Delaware Tech receives funds to establish veterans center at Terry Campus
The Navient Foundation contributed $22,000 to Delaware Technical Community College to establish a Veterans Resource Center at the Charles L. Terry Campus in Dover. The center will host guest speakers and student veteran programs such as financial education, career workshops and post traumatic stress disorder seminars. It also will provide a meeting space for veteran students to study, relax and engage with fellow veterans, and for the Veterans Inspiring Progress student organization which offers support and networking for the campus veteran community.
"A college education is more important than ever, including for service members and veterans transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce," said Mike Maier, a U.S. Navy veteran and senior vice president at Navient. "However, most of the benefits of a college education only come with the degree. The Navient Foundation is proud to provide a dedicated space where Delaware Tech student veterans can get academic assistance and support from fellow veterans - a key to successful degree completion."
Dr. Mark T. Brainard, president of Delaware Tech, said, "Supporting veterans and active-duty military is a top priority at Delaware Tech, and we are grateful for this support from the Navient Foundation. This grant will provide our student veterans a much-needed space to study and interact with other veteran students."
Delaware Tech's commitment to veterans, military service members and their families and has earned the college national recognition. For the third year in a row, Delaware Tech has been recognized as a Military Friendly School. This designation is awarded to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that embrace military students and dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation.
The college also received the 2016 Delaware Warrior Friendly Business Award. This award is presented to a Delaware business that supports service members, veterans and their families through workplace initiatives such as employment, networking and support.
Resources and services offered to veterans of Delaware Tech include: a director of military and veteran affairs who coordinates college initiatives statewide; academic counselors dedicated to provide assistance through the application and enrollment process; help with VA and tuition assistance benefits; priority of services including course registration and placement in competitive programs, a Veterans Inspiring Progress program that connects student veterans with resources to help them succeed and offers support and camaraderie; significant Veterans Day events at each campus location; and partnerships with military and veteran organizations throughout the state.
Navient, headquartered in Delaware, supports U.S. military members and veterans through ongoing hiring efforts, an employee-led Veterans Resource Group and customer service. For more information, go to www.navient.com.
