The role serves in the following:

• Identifying military-connected students enrolled on campus
   
• Serving as the point of contact between the campus and military-connected students and their families
   
• Determining appropriate campus service available to military-connected students
   
• Assisting in coordinating campus programs relevant to military-connected students

The best liaisons:

• Are trained in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
   
• Have a passion for and knowledge about the military lifestyle
   
• Have time to commit to the position
   
• Are accessible to families 12 months of the year

Website must include the following information:

• Relocation to, enrollment at, registration at and transferring records to the campus
   
• Academic planning, course sequences, and advanced classes available on the campus
   
• Counseling and other support services are available for military-connected students enrolled at the campus
   
• The military liaison and his or her duties

Solicit family feedback to determine which resources are most relevant for inclusion
 

• Set routines that prompt regular updates to the page
   
• Leverage and link to social media channels on your page
   
• For detailed guidance on resources to include, access the CPRL/MCES Report

Maintain a transition program led by students

Transition program led by students when appropriate.

New student transition programs help incoming students acclimate to their new campus and community, spurring ongoing connections in the school.

Keep programming simple and empower students to guide activities.

• Train Student Ambassadors
   
• Encourage ongoing relationships between students
   
• Find ways to involve parents

Professional development for all staff helps familiarize administrators and faculty with the Compact, cultivates awareness of and empathy for military-connected students and equips staff to support families and students.

• Train all staff and faculty annually, especially if there is high turnover at the school
   
• Customize training content for the military populations in your areas

1. A resolution showing support for military-connected students and their families

2. Recognition of the Month of the Military Child or Military Family Month with relevant events hosted by the campus

3. A partnership with a local military installation that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer at the campus, speak at an assembly or host a field trip.

Recognize all members of the community - not only active-duty personnel but also reserve personnel, veterans military-connected students, and spouses