Members of the Student Veteran Organization present Craig A. Miller, professor of history/political science, with the club’s Veteran Student Success Award. From left: Chet Beaver, assistant director of student advocacy for veteran and military resources; Steven M. Laity, emergency management & homeland security student (Army veteran); Miller; Keanu Bunting, biomedical sciences student (Army veteran); and Alan D. Dyer, residential construction technology & management student (Marine veteran).
The Penn College Student Veteran Organization presented Craig A. Miller, professor of history/political science, with its Veteran Student Success Award earlier this week. The honor recognizes faculty or staff who support student veterans in achieving their academic goals.
“Many of our faculty and staff members go above and beyond to help our veteran students achieve their academic goals. Craig has been one of our most dedicated and passionate supporters for many years,” said Chet Beaver, assistant director of student advocacy for veteran and military resources. “It was especially rewarding to see him recognized as this year’s recipient. His continued commitment to our veteran students is truly appreciated and well-deserved.”
Miller is the fourth recipient of the award.
Nominees for the Veteran Student Success Award must be a full-time faculty or staff member. Club members nominate deserving individuals during a fall meeting. The award recipient is chosen through a vote by all club members.
Crafted from wood, the award is in the shape of a sword. Each year, students customize the award in the Dr. Welch Workshop: A Makerspace at Penn College.
“The award in the shape of a sword follows military tradition,” Beaver said. “When senior leaders retire or depart a unit, those who have served with distinction are often presented with a sword in appreciation of their service.”
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