Service and Outreach

Service

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs offers assistance to faculty and staff of all K-State units, providing a broad range of outreach services, programs and activities for the military community. These services may include needs determination, strategic program development, military community engagement and program delivery and support.

University units currently served include:

  • Division of Student Life.
  • Office of the Vice President for Research and Office of Sponsored Programs.
  • McCain Auditorium.
  • K-State Libraries.
  • Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
  • Office of International Programs.
  • K-State Alumni Association.
  • K-State Career Center.
  • Recreational Services and club sports.
  • KSU Foundation.
  • K-State Athletics.
  • College of Education Military-Connected Learner Initiative.

Outreach

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs provides outreach services primarily through partnerships with other organizations and institutions in order to promote personal and professional development, well-being and quality of life to military-connected constituents. This office also provides direct support to specific outreach programs with established or developing efficacy, measurable impact and sustainability.

Organizations we partner with

CMTE

Council on Military Transition to Education (CMTE)

CMTE’s goals are to leverage the best talent in student veteran services to help those transitioning to our colleges and universities, and to foster relationships with agencies involved in the transition process.

Student Veterans of America

Student Veterans of America (SVA)

Kansas State University student veterans organizations are affiliated as chapters of SVA to provide student veterans with the resources, support and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.

Institute for Health

The Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families

A Kansas State University academic institute located in the College of Health and Human Services that addresses the research and outreach assistance needs of the health and resiliency of military personnel, veterans and their family members.

Kstate-1st Infantry

U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division and U.S. Army Garrison

U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division and U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Riley, Kan., to provide a myriad of programs and activities that support professional development, quality of life, career transition and continuing education opportunities.

Chamber
Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) Military Relations Council

The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Military Relations Council, a subset of the MACC Economic Development Division, focuses on building and maintaining mutually-beneficial relationships, facilitating communications and coordinating activities among the Manhattan community and Fort Riley.

AUSA

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

AUSA is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the professional association of the United States Army. Founded in 1950, it has 121 chapters worldwide. Membership is open to everyone, not just Army personnel, nor is membership mandatory for soldiers. The organization publishes ARMY Magazine and the Green Book.

1st Infantry Division

The Society of the 1st Infantry Division

The mission of the Society of the 1st Infantry Division is to perpetuate the memory of the 1st Infantry Division, U.S. Army, and to honor the service and sacrifice of its soldiers and units.

Heart of America

Heart of America Patriot Foundation (HOAPF)

The HOAPF provides scholarship money to partner institutions who match our contributions and distribute the money to the dependents of deceased or 100% disabled veterans. These individuals qualify under the Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program under Chapter 35 of the G.I. Bill.