Programs and staff members address the unique needs of veterans and active military students and their families
The state of Arizona has indicated to veterans that Yavapai Community College will provide the support they need if they pursue higher education at that institution. The recognition came as the College was designated as a “Veterans Supportive Campus” by the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS).
In a Prescott Community College Campus patriotic celebration, AZDVS director Wanda Wright congratulated the College for joining a team of 35 Arizona schools recognized for their efforts to “knock down barriers” to veteran student success. She said the designation also establishes the expectation that Yavapai Community College will “ensure no student veteran falls through the cracks.”
College President Dr. Lisa Rhine said the college will continue to be worthy of the Veterans Supportive Campus designation.
“Our Veterans Services staff work hard to stay current on community resources that meet the needs of our military students and families, as well as complete military sensitivity and awareness training. . . . It’s the least we can do for veterans who have risked their own safety and security so that we can have ours,” she said.
Sources: Journal Extra, November 13, 2019; Signals AZ press release; Jennifer McCormack, Yavapai College.