Central Virginia Community College
CVCC Named Military Friendly School for Second Year in a Row
Lynchburg, Va. /Media Release/11/10/10 Central Virginia Community College has been named a Military Friendly School by G.I.Jobs magazine for the second year in a row. Only fifteen percent of 8,000 schools in the nation qualified.
The magazine states CVCC has a variety of programs geared to different educational levels. CVCC has articulation agreements with major four-year institutions whereby transfer students are generally guaranteed admission and are generally admitted as a junior. CVCC has an extensive offering of online classes allowing students to balance school, work, and families. CVCC provides one-on-one counseling for veterans regarding admissions, applying for educational benefits, course selection and career options. CVCC is also conveniently located and the tuition is reasonably priced.
Tina Murphy, the Colleges Veterans Coordinator, stresses the two main advantages CVCC has in easing the transition for student veterans is smaller class size and the number of instructors who are veterans. These two factors contribute to greater success for each veteran. Due to the interest expressed by many of the veterans, CVCC veterans have started a Student Veterans Organization on campus which is nationally recognized by the Student Veterans of America. The SVO helps veterans acclimate to CVCC by introducing them to more experienced veterans on campus who will act as mentors.
Most of the veterans at CVCC are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Murphy advises them on matters concerning both CVCC and Veterans Affairs. She finds the veterans to be excellent students, able to set goals and follow through. In addition, those who are returning students have reached new maturity levels and are very focused. Murphy strongly encourages these veterans to maximize their education benefits by continuing their education at four-year schools.
Release Date: 4:00 PM (EDT) 11/10/10
Release Number: 101110.MilitaryFriendly
Media Contact:
Kathy Cudlin
Coordinator, Public Relations and Marketing
Central Virginia Community College
(434) 832-7609
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