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DEGREES AND CAREERS IN EDUCATION: BOOTS ON THE GROUND… IN THE CLASSROOM

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In a new iteration of service, these programs offer military students the opportunity to make their mark as teachers and educators. BY HOLLY CHRISTY

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Now in its tenth year of publishing the Guide, MAE&T was the first publication to launch a reference tool of this type. Institutions are evaluated in consideration of the current best practices in military education, providing the foundational information a prospective student would use in framing his or her educational needs.

A look at why some veterans are trading their boots for business, and taking Executive MBA programs to enhance their business acumen. BY MICHAEL DESIDERIO

They’re not your average students, nor should they be treated that way. Thanks to innovative training opportunities, colleges and universities are building understanding between campus communities and student veterans. BY NANCY ROHLFS

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EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE Here at Military Advanced Education & Transition, we focus on the higher education and career opportunities for our transitioning servicemembers. But there’s another important piece to this puzzle, an often forgotten or overlooked part of the equation: the military spouse. Military spouses have higher unemployment rates, estimated as much as three times higher than their civilian peers. In an effort to arm the HR community with information about the value military spouses bring to the workplace, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, along with Prudential Financial, Inc., have released a training Kelly G. Fodel toolkit focused on hiring military spouses. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The toolkit consists of three complementary products: a “business case” for hiring military spouses, case profiles highlighting the challenges and successes of military spouses in the workforce and the most recent product, a series of training slides. This new product is designed as a “hands-on” guide, to better equip employers interested in hiring military spouses. This final training product focuses on teaching employers how to evaluate military spouse candidates, gives evidence to support why they make excellent employees and provides guidance on how to source and retain military spouse candidates. “Prudential has a successful history of employing veterans and their families, including military spouses,” said Vice President of Veterans Initiatives at Prudential, Jim Beamesderfer. “These individuals join our organization and most importantly, make meaningful contributions and become loyal employees. We’re excited to partner with the IVMF to offer insights on recruitment and training processes for those organizations that have also stepped up to invest in the veteran community by extending employment opportunities to military spouses.” In addition to pertinent information, this training guide identifies common challenges faced by military spouses, including how military spouses’ strengths can be leveraged in the workplace, and how their resumes are impacted by the military lifestyle. The training slides also present practical suggestions on how corporations can include military spouses as part of their overall diversity strategies for recruiting, hiring, and retaining military spouse employees. “At IVMF we are looking to create research and programs that will help the many businesses and organizations serving our military and veteran community,” said Nicholas Armstrong, Ph.D., Senior Director for Research and Evaluation. “The Force Behind the Force series is meant to aid organizations in bringing the tremendous talent in the veteran community to bear on their businesses.” The training slides are designed for individual, group, or online use. All three complementary publications are an overall effort to increase understanding among HR professionals and hiring managers who wish to include military spouses as part of their overall hiring strategies. The other publications include: The Force Behind the Force: A Business Case for Leveraging Military Spouse Talent, which presents a targeted business case for companies interested in hiring military family members, and The Force Behind the Force: Case Profiles of Successful Military Spouses Balancing Employment, Service, and Family, which highlights eight personal case studies from military spouses and through these accounts, addresses both the successes and challenges a military spouse has when looking for a job and becoming a part of the work force. Learn more at the IVMF website, at https://ivmf.syracuse.edu.

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PROGRAM NOTES Veterans’ Educational Bill Passes House On November 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5047, the Protecting Veterans’ Educational Choice Act, a bill sponsored by Congressman Jody Hice (R-Ga.). The bill passed with nearly unanimous support, by a vote of 411–3. This legislation will empower studentveterans seeking to advance their education and will provide them with guidance from institutions of higher learning if they choose to transfer from one college or university to another. The legislation would require VA to inform student veterans about transferring coursework credits when they switch schools and about agreements that schools may have about transferring credits. Congressman Hice released the following statement in response to the passage of the

bill: “Our warfighters are our nation’s most valuable assets, and this should remain the case when they step back into civilian life. Unfortunately, simply due to a lack of information and counseling, many of our heroes struggle with educational opportunities when they return home. By providing our studentveterans with the right resources, H.R. 5047 will help them acquire the education and training needed to begin a new career after leaving the military. With the passage of the Protecting Veterans’ Educational Choice Act, we are working to address the flaws in the system to ensure that our veterans have the information they need to make the best decision possible for themselves and their families.”

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more than 700 VFW-administered Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarships have assisted active duty servicemembers and veterans who wish to pursue college and graduate degrees or vocational certifications. “The generosity of Sport Clips’ franchise owners, stylists, patrons and clients is extraordinary,” said VFW National Commander Brian Duffy. “The tremendous success of this year’s campaign will help ensure a bright future for so many of our servicemembers, veterans and their families. We are deeply grateful for Sport Clips’ continued support and all they’ve done on behalf of those who deserve it most.”

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GI Bill Fraud William E. Grobes IV, of Chesapeake, Va. has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Grobes owns the College of Beauty and Barber Culture (CBBC), located in Chesapeake. CBBC was purportedly a barber and cosmetology school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide education and training to military veterans, including veterans who received tuition assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Grobes told the VA that CBBC provided full-time schooling to hundreds of veteran students beginning in October 2011. In reality, the Department of Justice says the school was a sham. DOJ says that most veterans enrolled in CBBC courses received few, if any, hours of instruction from CBBC employees, and there were no tests, exams, or practical exercises given. Rather, students were directed to simply sign in and out of the school each day so that Grobes could report to the VA that they were enrolled and attending. In exchange, CBBC received Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition payments for each veteran from the VA. CBBC received over $4.5 million in Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition payments between October 2011 and September 2016. Grobes was charged by criminal information on November 16, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison when sentenced on March 8, 2017. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress, and the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Indiana Wesleyan University Veteran’s Discount Indiana Wesleyan University has announced that it will begin offering a tuition discount to veterans. Through this new initiative, IWU is extending a 10-percent tuition discount to veterans who have exhausted their Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, or veterans who are no longer eligible for those benefits. To be eligible for the tuition discount, veterans must be enrolled in Indiana Wesleyan University’s (IWU) adult enrollment services program. “IWU offers adult degree programs, either online or onsite at 17 locations in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, so that we can help working adults achieve their dream of furthering their educa-

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tion,” said R. David Rose, vice president of enrollment and marketing for IWU’s non-residential services. “We are excited to be able to express our admiration and appreciation for the veterans’ service in the U.S. Armed Forces by offering this discount.” The majority of IWU’s associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs qualify for the veterans’ discount, said Deanna Bowman, assistant director for corporate and transfer relationships in adult enrollment services. “This 10-percent discount will ease the financial strain of earning a degree at IWU for those veterans who are no longer receiving educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs,”

said Bowman, who leads an IWU taskforce on how the university can better serve both active duty military as well as veterans. “We want to honor and serve veterans to the best of our ability.” While the tuition discount for veterans is new, IWU for years has offered a tuition discount for active duty military (including those in the National Guard and in the Reserves), and spouses of active duty military. IWU has more than 600 students who are affiliated with the military enrolled in its adult degree program. More information on the veterans’ discount can be found at https://www.indwes.edu/veteransdiscount.

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When veterans continue to serve as teachers Many servicemembers and veterans agree that a big part of their satisfaction in the military comes from having a mission they believe in and the inspiration that comes from of a sense of duty to serve. When faced with the idea of transitioning out of the military into the civilian career field, this group often feels that they can’t imagine finding a similar sense of purpose in a desk job. They need for the many hours they spend on the job every week to really and ultimately matter. This need for significance in a career has led a great deal of transitioning servicemembers into the field of teaching, and in fact, there are quite a few programs out there that are solely designed to place veterans in teaching jobs. Teach For America, for instance, exists to put “the leadership power and skills of veterans, members of the guard 4 | MAE&T 11.10 | Transition Trends

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and reserve, and military spouses to work in our nation’s highest-need classrooms.” Teach For America’s website explains, “Educational inequity affects not just individual children, but our entire nation—we cannot move ahead when we are leaving so many of our own behind. That’s why we’re tapping into the leadership, perseverance, and dedication to service inherent in our military veterans by recruiting them to become teachers who can put their students on new life trajectories. Veterans and military spouses who join us join a community dedicated to their training, support, and lifelong leadership development.” Troops To Teachers, under the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), is another program that helps eligible military personnel begin new careers as teachers in public schools where their

skills, knowledge and experience can make a positive impact on the next generation. According to their website, “Troops To Teachers provides counseling, referral and placement assistance to eligible military personnel. The TTT state and regional staff across the country will help applicants identify teacher certification requirements and programs leading to certification and employment opportunities in their state of interest.” Of course the traditional route to a teaching career is to earn a degree in education from an accredited university. The options are varied, and include some truly unique offerings to set students up for specialized careers. Each of the schools featured here has something to offer servicemembers and veterans looking to transition into the field of education. www.MAE-kmi.com

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communication with deaf implementing best practices people within their chosen in Pre-K through grade 12 discipline. education; (2) offering cliniEKU also has an Intercal experiences for pre and inpreter Training Program, service educators and related graduates of which have gone professionals; (3) providing a on to find employment in setting for research and curUniversities, K-12 Education, riculum development; and (4) Video Relay Service, Medical providing quality professional Interpreting, Legal Interpretdevelopment for school pracMichelle Myers ing in various areas of the titioners.” justice system, and InterpretEKU is also known for ing agencies in Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, having the only preparation program in the Washington State, and Washington, D.C. state of Kentucky for teachers of the deaf. The Deaf Studies program is a multidisciplinary program that provides students with Park University a foundation in American Sign Language (ASL) skills, a broad understanding of deaf “Choosing a career in education is a people’s histories, literature, and cultures, way to share a love of learning, a chance to as well as knowledge of educational and legal support and encourage learning, and a way issues affecting deaf people. The Deaf Studto help the next generations develop into ies program is designed to allow students motivated, productive citizens. Teaching is to complete a second major or a minor also a service profession that typically attracts in another discipline, preparing them to individuals with a strong desire to help othspecialize in service to and having effective ers” says Michelle Myers, Dean of the College

The College of Education at Eastern Kentucky University offers bachelor’s programs, “teaching option” degrees, master’s level programs, and doctoral options. What sets EKU apart is the Model Laboratory School, a PreK-12 school that has resided on campus since 1905. Bryan Cole, Director of Military and Veterans Affairs at EKU, says “Having a laboratory school allows the education majors to apply their academic coursework in a brick and mortar learning environment with actual students.” The university’s website explains that the mission of Model Laboratory School, in collaboration with Eastern Kentucky University’s education programs, is to provide an environment where faculty and staff can inspire students by challenging them through traditional and innovative strategies. “Consistent with that mission, Model Laboratory School, a department of the College of Education, fulfills several purposes including: (1) demonstrating and

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TRANSITION TRENDS of Education and Health Professions at Park University. She adds, “Education provides transitioning servicemembers the opportunity to continue serving others through the field of education. Teachers also serve as role models, mentors and leaders within the school and community. Military servicemembers are uniquely qualified to enter the field of teaching.” Students entering Park University’s School of Education will find their foundational education courses provide the necessary knowledge and skills to transfer to the classroom. Students will take courses that are concurrent with field experience (such as placement in a PreK-12 classroom) affording students the opportunity to continue to build on the foundational work completed in the first two years of their program. In addition to education coursework, students will complete vital courses in their selected discipline combined with a rigorous liberal arts and science core of 37 credit hours. Ms. Myers says, “There is a need for educators in all fields in education. Park’s program allows students to work in varied school districts and classrooms. This allows a student to decide on the type of district and/ or school [wherein] he or she wishes to teach. Students graduate from Park University with the needed coursework, field experiences and completed certification requirements to apply for Missouri teaching certification. In many cases, other states recognize teaching credentials from another state. Generally, each state will have a few additional requirements in order to be licensed to teach (such as a course in state history, a state developed examination, etc.).”

