Military Connected

Our Knowledge Community leaders are NASPA volunteers who have generously devoted their time to their Knowledge Community. Chairs are elected by the Knowledge Community members while Regional representatives are selected from within the Region. Additional roles are selected by the Knowledge Community.

Co-Chairs, NASPA Military Connected Knowledge Community: 
Dr. Ashley Cree (Bunker Hill Community College)
Rebecca Cossaboom (Towson Univerity) 

Chair of Communications and Marketing, NASPA Military Connected Knowledge Community:
Tony (Juan) Munoz (Austin Peay State University)

Co-Chairs of the Research Committee, NASPA Military Connected Knowledge Community: 
Dr. Mia Garcia-Hills (University of Illinois - Chicago)
Brian Duchaney (Bridgewater State University)

Chair of Recognition & Awards, NASPA Military Connected Knowledge Community: 
VACANT

Interested in Getting Involved?

We're always looking for passionate professionals to help lead the MCKC's work. If you see an open position on our board, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're ready to step into a role or just want to learn more about what it involves. Reach out to any of our active chairs to start the conversation. We're happy to talk through the time commitment, the impact you could have, and how your experience could shape the future of this Knowledge Community.

Not looking to join the board, but still want to make a difference? There are plenty of ways to get involved with MCKC beyond board service, from helping with committee projects and newsletter contributions to supporting events and mentoring newer members. No matter your bandwidth, we can likely find a way for you to contribute. Reach out to any of our active chairs, and we'll help you find the right fit.

The Military Connected Knowledge Community (MCKC) is an important resource for higher education professionals serving military-connected students. The MCKC places students at the center of our work by providing resources and programming that address the holistic needs of the students. We are guided by integrity, innovation, inclusion, and inquiry, and view the MCKC as an opportunity to engage a diverse array of individuals who serve the military-connected population in higher education.

The MCKC is a place to engage student affairs professionals who work with the military-connected population through sharing resources and research. As an organization that connects higher education professionals, the MCKC offers programming and professional development experiences for its membership through opportunties such as the annual Symposium on Military-Connected Students. If you are a newcomer to the field or a seasoned professional, the MCKC can assist you in connecting and learning from colleagues.

There are numerous ways to engage with the MCKC: stay up-to-date by receiving our communications, attend our annual Symposium on Military-Connected Students, connect with us on social media, or join our LinkedIn group and take an active role in the conversations and resource-sharing. Want to be even more involved? Reach out to us about joining the MCKC Advisory Board and view our open positions on NASPA’s Volunteer Central website. Welcome to our community!

Submit a nomination for the Military Connected Knowledge Community Awards. Recognizing our members for their accomplishments is an important part of the MCKC's mission and we need members like you to help us recognize deserving individuals!

2025 NASPA MCKC Awards

Apply in NASPA Awards Portal by December 6, 2024.

Supra et Ultra Award

The NASPA MCKC Supra et Ultra Award is reserved for a member who has gone above and beyond in their service to the military-connected students on their campus, in their community or throughout the country, and for whom the Supra et Ultra Award Selection Committee feel additional accolades are in order to recognize this professional’s passion and dedication. The award’s convening relies on review and approval by the Supra et Ultra Award Selection Committee, and is a special honor that may be bestowed upon a deserving MCKC member. This award will be presented each year at the NASPA Symposium on Military-Connected Students.

Ally and Advocate Award

The purpose of the MCKC Ally and Advocate Award is to recognize the outstanding work individuals do with relation to supporting and / or advancing military-connected students. While the NASPA MCKC Supra et Ultra award currently exists to recognize outstanding services and contributions from those who support our military-connected students, that award is restricted solely for individuals who are active members of NASPA (The Supra et Ultra award is the MCKC’s only current award).

The MCKC acknowledges that great work happens across many lines of work and organizations, not all of which would be appropriate for an individual to be an active NASPA member. The MCKC want to highlight those who work in higher education, in addition to those whose work impacts higher education.

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