UMaine recognized for being military friendly
The University of Maine has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School, making it the fifth year the institution has been on the list.
For seven years, the Military Friendly® Schools designation has provided service members and their families with transparent, data-driven ratings about post-military education and career opportunities. The designation is awarded by Victory Media, a leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds, and publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs and Military Spouse.
The Military Friendly® Schools designation is awarded to the top colleges, universities, community colleges and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success both in the classroom and after graduation.
To earn the title, institutions complete a survey of more than 100 questions covering 10 categories, including military support on campus, graduation and employment outcomes, and military spouse policies. Survey responses are scored against benchmarks across key indicators of success.
“UMaine is proud to provide veterans, service members, and their families access to high-quality education, programs and services. Being recognized as Military Friendly® confirms our efforts are among the best in the country,” says Tony Llerena, Office of Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) coordinator and school certifying official for veterans.
UMaine currently is home to 250 students who are veterans or active-duty service members. For more information about UMaine’s commitment to attracting and supporting military students, visit the VETS website.
UMaine will be showcased along with other 2016 Military Friendly® Schools in the annual Guide to Military Friendly® Schools, special education issues of G.I. Jobs® and Military Spouse magazine, and on MilitaryFriendly.com.