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Military Credit in Transfer and Articulation. Duane Short San Diego Miramar College. Welcome!. Who’s here? Your questions? Introduction Disclaimers. Overview. Military students Sources and uses of credit Military training / coursework Military experience - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Duane ShortSan Diego Miramar College
Military Credit in Transfer and Articulation
Welcome! Who’s here? Your questions? Introduction Disclaimers
Overview Military students Sources and uses of credit
Military training / coursework Military experience “Military friendly” institutions National exams
Best Practices
Military students
Military students Five armed services (in order of
size) Army: Land Air Force: Air and Space Navy: Sea Marine Corps: Land but from the sea Coast Guard: U.S. coast
Military students Reserve components
Army Reserve Army National Guard Air Force Reserve Air Force National Guard Navy Reserve Marine Corps Reserve Coast Guard Reserve
Military students Who are “the military”?
Active duty (1 in 200 U.S. citizens) Reserves / National Guard? Veterans? Military family members? Dept of Defense civilian employees? Military contractors?
About 1 out of every 10 people in the U.S. is a military veteran
Military students It is common for people to move
from category to category, or to be in multiple categories. For instance, I know someone who is… Civilian contractor working for the
Army Current Navy Reserve Former Navy active duty Veteran Military spouse
Military students Military student demographics
70% of those eligible for military education benefits use some portion of them
74% are 20-34 years of age 68% male; 32% female 51% never married;
37% married
Military students Common military student
characteristics Serious, motivated Focused on career goals Have money and educational
benefits Mature and disciplined Possess leadership skills
Military students Common military student barriers
Information: Accurate and complete info about transfer credit; financial aid; adult student services
Culture: Feeling comfortable on campus; mainstreaming
Injury / Trauma: Disabilities; mental health
Financial: Process and time for GI Bill or other tuition assistance
Military students Common military student issues
Information: Accurate and complete info about transfer credit; financial aid; adult student services
Culture: Feeling comfortable on campus; mainstreaming
Injury / Trauma: Disabilities; mental health
Financial: Process and time for GI Bill or other tuition assistance
Sources and uses of credit
Sources and uses of credit “Military credit” can be thought of
as a category of transfer creditPrior educational experience at a “sending institution”
Fulfills degreerequirements at a“receiving institution”
Sources and uses of credit For traditional students…
Sending “institutions” Prior colleges / universities AP / IB exams High school / tech prep Community college
Receiving institutions Community college Transfer university
Sources and uses of credit For military students…
Sending “institutions” Military training / coursework Military experience “Military friendly” institutions National exams
Receiving institutions Community college Transfer university
Types ofmilitarycredit
Sources and uses of credit Transfer credit may fulfill…
Unit requirements GE / graduation requirements Major / major prep requirements
As determined by… Institutional policy Articulation Evaluation
Sources and uses of credit
Types of credit Military training /
coursework Military
experience “Military friendly”
institutions National exams
Topics Source of credit Documentation Uses in fulfilling
requirements
But first…The Acronym Game!Be the first to define each
bewildering acronym!
Win a prize!
Impress your friends and confound your enemies!
SeeHandout 1
Sources and uses of credit:Military Training / Coursework
Sources and uses of credit:Military Training / Coursework Source of credit
Training / education provided by the military to military people
Usually vocational / occupational in nature
Examples Basic military training Air Traffic Controller school Basic Still Photography school
Sources and uses of credit: Military Training / Coursework Documentation
The ACE Guide Standard reference for recognizing
learning acquired in the military Evaluates and “translates” military
courses & occupations Provides credit recommendations
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Handout 2
Sources and uses of credit: Military Training / Coursework Documentation
Military transcripts DD-295 – Evaluation of Learning
Experiences During Military Service (obsolete)
Army – AARTS Air Force – CCAF Navy – SMART Marine Corps – SMART Coast Guard – Coast Guard Institute
Sources and uses of credit: Military Training / Coursework Documentation
Military transcripts List military course completions List military experience List some national exam results List other learning experiences (short
term / non-evaluated training)
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Sources and uses of credit: Military Training / Coursework Documentation
DD-214 Record of discharge from military service Lists time in service Lists occupational specialties Lists military training / coursework
(some)
Sources and uses of credit: Military Training / Coursework Uses in fulfilling requirements
Unit requirements As recommended by ACE Guide? Which categories of ACE Guide credit?
GE / graduation requirements Health / PE requirement? CSU GE Area E? Language requirement? Others?
