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SPEA-L 498 Military Student Connections Syllabus IUI Fall 2026

This course begins on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM. See Assignments for Week 1 with a campus map and meeting details. 

COURSE INFORMATION

  •  Number/Title:              SPEA-L 498
  • Topic:                          Military Student Connections
  • Class Number:             29974
  • Day and Time:             Mondays 4:30-5:45 p.m. (Indianapolis time)
  • Location:                      See Canvas at https://canvas.iu.edu for room information and directions.

INSTRUCTOR 

  • Co-Instructor:               Liz Wager
  • E-mail Address:           ewager@iu.edu
  • Telephone:                   317-278-5432
  • Office Hours:               Mondays 11:00-4:00 p.m. (BS 4052) or online by appointment.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TEAM

 Office of Military-Connected Student Services (MCSS):

Location:                            Campus Center, 268 (2nd Level)

Website:                              https://veterans.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.html

Official Course Description

This first semester seminar is designed to support military-connected students transitioning into IU Indianapolis by fostering community, enhancing institutional knowledge, and promoting academic success. Through interactive sessions and guided discussions, students will explore essential university systems, policies, and support services tailored to their unique needs. The course emphasizes connection-building among peers, faculty, and staff, while providing practical tools for navigating campus life and leveraging available resources.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, a student should be able to:

  1. Navigate Institutional Systems with Confidence: Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and effectively utilize key academic, wellness, and administrative resources at IU Indianapolis, including military-specific services, to support their educational journey.
  2. Develop a Personalized Academic and Career Success Plan: Students will construct a tailored plan that integrates degree requirements, military credit articulation, financial literacy, and career goals, reflecting both short- and long-term objectives.
  3. Build a Supportive Peer and Professional Network: Students will engage in structured opportunities to connect with fellow military-connected peers, faculty, and campus professionals, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
  4. Apply Self-Advocacy and Transition Skills: Students will articulate their unique experiences and needs as military-connected learners and apply strategies for self-advocacy, resilience, and proactive engagement in the college environment.

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