MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR

To colleagues at the Seattle Community Colleges –

The observance of Veterans’ Day tomorrow will touch many lives across our district. Many of our faculty and staff have served in the Armed Forces, and we are seeing increasing numbers of students turning to us, especially following the implementation of the “Post-9/11 GI Bill” this summer. This new federal initiative is called the most extensive educational assistance program for veterans since the original GI Bill, which came into effect during World War II.

In recognition of the growing numbers of veterans, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, along with other colleges and universities across the state, have joined the Governor’s Office as “Partners for Veteran Supportive Campuses,” to increase awareness of veterans’ programs and the success of the veteran-students who join our student body.

On November 11 and throughout the year, we thank you, your families and our students who have served or are serving our country.

Dr. Jill A. Wakefield
Chancellor
Seattle Community Colleges