Fayetteville State University October 1, 2012 Fayetteville State University Awarded Military Friendly Schools (r) Title from Victory Media Inc. Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Fayetteville State University (FSU) to the coveted Military Friendly Schools (r) list. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools (r) list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. "Inclusion on the 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools (r) shows Fayetteville State University commitment to providing a supportive environment for military students," said Sean Collins, Director for G.I. Jobs and Vice President at Victory Media. "As interest in education grows we're thrilled to provide the military community with transparent, world-class resources to assist in their search for schools," said Sean. Complete survey methodology is available at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/methodology<http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/methodology>. The Military Friendly Schools (r) media and website, found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com<http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/>, feature the list, interactive tools and search functionality to help military students find the best school to suit their unique needs and preferences. The 1,739 colleges, universities and trade schools on this year's list exhibit leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience. These schools have world-class programs and policies for student support on campus, academic accreditation, credit policies, flexibility, and other services to those who served. Fayetteville State University is proud to be recognized as a leading provider of military educational services. We humbly accept this designation and will continue our efforts in serving America's best - military service men and women Now in its fourth year, the 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools (r) was compiled through extensive research and a data-driven survey of more than 12,000 VA-approved schools nationwide. The survey results that comprise the 2013 list were independently tested by Ernst & Young LLP based upon the weightings and methodology established by G.I. Jobs. Each year schools taking the survey are held to a higher standard than the previous year via improved methodology, criteria and weightings developed with the assistance of an Academic Advisory Board (AAB) consisting of educators from schools across the country. A full list of board members can be found at http://militaryfriendlyschools.com/board. A full story and detailed list of 2013 Military Friendly Schools (r) will be highlighted in the annual G.I. Jobs Guide to Military Friendly Schools (r), distributed in print and digital format to hundreds of thousands of active and former military personnel in early October. The Guide and associated media will also be featured at the Carrier Classic college basketball game on Nov. 9, anchored by a playoff between The Ohio State University and Marquette University on the deck of the USS Yorktown. Both participating schools are on this year's list of Military Friendly Schools (r). Victory Media is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business founded in 2001. Victory's free, data-driven, Military Friendly (r) lists can be found at www.gijobs.com/2012Top100<http://www.gijobs.com/2012Top100>www.militaryfriendlyschools.com<http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/> and www.militaryfranchising.com<http://www.militaryfranchising.com/>. Victory's lists are also published in G.I. Jobs, Military Spouse, Vetrepreneur magazines, republished in national and local periodicals and are frequently cited on national and local TV stations. FSU is a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina and the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state. FSU offers nearly 60 degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. With nearly 6,000 students, Fayetteville State University is among the most diverse institutions in the nation. For more information, call (910) 672-1474. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-520-0593 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Register now http://www.hbculibraries.org/html/2012meeting-form.html for the October 21-23, 2012 HBCU Library Alliance 5th Membership Meeting and the Photographic Preservation Pre-Conference in New Orleans, LA. The Pre-Conference and Membership meeting are open to directors and other librarians.