Campus News

Military Friendly School 2015

10/01/14

Minnesota West Community & Technical College has been designated a 2015 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds.

Now in its sixth year, the Military Friendly® Schools designation and list by Victory Media is the premier, trusted resource for post-military success. Military Friendly® provides service members transparent, data-driven ratings about post-military education and career opportunities.

The Military Friendly® Schools designation is awarded to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. The methodology used for making the Military Friendly® Schools list has changed the student veteran landscape to one much more transparent, and has played a significant role over the past six years in capturing and advancing best practices to support military students across the country.

Dr. Barbara McDonald, Minnesota West President notes, “We are proud to be recognized as Military Friendly School.  Our dedicated student services staff and faculty play a significant role in supporting military students by providing the information they need in areas such as transfer and career program opportunities and other support services that lead to student success.”

The survey captures over 50 leading practices in supporting military students and is available free of charge to the more than 8,000 schools approved for Post-9/11 GI Bill funding.

For more information about Minnesota West Community & Technical College commitment to attracting and supporting military students, visit www.mnwest.edu or contact Minnesota West Certifying Officer, Barb Staples at barb.staples@mnwest.edu or 507-372-3470.