South Seattle Community College named “Military Friendly School”
Wed, 08/25/2010
South Seattle Community College has been designated by G.I. Jobs magazine as a “Military Friendly School” for 2011 based on its role in accepting America’s veterans as students.
G.I. Jobs polled more than 7,000 schools across the country to compile its “2011 Guide to Military Friendly Schools.” Criteria for making the list included efforts to recruit and retain military and veteran students, results in recruiting military and veteran students, and academic accreditations. The recognition honors the country’s colleges and universities for their work in welcoming military veterans and enhancing their student experience.
The honor ranks South in the top 15 percent of all colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide that are doing the most to embrace those who have served their country.
South was noted a good choice because of the college’s experienced staff and personal commitment to ensure that each and every veteran that comes to South has all the means necessary to complete his or her academic goals.
See the entire list here: http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/list-2011.aspx/.