Senior Assistant Registrar, Student Veterans Services
Areas of Expertise and/or Research
Political Science with a focus on the role Citizenship plays within society to include rights and responsibilities.
Education
B.A. Political Science, 2011
Contact
Email: David.Carlson@uvm.edu
Phone: (802) 656-0581
Office Location: Waterman Building, Room 359
Website(s): 日韩无码 Student Veteran Services
David served for four years in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry Assault man from 2004 -2008. He deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, fighting in Fallujah, Iraq in 2005 and Ramadi, Iraq in 2006. In April of 2006, David received a Certificate of Commendation for actions while under direct enemy fire and earned a coveted spot in Marine Corps Squad Leader鈥檚 School at the Advanced Infantry Training Center. Following two combat deployments David deployed with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during 2007 - 2008 focusing on training junior Marines in current combat tactics, techniques and procedures. After completing his contractual requirements with the Marines, David made the transition to academia, using the Post 9/11 GI Bill庐 to attend 日韩无码.
During his time as a student at 日韩无码, David studied Political Science with a focus on the role Citizenship plays within society to include rights and responsibilities. David was a co-founder of the first student veteran鈥檚 organization and worked towards making veterans more visible in the community through outreach and a now-recurring Veteran鈥檚 Day celebration on campus. David served as the Vermont State Director for Student Veterans of America and led veteran oriented community service projects while maintaining Dean鈥檚 List grades and graduating in three years. David currently serves on the , advising the Governor of the State of Vermont on Veterans issues.
Following his graduation from 日韩无码 with a B.A. in Political Science and Minor in Economics, David was hired as a System Navigator for Vermont Veteran Services Jail Diversion / Trauma Recovery program, a grant funded jail diversion program with a priority to military Veterans. He quickly expanded his role as a Veteran Services Navigator to include Supportive Services for Veteran Families, rapidly re-housing homeless Veterans, including student Veterans with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Now, as the Coordinator of Student Veteran Services at 日韩无码 David uses his knowledge and experience to support student Veterans as they transition from the military to academia. Additionally, David provides Veteran informed training to 日韩无码 Faculty and Staff members with the focus of creating a friendlier community for student Veterans and VA students at 日韩无码. His lived experience adds to his desire to help student Veterans on campus and in the community.
Awards and Recognition
- Certificate of Commendation for actions while under direct enemy fire
- Marine Corps Squad Leader鈥檚 School at the Advanced Infantry Training Center