Green Zone Training for Faculty and Staff (Paused)

What is Green Zone Training?

An initiative to support student veterans by designating locations recognized as a “safe place”.

Identifies faculty and staff throughout East Carolina University who are knowledgeable about issues faced by student veterans and the resources available to assist them.

Participants are identified by a Green Zone emblem located outside their office door and on their syllabus.

Is not only a Professional Development opportunity but also a way to be supportive to those who have sacrificed for others.

Helps faculty and staff provide supportive services necessary to ensure that veteran students are successful in their academic pursuits, adjust to the campus environment, and eventually transition to civilian employment.

Who is a Green Zone volunteer?

• ECU staff and faculty who identify themselves as:
  • someone who is aware of the issues and concerns faced by student veterans/service members
  • someone who is available to assist the student
  • someone who has completed the Green Zone training
• Volunteers are NOT expected to be experts who can “solve” the problems; Instead
  • lend a sympathetic ear
  • be someone who can help the student find the appropriate resources for problem resolution