{"id":492,"date":"2024-06-20T19:06:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T19:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/?page_id=492"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T16:15:14","slug":"vetsuccess_on_campus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/vetsuccess_on_campus\/","title":{"rendered":"VR&amp;E on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VR&amp;E &#8211; Veteran Readiness and Employment counselors are trained to provide academic and vocational guidance to veterans and help connect them to other VA benefits, including health care and mental health services. The VR&amp;E counselors maintain close relationships with local VA Vet Centers and VA medical facilities, as one of their main roles is to refer service members, veterans, and dependents as needed and provide assistance in applying for VA medical and nonmedical benefits. Their main goal is to ensure your academic and future accomplishments by making sure you have all the necessary tools and knowledge to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/04\/Neisha-stephens-headshot.png\" alt=\"Neisha  civilian\" class=\"wp-image-789 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/04\/Neisha-stephens-headshot.png 524w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/04\/Neisha-stephens-headshot-205x300.png 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/07\/neisha-military.jpg\" alt=\"Neisha veteran picture\" class=\"wp-image-1348\" style=\"width:130px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taneisha (Neisha) L. Stephens, MA. She is located in KUC Room 124M. Her office number is 615-983-4329, and her email is Taneisha.Stephens@va.gov.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neisha L. Stephens, MA, LPC-A, is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, proudly serving as the&nbsp;<strong>Veterans Success on Campus (VSOC) Counselor at 91大神<\/strong>. As both a veteran and 91大神 alumna, Neisha brings a unique understanding of the transition from military service to higher education, and the opportunities and challenges veterans may experience while pursuing their academic and career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the VSOC program, Neisha provides individualized vocational counseling, career and educational guidance, and support to student veterans, service members, and eligible dependents. She works collaboratively with students and campus partners to help veterans identify barriers, navigate VA resources and benefits, explore career pathways, and successfully progress toward meaningful education and employment outcomes. Her approach is grounded in advocacy, empowerment, and helping veterans recognize and build upon the strengths developed through their military service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neisha earned her Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary\/Liberal Studies from 91大神 and her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (Associate), whose professional work reflects a longstanding commitment to veterans and personal and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of Neisha\u2019s work at 91大神 is a simple commitment:&nbsp;<strong>ensuring veterans know they do not have to navigate their educational and career journey alone.<\/strong>&nbsp;She is dedicated to helping those who served successfully transition from military service to the classroom, from the classroom to meaningful careers, and into the next chapter of their lives with confidence and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/vocrehab\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for information about VSOC directly from the VA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VR&amp;E &#8211; Veteran Readiness and Employment counselors are trained to provide academic and vocational guidance to veterans and help connect them to other VA benefits, including health care and mental health services. 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