The Reveille
VOLUME 7, ISSUE 1
DECEMBER 2013
Inside this issue:
New VSOC Counselor 2
By David Small
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to student veterans enrolled at the University of Houston. As your new
Interim Director of Veterans Services, I look forward to positioning this department to deliver exceptional service to student veterans as well as to dependents of
veterans. The staff at the VSO is
knowledgeable and eager to assist
on a wide range of topics and
questions related to VA benefits,
transitioning from military to civilian life, navigating the academic
environment, referrals to other
UH and community resources, and
much more. We encourage you to
take advantage of VSO services as
we partner in advancing your educational and career goals. Feel free
to call on us whenever we may be
of service.
Moving to New
Building
2
Congratulations Grads
2
Job Opening
3
Guitars For Vets
3
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF DR. DAVID SMALL Dr. David B. Small has over 35 years
of experience in student affairs administration, the majority of which
has been in career development,
personal counseling, alumni affairs,
and veterans services, including 12
years as administrative head of the
VSO department at UH. Dr. Small’s
academic credentials include Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the
University of Tennessee and a Ph.D.
in higher education and counseling
psychology from Vanderbilt Universi-
ty. He has authored numerous articles in professional journals and has
delivered over 300 presentations,
including keynote and commencement addresses for professional,
civic, and educational organizations
and has served as a consultant for
over 20 educational institutions and
corporations on a wide range of
organizational, career, and personal
development topics. Dr. Small has
been quoted in numerous national
publications, including U.S. News
and World Report, USA Today, The
New York Times, The Chronicle of
Higher Education, The Wall Street
Journal, Business Week, National
Business Employment Weekly, and
many journals and daily newspapers. He is a frequent guest on TV
and radio news/talk programs.
THE REVEILLE
Veterans Services is pleased
to announce that a VA representative is now available at
the VSO as part of the VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC)
program to assist studentveterans with questions and/
or concerns on the following
topics:
Educational and vocational
counseling
Survivors and dependents
assistance
Adjustment counseling
Employment and career
planning
Referrals for more intensive
health services
Assistance in applying for
other VA benefits
The VA representative is Mr.
Ralph Harrison and he will be
available part-time through
December 21 and then fulltime after January 6, 2014. If
you would like to meet with
Mr. Harrison, simply call
832-842-6189; or email
rtharrison2@uh.edu.
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Veterans Services relocates to
the second floor of the new University Center North building,
suite 202, on Tuesday, December
17, 2013. Turn right at the top of
the stairs. Office hours remain
the same:
Fall and Spring Semesters
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. M - Th
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. F
Semester Breaks and Summer
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
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VOLUME 7, ISSUE 1
TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION
P.O. Box 12277
Aus n, Texas 78711‐2277
(512) 463‐6564
www.tvc.texas.gov Informa on Specialist I
Salary Schedule – B/15
$2695.00/month ‐ $3,052.00/month
Opening Date: 12‐03‐13 Pos ng No: 14‐31 Class No.: 1830 Closing Date: 12‐20‐13 WIT #: 8263169 Loca on: Headquarters, Aus n, Texas College graduates in journalism, public rela ons, adver sing, communica‐
ons, or related field preferred Guitars for Vets is a national organization with chapters in 30 cities across the U.S. Veterans Services at UH is considering an affiliation with Guitars for Vets. We would first like to gauge the level of interest among student vets at UH for free guitar lessons. Lessons would
be provided once per week in small group sessions on Friday afternoons. Guitars would be provided for lessons and on a check-out basis
for practice at home. Let us know if you would be interested in, and
committed to, free guitar lessons. Beginners and intermediate-level
players would be welcome. If interested, contact us by email at
vets@uh.edu with your statement of interest, comments and/or questions. We will keep you posted as to further announcements.
A Publication Of
202 University Center North
Houston, Texas 77204-4024
Phone: 832-842-5490
Fax:
713-743-0680
vets@uh.edu
www.uh.edu/veterans
Interim Director:
Dr. David Small
Program Coordinator:
Lawren Bradberry
Editor:
Sandra Glass
WHAT WE OFFER
OUR UH VETERANS
 Peer counselor assistance with educational benefits
 Referrals for VA health benefits.
 Assistance with transition and adjustment to civilian life
 Unlimited, free access to computers, local telephone calls, and facsimile transmittals
 200 photocopies or computer print
-outs per month
 A quiet study room
The Reveille is published three times
each year in April, August, and December. The editor reserves the right to select and edit articles for publication.
Send comments regarding this newsletter to vets@uh.edu.
"Veterans Helping Veterans"
Season’s Greetings,
Happy Holidays,
Merry Christmas, and
Happy New Year!
from Veterans Services