veterans have a misconception that the VA is going to cover funeral costs. She spoke about how many families of veterans are unprepared and she discussed how you can offset costs of funeral services. Is that something that the commission would be interested in entertaining? Chairman Woodruff: That is a great point. When I came out of Desert Shield and Desert Storm I was stationed in Las Vegas as the INI First Sergeant. That’s the inspector instructor staff where I handled all the burials for any marine that served active duty and received an honorable discharge. A lot of the times the families do not know who to turn to. Regardless of what branch you serve, as long as you are honorably discharged, you are entitled to have full military honors at your grave site. Whether you serve 2 years or 30 years. When you call to the Army or Marine INI and you get a lot of pushback or static. If you have any issues at all with getting a military funeral from the service you were in, please call me. Vice Chairman Cherchio: I would very much support having that information brought to the commission and the attendees. Let me again thank Commissioner Brown for his presentation. One question I do have. I know people that took the time to come out from as far away as Henderson. How do we get this information shared with the community? How do we get information in the future out to the general public? I know we spoke of a link on our city website. Do we know where we are on that as this point? Secretary Bradshaw: I can speak for the web site. I know we are undergoing a redesign at this time and we will have pages dedicated to our City boards and other non-profits so information will be posted for the community.

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Commissioner Brown: One of the new changes to NV Open Meeting Law is that agendas are required to be posted on https://notice.nv.gov/ which is a good place to refer persons to.

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ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned 6:31 pm

THE

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN

NEVADA

THE INSTITUTION OF 1ST CHOICE

Commissioner Chris Brown

ATTACHMENT A

COLLEGE OF 1ST CHOICEWho is the College of Southern Nevada?

CSN is state public college that grants students associate degrees and certificates.

CSN was established in 1971 and is Nevada’s largest educational institution, as well as, the 4th largest college of our type in the nation.

CSN offers over 200 associate degree and certificate programs in over 100 career fields and a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene.

What CSN can provide for you

General Education

Transfer Education

Occupational Education

Adult Basic Education

Workforce DevelopmentCustom trainingEconomic DevelopmentPersonal Enrichment

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

Numerous LOCATIONS & 3 MAIN CAMPUSES

Charleston Cheyenne Henderson

Average Class Size is23-35 students.

Enrollment is over 35,000

One of 56 two year colleges that offer a four year degree.

AT A GLANCE

CHEYENNE CAMPUSEnrollment: 11, 744

72 AcresHealth Sciences ProgramsDental Hygiene Programs Art Complex Desert Garden CenterOSHA Education Center

Athletics Fire Science Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology Horticulture Southern Desert Regional Police AcademyWelding

Automotive Technology Casino Management Cisco/Networking/Computer

Science

Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Education

Fine & Performing ArtsPlanetarium Photography Videography & Film Food and Beverage

HENDERSON CAMPUSEnrollment: 6, 240

72 Acres

CHARLESTON CAMPUSEnrollment: 17,116

76 Acres

Veterans Education & Transition Center

Chapter 30—93 veterans

Chapter 35—145 veterans

Chapter 1606—68 veterans

Chapter 1607—17 veterans

VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS

Chapter 33—768 veterans

Chapter 31—67 veterans

Enrollment Fall 20131453

More than 14,000 claims have been processed since

Fall 2009

Our Mission

The mission of the College of Southern Nevada’s

Department of Military and Veteran Affairs is ensure

that we are Nevada’s Institution of 1st Choice for

active duty, National Guard, Reserve, veterans, and

dependents of veterans by providing exceptional

services to assist veterans and dependents in

pursuing their educational, professional, and

vocational goals. These services include transition

assistance in form of financial, social, and academic

support for all veteran, military service members

and their families.

Priority Objectives

• Priority Registration

• Implement DoD and Department of Veteran Affairs

Principles of Excellence

• Military Service Credit (i.e. Medical to LPN)

• Add a VA In-Processing Workshop to New

Student Orientation

• Opening, Training, and Staffing the Cheyenne

VETS Center

• “CSN Team 6” Got Your Six Vet Success Network

• Veteran’s recognition at graduation

• Veterans Week

External Engagement

Fundraising

Mentorship Program

Academic Enhancement

Employment Readiness.

Internal Engagement

Division of Workforce and Economic Development

Employee Veteran Success Fund

Division of Apprenticeship Studies

.

