18 2020, many chapter leaders turned to SVA National Headquarters seeking advice. They were unsure of their role in the national conversation or of their role on campus and with their membership. Diversity and inclusion have always been on the forefront of SVA’s mission. Student veterans represent an incredibly diverse population in both demographics and experience, but also are a singularly diverse population within the student body due to unique experiences and perspectives. As such, student veteran participation in discussing and shaping diversity and inclusion on campuses across the country requires student veteran representation. The Diversity and Inclusion Liaison would represent veterans in campus discussions on diversity and inclusion, presenting salient, well-research data from SVA National Headquarters to help inform a campus culture inclusive to veterans. Additionally, they would work with the other chapter leaders on campus to ensure that the chapter meets with and exemplifies the ideals of inclusion within and across student organizations. The responsibilities of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Liaison include, but are not limited to: • Acts as the official representative on DEI to the university and other student organizations on behalf of student veterans, • Develops, directs, and implements programs and activities to improve relationships with other underrepresented student organizations. • Meets with community groups and leaders regarding community relations. • Advises, and assists Chapter in a variety of DEI matters • Coordinates and participates in the activities of various committees and boards; provides professional advice and direction Chapter President and other officers. • Establishes, collects, and analyzes data to measure DEI progress and success of the Chapter. • Functions as liaison to established DEI committees.
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