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Pictured
left to right in the recently upgraded Veterans Lounge: James
Harter, former Edison State student and
U.S. Marine Corporal veteran
from Sidney; Cheryl Stiffel-Francis, Executive Director of the Miami
County
Foundation; and Craig O’Meara, current Edison State student and
U.S. Air Force veteran from Sidney.
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Edison State Welcomes
Military Veterans
Miami County Foundation Helps to Support Lounge
On the dry erase board in Edison State Community College’s Veterans
Lounge reads a heartfelt message from United States Marine Corporal
veteran, Troy Flenar. “I’ve recently discovered the Veterans Lounge. It
is beyond words how much I appreciate a quiet place to read before
class. Thank you for setting this up for veterans to use!”
The same gratifying remarks are echoed across campus from veterans of
all United States military branches. “When separating from the armed
forces, it becomes exceptionally difficult finding the appropriate
amount of time required to become familiar with the benefits and
entitlements available post separation,” said Craig O’Meara, Edison
student and U.S. Air Force veteran.
“Edison’s staff was able to quickly identify and educate me on my
individual benefits, taking the burden almost completely off my
shoulders,” added O’Meara. “Their dedication to meeting the needs of
military veterans and their ability to do so puts them on par with any
military education office I've had the pleasure of working with.”
Established on Veteran’s Day of 2010, Edison State’s Veterans Lounge
serves as a retreat for veterans to congregate and study. The area has
recently seen upgrades thanks to the Miami County Foundation, including
a new microwave, refrigerator, and a collection of professional
student-veteran photographs displayed on the wall.
Hundreds of books have also been added to the Lounge ranging in topic
from war and history to crime novels and literature. Additionally, the
Lounge is now equipped with a new coffee pot and high-definition
television.
In addition to supporting the Lounge, the Miami County Foundation has
also contributed to numerous veteran programs that have been put on
throughout the year, including the most recent event that paid tribute
to seven Miami Valley World War II veterans.
Edison State Community College recognizes the tremendous contribution
that veterans and reservists make as citizens and students and is proud
of the level of diversity, experience, and academic excellence that
they bring to campus.
The Office of Veterans Services at Edison State provides a single point
of contact for military veterans and their families. In addition to
providing academic, referral, and personal support services to help
ease access to higher education, the office also networks with area
veteran organizations to provide support services to veterans on
campus.
For additional information about the services and amenities available
to veterans at Edison State, visit www.edisonohio.edu/veterans.
Now in its fifth decade of service, Edison State Community College is
committed to providing higher education and advanced training
opportunities for the people of the greater Miami Valley. Edison is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is recognized with the
highest order attainable by the Ohio Board of Regents. Offering courses
in Piqua, Greenville, and online, Edison provides a Personal Experience
and Rewarding Education. Visit us online at www.edisonohio.edu.
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