University of the Incarnate Word Remarkably, military personnel can attend UIW at no cost. Mitchell Seal, Dean of the School of Applied Sciences at UIW explains, “Our tuition is capped at the government rate, we provide free textbooks, and there are zero out-of-pocket expenses when using Tuition Assistance. It costs you nothing but your time and effort when using Veterans education benefits. You can qualify to receive a housing allowance if you’re using your 911 GI Bill and our deeply discounted rates can be used even if you have exhausted your VA funds.” Classes are also flexible: accelerated or traditional pace, online or in-person at one of many learning centers in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, or Killeen, TX. 6 | MAE&T 11.10 | Transition Trends

to others. At The University The School of Applied Sciof Southern Mississippi, we ences at UIW offers a wide have found that a degree in complement of programs that education ranks among the are well suited for the adult top three disciplines for transtudent returning to school to sitioning military students. further or complete their eduThroughout their respective cation. They offer Associate, military careers, our military Baccalaureate, and Master’s veterans have experienced a degree programs in Health variety of training situations Sciences, Psychology, NutriMitchell Seal that motivate them to contion, Religion, and Education. sider a degree in education Mr. Seal says that earnwhere they can ‘give back’ by teaching future ing a degree in Health Science education generations.” is a smart move for transitioning serviceUSM has established the Center for Milimembers. “When you combine the enlisted tary Veterans, Servicemembers and Famipopulation across all military services, the lies to provide all the necessary support for single largest occupational area is the health student veterans to succeed. Mr. Hammond sciences. And guess what? The single largexplains, “Through the efforts of this center, est and fastest growing industry in Texas is we provide up to 14 scholarships, internships, healthcare. Even if every single Texas veteran work-study opportunities, no-cost tutoring, got a job in healthcare, Texas would still no-cost textbooks and more (waiver of out-ofhave a shortage. That’s because everybody state student and application fees). The Uniis a consumer of healthcare services regardversity of Southern Mississippi is a designated less of the economy and regardless of their Purple Heart University and proud to be a socioeconomic status. There is no off-season! ‘Military Friendly’ institution who considers The problem is that healthcare educational it a great honor to serve our nation’s serviceinstitutions of all stripes simply can’t produce members and their families.” graduates fast enough to meet the demands USM’s Department of Curriculum, of society. One of the biggest reasons for that Instruction, and Special Education (CISE) is there simply aren’t enough healthcare offers degree programs that lead to liceneducators!” sure in Elementary Education (K-6), Special UIW has long been among the most Education (K-12), and Secondary Educamilitary-supportive schools in the nation. Mr. tion (7-12) and provides undergraduate and Seal says, “We were among the first schools graduate coursework for both preservice and in GoArmyEd, the Navy’s Distance Learning in-service teachers. In addition, CISE offers Partnership, and the Servicemembers Oppora dual license program whereby graduates tunity Colleges.” attain an elementary teacher’s license and a University of Southern Mississippi special education teacher’s license. The dual program focuses on preparing teachers for meeting the needs of exceptional students Mary Ariail, Chair of USM’s Department in the general education classroom. CISE of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Eduhas also initiated an online teacher educacation says that being a teacher is one of the tion program (TAP) for teaching assistants most satisfying careers that one can choose. in public schools, which makes it possible “Indeed, many people believe that teaching is for them to continue to work in the schools a special calling. It is exciting to discover the while completing their degree requirements. potential of students and to be able to play a Ms. Ariail says, “Our faculty seeks to part in helping students reach toward sucadapt and create programs to accommodate cess. Teaching, perhaps more than any other the changing context of education while profession, allows persons to affect lives and providing unique opportunities for those with to mold the future.” Major General (Retired) specific needs in education. For example, Jeff Hammond, Director of Veteran and Miliour dual programs and our online Teaching tary Affairs at USM, agrees. With regard to Assistants Program (TAP) are the only ones of the teaching profession being a good fit for their kind in Mississippi.” transitioning servicemembers, he says, “The The department offers two pathways for education field is a remarkably attractive teaching in secondary (grades 7-12) schools: option for our military students, many of The Teach Mississippi Institute (TMI) and whom want to continue a life plan of service www.MAE-kmi.com

TRANSITION TRENDS the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.). Ms. Ariail explains, “TMI is a licensure program that allows a student who has a bachelor’s degree in an area other than education to earn an initial license to teach a secondary content area in Mississippi. Students in this program take three courses in the summer, followed by a supervised internship once they are employed by a school. Upon successful completion of the internship and the first year of employment, participants may apply to the Mississippi Department of Education for a five-year, renewable alternate route Mississippi teacher’s license. Students who have completed the TMI requirements often opt to continue their studies and earn their M.A.T. degree.” Other graduate degrees offered include the Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

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enabling candidates to see and program prepares adult learnexperience teaching reality ers who already have bachwhile learning about teachelor’s degrees to become ing. Additionally, the teacher middle school and high school candidates in the program are teachers in the areas of Enghigh achieving career changlish, Math, History, Social ers committed to becoming Studies, Chemistry, Biology, outstanding classroom teachPhysics, Earth Space Science, ers. What is unique is that Computer Science, Spanish, all pre-internship courses are French, German, and ChiVirginia Pilato fully online, plus the profesnese. Virginia Pilato, Vice sional seminar accompanying Dean of UMUC’s Department the in-school internship is online. It is the of Education, says “Because of our selection online aspects of the program that draw process and the testing requirements for UMUC’s students and teacher candidates basic skills and content knowledge, our probecause going to school fits so well their adult gram’s graduates earn eligibility for Maryland family and workplace schedules. Further, teacher certification, which enhances their despite being online, which sounds impercertification application in other states.” sonal, the MAT learning experience is very Ms. Pilato explains that UMUC’s teaching community-like in each of the courses.” O program is both challenging and unique. “The program is challenging in a number of ways. First, the program consists of five sixcredit graduate courses, all of which include For more information, contact MAE&T Editor Kelly Fodel at kellyf@kmimediagroup.com or search our online in-school field and clinical experiences. Thearchives for related stories at www.mae-kmi.com. ory and practice are completely integrated

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What advice would you offer servicemembers and veterans looking to make the transition to a civilian career?

Focus on what you want to do in your next step in your career. Servicemembers typically have had multiple roles and responsibilities, whether they have served four years or 20 years, and all of this information cannot be on a resume. So instead, focus on what education or experience you want to leverage and tailor your resume and interview conversations to those skills and capabilities. Then, utilize a resume translator program to help translate your military expertise into civilian terms. Bring energy and enthusiasm to interviews. It is important to remember you are not providing a fact filled briefing to senior military leadership. Third, identify mentors who have successfully transitioned to a civilian career who can help provide you guidance on the pathway to success.

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What do you think is the biggest challenge veterans face in making their transition to civilian employment?

The biggest challenge for many veterans is moving into an environment where career development and growth can be experienced vertically as well as laterally. The military has a defined career path and promotion path. In corporate America, there are many ways to build your career and the right answer may differ dependent upon the person and the company.

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How can companies better assist veterans in their transition?

First and foremost, a formalized veteran onboarding program. This includes programs to educate hiring managers on military culture, ranks and “how to speak military” and also a program to educate transitioning military on corporate culture, organizational structure and “how to speak at your corporation.” Embrace and celebrate veteran hires and their families. Utilize 8 | MAE&T 11.10 | Transition Trends

battle buddies and other programs such as Veteran Employee Resource Networks (VERN) on local campuses for veterans, military families and allies where veterans can meet others within the organization and build internal networks as well as share communal corporate knowledge.

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Why does your company believe veterans are a valuable investment? 1. Leadership: The military trains people to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, motivation and inspiration. 2. Teamwork: The military is organized around teams whose success is dependent upon each members’ ability to support each other. Veterans understand how teamwork grows out of responsibility for ones colleagues. 3. Inclusion and Diversity: The military culture is one where members work with individuals from all economic levels, ethnicities, religions, locations and genders to make a positive impact. 4. Performance Under Pressure: Veterans come from a culture where it is critical to accomplish priorities on time and understand the importance of staying on test until it is done right. 5. Respect for Policies and Procedures: Military experience helps veterans understand why there are processes/policies in place and how adherence to corporate policies improves overall mission success. 6. Honesty and Integrity: Veterans understand the importance of being factual and truthful. They often have security clearances and/or are clearable. www.MAE-kmi.com

TRANSITION TRENDS 7. Technology: The military utilizes technology to accomplish their goals, so many military members are technically savvy.

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Are there any particular transitional supports that you offer?

Yes. HPE partners with the nation’s leading veterancentric integrative care program, VetAdvisor, to provide proactive coaching services across behavioral health, wellness, financial and all aspects of transition and career development for our veteran employees and military families. Other transitional supports include our Veteran Employee Resource Network as well as formalized veteran onboarding program.

From an educational perspective, what advice would you offer to transitioning servicemembers trying to determine a degree path/career field for their civilian careers?

Think creatively about key competencies you learned in the service and how they translate into civilian jobs. For example, HPE hires military recruiters for talent acquisition and sales roles to leverage the “selling” skills learned while they were

in the military. If your passion is technical, attain technical certifications and where possible participate in formalized military transition programs.

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What do you believe makes your company particularly veteran-inclusive and supportive?

HPE values the service our veterans have dedicated to our country. We have built a culture which recognizes our veterans and their families for their service to our country. Our veteran program is infused into the DNA of the HPE culture and includes employment, transition assistance, philanthropy and outreach. A key value has been developing an environment where veterans and spouses can make an impact. HPE’s new veteran onboarding program helps veterans define their role and potential for success at HPE. As a way to honor HPE’s employees who served, we installed the Veteran of the Week program, which features the stories of our employees who served. This allows others to know the caliber of their veteran co-workers and their contribution to the country and to HPE. HPE gives directly to the veteran community through outreach at local bases and our annual Veterans Day Celebration, “Home of the Brave,” where this year HPE honored more than 26,000 veterans at over 100 VA Medical Centers across the country. O

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CLASS NOTES Georgetown University: Master’s in Regulatory Affairs Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies has launched the Master of Professional Studies in Regulatory Affairs as the newest program in its portfolio of professional master’s degrees. Now accepting applications for the fall 2017 semester, the degree will prepare students for success in the fast-paced and growing field of regulatory affairs. Georgetown’s program takes a comprehensive approach to the practice, examining the field through the lenses of science, ethics, business, and policy. Led by a faculty of practicing regulatory professionals, the program exposes students to the latest policies, trends, and developments across various facets of the field. Students will explore everything from pre-clinical research, to clinical trials involving humans, product approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory bodies, and post-marketing activities such as safety monitoring. As the healthcare industry landscape continues to grow and evolve, companies, government agencies, clinics, hospitals, and universities will seek qualified candidates who understand how to navigate the complex regulatory world—from research, to policy, to project management—to bring safe, effective, and ethical medical products to market. Consistent with Georgetown’s Jesuit tradition of forming women and men in service to others, the program recognizes the important role of regulatory affairs professionals in facilitating research that—beyond complying with regulations—is respectful of research participants and their communities. “Students will be challenged to think carefully and deeply about the ethical and moral implications of their work,” said Dr. Robert Bienvenu, Faculty Director and Associate Professor of the Practice, who will lead the program. “That is a worthy motivation. You’re helping those who are sick and injured; you’re promoting health, so that people who are healthy remain healthy.” The 36-credit degree is available for students to take on campus, online, or through a combination of both—allowing working professionals to earn their degrees without interrupting their careers.

