Citrus College earns "Military Friendly" designation 10 years in a row
Citrus College once again earned annual recognition as a Military Friendly School for its commitment to helping veterans successfully transition from the military to higher education. While the college has been named a Military Friendly School for an entire decade, this is the first time it has also been recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly School. Citrus College is one of only nine colleges and universities in California to receive this special designation for 2020-2021.
"This phenomenal achievement is a reflection of the programs that the Citrus College Veterans Success Center has in place for its military service member community," said Superintendent/President Perri. "The college is proud to receive this outstanding recognition and aims to continue enhancing its services for this exceptional community on campus."
Nearly 400 student veterans benefit each year from services provided by the Veterans Success Center, a physical resource on campus that provides access to computers, academic counseling, financial aid assistance and mental health services.
Citrus College's supportive environment for student veterans, coupled with the college's ability to meet specific academic thresholds, such as student retention, persistence and graduation rates, contributed to this year's "Gold" distinction.
"Being designated a Military Friendly School for 10 consecutive years and now being recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly School indicates that Citrus College understands how to effectively navigate the complexities of serving this important student population," said Board President Rasmussen. "I am confident that the college will remain at the forefront of supporting the academic and professional goals of military service members and their spouses."
This article originally appeared in the April 2020 edition of the Citrus View.