Publish Date: Nov 10, 2015
SALINAS, Calif. - For the fourth year in a row, Hartnell College is proud to be highlighted by Victory Media in the 2016 Military Friendly Schools list for exhibiting best practices in support of military students and employees, respectively. Thousands of institutions of higher learning competed for the title by completing an extensive survey covering ten indicators of success, including: support for student veterans on campus, graduation and employment outcomes, and military spouse policies.
“In 2012, we opened a Veterans Service Center to provide education support services tailored to military veterans,” said Superintendent/President, Dr. Willard Lewallen. “Hartnell College is honored to serve those who have served this country and Hartnell is committed to helping them achieve their goals and dreams following military service.”
In its 13th year for companies and seventh year for post-secondary schools, Victory Media’s Military Friendly ratings recognize colleges and companies with leading programs for veterans, members of the Armed Forces leaving military service and military spouses.
“I am overjoyed that our Veterans Program has received such a distinguished award for the fourth year in a row,” said Dean of Student Affairs/Enrollment Services, Mary Dominguez. “We are proud to help student Veterans transition from military life to student life.”
This designation is important to Hartnell students who find it comforting to know they have support available to them. During the 2012-2013 academic year, Hartnell was serving 170 Veterans and dependents; currently, that number stands at 267.
For more information about the Veterans Service Center, call 831-759-6058.
Hartnell Community College District – Celebrating 95 years!
The Hartnell CCD serves over 16,000 students annually through its main campus in Salinas, the Alisal Campus in East Salinas, the King City Education Center, and various outreach learning centers throughout the Salinas Valley. Hartnell College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, provides workforce training, basic skills courses, and prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Hartnell College is recognized for its innovative public and private partnerships that support world class STEM education, career technical education, fine and performing arts, humanities, and athletics. We are proud to be the winners of the Innovation Award for CSin3 – a Computer Science degree in three years. We are growing leaders through opportunity, engagement, and achievement. For more about Hartnell CCD, visit www.hartnell.edu. ###