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Administrative Law Clinic at GMU In January 2017, The Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, in partnership with Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC, will launch an Administrative Law Clinic. The clinic will be part of the Center for the Study of the Administrative State, which Professor Neomi Rao directs, and it will involve students in all aspects of the administrative process: from monitoring agency activity, to participating in ongoing proceedings, to analyzing relevant legislative proposals, to participating in litigation involving important administrative-law issues. In short, the Clinic will provide Scalia Law students with the opportunity to work closely with Consovoy McCarthy Park attorneys on behalf of pro bono clients to identify subjects of interest, research administrative-law issues, and draft comments and briefs before agencies and in active litigation. The Administrative Law Clinic will be co-directed by William S. Consovoy and Thomas R. McCarthy. Mr. Consovoy and Mr. McCarthy are Consovoy McCarthy Park’s founding attorneys, and both are 2001 graduates of the Scalia Law School. They also are co-directors of the Scalia Law Supreme Court Clinic. “We are thrilled to be starting the Administrative Law Clinic in conjunction with the Center for

the Study of the Administrative State,” said Mr. Consovoy. “We look forward to contributing to the Center’s mission and giving Scalia Law students the opportunity to learn first-hand what it’s like to practice before administrative agencies.” Mr. McCarthy added: “Running the Supreme Court Clinic has shown us how valuable the experience can be for the students who participate in the clinic and the difference it can make for the clients that receive the clinic’s assistance. We’re excited to get started.” “Scalia Law is pleased to offer this innovative clinic to provide our students with practical and essential skills that will further enhance their legal education and careers,” said Scalia Law Dean Henry N. Butler. “The clinic will further the practical reach and impact of the Center for the Study of the Administrative State by promoting the legal accountability and procedural boundaries of agency action. I am excited to have such excellent and experienced litigators leading the clinic and working with students on these issues,” said Neomi Rao, Associate Professor of Law and Director, Center for the Study of the Administrative State. After its inaugural semester, the Clinic will be full-year course and will include approximately 15 to 20 students per year.

CB&I Launches New Program to Train and Hire Veterans CB&I, a provider of technology and infrastructure for the energy industry, has launched the CB&I Craft Development Program for Industrial Electricians, which is part of the company’s longstanding commitment to supporting veterans. CB&I has partnered with Central Louisiana Technical Community College’s (CLTCC) Lamar Salter Campus and Fort Polk, a U.S. Army installation in Louisiana, to train active duty military for careers in the industrial electrical field. The program is a 16-week training program for active duty military stationed at Fort Polk nearing the end of their service. After successfully completing the program, qualified graduates will receive job offers from CB&I, a certificate of completion from CLTCC and a certificate of completion from the National Center for Construction Education and Research. “As a fellow veteran, I want the men and women participating in the program to know that CB&I values your leadership, teamwork, strong

work ethic and many of the other traits you develop in the U.S. Armed Forces,” said Philip K. Asherman, CB&I’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “These traits are critical to CB&I’s success and a major reason why we are committed to providing careers for those who serve our country. We also are committed to helping prepare active duty military for a successful transition and establishing a pipeline of skilled workers for Louisiana.” “Fort Polk is excited to see this initiative between CB&I and CLTCC for training our soldiers for civilian careers in the industrial electrical field,” said Brigadier General Gary Brito, Commanding General at Fort Polk. “This is a big deal for our soldiers. I can’t think of a better way of showing our soldiers that when they leave active service, they are not alone, but supported by the Army and their communities. I applaud the entire team and thank them for their efforts.” CB&I has hired more than 5,000 U.S. veterans since 2014. www.MAE-kmi.com

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Abilene, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3845 Graduate Enrollment: 1286 Military Enrollment: 173 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

Tifton, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3393 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 148 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

San Diego, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1377 Graduate Enrollment: 3106 Military Enrollment: 276 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY Charles Town, WV www.amu.apus.edu

Contact: Dan Roby AVP, Military & Community College Outreach Email: droby@apus.edu

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY (AIU)

Shaumburg, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11318 Graduate Enrollment: 1357 Military Enrollment: 2729 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 82469 Graduate Enrollment: 17541 Military Enrollment: 74623 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Coon Rapids, MN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 12420 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 507 Degree Types: Associate

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY

Orange, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 15953 Graduate Enrollment: 10435 Military Enrollment: 4017 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Los Angeles, CA Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 26 Graduate Enrollment: 5 Military Enrollment: 10 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

AMERICAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY INCORPORATED

Roanoke, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 212 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: Not Submitted Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY

ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY

San Francisco, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11708 Graduate Enrollment: 5532 Military Enrollment: 861 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY

Garden City, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4852 Graduate Enrollment: 2404 Military Enrollment: 83 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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Washington, DC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7782 Graduate Enrollment: 5791 Military Enrollment: 469 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

AMERICAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY- VIRGINIA

Roanoke, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1148 Graduate Enrollment: 298 Military Enrollment: Not Submitted Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

San Angelo, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10215 Graduate Enrollment: 2561 Military Enrollment: 1303 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Arnold, MD On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1857 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Tempe, AZ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 57919 Graduate Enrollment: 13130 Military Enrollment: 3812 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY AT SKYSONG/ONLINE Scottsdale, AZ On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 16220 Graduate Enrollment: 4053 Military Enrollment: 2554 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE

Yuma, AZ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11000 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 300 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY

AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY

BAKER COLLEGE

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

ASHLAND COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY

BARSTOW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

AURORA UNIVERSITY

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY

Blytheville, AR On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 2629 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 90 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

State University, AR Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 19184 Graduate Enrollment: 7636 Military Enrollment: 1100 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MOUNTAIN HOME Mountain Home, AR On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1624 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 108 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

ARMSTRONG STATE UNIVERSITY Savannah, GA www.armstrong.edu

San Diego, CA Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 11513 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Ashland, KY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5500 Graduate Enrollment: 5500 Military Enrollment: 170 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY

Athens, AL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3695 Graduate Enrollment: 10 Military Enrollment: 119 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

ATHENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Athens, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5889 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 339 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Augusta, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4976 Graduate Enrollment: 3357 Military Enrollment: 1015 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Sioux Falls, SD On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1613 Graduate Enrollment: 224 Military Enrollment: 32 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Aurora, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 3580 Graduate Enrollment: 1843 Military Enrollment: 115 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY Clarksville, TN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 9184 Graduate Enrollment: 915 Military Enrollment: 2664 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Contact: Phil Gore Military Education Coordinator phil.gore@armstrong.edu On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7103 Graduate Enrollment: 772 Military Enrollment: 1024 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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Flint, MI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 22887 Graduate Enrollment: 609 Military Enrollment: 1144 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Fort Irwin, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4395 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 873 Degree Types: Associate

Bellevue, NE www.bellevue.edu/prospectivestudents/military

Contact: Willie Woolford Assistant Director willie.woolford@bellevue.edu On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7262 Graduate Enrollment: 4172 Military Enrollment: 2815 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

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ATLANTA METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE

Atlanta, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 0 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

AVERETT UNIVERSITY

Danville, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1520 Graduate Enrollment: 392 Military Enrollment: 265 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

BELMONT UNIVERSITY

Nashville, TN Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 217 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BERKELEY COLLEGE

Woodland Park, NJ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 19500 Graduate Enrollment: 50 Military Enrollment: 1550 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

BLUEFIELD COLLEGE

Bluefield, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 883 Graduate Enrollment: 17 Military Enrollment: 38 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

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BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

Boise, ID On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 19122 Graduate Enrollment: 2991 Military Enrollment: 1058 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Bossier City, LA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: Not Submitted Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

BRENAU UNIVERSITY

BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY

BRIDGEVALLEY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Bowling Green, OH On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 32227 Graduate Enrollment: 5228 Military Enrollment: 1319 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Irvine, CA Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4726 Graduate Enrollment: 5422 Military Enrollment: 2634 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Gainesville, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1601 Graduate Enrollment: 1327 Military Enrollment: 300 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

South Charleston, WV Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2500 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 72 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Fall River, MA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10481 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 346 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE AKRON Akron, OH On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 437 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 3 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE ALBANY Albany, NY On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 820 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 11 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE AMHERST Getzville, NY On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 663 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 13 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE BAYSHORE Glendale, WI On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1215 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 15 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

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BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE BUFFALO DOWNTOWN

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE HENRIETTA

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE SOUTHTOWNS

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE CLEVELAND DOWNTOWN

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE MILWAUKEE DOWNTOWN

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE SYRACUSE

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE EASTLAKE

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE ONLINE

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE SYRACUSE NORTH

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE GREECE

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE PARMA

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE VIRGINIA BEACH

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE HAMPTON

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE RICHMOND

BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE WAUWATOSA

Buffalo, NY On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1355 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 5 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Cleveland, OH On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 906 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 9 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Eastlake, OH On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 804 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 13 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Liverpool, NY On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 839 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 9 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Hampton, VA Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 912 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 76 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Rochester, NY On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 850 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 9 Degree Types: Associate

Milwaukee, WI On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1599 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 4 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Orchard Park, NY Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 9609 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 130 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Parma, OH Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 902 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 13 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Richmond, VA On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 977 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 38 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Orchard Park, NY On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 771 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 18 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Syracuse, NY On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 960 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 6 Degree Types: Associate

Liverpool, NY On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 716 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 15 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Virginia Beach, VA On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 944 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 132 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Wauwatosa, WI On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1214 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 12 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tanner, AL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 9985 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 827 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

Thousand Oaks, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3123 Graduate Enrollment: 1828 Military Enrollment: 122 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Irvine, CA Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 758 Graduate Enrollment: 1825 Military Enrollment: 248 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - CHICO Chico, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 15500 Graduate Enrollment: 1500 Military Enrollment: 677 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 18146 Graduate Enrollment: 1878 Military Enrollment: 767 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

CAMERON UNIVERSITY

Lawton, OK On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5720 Graduate Enrollment: 564 Military Enrollment: 545 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

CAPITAL UNIVERSITY

Columbus, OH On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 2765 Graduate Enrollment: 700 Military Enrollment: 50 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

CARL SANDBURG COLLEGE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

California, PA On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 6792 Graduate Enrollment: 3102 Military Enrollment: 423 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Galesburg, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2329 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 84 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

CARROLL COLLEGE CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY - POMONA Pomona, CA On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 22149 Graduate Enrollment: 1568 Military Enrollment: 758 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS Camarillo, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5918 Graduate Enrollment: 249 Military Enrollment: 317 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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CALUMET COLLEGE OF ST. JOSEPH Whiting, IN On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 955 Graduate Enrollment: 272 Military Enrollment: 40 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Helena, MT On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1428 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 79 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF KANSAS McPherson, KS On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1052 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: Not Submitted Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE NEBRASKA Grand Island, NE On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 19757 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 393 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Warner Robins, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11513 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 394 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE

