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Media Advisory |
For Immediate Release
09/21/12
Delta College Recognized as "2013 Military Friendly School"
(Stockton)
Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named San Joaquin Delta College to the coveted 2013 Military Friendly Schools ® list. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the country’s top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that do the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as they work toward academic and career success. Delta College was also selected to the 2012 Military Friendly Schools list.
“Inclusion on the 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools shows Delta College’s commitment to providing a supportive environment for military students,” said Sean Collins, Director for G.I. Jobs and Vice President at Victory Media. “As interest in education grows, we’re thrilled to provide the military community with transparent, world-class resources to assist in their search for military friendly schools. Congratulations to San Joaquin Delta College.”
Denise Donn, Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Services, is proud Delta has again been recognized for serving veterans and active military. "Delta College will continue to make the extra effort to help our veterans achieve their academic and career goals. It's important that those who put their lives on the line for their country know Delta College is their dedicated partner. Our commitment will not waver."
Victory Media’s 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools was compiled through extensive research and data-driven surveys of more than 12,000 VA-approved schools. The survey results for the list were independently tested by Ernst & Young LLP, based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media. Each year, schools taking the survey are held to a higher standard than the previous year via improved methodology and criteria developed with the assistance of an Academic Advisory Board (AAB) consisting of educators from schools across the country.
Complete survey methodology is available at: www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/methodology
The Military Friendly Schools website, found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com, features interactive tools and search functionality to help military students find the best school to suit their unique needs and preferences. The 1,739 colleges, universities and trade schools on this year’s list exhibit superior practices in the recruitment and retention of veterans. These schools have world-class programs and policies for student support, academic accreditation, credit policies, and flexibility.
A full story and detailed list of 2013 Military Friendly Schools will be highlighted in the annual G.I. Jobs Guide to Military Friendly Schools, distributed in print and digital format to hundreds of thousands of active and former military personnel this October. Victory’ Media’s free, data-driven, Military Friendly lists can be found at www.gijobs.com/2012Top100 and www.militaryfriendlyschools.com.
Delta College Veteran Resource Center - DeRicco 151
M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(209) 954-5151, x6151
San Joaquin Delta College's Veteran Resource Center moved to its new location in the DeRicco Student Services Building (DeRicco 151) on Sept. 13, 2012, the first day of Delta's fall semester. The Veteran Resource Center provides: Quiet Study Area; Tutoring; Computer Access; Workshops; Veteran Benefits Information; Networking and support with other campus veterans and a meeting space for the Veteran Student Alliance.
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