Internal Engagement Division of Workforce and Economic Development

Division of Workforce and Economic Development

• Adult Literacy and Language

• American Heart Association Training Center

• Business Services;

• Community and Personal Enrichment;

• English as a Second Language;

• Healthcare/EMS;

• High School Equivalency;

• Math Prep;

• Motorcycle Safety;

• WorKeys;

• Workforce & Personal Safety

Internal Engagement Division of Apprenticeship Studies

Division of Workforce and Economic Development• Brick, Tile, Marble & Stone Layers Apprenticeship

Tile Setter Emphasis—CA/AAS (30 Credits)

Brick Layers Emphasis*— CA/AAS (30 Credits)

• Carpenters Apprenticeship*

CA/AAS (30 Credits)

• Electrical Workers Apprenticeship*:Inside Wireman Emphasis— CA/AAS (43 Credits)

Residential Emphasis— CA/AAS (43 Credits)

Installer/Technician— CA (30 Credits)

Sign— CA (30 Credits)

• Floor Covers Apprenticeship**

CA/AAS (30 Credits)

• Glaziers Apprenticeship**

CA/AAS (36 Credits)

Internal Engagement Division of Apprenticeship Studies

Division of Workforce and Economic Development• Iron Worker Apprenticeship

Reinforcing Emphasis— CA/AAS (38 Credits)

Structural Steel Emphasis— CA/AAS (36 Credits)

• Laborers Apprenticeship—dCA/AAS (30 Credits)

• Operating Engineers Apprenticeship**

• Equipment Operators— CA/AAS (38 Credits)

• Heavy Duty Repair— CA/AAS (38 Credits)

• Machinist— CA/AAS (48 Credits)

• Surveyor— CA/AAS (48 Credits)

• Oil Well Driller— CA/AAS (33 Credits)

• Painting an d Drywall Finisher ApprenticeshipCA/AAS (31 Credits)

• Plasterer and Cement Masons ApprenticeshipCement Mason Emphasis—CA/AAS (31 Credits)

Internal Engagement Division of Apprenticeship Studies

Division of Workforce and Economic Development

• Plumber, Pipefitter, Welder, Refrigerator Apprenticeship**Piping Trades Emphasis— CA/AAS (43 Credits)

• Roofer and Waterproofers Apprenticeship**CA/AAS (31 Credits)

• Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship**CA/AAS (54.5 Credits)

• Stationary Engineers Apprenticeship**CA/AAS (51 Credits)

• Teamsters Convention Industry Apprenticeship**CA/AAS (32 Credits)

The Future

• Cheyenne and Henderson Campus VETS Center

• Career Services Connect

• Resume Writing Workshop-CSN Career Services

• PTS Psychological Counseling

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1

• Qualify under the Open Door Admission Policy.

2

• Complete a CSN admission form or apply online at www.csn.edu , select MyCSN.

3

• Complete a placement test or submit SAT/ACT scores .

4

• Meet with a CSN counselor or academic advisor.

5 • Attend a New Student Orientation

TUITION & COSTS

Application Fee - $ 5.00

Per Credit- $ 90.00as of Fall term 2013

$90.00 x 12 credits = $1,080

(Not including course fees)

Full time = at least 12 credits

¾ time = at least 9 credits

½ time = at least 6 credits

Books = $500 per semester

$1,580Estimate per Semester

The College of Southern Nevada is the most affordable institution in the state of

Nevada!

THE PATH TO ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE:

FINANCIAL AID

AND

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

4 TYPES OF STUDENT AID

GRANTS

WORK STUDY

LOANS

SCHOLARSHIPS

Federal, state or institutional funds given to students that does not need to be repaid.

Money you earn as payment for a job on or off campus.

Borrowed money to be paid back, usually with interest.

Awards of money granted on the basis of financial need.

REASONS TO ATTEND CSNAcademic Excellence

Low Tuition Cost

Cutting Edge Programs

Convenient Locations

General Admission Requirements

Degrees and Training in over 200 fields

Flexible Class Schedules

Personalized Attention

CSN is a lot of fun!

ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

AT CSN YOU END UP PAYING ONLY $ 24 PER CREDIT.

Christopher Brown, Director

Veteran Affairs and Outreach

(702) 651-4609

Vanessa Robledo, Program Manager

Veterans Affairs and Outreach

(702) 651-5939