Brainerd, MN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2540 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 102 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

Cleveland, OH On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5121 Graduate Enrollment: 6219 Military Enrollment: 118 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE

CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY

COASTLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE

CLEARY UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY (CBT COLLEGE)

CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF SAINT ELIZABETH

CLINTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND

New Britain, CT Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1925 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 121 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Morrow, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 15644 Graduate Enrollment: 1153 Military Enrollment: 525 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Fountain Valley, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 62583 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 11385 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Contact: Barbara Merlo Marketing Director bmerlo@ctcd.edu On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 37151 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 29084 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Seattle, WA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3071 Graduate Enrollment: 3301 Military Enrollment: 149 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Howell, MI Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 639 Graduate Enrollment: 166 Military Enrollment: 19 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Miami, FL On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1011 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 24 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

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CENTRAL VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Lynchburg, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6144 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 305 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Clarion, PA On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 8814 Graduate Enrollment: 1566 Military Enrollment: 187 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Clemson, SC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 18016 Graduate Enrollment: 4682 Military Enrollment: 587 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Morristown, NJ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 746 Graduate Enrollment: 459 Military Enrollment: 6 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

CHANDLER-GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Chandler, AZ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 19225 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 800 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

CLARK STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Springfield, OH On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5432 Graduate Enrollment: 346 Military Enrollment: 435 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Plattsburgh, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1372 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 134 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

La Plata, MD On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11307 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1230 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Charleston, SC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3628 Graduate Enrollment: 517 Military Enrollment: 481 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

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CLARKSON UNIVERSITY

Potsdam, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3352 Graduate Enrollment: 1242 Military Enrollment: 66 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Lakewood, WA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7300 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 400 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

COLLIN COLLEGE

Frisco, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 42316 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1436 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

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COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Colorado Springs, CO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 21442 Graduate Enrollment: 3504 Military Enrollment: 6074 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Orange Beach, AL Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 23588 Graduate Enrollment: 8491 Military Enrollment: 12189 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Columbus, OH On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 25983 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 993 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

COLUMBIA COLLEGE

COMMUNITY BUSINESS COLLEGE

COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BEAVER COUNTY

Columbia, MO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 23686 Graduate Enrollment: 1420 Military Enrollment: 9433 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Chicago, IL On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 9671 Graduate Enrollment: 471 Military Enrollment: 200 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, PA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 31239 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 185 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

CONCORDIA COLLEGE

Moorhead, MN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2162 Graduate Enrollment: 15 Military Enrollment: 21 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY - ANN ARBOR

Ann Arbor, MI On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 739 Graduate Enrollment: 161 Military Enrollment: 19 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

COWLEY COLLEGE

Ark City, KS On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2500 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 126 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Modesto, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 32 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 11 Degree Types: Certificates

Monaca, PA On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3547 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 130 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

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Columbia, SC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 610 Graduate Enrollment: 658 Military Enrollment: 88 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER

Denver, CO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 21149 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 360 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY

Omaha, NE On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4337 Graduate Enrollment: 4587 Military Enrollment: 249 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

CROWN COLLEGE

St Bonifacius, MN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1922 Graduate Enrollment: 377 Military Enrollment: 165 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

CUNY QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Bayside, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 15253 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 310 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

DAEMEN COLLEGE

Amherst, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2030 Graduate Enrollment: 739 Military Enrollment: 78 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Danville, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3471 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 213 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

Hanover, NH On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 4307 Graduate Enrollment: 2043 Military Enrollment: Not Submitted Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

DARTON STATE COLLEGE

Albany, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6724 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 250 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

DEL MAR COLLEGE

Corpus Christi, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10852 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 1105 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

DUNLAP-STONE UNIVERSITY

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY

D’YOUVILLE COLLEGE

ECPI UNIVERSITY

Phoenix, AZ Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 300 Graduate Enrollment: 50 Military Enrollment: 50 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Pittsburgh, PA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6052 Graduate Enrollment: 3051 Military Enrollment: 299 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Buffalo, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1815 Graduate Enrollment: 1094 Military Enrollment: 591 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE

Cocoa, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 25697 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1109 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

Richmond, KY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 16144 Graduate Enrollment: 2115 Military Enrollment: 1450 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

La Grande, OR On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3128 Graduate Enrollment: 360 Military Enrollment: 176 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Virginia Beach, VA www.ecpi.edu/military

Contact: Robert Larned Executive Director of Military Education rlarned@mil.ecpi.edu On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 9750 Graduate Enrollment: 107 Military Enrollment: 2886 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

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EDGECOMBE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DOANE UNIVERSITY DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Dallas, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3958 Graduate Enrollment: 2548 Military Enrollment: 319 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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Crete, NE On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1665 Graduate Enrollment: 1016 Military Enrollment: 129 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

EASTERN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Steubenville, OH Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6014 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 100 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Tarboro, NC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5325 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 185 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

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EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY - PRESCOTT

FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY - WORLDWIDE

FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

FLORIDA TECH

EL CENTRO COLLEGE

ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

Madison, WI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1637 Graduate Enrollment: 432 Military Enrollment: 174 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Edinboro, PA On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 5247 Graduate Enrollment: 1303 Military Enrollment: 187 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

Dallas, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10000 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 500 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

El Paso, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 34718 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 3504 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY - DAYTONA BEACH

Daytona Beach, FL On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5629 Graduate Enrollment: 634 Military Enrollment: 648 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

Prescott, AZ On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 2356 Graduate Enrollment: 69 Military Enrollment: 288 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Daytona Beach, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 16182 Graduate Enrollment: 6240 Military Enrollment: 14939 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

Buffalo, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 24000 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1245 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE Albany, NY www.excelsior.edu

Contact: Sue Dewan Assistance Vice President for Center of Military Education sdewan@excelsior.edu Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 15326 Graduate Enrollment: 983 Military Enrollment: 8368 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

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Bay Minette, AL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5500 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 410 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Fayetteville, NC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6104 Graduate Enrollment: 598 Military Enrollment: 1554 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Fayetteville, NC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 26469 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 5331 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Big Rapids, MI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 13323 Graduate Enrollment: 1322 Military Enrollment: 461 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

FLORIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Hialeah, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5190 Graduate Enrollment: 101 Military Enrollment: 131 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Jacksonville, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 6763 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

Melbourne, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5687 Graduate Enrollment: 3517 Military Enrollment: 1372 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Bronx, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 9296 Graduate Enrollment: 6972 Military Enrollment: 456 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Philadelphia, PA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 28140 Graduate Enrollment: 9680 Military Enrollment: 1273 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY

Columbus, OH On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5635 Graduate Enrollment: 1427 Military Enrollment: 662 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY

HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARIZONA

HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

HOPKINSVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

GRACE COLLEGE & SEMINARY

HARRISON MIDDLETON UNIVERSITY

Garden City, KS On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2234 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 31 Degree Types: Associate

Boiling Springs, NC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1678 Graduate Enrollment: 2724 Military Enrollment: 91 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Fairfax, VA On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 22304 Graduate Enrollment: 9997 Military Enrollment: 3214 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE

Cartersville, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7414 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 268 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Atlanta, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 106000 Graduate Enrollment: 14862 Military Enrollment: 5600 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Glendale, AZ Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 20000 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1050 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Winona Lake, IN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1079 Graduate Enrollment: 220 Military Enrollment: 40 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Allendale, MI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 23792 Graduate Enrollment: 4752 Military Enrollment: 744 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Statesboro, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 20524 Graduate Enrollment: 3177 Military Enrollment: 1621 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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Lenexa, KS Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 14476 Graduate Enrollment: 2531 Military Enrollment: 8920 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Bel Air, MD On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 9189 Graduate Enrollment: 887 Military Enrollment: 597 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Tempe, AZ Not Submitted Undergrad Enrollment: 25 Graduate Enrollment: 50 Military Enrollment: 7 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Fullerton, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 939 Graduate Enrollment: 499 Military Enrollment: 50 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Fort Campbell, KY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4074 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1442 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

HUNTER COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY)

New York, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 15743 Graduate Enrollment: 6026 Military Enrollment: 270 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Waterloo, IA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5371 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 338 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY

Pocatello, ID On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 13078 Graduate Enrollment: 1890 Military Enrollment: 522 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY GRANITE STATE COLLEGE

Concord, NH On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3416 Graduate Enrollment: 190 Military Enrollment: 392 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

San Jose, CA Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 441 Graduate Enrollment: 425 Military Enrollment: 663 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Normal, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 18426 Graduate Enrollment: 2334 Military Enrollment: 454 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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Fort Pierce, FL On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 605 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

INDIANA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Fort Wayne, IN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 8705 Graduate Enrollment: 906 Military Enrollment: 599 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY-INDIANAPOLIS

INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Inver Grove Heights, MN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7728 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 358 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Ames, IA Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 36001 Graduate Enrollment: 5680 Military Enrollment: 899 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF INDIANA

Indianapolis, IN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 21984 Graduate Enrollment: 8120 Military Enrollment: 1838 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Marion, IN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11833 Graduate Enrollment: 5495 Military Enrollment: 867 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Fort Dodge , IA Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: Not Submitted Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Indianapolis, IN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 148597 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 4300 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

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KAPLAN UNIVERSITY - OMAHA

KEYSTONE COLLEGE

LE MOYNE COLLEGE

JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY - ONLINE

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

LEE COLLEGE

JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY URBANDALE

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

LEWIS UNIVERSITY

Huntsville, AL On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1520 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 128 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Jackson, TN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5825 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 136 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Jacksonville, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3032 Graduate Enrollment: 1016 Military Enrollment: 452 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

JOHN TYLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Chester, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 13753 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 2206 Degree Types: Associate

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL CAMPUS

Manhattan, KS On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 19859 Graduate Enrollment: 3819 Military Enrollment: 3011 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Omaha, NE On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 102 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Fort Lauderdale, FL Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 33941 Graduate Enrollment: 9956 Military Enrollment: 11892 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Urbandale, IA Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 631 Graduate Enrollment: 86 Military Enrollment: 164 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

KEISER UNIVERSITY

Tallahassee, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 16344 Graduate Enrollment: 778 Military Enrollment: 3044 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

Kennesaw, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 33000 Graduate Enrollment: 3500 Military Enrollment: 1346 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

La Plume, PA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1400 Graduate Enrollment: 63 Military Enrollment: 45 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Cedar Rapids, IA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 18406 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 602 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Kutztown, PA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 8293 Graduate Enrollment: 707 Military Enrollment: 229 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE

Scranton, PA On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1500 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: Not Submitted Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Birmingham, AL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4091 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 313 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Syracuse, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2877 Graduate Enrollment: 601 Military Enrollment: 105 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Baytown, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5500 Graduate Enrollment: 350 Military Enrollment: 450 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Romeoville, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5252 Graduate Enrollment: 2027 Military Enrollment: 565 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY Lynchburg, VA www.liberty.edu

Contact: Cheryl Anderson-McKenna Military Education Coordinator luorecruitment@liberty.edu On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 60992 Graduate Enrollment: 39507 Military Enrollment: 28568 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF PA

LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE

MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Belleville, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 125 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Columbia, KY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2206 Graduate Enrollment: 454 Military Enrollment: 66 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Lubbock, TX On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1717 Graduate Enrollment: 587 Military Enrollment: 89 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

LURLEEN B. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Andalusia, AL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2055 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 90 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Mansfield, PA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2255 Graduate Enrollment: 121 Military Enrollment: 105 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Marshalltown, IA Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1925 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 29 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART Baltimore, MD Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1767 Graduate Enrollment: 377 Military Enrollment: 43 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

MASSACHUSETTS BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Wellesley Hills, MA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 9312 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 294 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

MCMURRY UNIVERSITY

Abilene, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 311 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

Lake Charles, LA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 14077 Graduate Enrollment: 1337 Military Enrollment: 868 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

MEDCERTS MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

Arlington, VA Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2323 Graduate Enrollment: 1040 Military Enrollment: Not Submitted Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Livonia, MI Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1601 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1519 Degree Types: Certificates

MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Meridian, MS On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 399 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

METHODIST UNIVERSITY

Fayetteville, NC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2435 Graduate Enrollment: 442 Military Enrollment: 666 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

Denver, CO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 39393 Graduate Enrollment: 894 Military Enrollment: 2028 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

East Lansing, MI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 39143 Graduate Enrollment: 11400 Military Enrollment: 1281 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

MERCY COLLEGE MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Chicago, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10956 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 238 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

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MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS

St. Louis, MO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5394 Graduate Enrollment: 7342 Military Enrollment: 324 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Dobbs Ferry, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 8016 Graduate Enrollment: 3279 Military Enrollment: 279 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE

Edison, NJ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 17846 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 259 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES MILES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY

MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY

NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE

MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NASH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE

MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF TENNESSEE INCORPORATED

NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY

MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NAZARENE BIBLE COLLEGE

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE

NC STATE UNIVERSITY

Miles City, MT On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1009 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 17 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Milwaukee, WI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2712 Graduate Enrollment: 227 Military Enrollment: 103 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Clinton, MS On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2905 Graduate Enrollment: 1536 Military Enrollment: 344 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY Mississippi State, MS On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 17053 Graduate Enrollment: 3376 Military Enrollment: 2292 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Fort Leonard Wood, MO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6841 Graduate Enrollment: 2048 Military Enrollment: 402 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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West Long Branch, NJ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4890 Graduate Enrollment: 1939 Military Enrollment: 133 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Rochester, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 27621 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1692 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Lynchburg, TN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 9926 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 256 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Big Stone Gap, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 95 Degree Types: Associate

Dallas, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10084 Graduate Enrollment: 1195 Military Enrollment: 262 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Murray, KY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 471 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Rocky Mount, NC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5000 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 162 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Roanoke, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 122 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: Not Submitted Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Colorado Springs, CO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1175 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 32 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

Raleigh, NC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 23182 Graduate Enrollment: 9942 Military Enrollment: 1971 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Omaha, NE On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 924 Graduate Enrollment: 274 Military Enrollment: 42 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Henniker, NH On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2442 Graduate Enrollment: 1273 Military Enrollment: 138 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Jersey City, NJ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7135 Graduate Enrollment: 2367 Military Enrollment: 273 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Las Cruces, NM On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 23962 Graduate Enrollment: 5779 Military Enrollment: 1517 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY - LOS ANGELES Burbank, CA On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1100 Graduate Enrollment: 650 Military Enrollment: 150 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY - NEW YORK New York, NY On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 800 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 70 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI

Miami Beach, FL On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 51 Graduate Enrollment: 4 Military Enrollment: 9 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Aberdeen, SD On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 3041 Graduate Enrollment: 455 Military Enrollment: 158 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Traverse City, MI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7336 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 559 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

OBERLIN COLLEGE

Oberlin, OH On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 2912 Graduate Enrollment: 17 Military Enrollment: 10 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC

Davenport, IA On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 26 Graduate Enrollment: 2141 Military Enrollment: 48 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

Norfolk, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 21977 Graduate Enrollment: 5709 Military Enrollment: 7380 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Phoenix, AZ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 12599 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 617 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

OLYMPIC COLLEGE NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Sanborn, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6598 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 237 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Calmar, IA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5968 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 109 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY Flagstaff, AZ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 27294 Graduate Enrollment: 4441 Military Enrollment: 615 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Natchitoches, LA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 9443 Graduate Enrollment: 1330 Military Enrollment: 444 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY

Midland, MI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3158 Graduate Enrollment: 448 Military Enrollment: 463 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

NORWICH UNIVERSITY ONLINE Northfield, VT Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1095 Graduate Enrollment: 1444 Military Enrollment: 1695 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Bremerton, WA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 22813 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 4040 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE

Paris, TX Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6093 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 286 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

PARK UNIVERSITY

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

PENN STATE WORLD CAMPUS

Klamath Falls, OR On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 8801 Graduate Enrollment: 140 Military Enrollment: 590 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Corvallis, OR On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 27706 Graduate Enrollment: 5769 Military Enrollment: 1365 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Parkville, MO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 13742 Graduate Enrollment: 1342 Military Enrollment: 7518 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

University Park, PA Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 10193 Graduate Enrollment: 7306 Military Enrollment: 3261 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PIERCE COLLEGE

Lakewood, WA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 14128 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 2652 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

POST UNIVERSITY

Waterbury, CT www.post.edu/military

Contact: Daniel Stack Assistant Director of Military Admissions DStack@Post.edu On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11938 Graduate Enrollment: 1437 Military Enrollment: 4038 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Worcester, MA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10994 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 509 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Lakewood, CO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 8525 Graduate Enrollment: 8942 Military Enrollment: 700 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

REGENT UNIVERSITY

Virginia Beach, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 8028 Graduate Enrollment: 10280 Military Enrollment: 4367 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE

SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY

ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Contact: Pamela Martis, COL, U.S. Army Retired Director of the Office of Military Services Pamela.martis@saintleo.edu

Rockford, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 13292 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 383 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Suffern, NY Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7350 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 266 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Saint Leo, FL www.saintleo.edu

On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 18682 Graduate Enrollment: 5292 Military Enrollment: 9105 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE

SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY

Providence, RI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 800 Graduate Enrollment: 6 Military Enrollment: 327 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

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St. Louis, MO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 16202 Graduate Enrollment: 5906 Military Enrollment: 691 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

North Little Rock, AR On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 14693 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 941 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

QUEENS COLLEGE - CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

Flushing, NY On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 16100 Graduate Enrollment: 3420 Military Enrollment: 247 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

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RIO SALADO COLLEGE

Tempe, AZ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 48082 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 3497 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Rochester, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 15401 Graduate Enrollment: 3205 Military Enrollment: 250 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Mission Viejo, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 40000 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1336 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Lacey, WA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1536 Graduate Enrollment: 374 Military Enrollment: 693 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Chicago, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 2996 Graduate Enrollment: 1004 Military Enrollment: 125 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY

Salem, MA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7499 Graduate Enrollment: 1716 Military Enrollment: 350 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Salt Lake City, UT On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 61800 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 1259 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE

San Diego, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 36779 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 4726 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

San Diego, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 54415 Graduate Enrollment: 9200 Military Enrollment: 6769 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY

Adrian, MI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2492 Graduate Enrollment: 215 Military Enrollment: 156 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES & TECHNOLOGY

Rapid City, SD On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4801 Graduate Enrollment: 709 Military Enrollment: 1058 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Phoenix, AZ On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 7690 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 164 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Cape Girardeau, MO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11644 Graduate Enrollment: 1731 Military Enrollment: 978 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY Magnolia, AR On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6006 Graduate Enrollment: 2283 Military Enrollment: 147 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Anaheim, CA On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 60 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - CARBONDALE Carbondale, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 13031 Graduate Enrollment: 4261 Military Enrollment: 1153 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - EDWARDSVILLE Edwardsville, IL On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11783 Graduate Enrollment: 1955 Military Enrollment: 847 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

SOUTHERN REGIONAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE Thomasville, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4879 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 151 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Central, SC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1443 Graduate Enrollment: 365 Military Enrollment: 175 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE

Contact: Michael Leonard Director, Military Aligned Students Program mleonard@sbu.edu

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - CANTON

St. Bonaventure, NY www.veterans.sbu.edu

On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1687 Graduate Enrollment: 324 Military Enrollment: 32 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY

SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY

Mt. Gay, WV On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3220 Graduate Enrollment: 350 Military Enrollment: 77 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Summit, MS Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2255 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 83 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY

Davenport, IA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2526 Graduate Enrollment: 817 Military Enrollment: 270 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

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ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

St Cloud, MN Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 15845 Graduate Enrollment: 2250 Military Enrollment: 607 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Queens/Staten Island, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 17702 Graduate Enrollment: 5362 Military Enrollment: 485 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE - NEW YORK

Patchogue, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4517 Graduate Enrollment: 1221 Military Enrollment: 428 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

St. Petersburg, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 31859 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 2237 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

Canton, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3561 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 139 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - POTSDAM Potsdam, NY On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3988 Graduate Enrollment: 298 Military Enrollment: 82 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

Nacogdoches, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 20791 Graduate Enrollment: 3360 Military Enrollment: 700 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

STRATFORD UNIVERSITY

Baltimore, MD On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3180 Graduate Enrollment: 525 Military Enrollment: 697 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SUNY COLLEGE AT PLATTSBURGH Plattsburgh, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5377 Graduate Enrollment: 341 Military Enrollment: 285 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE

Throggs Neck, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1700 Graduate Enrollment: 200 Military Enrollment: 78 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

SUNY OSWEGO

Oswego, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7104 Graduate Enrollment: 833 Military Enrollment: 359 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Syracuse, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 15196 Graduate Enrollment: 6593 Military Enrollment: 636 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY

Cookeville, TN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 18698 Graduate Enrollment: 2191 Military Enrollment: 565 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

College Station, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 51366 Graduate Enrollment: 15999 Military Enrollment: 3647 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7078 Graduate Enrollment: 1797 Military Enrollment: 1346 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

San Marcos, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 36006 Graduate Enrollment: 5480 Military Enrollment: 3725 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

Lubbock, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 31494 Graduate Enrollment: 7479 Military Enrollment: 2367 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

THE BAPTIST COLLEGE OF FLORIDA Graceville, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1013 Graduate Enrollment: 53 Military Enrollment: 0 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

Akron, OH On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 21158 Graduate Enrollment: 3591 Military Enrollment: 999 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO

El Paso, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 22562 Graduate Enrollment: 3936 Military Enrollment: 2314 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA - SACRAMENTO

THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

THOMAS COLLEGE

THE ART INSTITUTE OF SAN ANTONIO

THE NATIONAL GRADUATE SCHOOL OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT

THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA

THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY

Fort Worth, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2309 Graduate Enrollment: 769 Military Enrollment: 203 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Sacramento, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2600 Graduate Enrollment: 171 Military Enrollment: 284 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

San Antonio, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1337 Graduate Enrollment: 131 Military Enrollment: 364 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

THE ART INSTITUTES - ORANGE COUNTY Santa Ana, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 2877 Graduate Enrollment: 201 Military Enrollment: 522 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

