Lori Weed Skarka

Assistant Director, Military and Veteran Services, VA School Certifying Official (SCO)

Office: WSTC E217   |    Phone: (308) 865-8677   |    Email: skarkala@unk.edu

Lori Weed Skarka

Biography

Hometown: Kearney

College Education:

  • Associate of Arts Degree: Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
  • Bachelor of Science in Education: Recreation Leadership
  • Master of Science in Education: Learning, Design and Technology

Current Position

Assistant Director, Military and Veteran Services

As the point of contact for military-connected students, I provide support and serve as a resource for the UNK community on issues and questions related to military education benefit programs.

VA School Certifying Official (SCO)

My primary responsibility as the SCO is reporting enrollments and changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). I’m a UNK employee and have been approved by the VA for this designation. School Certifying Officials receive continual training on VA Education law and enrollment processes.

Former UNK Positions

  • Office of Financial Aid
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) Office
  • Nebraska Safety Center

Professional Organizations

  • Association of Veterans Education Certifying Officials (AVECO)
  • National Association of Veterans Program Administrators (NAVPA)
  • Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)