MxCC Named to Victory Media’s 2016 Military Friendly Schools® List

Middlesex Community College announced today that it has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds, and publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs and Military Spouse. Now in its seventh year, the Military Friendly® Schools designation provides service members and their families with transparent, data-driven ratings about post-military education and career opportunities.

“Middlesex Community College is committed to all veterans,” said Peter Galgano, media associate and veterans outreach coordinator. “Our Veterans Oasis Center not only provides space and support for our student veterans and their families, but we also have veteran service reps from the Veterans Administration, the Connecticut Department of Labor, and CT Works holding office hours and seminars in the OASIS Center.”

Besides an Oasis Center, MxCC offers many other support services for military members and veterans, including an active Veterans Club that organizes activities that involve and support student veterans. Just recently, club members built and planted the Veterans Memorial Garden as a place to honor and remember veterans.

Institutions competed for the elite Military Friendly® School title by completing a survey of over 100 questions covering ten categories, including military support on campus, graduation and employment outcomes, and military spouse policies. Survey responses were scored against benchmarks across these key indicators of success. In addition, data was independently tested by EY (Ernst & Young) based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media with guidance from an independent Advisory Board of higher education and recruiting professionals. A full list of board members can be found at MilitaryFriendly.com/advisory-board.

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. The methodology used for making the Military Friendly® Schools list has changed the student veteran landscape to one much more transparent, and has played a significant role over the past seven years in capturing and advancing best practices to support military students across the country. 

“Post-secondary institutions earning the 2016 Military Friendly® School award have exceptionally strong programs for transitioning service members and spouses,” said Daniel Nichols, Chief Product Officer of Victory Media and Navy Reserve veteran. “Our Military Friendly® Schools are truly aligning their military programs and services with employers to help students translate military experience, skills and training into successful careers after graduation.”

For more information about Middlesex Community College’s commitment to attracting and supporting military students, visit MxCC’s website at mxcc.edu/veterans.

Middlesex Community College 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.