Los Angeles, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 53 Graduate Enrollment: 4306 Military Enrollment: 150 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Ewing, NJ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6758 Graduate Enrollment: 648 Military Enrollment: 64 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Falmouth, MA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 53 Graduate Enrollment: 98 Military Enrollment: 124 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Columbus, OH On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 51759 Graduate Enrollment: 13425 Military Enrollment: 1745 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Findlay, OH On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5621 Graduate Enrollment: 2698 Military Enrollment: 80 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Hattiesburg, MS On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 23376 Graduate Enrollment: 5282 Military Enrollment: 2060 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Tampa, FL On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 7079 Graduate Enrollment: 880 Military Enrollment: 289 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN Martin, TN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6937 Graduate Enrollment: 493 Military Enrollment: 204 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

Toledo, OH Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 16068 Graduate Enrollment: 4313 Military Enrollment: 472 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Waterville, ME On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 912 Graduate Enrollment: 219 Military Enrollment: 45 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Trenton, NJ www.tesu.edu/military/index.cfm

Contact: Shawn A. Mann Director of Military Enrollment Management smann@tesu.edu Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 17590 Graduate Enrollment: 1093 Military Enrollment: 5145 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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Virginia Beach, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 34343 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 6879 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

TRIDENT UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL

Cypress, CA Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 6252 Graduate Enrollment: 9836 Military Enrollment: 11720 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

TRINE UNIVERSITY

Angola, IN On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 2573 Graduate Enrollment: 265 Military Enrollment: 22 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

TROY UNIVERSITY

UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Danielle Pankey Director, Troy for Troops Center dpankey@troy.edu

UNION COLLEGE (NE)

Troy, AL www.troy.edu/militaryspirit

Roseburg, OR On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3140 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 171 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 28065 Graduate Enrollment: 7389 Military Enrollment: 9015 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Lincoln, NE On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 814 Graduate Enrollment: 89 Military Enrollment: 28 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES UNITED STATES SPORTS ACADEMY Daphne, AL Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 209 Graduate Enrollment: 392 Military Enrollment: 84 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS Fairbanks, AK On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1710 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Tucson, AZ On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 33732 Graduate Enrollment: 9356 Military Enrollment: 1252 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 29585 Graduate Enrollment: 13716 Military Enrollment: 916 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA

Santa Barbara, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 20607 Graduate Enrollment: 2890 Military Enrollment: 653 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI Warrensburg, MO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11929 Graduate Enrollment: 5844 Military Enrollment: 1329 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER - ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS

Denver, CO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 1228 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON

Charleston, WV On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2136 Graduate Enrollment: 702 Military Enrollment: 595 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

Boulder, CO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 33000 Graduate Enrollment: 5000 Military Enrollment: 850 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS

Colorado Springs, CO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 12944 Graduate Enrollment: 2516 Military Enrollment: 2822 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

Lawrence, KS On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 18715 Graduate Enrollment: 5993 Military Enrollment: 998 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE

Evansville, IN On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2503 Graduate Enrollment: 172 Military Enrollment: 56 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Gainesville, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 35043 Graduate Enrollment: 17243 Military Enrollment: 1361 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Louisville, KY Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 17165 Graduate Enrollment: 6714 Military Enrollment: 1367 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA

Augusta, ME On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5871 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 424 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

UNIVERSITY OF MARY

Athens, GA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 27547 Graduate Enrollment: 8583 Military Enrollment: 508 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Moscow, ID On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10520 Graduate Enrollment: 3496 Military Enrollment: 318 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Arlington, VA Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 6024 Graduate Enrollment: 1430 Military Enrollment: 4421 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Bismarck, ND On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2049 Graduate Enrollment: 823 Military Enrollment: 160 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Adelphi, MD www.umuc.edu/military-andveterans/index.cfm

Contact: Chris Tipton Director, Veterans Initiatives chris.tipton@umuc.edu On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 59576 Graduate Enrollment: 16847 Military Enrollment: 45048 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor, MI On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 28312 Graduate Enrollment: 15339 Military Enrollment: 631 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CARLSON MBA PROGRAMS

Minneapolis, MN On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: 1337 Military Enrollment: 88 Degree Types: Master’s

UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE

Mobile, AL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1442 Graduate Enrollment: 124 Military Enrollment: Not Submitted Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

Missoula, MT On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10777 Graduate Enrollment: 2267 Military Enrollment: 750 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER

Omaha, NE On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1732 Graduate Enrollment: 4678 Military Enrollment: 8 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA - LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, NV On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 23801 Graduate Enrollment: 4819 Military Enrollment: 1667 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - AMHERST Amherst, MA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 22748 Graduate Enrollment: 6521 Military Enrollment: 595 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TWIN CITIES

Minneapolis, MN On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 30511 Graduate Enrollment: 12659 Military Enrollment: 850 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - DARTMOUTH Dartmouth, MA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 8916 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 250 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

University, MS On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 23838 Graduate Enrollment: 2831 Military Enrollment: 900 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN Lincoln, NE www.unl.edu

Contact: Darrell Everhart Director, Military & Veterans Center deverhart2@unl.edu On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 20182 Graduate Enrollment: 4576 Military Enrollment: 504 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA - RENO

Reno, NV On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 644 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN

West Haven, CT On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5281 Graduate Enrollment: 2244 Military Enrollment: 320 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - LOWELL Lowell, MA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 16093 Graduate Enrollment: 5426 Military Enrollment: 1157 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

Columbia, MO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 28849 Graduate Enrollment: 8210 Military Enrollment: 702 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Omaha, NE On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10567 Graduate Enrollment: 4959 Military Enrollment: 1479 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE

Pembroke, NC On-Campus Only, Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 5680 Graduate Enrollment: 761 Military Enrollment: 983 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA Grand Forks, ND On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11638 Graduate Enrollment: 2639 Military Enrollment: 1159 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA Jacksonville, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 14077 Graduate Enrollment: 1805 Military Enrollment: 1200 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

DENTON, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 30503 Graduate Enrollment: 6672 Military Enrollment: 2897 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO

Greeley, CO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 9394 Graduate Enrollment: 2542 Military Enrollment: 539 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA Cedar Falls, IA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10169 Graduate Enrollment: 1812 Military Enrollment: 205 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO

San Diego, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5647 Graduate Enrollment: 2604 Military Enrollment: 593 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS OF OKLAHOMA

Chickasha, OK On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1646 Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 46 Degree Types: Bachelor’s

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Columbia, SC Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 21000 Graduate Enrollment: 8000 Military Enrollment: 1055 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN

Aiken, SC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3611 Graduate Enrollment: 331 Military Enrollment: 391 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE

Portland, ME Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 7800 Graduate Enrollment: 1200 Military Enrollment: 434 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS

Joliet, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1754 Graduate Enrollment: 2008 Military Enrollment: 98 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE

Knoxville, TN On-Campus Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: Not Submitted Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD San Antonio, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6445 Graduate Enrollment: 1163 Military Enrollment: 1904 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA

Pensacola, FL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10200 Graduate Enrollment: 2598 Military Enrollment: 3100 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE

Milwaukee, WI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 22321 Graduate Enrollment: 4835 Military Enrollment: 1400 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN PLATTEVILLE ONLINE

Platteville, WI Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 167 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN STEVENS POINT

Stevens Point, WI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 8857 Graduate Enrollment: 398 Military Enrollment: 346 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN STOUT

Menomonie, WI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 8388 Graduate Enrollment: 1147 Military Enrollment: 390 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EAU CLAIRE

Eau Claire, WI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 9894 Graduate Enrollment: 566 Military Enrollment: 426 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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Superior, WI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 2466 Graduate Enrollment: 134 Military Enrollment: 173 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN WHITEWATER

Whitewater, WI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11142 Graduate Enrollment: 1209 Military Enrollment: 412 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

VANTAGE COLLEGE - EL PASO CENTRAL

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

VANTAGE COLLEGE - EL PASO MAIN

WALDORF COLLEGE - ONLINE

VANTAGE COLLEGE - SAN ANTONIO

WALSH COLLEGE

VANGUARD UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

VANTAGE COLLEGE - SAN ANTONIO NORTH

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

San Antonio, TX On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 135 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 14 Degree Types: Certificates

Pullman, WA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 21513 Graduate Enrollment: 4891 Military Enrollment: 1213 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

VANTAGE COLLEGE - AUSTIN

VANTAGE COLLEGE - SAN ANTONIO SOUTH

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY - TRI CITIES

Logan, UT On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 25259 Graduate Enrollment: 3363 Military Enrollment: 837 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

UTICA COLLEGE

Utica, NY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3084 Graduate Enrollment: 1379 Military Enrollment: 174 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN COLLEGES

Madison, WI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 522 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Certificates

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY Fayette, IA www.uiu.edu

Contact: Chad Cook Upper Iowa University Director of Military and Veterans Services cookc30@uiu.edu On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6665 Graduate Enrollment: 1372 Military Enrollment: 1327 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Nashville, TN On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 6883 Graduate Enrollment: 5684 Military Enrollment: 237 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Costa Mesa, CA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1881 Graduate Enrollment: 254 Military Enrollment: 47 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Austin, TX On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 100 Graduate Enrollment: 15 Military Enrollment: 2 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

El Paso, TX Not Submitted Undergrad Enrollment: 356 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 67 Degree Types: Associate

El Paso, TX On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 357 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 28 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

San Antonio, TX On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 28 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

San Antonio, TX On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 189 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 12 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

VA State University, VA Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 4200 Graduate Enrollment: 400 Military Enrollment: 300 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Forest City , IA Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1911 Graduate Enrollment: 380 Military Enrollment: 382 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Troy, MI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1266 Graduate Enrollment: 2065 Military Enrollment: 132 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Richland, WA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 1524 Graduate Enrollment: 238 Military Enrollment: 115 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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2017 MAE&T GUIDE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY - VANCOUVER Vancouver, WA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3196 Graduate Enrollment: 492 Military Enrollment: 292 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

Detroit, MI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 18347 Graduate Enrollment: 7495 Military Enrollment: 982 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

WEST KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY

Paducah, KY On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 164 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

Kalamazoo, MI On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 18567 Graduate Enrollment: 4989 Military Enrollment: 702 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY

WYTHVEILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Cullowhee, NC On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 8821 Graduate Enrollment: 1519 Military Enrollment: 409 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Westfield, MA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6081 Graduate Enrollment: 3625 Military Enrollment: 305 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

Salt Lake City, UT Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 69288 Graduate Enrollment: 21359 Military Enrollment: 14734 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Wichita, KS On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 11691 Graduate Enrollment: 2804 Military Enrollment: 549 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

WILLIAM AND MARY

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY

Weatherford, TX On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 10789 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 523 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

St. Louis, MO On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 5179 Graduate Enrollment: 15584 Military Enrollment: 4909 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

West Chester, PA Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 27725 Graduate Enrollment: 4760 Military Enrollment: 540 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

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Macomb, IL On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 9785 Graduate Enrollment: 2267 Military Enrollment: 881 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Tempe, AZ Online Only Undergrad Enrollment: 1834 Graduate Enrollment: 789 Military Enrollment: 59 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates

Oskaloosa, IA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: Not Submitted Graduate Enrollment: Not Submitted Military Enrollment: 150 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Wytheville, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3916 Graduate Enrollment: 0 Military Enrollment: 226 Degree Types: Associate, Certificates

YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA

York, PA On-Campus Only Undergrad Enrollment: 4537 Graduate Enrollment: 202 Military Enrollment: 123 Degree Types: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

