Independence Community College is pleased to announce the college has earned a Military Friendly® School designation for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. The college received a silver designation.
"The Military-Friendly School designation attests to ICC's heartfelt commitment to serving its military and veteran student population in a way that enhances academic success," said Dr. Alan Parsons, Director of Veteran Student Success. "What an honor to not only be ranked among the best colleges for military-affiliated students but to earn the silver award is spectacular."
The list of Military Friendly® Schools and Military Friendly® Schools ratings are assessed through the evaluation of both public data about the institution and proprietary data gathered through the Military Friendly School Survey. Each year, schools taking the survey are held to a higher standard than in previous years via improved methodology, criteria, and weightings developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an Advisory Council.
Survey responses are weighted according to the categories: Academic Policies & Compliance, Graduation & Career Outcomes, Culture & Commitment, Military Student Support & Retention, Admissions & Orientation & Financial Aid & Loan Repayment.
"We are committed to transitioning students from the military to the classroom and into a meaningful career," concluded Parsons. "Our Veteran Student Success Center staff, academic faculty, and campus leadership are serious about providing our military and veteran students with the means to succeed here at ICC and after graduation."
The Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) 's mission is to support student veterans in achieving their academic, career, and personal goals. Made possible by a Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Secondary Education (FIPSE) grant, the evolving success center at ICC serves as a focal point for veteran students focusing on four key areas: 1) aiding veterans' transition to campus life, 2) increasing retention, 3) completing a degree 4) and/or transferring to a four-year university.
With dedicated support staff, the Veteran Student Success Center provides veteran students, currently active, National Guard, Reservists, and military dependents with information about various campus and community support resources.