Faculty Resources for Extension Veterans
Utah State University Extension provides resources to empower faculty and staff in supporting veterans across the state. Our framework focuses on connection, collaboration, and sustainability.
Our Goals
- Identity & Belonging – Support veterans in rediscovering purpose and identity in civilian life.
- Networking & Collaboration – Build veteran and partner networks statewide.
- Accessibility – Ensure all Extension veteran programs are free and inclusive.
- Awareness & Education – Equip staff and faculty to understand veteran identity and strengths.
- Visibility & Communication – Highlight programs, collaborations, and success stories.
- Policy & Advocacy – Identify gaps and opportunities to influence supportive policy.
- Sustainability – Establish long-term structure, funding, and evaluation for veteran programs.
Resource Guide
Download our faculty resource guide for additional tools, strategies, and best practices:
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Additional Resources
- Veteran Suicide Data and Reporting – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Link to Resource.
- The Live On Military Playbook is a free, social-media based suicide prevention training program that provides short, engaging lessons to help service members, veterans, and their families recognize warning signs, support one another, and reduce mental-health stigma within the military community. Visit the Military Playbook.
- IFAS/University of Florida Extension offers trainings and resources to help professionals better support veterans, especially in rural communities. It includes toolkits, educational materials, and community-based support strategies. Visit the Rural Veteran Program.
- The Extension Veteran-Friendly Training, offered through IFAS/University of Florida Extension, is a five-module online course that builds professionals' skills to support veterans and their families. It covers military culture, common health needs, and available resources, with completion indicating veteran-friendly competency. Enroll in the Extension Veteran-Friendly Training.