According to your websiteThe council will represent the voice of veterans and military members on campus, address the needs and concerns of the group, support recruitment and retention efforts of military students, staff, and faculty, and “serve as a formalized liaison between staff, faculty, and students.” of veterans and military personnel. and the broader University of Iowa communities.”

Miller serves on the council as a member of its interim leadership team. He said in the statement that the council will also provide a place where students can find mentors who can understand their experiences and other connections.

“At times we can become isolated in our buildings or apartments,” Miller said in the statement. “This is a great opportunity for us to reach out to other faculty and staff on campus who have a shared experience. “We also want to support our National Guard and Reserve members who have other obligations outside of college and show them that there is a network to support them.”

Adam Potter, senior human resources specialist and member of the interim leadership team, said in the release that in addition to giving veterans more of a voice on campus, the council will also serve to attract potential employees and encourage students to participate. .

The council is currently seeking members and interested parties can contact (email protected) for more information. Anyone on campus is welcome to join, Potter said, and he believes the council will most likely meet monthly and eventually host events. According to the website, the first meeting is planned for early December and weekly planning meetings are currently taking place.

“We’re excited to move forward,” Potter said. “We hope people show interest and get involved. “We want Iowa to be a place where veterans, members of the National Guard, Army Reserves and Army ROTC cadets can feel more at home when they are home.”