Meet the CSM Veterans Affairs Team

The mission of the Veterans Affairs team at CSM is to support all military-connected students' academic success.

Our committed team members aim to create and maintain an environment that encourages success and equips military-connected students with the information, resources, and support to achieve their academic and professional objectives.

We aim to support faculty and staff in their efforts to assist our students in achieving educational success at CSM and beyond. The goal is to attend to the educational needs of students at CSM. We want our VA students to always feel that CSM is prepared to serve them and keep them informed of available educational resources.

Veterans Affairs Team Bios

Rebecca Collins

Veterans Affairs Coordinator

Rebecca Collins began her career at the College of Southern Maryland as a member of the softball coaching staff in 2013. Since then, she transitioned to the Academic and Career Advising office and then to the Veteran Affairs Department in October 2022. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Concord University, where she played competitively in the NCAA DII conference. Collins also has a master’s in education from Xavier University in Ohio. She comes from a long line of generational Navy/Army service members. Collins shares and has studied the difficulties that come with transitioning from military to civilian life, both as a service member and as a family. Her hobbies include family, traveling, going to the beach, and reading. 

Motto

“Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” —John Wooden

Sarah Luft

Veterans Affairs Advisor

Sarah Luft began her career at the College of Southern Maryland in July 2024. She comes to the college with 10 years of experience in education, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Teaching. As a military spouse, Luft understands the unique challenges faced by military families. She is passionate about providing tailored guidance to help students achieve their academic and career goals. Luft’s hobbies include spending time with family, traveling, and teaching.

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