The Tusculum Military Assistance Group has been approved as an official chapter of the Student Veterans of America, a national organization dedicated to providing veterans with the resources needed to succeed in higher education.
“Being a part of SVA will enhance veterans outreach for Tusculum College by making grants, scholarships, marketing material and other resources available to TMAG and Tusculum,” said Tom McKay, the assistant director of academic support, veteran’s advisor and adjunct faculty member.
Formed in 2009 by students Jordan Eggleston and Wes Baessler, TMAG is a student group at Tusculum College that supports student veterans and students currently active in the U.S. Armed Forces. While the veterans and active duty students have given their commitment to our country, TMAG focuses on giving back to them by making the transition into higher education easier.
The group is currently working on a program called Blue Star, which seeks to assist veterans, including those who have exhausted their GI benefits, and provide assistance with gaining a higher education. With more than sixty members, the group is also working to expand to the rest of the Tusculum College campuses and provide more opportunities to our veterans.
With the support of Tusculum College faculty and staff, TMAG is the first certified Graduate and Professional Studies student organization at Tusculum.
For additional information please call Tom McKay at Ext.5020 or email at tmckay@tusculum.edu.
By Stephanie Turner, junior journalism and professional writing major from Shelbyville