Chancellor's Committee on Veteran and Servicemember Success

The Chancellor’s Committee on Veteran and Servicemember Success makes recommendations to the Chancellor to improve the educational and transitional experiences of veterans, servicemembers, and military-family students. The committee fosters collaboration among faculty, staff, and campus offices, advocates for policy improvements, and addresses key issues—ranging from academic success and military absence policies to health services and student retention. Additionally, it supports recruitment, alumni engagement, and scholarship initiatives, while organizing Veterans Day events, networking opportunities, and ongoing program assessments to strengthen campus resources and cultivate a supportive community.

This committee is chaired by Jackie Briggs, Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment and Retention. It also has representation from the following areas:

• Admissions Transfer Coordinator: David Hahn
• Academic Advising Representative: RJ Soderman (Army Veteran)
• Administrative Affairs Representative: Melissa Hintz
• Dean of Students Representative: Andrew Browning (Army Veteran)
• Academic Staff Representative: Daryl Parker (Marine Veteran)
• University Staff Representative: Karen Brueggeman (Navy Veteran)
• Faculty Representative: Eric Loepp
• Center for Students with Disabilities Representative: Alexandra Haase
• University Health and Counseling Services Representative: Stacy Weber
• Program Coordinator Representative: Nicole Ryan (Navy Spouse)
• ROTC Representative: SFC Cantley (Army)
• Student Veteran Alliance Club Interim President: Tony Sims (Army Veteran)
• Whitewater Student Government Representative: Tadyn Punzel (Army National Guard & Army Veteran)
• Alumni: Jamil Khan (Marine Veteran)
• Emeritus Staff: Paul Jones (Army Veteran)