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Join the Canadian Military, Veteran & Family Connected Campus Consortium (CMVF3C)
The CMVF3C is a consortium of Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs) and associated community partners committed to advancing Military, Veteran & Family Connected Campuses (MVFCs) in Canada and beyond. The consortium is enabled by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Military Family Services (MFS). Aiming to maximize engagement and exchange of evidence-informed practices, policies and programs across its partners, the CMVF3C is recognized as a key national enabler for leveraging post-secondary education as a transforming force for those who may serve, serve, have served and their families.
Our collaborative and systematic approach aims to build the capacity, sustainability and growth of a network of PSIs contributing to the academic success and well-being of students, including military members (regular force, reservists, rangers), Veterans and their families. MVFCs will enrich campuses and communities; enhance CAF’s recruitment, retention and readiness efforts; contribute to VAC’s support of Veterans transitioning to life after military service; and facilitate relevant innovations for the public good. This rapidly growing initiative is vital to mobilizing our communities and collective efforts in support of local, national and global peace, stability and advancement. Come join us!
Event: Collective Signing of CMVF3C Guiding Principles
Date: October 30, 2024
4:00-5:00 (ET)
Location: In person at the Château Laurier, Ottawa, Canada
Virtual via Zoom Link
Audience: Military members, veterans and their families, and representatives of Post-secondary institutions, Veterans Affairs Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and associated partners.
Funding Sources: The CMVF3C Collective Signing event is possible with funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and a MINDS Grant, Department of National Defence.
Symposium Format: A hybrid event, with attendees participating both in-person in Ottawa and virtually.
CMVF3C Webinar
Kevin Friese, Amy Hunter and Phillip Sevigny discuss the CMVF3C's goals, which include supporting military members and veterans transitioning into civilian life through academic programs.
CMVF3C Guiding Principles Signing Event
The CMVF3C's Event in Ottawa marked the signing of the Consortium’s Guiding Principles to support Canadian military members, veterans, and their families in post-secondary education.
The event highlighted the importance of transition support for military personnel and the role of post-secondary institutions in providing pathways for veterans.
Summary
Summary
CMVF3C Hybrid Guiding Principles Signing Event (October 30, 2024):
Event Aims:
Affirm the commitment of PSIs and associated partners to the CMVF3C and of PSIs to being Military, Veteran, and Family Connected Campuses
Establish stronger regional, national and international networks
Participants: N= 73. Online (n=47), In person (n=26).
Participants included:
PSI representatives (n=42);
# of PSIs represented (n=23): colleges (n=7), universities (n=14), cegeps (n=1), polytechnics (n=1)]
Veterans Affairs Canada representatives (n=2)
Canadian Armed Forces/Department of National Defence representatives (n=15),
Military Family Services representatives (n=2),
Partner organizations representatives [Royal Canadian Legion (n=1), Universities Canada (n=5), Government of Alberta (n=2), ASET (n=1), CIPSRT (n=1); Encore (n=1), unknown (n=1)]
Signatories of the Guiding Principles: N= 29; Cegeps (n=1); Colleges (n=9); Polytechs (n=0); Universities (n=16); Organizations (n=3)
Format: Hybrid
Agenda:
3:00-4:00 Online Webinar
4:00-4:03 Opening - Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray, President, Saint Mary’s University
4:03-4:07 Land acknowledgement and Remembrance of those who serve and have served
4:07-4:10 Welcome Bill Flanagan, President, University of Alberta
4:10-4:20 CMVF3C Overview - Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray and Dr. Suzette Brémault-Phillips, Chair, CMVF3C and Professor, University of Alberta
4:20-4:30 Opening Remarks (RAdm Steve Waddell, Cmdr Daniel Bouchard, Jane Hicks, Jason Kerr, Kevin Weaver)
4:30-4:45 Ceremonial Signing of CMVF3C Guiding Principles
4:45-4:55 Networking
4:55-5:00. Closing remarks
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