Williamsburg, VA On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 6301 Graduate Enrollment: 2183 Military Enrollment: 378 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificates

Hattiesburg, MS On-Campus Only, Online Only, Hybrid Undergrad Enrollment: 3310 Graduate Enrollment: 2173 Military Enrollment: 314 Degree Types: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

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New Temple Veterans Center Student military servicemembers and veterans are able to easily access information and resources with the opening of the Military and Veteran Services Center on Main Campus. Located on the sixth floor office in Conwell Hall overlooking Broad Street, the office features all-new furniture thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Student Veterans of America in partnership with the Home Depot Foundation. The Military and Veteran Services Center officially opened on Main Campus in August after more than five years without a centralized location. On Nov. 15, the center held a grand opening ceremony with a little help from a special campus visitor—Gen. Colin Powell cut the ribbon that marked a milestone in Temple’s history. “I think the American people appreciate what our veterans do and will always be there for our veterans, but it really takes local activity—it takes what you’ve done here at Temple. It’s a remarkable facility,” said Powell in an interview with CBS Philly. The center develops programs and streamlines services to enhance the transition to a successful university experience for veterans, servicemembers, and their dependents and

survivors. The office provides a one-stop service center and is also home to the Temple Veterans Association. The office was first developed in 2010 and led by Laura Reddick, associate director for adult and veteran student recruitment and dedicated advocate for servicemembers. When the office was first created, it was housed under Temple’s University College, which encompasses all of Temple’s regional satellite campuses. Reddick operated out of two offices, one at Temple University Center City and another on Ambler’s campus. “There was no space on Main Campus for the office, and just the fact that there was going to be an office, I was willing to go anywhere,” said Reddick. Now, there are close to 1,300 military servicemembers and veterans in the student population. “The more students you have, the more comprehensive services you need to offer,” Reddick said. “We needed a center on Main Campus.” Nick White, a former nuclear operator with the U.S. Navy, has faced the difficulties and frustrations of not having a service center on Main Campus.

“I had a really bad transition, and I came out of one of the best circumstances. I was already living in Philadelphia. I was all set up and I had a terrible time going from the military to the civil sector,” White says. “I knew there was a veterans group, but there was no central location, so in order to get connected with them I had to hunt them down.” The new center is organized so that student workers, like White, are always available during office hours. “Here, you can walk up and just ask for help. If I needed help I had to find it myself, so that’s one of the reasons I wanted to work here and help people out,” White said. White, a chemical engineering major in the Class of 2018, works as VA work study student at the center and is the benefits officer for Temple Veterans Association. “We’re trying to make information more visible, getting it out there and making it more accessible,” he says. “I studied the 9/11 GI Bill. I wanted to be able to answer the questions for people so that we’re not operating off of rumors—what people have heard from others about the bill… we can provide insight. We’re all veterans and we’ve all been through this.”

Gardner-Webb Begins New Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina will offer a new undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Administration, beginning in fall 2017. The goal of this program is to prepare students to meet law enforcement concerns of the 21st century. The Bachelor of Science program will incorporate the University’s liberal arts interdisciplinary education with knowledge in social, political, domestic and global criminal justice issues. Dr. Bobbie Cox, associate professor of criminal justice, devised the curriculum from her 30 years of experience in the criminal justice field and 25 years of teaching experience. “I wanted to develop a 21st century criminal justice program,” Cox said. “Our program will provide students a unique opportunity to study cybercrime, homeland security, terrorism and intelligence that incorporate science and technology in investigative strategies. Our professors are well accomplished academically in their disciplines and additionally, they have extensive professional experience in these areas to share with their students.”

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The curriculum model will provide studentcentered programs of study based on current law enforcement, societal and political demands of criminal justice officers to meet the growing local, national and global law enforcement and homeland security concerns of society. The Criminal Justice Administration major requires 36 hours, with an overall requirement of 128 hours to complete the Bachelor of Science Degree. There is an opportunity for students to complete a minor in other related fields such as psychology, sociology, accounting, or science. Requirements include participation in field experiences or an internship in a criminal justice agency. Study abroad options will also be offered. “The courses offered in the Criminal Justice Administration major will prepare our students with a level of higher education that includes increased critical-thinking, ethical decisionmaking, and multi-cultural communication skills in addition to providing a solid foundation of technical and professional skills to address

the needs of our evolving, complex society,” Cox explained. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the criminal justice career sector is one of the fastest growing in the United States. Students who graduate with the Criminal Justice Administration Degree will be prepared for careers at the federal, state, county and local levels, as well as in the private sector. In addition to law enforcement careers, bachelor degree holders can also work as crime scene investigators, probation officers, correctional administrators, crime analysts, fraud investigators, private detectives, accounting jobs, federal drug agents, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agents, State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) special agents, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special agents or State Highway Patrol (SHP). For more information about the Criminal Justice Administration major, email Dr. Bobbie Cox at bcox@gardner-webb.edu or call 704-4064627.

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Service Supporter

Q& A

Leading the VA’s education service in preparing vets for civilian success.

Robert M. Worley II Director Education Service Veterans Affairs

Robert M. Worley II was appointed Director of Education Service on March 29, 2012. In this capacity, Mr. Worley provides executive level oversight in the department for policy, planning, integration, and delivery of education program benefits administered by the Veterans Benefits Administration. Prior to this current assignment, he served as the Director of Programs, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Programs, Headquarters Air Force, Washington, D.C. In this capacity, Mr. Worley was responsible for developing, integrating, evaluating, and analyzing the Air Force future budget program of $600B across the Future Years Defense Program. Mr. Worley has held numerous leadership positions leading military space operations to include intercontinental ballistic missile, satellite command/control, space surveillance, missile warning, and satellite launch operations. He retired from the United States Air Force with the grade of Major General in 2011. Q: Coming up on your 5th anniversary of working as director of the VA’s education service, what is it about this program that inspires you the most? A: What inspires me the most is every day having the opportunity to work side by side with a tremendously dedicated team performing a noble and critical mission of serving our nation’s Veterans, Servicemembers and their families. It is humbling, even aweinspiring to know that the work we perform is about delivering well-earned benefits that are changing lives for the better every day. We are proud to honor their service by preparing them for success after their service. So far, we have distributed over $69 billion to nearly 1.7 million Post 9/11 GI Bill beneficiaries. When you think about the impact of this program, just in the last seven years, it is staggering. I don’t know of any better motivation than serving Veterans, servicemembers and their families…knowing we are doing something good for others. Q: What advice would you give returning servicemembers who find going back to school to be a challenge? A: While the academic world may be a new environment for you, a different kind of battlefield…don’t be intimidated. You will likely find that many students are younger than you, and do not understand your military experience. You have maturity and set of life experiences, discipline, and perspective that will serve you well 40 | MAE&T 11.10

as you pursue your academic journey. We know you have many things competing for your attention and energy such as family responsibilities or work. If you have health issues, make sure you connect with VA’s health system to receive benefits you may be entitled to. Connect with other Veteran students and available services at your school and look into services provided by Veteran organizations like Student Veterans of America, American Legion, or Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Q: It seems you can’t turn on the news nowadays without hearing about another school closing its doors. What advice would you give someone in the process of choosing a school? A: I would advise that there are many, many resources and tools at your disposal so take advantage of them to carefully consider how you will use your educational benefits to achieve your long range career goals. The GI Bill website has a wealth of information about things to think about when choosing a school and provides the opportunity for you to understand your benefits and compare schools. I cannot stress enough how important it is to make good decisions up front when deciding what school or academic program to pursue. It is very important to understand that many types of schools as well as on the job training (OJT)/ Apprenticeship programs can be approved for GI Bill benefits, www.MAE-kmi.com

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but that doesn’t mean that a particular program is the right program and of adequate quality to meet your academic and career goals…so be careful. Take a look at what type of accreditation the school has, as this can affect transferability of credits and much more. Make sure that the program you select truly prepares you for any certifications or licensure required for you to gain employment in that field. Beware of exaggerated claims by schools of employment guarantees, and be extremely cautious about signing up for unnecessary student loans. Find out if the school you are considering has a Veterans Center or other support services for Veterans, and make sure that the school will assess and award you credit for the training you received in the military. Your educational benefits are limited, and you definitely do not want to waste them by going to a school where you earn a useless degree or certification. Q: How can you be sure the information you see online is coming from the VA? A: A good measure of caution is necessary here. There are websites designed to get your information by appearing to be endorsed by VA or present themselves as the primary or official source of information about the GI Bill. Because of these concerns, the VA gained approval from the US Patent and Trademark Office to register the term “GI Bill” as a trademark. A trademark places the public on notice that we own the term and control its use. It also empowers us to go after these fraudulent websites—and yes, even other Facebook pages—which claim to be legitimate. Often times these fraudulent sites will ask for your contact information, then send it to college recruiters who have paid to get your information; this is called lead-generation and it’s even caught the ire of the Federal Trade Commission. In 2014, a Veteran Service Organization reported a potential trademark violation from a website called “post911gibilleducationdecisions.com.” We got the site successfully removed. Unfortunately it took us until 2016 because the owner refused to comply and we had to complete what is called a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) with support from the Department of Justice. The governing body for internet domain registrations ruled in our favor and now VA owns this domain. There are instructions on our website on how to contact us if you come across one of these sites. We could really use the public’s help looking out for these fraudulent sites and reporting them to VA. Q: What if a student has a complaint about a school? Is there a way to submit that? A: There most certainly is. In early 2014 VA launched the GI Bill Feedback System, a centralized online reporting system, allowing servicemembers, veterans, and their families to provide complaints about the educational institutions in which they are enrolled. The initiative was part of the implementation of a 2012 Presidential Executive Order, “Establishing Principles of Excellence (POE) for Educational Institutions Serving Servicemembers, Veterans, Spouses and Other Family Members.” This feedback system is intended to address issues related to the adherence to the POE at your school. 42 | MAE&T 11.10

