McKendree University Named 'Military Friendly' by Victory Media for 2017
(LEBANON, Ill., November 18, 2016) — McKendree University has been designated a 2017
“Military Friendly® School” by Victory Media, which publishes G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobsSM,
and Military Spouse to connect the military and civilian worlds. Its Military Friendly
Schools designation provides service members and their families with data driven ratings
about post-military education and career opportunities.
The designation is awarded to the country’s top colleges, universities, community
colleges and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace military students and
to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation.
According to Daniel Nichols, a Navy Reserve veteran and chief product officer at Victory
Media, “Our ability to apply a clear, consistent standard to the majority of colleges
gives veterans a comprehensive view of which schools are striving to provide the best
opportunities and conditions for our nation’s student veterans. Military Friendly®
helps military families make the best use of the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and other federal benefits while allowing us to further our goal of assisting them
in finding success in their chosen career fields.”
McKendree’s Center at Scott Air Force Base offers degrees in business administration, accounting, management, marketing, human resource management, computer science,
and computer information systems. Classes are taught in an accelerated format of four
to six weeks, which is advantageous for students whose schedules may change frequently.
The center also offers reduced tuition and a convenient one-stop location on base,
where students can register for classes, apply for financial aid, buy books, pay tuition
and get their parking sticker.
“Our staff sets an example that other off-campus schools strive for but seldom achieve.
We do this by creating a student friendly environment, minimizing administrative tasks
and stressing the importance of classroom education,” said Tia Crowder, associate
dean at the center.
For more information about McKendree University’s commitment to attracting and supporting
military students, visit www.mckendree.edu/military.
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