FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Veterans' Education and Transition to Civilian Life

Original title: BEST PRACTICES IN VETERANS EDUCATION AND TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE

January 1, 2019

veterans education transition higher education military health services

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of testimony regarding the effectiveness of veteran support programs at Texas Tech University, which may influence future federal policy or funding for similar veteran transition initiatives nationwide.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Student Veterans

The policies discussed regarding education and transition support directly impact the services and resources available to them.

Texas Tech University

The institution provides the programs and services being evaluated as potential best practices for federal consideration.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a U.S. House hearing held in Lubbock, Texas, on November 17, 2017. The hearing focused on identifying best practices for supporting veterans as they transition from military service to higher education and civilian life.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on November 17, 2017, at the Texas Tech University System Office Building in Lubbock, Texas.
The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
The primary purpose was to discuss best practices in veterans' education and transition to civilian life.
This event marked the first Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing held in this specific congressional district.
Testimony was provided by representatives from Texas Tech University and StarCare Specialty Health System.
The hearing included formal opening statements from Chairman Jodey Arrington and Ranking Member Beto O'Rourke.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather information on best practices for helping veterans succeed in higher education and transition into civilian careers.

Who attended the hearing?

The hearing was presided over by Chairman Jodey Arrington and Beto O'Rourke, with testimony from various university officials, veteran liaisons, and student veterans.

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Discoveries

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Local Focus for Federal Oversight

The committee held a hearing outside of Washington D.C. to observe specific institutional programs at Texas Tech, suggesting a focus on localized 'best practices' to inform national policy.

Texas Tech University Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity

Connected Entities

organizationTexas Tech University“Host institution for the hearing”Map →

personPhil Crenshaw“World War II veteran who led the opening prayer”Map →

personJodey Arrington“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity”Map →

personBeto O'Rourke“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personTedd Mitchell“President of Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University”Map →

Sources

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