CITRUS COLLEGE EARNS 'MILITARY FRIENDLY' HONOR FOR 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
A longtime supporter and champion of student veterans, Citrus College recently earned its 11th consecutive Military Friendly School designation.
Home to more than 400 student veterans, Citrus College received the 2021-2022 award from VIQTORY, a service-disabled and veteran-owned small business that owns and operates the Military Friendly brand. Schools receiving the honor were evaluated from survey responses and public data sources.
One shining example of Citrus College's commitment to veterans is the Veterans Success Center, which connects veterans to a wide variety of services, from academic counseling and orientations to mental health support and vocational rehabilitation. The center also helps student veterans navigate military tuition assistance programs.
Throughout the pandemic, the Veterans Success Center has maintained its commitment to veterans virtually through Zoom drop-in lounge times; communications through Canvas, email and the Citrus Mobile app; and via phone.
"I want to thank the incredible employees who work in our Veterans Success Center - they make sure our student veterans and active service members receive the support they need to excel in the classroom and in their future careers," said the college superintendent/president. "Citrus College is grateful to receive this honor."
The list of 2021-2022 Military Friendly Schools will be published in the May issue of G.I. Jobs magazine.
"On behalf of the board, I want to thank Citrus College faculty and staff for their dedication to student veterans," said Dr. Patricia A. Rasmussen, president of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees. "This important honor is an affirmation of the important work being done, as well as a sign to veterans considering higher education that Citrus College is a fantastic destination."
This article originally appeared in the April 2021 edition of the Citrus View.