Meet Miles Dodge: Golden Gate University's Military Student Onboarding Coach

Golden Gate University (GGU) is known for its commitment to serving the military community. The institution has a long-standing history of supporting military students and helping them achieve their educational goals. GGU's Military Student Onboarding Coach, Miles Dodge, is integral to this commitment. Miles works to ensure that military students at GGU receive all the support they need to succeed.

This post will discuss his role as the Military Student Onboarding Coach and how he supports military students at GGU.

Military Connection

As part of GGU's mission to support the military community, the institution makes a point to bring in team members with a military connection. Miles Dodge is no exception. Dodge is a commissioned officer in the National Guard with over 20 years of military experience. He enlisted in the Oregon Air National Guard in 2000 and later joined the Force Support Officer field in 2012, where he is currently a Captain with the 1-42nd Wing in Portland, Oregon. Miles' military background gives him a unique perspective on the challenges military students face when pursuing their education.

The Role of the Military Student Onboarding Coach

Miles' role as the Military Student Onboarding Coach is to ensure that military students at GGU receive all the support they need to succeed. He works with admitted students and those researching GGU's programs to answer their questions and ensure they have a strong start to their classes. Miles helps students navigate the various resources available to them and points them in the right direction if he does not have the answer to their questions immediately.

Miles also proactively contacts students already taking classes to offer support and assistance. He guides time management, struggles with specific courses or professors, and other concerns that may arise. Miles' goal is to ensure that every military student at GGU feels supported, connected, and engaged throughout their academic journey.

Establishing a Relationship

Miles emphasizes establishing a relationship with him in a student's academic journey as early as possible. He recommends that students reach out to him whenever they have a question or concern they are unsure how to address. He encourages students to reach out to him even if they think their questions might be minor or they are bothering him. Miles is always happy to help and wants to ensure that students feel comfortable reaching out to him whenever they need assistance.

Miles' role as the Military Student Onboarding Coach is essential in ensuring that military students at GGU receive the support they need to succeed. His military background and extensive experience in the Force Support Field make him an ideal candidate for this role. Miles' commitment to helping students and his willingness to go above and beyond to support their success are evident in everything he does.

Book an Appointment with Miles

Have you had the chance to chat with our Military Student Onboarding Coach yet?

What are you waiting for? If you’ve been admitted and are already to start checking off those items on your onboarding checklist, get started by chatting with Miles Dodge. Grab a Zoom appointment with him via the calendar here on the page.

And for more resources and information about this particular service, visit the Onboarding Page right here on the site.