All CSUs willaccept if CCCcertifies
Sources and uses of credit: Military Training / Coursework Uses in fulfilling requirements
Major / major prep requirements Major related to military training or
occupation? Can be a challenge finding sufficient
documentation for articulation
Sources and uses of credit:Military Experience
Sources and uses of credit:Military Experience Source of credit
Work experience in a particular occupation and rank in the military
Examples USN Electronics Technician First Class USA Construction Equipment Operator
Specialist USMC Military Policeman Staff Sergeant
Sources and uses of credit: Military Experience
Documentation Military transcripts DD-214
Translate using ACE Guide “Occupations” search
Or use ACE Credit Recommendation entry on military transcript
Sources and uses of credit: Military Experience Uses in fulfilling requirements
Unit requirements Award credit for experiential learning?
GE / graduation requirements Health / PE requirement? CSU GE Area E?
Major / major prep requirements Internship / work experience
requirements?
Sources and uses of credit:“Military Friendly” Institutions
Sources and uses of credit: “Military Friendly” Institutions Source of credit
Accredited institutions of higher education (just like us!)
Might be… Civilian college or university Military-affiliated traditional university
(Annapolis; West Point) Military-affiliated community college
(CCAF) Military-affiliated graduate university
(Naval War College; National Defense University)
Sources and uses of credit: “Military Friendly” Institutions What is a “military friendly”
institution?
Sources and uses of credit: “Military Friendly” Institutions What is a “military friendly”
institution? Military affiliated institution
(academy, etc.) Large military population? Offer courses on base? Others?
Sources and uses of credit: “Military Friendly” Institutions What is a “military friendly”
institution? Military affiliated institution
(academy, etc.) Large military population? Offer courses on base? Others? SOC Consortium member
Sources and uses of credit: “Military Friendly” Institutions
What is a “military friendly” institution? SOC Consortium member
SOC Consortium is a diverse group of more than 1750 institutional members who pledge to support military and veteran educational endeavors
SOC institutions agree to a set of “military friendly” principles and criteria
Is your institution in SOC?
Sources and uses of credit: “Military Friendly” Institutions SOC Principles and Criteria
Equal opportunities Appropriate accreditation Flexible educational programs Reasonable transfer of credit policies Reduced residency requirements Credit for military training /
experience Credit for national testing programs
Sources and uses of credit: “Military Friendly” Institutions
Documentation Official transcripts (just like us!) Articulation agreements (just like us!) SOC DNS articulation
Two-way / bilateral articulation Organized by discipline “networks” Separate two year and four year systems Student degree guarantee agreements
Sources and uses of credit: “Military Friendly” Institutions
SOC DNS articulation example… Student degree agreement with
Miramar as the “home campus” Requires Miramar’s ADJU 230 Student is now stationed in Hawaii How can the student complete
Miramar’s ADJU 230 requirement?
Miramar ???
ToHawaii
Sources and uses of credit: “Military Friendly” Institutions
SOC DNS articulation example… How can the student complete
Miramar’s ADJU 230 requirement?
Take Honolulu Community College’s AJ 220
Sources and uses of credit: “Military Friendly” Institutions Uses in fulfilling requirements
Unit requirements GE / graduation requirements Major / major prep requirements
Just like we do for any other accredited institution!
Sources and uses of credit:National Exams
Sources and uses of credit:National Exams Source of credit
Subject matter competency demonstrated through a standardized examination
Examples AP IB CLEP DSST
Sources and uses of credit: National Exams Documentation
Military transcripts
Sources and uses of credit: National Exams Documentation
Score reports from testing agency CLEP – The College Board DSST – Prometric
Many exams are… Free to military personnel May be free to families, DoD civilians,
veterans
Sources and uses of credit: National Exams Uses in fulfilling requirements
Unit requirements GE / graduation requirements Major / major prep requirements
Consider using SOC DNS Credit Evaluation Supplement to aid in decision-making about this
Sources and uses of credit: National Exams SOC DNS Credit Evaluation
Supplement “Translates” various kinds of credit
sources to SOC DNS course categories
Includes…CLEP ASEDSST CCAFECE DANTES ISC
Best Practices
Best Practices for Institutions Articulate to GE or major
requirements if possible (career-tech programs)
Military-friendly webpage/one-stop information portal
Priority registration Distance learning/flexible
scheduling
Best Practices for Institutions Military/veterans support
committee Military/veterans student club,
support center, lounge Extended/flexible enrollment
deadlines Deferred tuition payment plans (to
accommodate TA and VA lags) Scholarships
Best Practices for Counselors Designate counselor(s) specializing
in military students Ensure military transcripts are on
file and evaluated Use military training/experience to
certify CSU GE area E Ensure military credit is used in
calculations of CSU-transferable units
Best Practices for Counselors Consider petitioning to substitute
credit from military training for major requirements (CTE programs mostly)
Encourage SOC DNS degree guarantee agreements (if your college participates)
Resources ACE Military Guide
www.militaryguides.acenet.edu/ SOC
www.soc.aascu.org/ CLEP
www.collegeboard.com/ DSST
www.getcollegecredit.com/
ConclusionQuestions? Discussion?
For copies of this presentation, questions, or
information, please contact…
Duane Short(619) 388-7812