The military programs and veterans affairs department at Texas Tech University was honored as a top college for military personnel and veterans in 2016.
According to a statement released by Tech officials, “Military Advanced Education & Transition’s (MAE&T) magazine, Texas Tech University was recognized as a top school in the 2016 Guide to Colleges and Universities for its efforts in providing active military, veterans and their family members with an affordable education and the resources they need to help transition from military to civilian life” in a December 2015 issue.
The Military and Veterans Programs at Texas Tech, provide resources to military families and veterans who attend Texas Tech.
“It’s a great honor to be given this recognition,” said Debra Crosby, Assistant Director of the program. “This is our 5th year receiving the Military Advanced Education Award.”
The rankings for MAE&T’s recognition of Tech follows several guidelines. Factors such as military culture, online support, on-campus support, and financial assistance, were considered when selecting Tech as a top program.
“We are thrilled to be selected as a top school for the 2016 Guide to Colleges and Universities,” program director Lou Ortiz said in a statement. “This honor reflects Texas Tech’s commitment in providing a support system for smooth campus transition and academic success for our military and veteran students.”
Texas Tech serves more than 2,200 military students. More than 250 employees have military backgrounds.
“We have top-down support,” Crosby said. “It’s a very supportive environment.”
“We care so much about veterans and their success. There might be some other schools that are out there who are just looking for the bucks,” Crosby added. “Tech isn’t that way.”
Crosby, who’s father served in the Navy, has worked in veterans education for over 20 years. She credited the recognition of Tech’s military programs to the people involved in the veterans affairs department.
“I think it all has to do with the people,” she said. “The people that work in this department have a vested interest. They’re either a veteran themselves or a family member.”
To see the growth that Tech has had in this area of helping veterans, it’s a great passion of mine, and it’s very personal to me, and very gratifying,” Crosby added. “This department cares, Texas Tech cares, the Lubbock community cares.”
To see the specific recognition details from MAE&T, click here.
To learn more about the Military and Veterans Programs at Texas Tech, including upcoming events, click here.
