Middle Tennessee State University has for the second consecutive year madethe list of “Military Friendly Schools,” an annual rating by G.I. Jobs,
which is published by veteran-owned Victory Media.
The publication surveyed more than 7,000 schools nationwide, and 1,231
were selected for the designation.
Schools that receive the recognition are those that go the extra mile to
recruit and retain veterans, provide financial assistance and offer
special on-campus programs and opportunities. Some schools provide credit
for military service and offer military spouse programs.
MTSU is military-friendly in part due to the support of administrators
and faculty who comprise the Military Task Force and work together to
provide services for our veteran population,” said Cathy Kirchner,
registrar in MTSU’s Office of Records and Scheduling.
Kirchner’s office guides veterans through the maze of requirements and
documentation that they need in order for them to receive their GI Bill
benefits from the Veterans Administration. Currently, two fulltime
employees and four student workers support a fall 2011 population of 1035
veterans at MTSU.
“The staff spent countless hours calling and emailing veterans to assist
them in the enrollment and the fee-payment confirmation process for fall
2011,” Kirchner noted. The number of veterans was up from 998 enrolled in
the fall of 2010, she added.
