aBOUT aumcc
The American University Military-Connected Club is an official chapter of
Student Veterans of America (SVA), a 501(c)(3) coalition of student-veteran
groups on college campuses across the globe. SVA’s parent chapter is located in
Washington, DC.
Mission and Purpose
To connect, assist and support so members can thrive (CAST).
To that end, AUCC’s executive branch is committed to the following:
- Serve as the primary representative and unified voice of the student military population to American University’s administration, faculty, staff, trustees, and surrounding community;
- Represent the unique needs of all American University military-connected students, regardless of AUMCC participation;
- Connect American University military connected students with resources, assistance, training opportunities, support, and social engagements that improve their academic, social, emotional and professional experiences, success and overall improve their academic, social, emotional, and professional experiences, success, and overall wellbeing;
- Collaborate with University Partners to maintain a designated space with exclusive use by AUMCC, their guests, and advisor(s).
- Establish and maintain a military inclusive campus. Military inclusive is
defined as: identifying military-connected student unique needs and gaps then working to fill those so that the military-connected student experience is in line with the college experience.
AUMCC Leadership

Louden Mazen
President
president@aumcc.org

Joshua Strick
Vice President
vp@aumcc.org

Christopher Jelle
Communications Director
Social Media Chair
communications@aumcc.org

Lillia Rose
Event Coordinator

Steven Betsch
Staff Advisor
sbetsch@american.edu
Steven Betsch
Contact us
Do you have questions, comments, suggestions, or want to engage with our club directly? Please use the form to write the club leadership team directly.
Have You Officially Joined the Club?
The American University Military Connected Club (AUMCC) is open to all students, regardless of military-affiliation. We welcome ROTC, active duty, reserve, National Guard, retirees, veterans, and military supports.
To officially join AUMCC and receive updates on club events and news, you must register within American University's Engage system. Click the button below, log in with your American credentials, and request to join today!