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Monika Sziron

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Monika Sziron is an assistant director of editorial strategy, research and coordination at HigherEdJobs and HigherEdMilitary. She holds a PhD in Technology and Humanities from Illinois Tech in Chicago, Illinois. Monika's research interests focus on artificial intelligence ethics.

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Sep 8, 2025

In honor of the annual CUPA-HR 2025 conference, we have compiled a list of articles that aim to help higher education human resources professionals better serve and understand military-affiliated job seekers.

Jun 11, 2025

Chris Gregory and Erin Reifsteck (UNCG) have implemented a first of its kind faculty fellow role on their campus. The two share more about their military-affiliated services, their lessons learned, and advice for other institutions.

May 19, 2025

Dr. Marshall W. Thomas, director of veterans affairs at the California State University Office of the Chancellor, is the recipient of the 2025 HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award.

Apr 23, 2025

Learn more about the 2025 HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award Nominees.

Feb 4, 2025

In honor of CCME 2025's theme "Acceleration Through Collaboration" we have compiled a list of articles that aim to help military-affiliated professionals break down silos and work across departments and teams to accelerate military-inclusive programming in higher education.

Jan 13, 2025

Join us in welcoming the 2025 HigherEdMilitary Fellows!

Nov 4, 2024

As Veterans Day approaches, take time to acknowledge the veterans working on your campus and the veteran job seekers looking for employment in higher education.

Oct 28, 2024

Interested in how SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society partners with your campus and military-affiliated students? Check out this feature with SALUTE's National Program Manager, Rachael Martel.

Sep 3, 2024

September is 'Update Your Resume' month. Check out our tips and tricks for resume and CV writing.

Jul 24, 2024

In just a few weeks, fall semesters across the nation will start beginning left and right. Here we share some ways to soak up the last few weeks of summer and prepare for being back to work with a buzzing campus.

Apr 15, 2024

Every higher education institution structures their military-affiliated services differently. Learn how Austin Peay State University reorganized all their services and staffing under one division.

Feb 23, 2024

Check out four things to consider when deliberating on which veterans service organizations you want to work with on your campus.

Feb 9, 2024

The higher education industry comes with its challenges, just like any industry, but it can be a soft place to land for veterans transitioning out of the service and looking for employment, community, and a higher purpose.

Jan 11, 2024

Torrence Joseph from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, State Approving Agency shares his view into 2024. Joseph highlights how SAAs and institutions can work together across the country to help student veterans and their families realize their educational goals.

Nov 16, 2023

Have you considered organizing a veteran employee resource group (VERG) on your campus but aren't sure where to start?

Nov 9, 2023

If you are considering starting your own campus initiatives, but have been on the fence, follow your heart.

Oct 19, 2023

Do our campus events for veterans and their families need to be big and bold?

Sep 13, 2023

Check out episode 37 of the HigherEdJobs Podcast!

Aug 30, 2023

Knowing what questions are appropriate to ask going into an interview can be a shot in the dark. A panel of higher ed human resources professionals shares insight on what candidates can and should ask.

Jun 22, 2023

Are you a transitioning service member looking for a career that provides service to others, a sense of community, and a wide variety of opportunities? See why other veterans and their family members choose to work in higher education.

May 4, 2023
How does your institution accommodate prior learning, work experience, transfer credit, and expedited degree completion? Check out how one institution has championed the task and learn from their tips and tricks.
Mar 15, 2023
Check out episode 27 of the HigherEdJobs Podcast!
Mar 6, 2023
Suzane Bricker shares some insights from her book that deal specifically with preventing self-isolation and dispelling myths of military learners.
Feb 27, 2023
Is your institution ‘military-friendly’ or ‘veteran-friendly’ if you do not actively recruit, hire, and retain veterans as employees?
Feb 1, 2023
Check out episode 24 of the HigherEdJobs Podcast!
Jan 26, 2023
Get a glimpse into the book, "An Instructor's Guide to Teaching Military Students" and check out some tips from the author.
Dec 22, 2022

When someone identifies with one of the 'stars,' it is an important glimpse into how you can best support that student, staff member, or faculty member. Everyone on campus should know their 'stars' and what it means when someone identifies with one of them.

Nov 21, 2022
Check out what you missed in November's Careers and Coffee session.
Oct 4, 2022
A recap of the September HigherEdMilitary Careers and Coffee discussion.
Jul 19, 2022
A large percentage of community college students are first-generation students. In this Higher Ed Careers interview, Marjorie Morrison of Cuyahoga Community College shares best practices for engaging and retaining this population and student veterans.
Apr 29, 2022

This spring marks one year since HigherEdJobs launched HigherEdMilitary with the mission of fostering a support community for military-affiliated professionals in higher education. Thank you for an incredible year. We look forward to many more.

Sep 7, 2021
If an institution is genuinely looking to be more veteran inclusive, ensuring that their degree and training programs can be covered by the GI Bill® is a necessary step. If you personally aim to be more veteran inclusive in your work on campus, learning about the GI Bill® can be your first move.
Mar 12, 2021
As more women veterans and service members enroll in higher education, it is imperative that campuses provide essential support, recognition, and necessary services.
Mar 9, 2021
To connect and serve the military-connected faculty, staff, and student communities on campus this panel, from the 2021 NASPA Virtual Symposium on Military-Connected Students, brought together three higher education professionals currently serving military-connected individuals on campus.
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