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August 28, 2009

四色AV joins distinguished list of schools prioritizing vet recruitment/retention

(Note: This is part of an ongoing series about 四色AV鈥檚 proactive approach to addressing educational needs of military veterans.)

The University of Louisiana at Monroe joins a distinguished list that includes the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in which ample educational opportunities for America鈥檚 veterans are provided.

G.I. Jobs, a veteran-owned publication headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., announced the release of its 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools this week.

四色AV joins a diverse range of schools 鈥� from American University in Washington D.C. to Xavier University in New Orleans 鈥� that the publication promotes as military-friendly.

Schools on the list share the common bond of prioritizing the recruitment of students with military experience, according to G.I. Jobs Senior Editor Matthew Pavelek. Academic accreditation and efforts to retain military and veteran students are other reasons for inclusion on the list.

鈥淭his list is especially important now because the recently enacted Post-9/11 G.I. Bill has given veterans virtually unlimited financial means to go to school,鈥� said Rich McCormack, G.I. Jobs publisher.

鈥淰eterans can now enroll in any school, provided they鈥檙e academically qualified . . . Veterans need a trusted friend to help them decide where to get educated. The Military Friendly Schools list is that trusted friend.鈥�

鈥淲e are pleased and honored with the distinction of being included on such a list,鈥� said 四色AV President James E. Cofer Sr. 鈥淥ur veterans have served their country, and their families have sacrificed much. It only makes sense that 四色AV would strive to provide these men and women with the best educational opportunities possible.鈥�

G.I. Jobs polled more than 7,000 schools nationwide to compile its list. The complete list of schools is at .

An Academic Advisory Committee consisting of educators and administrators from Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Toledo, Duquesne University, Coastline Community College and Lincoln Technical Institute developed the methodology, criteria and weighting of the survey questions that institutions agreed to answer.

A new Web site, , will launch in September with interactive tools and search functionality to assist military veterans in choosing schools that best meet their educational needs, according to the publication鈥檚 Web site.

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