Q: What happens with the feedback a student or employee provides? A: Once you submit a complaint about an issue with a school or employee, you will receive status updates via the email address you used when you submitted the complaint. Complaints will be sent to your school or employer for their review and to provide a response. If we determine another government agency would be better able to assist, we will forward your complaint to them and provide you an update. Once a school or employer receives your complaint, they will review it and communicate with you as needed and prepare a response. Their response is forwarded to you and we will ask if you are satisfied with the response. Typical complaints include misleading recruiting practices, student loans, guarantee of a post-graduation job that isn’t fulfilled, transfer of credits and accreditation. Complaints submitted that are POE related will be submitted for the record and maintained in the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network. Q: Are there standards that are supposed to be followed? A: There are actually many sets of standards schools may be held accountable for meeting. First is accreditation, of which there are several types. A school does not have to be accredited to be a GI Bill approved school, but all schools must meet criteria specified in the law to be approved for GI Bill. In addition, we strongly encourage schools to commit to the Principles of Excellence from the President’s Executive Order of 2012. Educational institutions participating in the Principles of Excellence program agree to meet certain guidelines. They should provide financial information and educational plans for all military and Veteran education beneficiaries. There should be no fraudulent or aggressive recruiting techniques. Servicemembers and reservists who are absent due to service requirements should be accommodated. They should also have designated points of contact for academic and financial advice. Currently, nearly 6,000 educational institutions have committed to adhering to the POE. In addition the Department of Education has established “8 Keys to Veterans’ Success” which highlights specific ways that colleges and universities can support Veterans. Currently there are over 2,100 colleges and universities that have committed to the 8 Keys. Check our GI Bill Comparison Tool to see if the school you are interested in attending participates in the Principles of Excellence or 8 Keys programs. Q: Americans owe nearly $1.3 trillion in student loan debt; in fact, the average Class of 2016 graduate has $37,172 in student loan debt. How does the VA help veterans from being swallowed up by student loan debt? A: This is where it is extremely important for our beneficiaries to fully understand their GI Bill benefits and what is covered as well as whatever student loan programs they may be considering through their school or other loan agencies. Depending on the Veteran’s GI Bill eligibility level and the type of school he or she goes to, in many cases, the full cost of tuition and fees is covered. For example at a public, accredited institution of higher learnwww.MAE-kmi.com

ing, the full in-resident cost for tuition and fees is covered under the Post-9/11 GI Bill for a Veteran with 100 percent eligibility. At a private institution there is an annual cap so the student may incur additional costs. In situations where the cost of the program exceeds the basic GI Bill benefit, the Yellow Ribbon Program allows institutions of higher learning (degree granting institutions) in the US to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed either the annual maximum cap for private institutions or the resident tuition and fees for a public institution. The institution can contribute up to 50 percent of those expenses and VA will match the same amount as the institution. The school makes a contribution toward the program on behalf of the individual in the form of a grant or scholarship. The agreement includes number of students, the amount and the program. Active duty servicemembers and their spouses are not eligible for this program. Child transferees of active duty servicemembers may be eligible if the servicemember is qualified at the 100 percent rate. You do not have to attend full time to participate in this program. There is more information on this great program and which schools participate on the GI Bill website. Q: What if someone doesn’t see college as “doable?” What other ways can they use their benefits? A: We understand. Going to school isn’t for everybody. Maybe you would like to develop skills that lead to a good job, one where you can provide for your family and make a better life. Under the GI Bill a Veteran can participate in on-the-job training or apprenticeship programs with participating employers. You learn a trade or skill through structured training and close supervision on the job rather than through in a classroom. You get paid while you are working and also receiving the GI Bill housing benefit in decreasing increments. Q: Give us an example of how VA is trying to improve service.

A: We just redesigned the GI Bill benefits application to make it easier to apply online. Better yet, the GI Bill benefits application, the VA Form 22-1990, has been totally redesigned. The application shifted to Vets.gov away from the VonApp feature inside eBenefits and is a part of the MyVA transformation. The application follows a mobile-first design where the application adjusts to any size screen, whether you use a mobile device or a desktop computer. It’s been rewritten using easy-tounderstand “plain language,” and uses larger fonts and more white space. It’s also 508 compliant, which means it’s accessible to people with disabilities. The application itself can be completed via mobile device, and there are just eight steps. After selecting which benefit you want to use from Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill; Chapter 30, Montgomery GI Bill; Chapter 1606, Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve; or Chapter 32, Post-Vietnam Era VEAP, it asks for military, education, and employment history, your school selection and some personal information prior to submission. Q: Do you have any closing thoughts you’d like to share with our readership? A: We are proud to be engaged in this important mission of delivering education benefits quickly and accurately to veterans, servicemembers and their families. In FY 2016, we processed over 4 million claims in an average of just a few days with 98 percent accuracy. We are committed to doing all we can to help our beneficiaries be well-informed consumers, and we strongly encourage the use of our website and in particular the GI Bill Comparison Tool, which has a wealth of helpful information about GI Bill approved educational institutions and employers. We are also committed to doing all within our authorities to ensure our beneficiaries are not taken advantage of by predatory schools who are simply after GI Bill money. We must hold these schools accountable and protect veterans and ensure the integrity of their hard-earned GI Bill benefits. It is an honor for me and my great team to serve our nation’s veterans. O

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Executive Decisions Veterans Taking Executive MBA Programs By Michael Desiderio More people are applying for Executive MBA (EMBA) programs to increase their skills, enhance career development and gain new perspectives on the business enterprise, but what does this mean for veterans? EMBA programs provide enriched networking opportunities, international studies and a flexible schedule with classes held on weekends and evenings. In fact, military experience can be a plus when pursuing an EMBA degree because active personnel and veterans are trained to spearhead projects, lead groups and manage people. EMBA programs are looking for prospective students with those leadership traits. Veterans and those still in active duty can transfer their knowledge and skills learned in training and combat to the business environment. When considering career advancement, about taking that next step towards enhancing skillsets, education and expertise, people are invariably faced with many options. Often, an individual has a sense of which path to pursue, but are unclear about which offering or solution will best help in achieving the desired goals. One offering to explore and consider, is an EMBA program, which is essentially a master’s degree in business. EMBA programs come with the rigor one would expect of any master’s degree program, but the primary difference from the traditional full time MBA is the audience it is intended to serve. EMBA programs were designed as a way for experienced leaders to earn a master’s degree in business administration while working, in a format that minimizes disruption to their work. EMBA programs emphasize projects, case studies and initiatives that allow students to apply what they learn directly to their organization or business – connecting knowledge to results. This leads to a rise in business acumen, which in turns leads to a confidence boost – critical when individuals are looking to move their career forward. The experience of completing an EMBA program changes the leader’s view of the business enterprise. Time and again, alumni confide that after completing an EMBA program they have a much more strategic view of the business they were running or aspiring to run. Similarly, the same holds true for a career change or shift. That confidence, given birth from a place of increased competence, becomes even more important. In addition to the executive, business owner or emerging entrepreneur, is an EMBA program a viable or useful option for veterans 44 | MAE&T 11.10

or current military personnel? Of course! For anyone wanting to increase business acumen in a substantive and impactful way, EMBA programs are profession agnostic. The particular career path someone has been on, the type of job or role they currently have will indeed impact the options available to them in the open market, but from an EMBA standpoint what’s needed is ambition, goals and the correct participant profile. The typical EMBA student is an average of 38 years old, with 14 years of work experience and nearly nine years of management experience. If a student fits this profile to some degree, then the most important characteristic of a good candidate for an EMBA program is someone who is wanting to invest time and energy in their professional development in a rigorous and high quality way. What is critically important for military personnel (current and former) to recognize is military experience can actually be a plus when pursuing an EMBA program. Why? Running projects, leading groups and managing people are traits of military veterans and those still active in the military. Veterans may think, “Well, I never ran a business enterprise so how can I even fit with a group of people who have extensive business experience?” Frankly, veterans and those still on active duty are undervaluing the transfer of their knowledge and skills to the business environment. EMBA programs are looking for those with leadership traits, and it’s understandable why those who are serving, or have served, understand leadership and exhibit it in a profound way. Military experience is generally a positive attribute when thinking about entering an EMBA program. When asked for advice for those in the military, again veteran or active duty, on things to think about when applying for an EMBA program, one thing is clear, language becomes very important. It’s critical to think about using language to help translate the learning and transformative experience into terms that are understandable by the non-military person who may be on the admissions team. Admissions teams are looking to bring in high quality people from diverse experiences, but it’s important that the applicant make their experience relatable to the business community. It’s also critical to embrace the idea that EMBA programs, by their rigorous nature, are not easy. No master’s degree should be easy, and that holds true for anyone taking a master’s program. Relative to the amazing work, under conditions that the vast majority of business www.MAE-kmi.com

leaders never experience, pursuing an EMBA program will be challenging, but not insurmountable. In most cases the anxiety on the front end turns to passion and excitement on the backend! Many factors should be considered when deciding to enroll and pursue an EMBA degree. Active duty personnel may find a program that offers a hybrid experience (i.e. a mix of face-to-face and distance learning) more conducive to their military responsibilities. The key is to understand all current commitments and seek out a program that has a format and schedule that allows for the full experience without negatively impacting existing military responsibilities. Veterans may have more time flexibility and thus may want to choose a program based on geography or some other factor not constrained by schedules being tied to the rigor of the military. What’s key in either case is to review several programs to weigh options and determine if the offering aligns with the overall needs and goals. Additionally, there are specific programs that are veteranfriendly. According to the Veterans Affairs, “Degree-granting institutions of higher learning participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program agree to make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to your GI Bill entitlement.” Clearly this is something to be viewed as veteran-friendly. The availability of the Yellow Ribbon and Post9/11 funds means that any EMBA program is veteran friendly. The majority of EMBA programs offer some form of coaching for all

students, which can be useful as individuals think about career transitions. This is another benefit to veterans. Overall, the most important identifying characteristic of an EMBA program that is the right match, is the one that aligns with one’s specific constraints and needs. EMBA programs are an excellent option for anyone, military or otherwise, looking to take that next bold step forward. O Michael Desiderio joined the Executive MBA Council (EMBAC) as the first full-time executive director in 2007. He oversees council programs, services and council collaborations with related educational associations and organizations throughout the world. He has been in the industry in various positions that range from engineering through executive manMichael Desiderio agement and prior to joining EMBAC he served as director of strategic partnerships for the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He also founded Enigma Professional Services, a firm that offered business consulting and speaking services. Desiderio received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and his Executive MBA degree in 2001 from the W. P. Cary School at Arizona State University.

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A Culture of Caring

Universities build understanding between campus communities and student veterans. By Nancy Rohlfs

The training program is led in an educational partnership by While student veterans currently represent less than five Dr. K.C. Kalmbach, professor of psychology whose area of academic percent of all students enrolled in colleges and universities in the expertise focuses on military psychology and student veterans and United States, nearly two million men and women who have served Richard Delgado, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who serves as direcare anticipated to be enrolled in classes—on campus and online— tor of military affairs at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. “At the by 2020. Many higher-education institutions, public and private, heart of this philosophy is a commitment to provide unparalleled with significant student-veteran populations are taking innovative service to those who have served in our nation’s armed forces and steps to bridge the worlds of military and higher education to build their families,” says President Cynthia Teniente-Matson. understanding between these students and their campus communi“Post-training feedback from faculty revealed an increased ties. understanding of ideas, issues and topics specifically related to the One of them is Texas A&M University, San Antonio, where lives of men and women who had served,” says Dr. Kalmbach, who campus leadership, faculty, students and staff recently determined it notes that the training recently moved beyond faculty and is now important for faculty members whose classrooms include a signifialso available for all university staff. “Many indicated the training cant number of military veterans to have a basic understanding of had raised issues they had never considered before.” U.S. military culture. Currently, one in five students at Texas A&M One faculty member noted that she had never realized that University, San Antonio is military-connected—students who are being “flexible” by allowing deadlines and test dates to be pushed out themselves U.S. military veterans or active military or who have a or offering to have them rescheduled wasn’t actually all that helpspouse or parent who have served. Although the university is firmly ful, according to Kalmbach. “She said that she came to understand committed to being a “military embracing” institution, the majority [through the training] that this approach can be really frustrating of faculty (as is the case at most colleges and universities) have no for military students who are accustomed to strict rules and timemilitary experience. lines.” This year, Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of A&M, San Another faculty member reported that he had no idea that the Antonio tapped the insights of a psychology professor who specialaverage military family moves every 2.9 years, and that a student izes in military psychology and a decorated veteran who works on who had been a “military brat” may have attended campus to develop a new training program as a 5-6 schools (in different states or even countries) requirement for all faculty. To increase awareness before graduating high school. “He explained that and to promote understanding between new and he had never heard that saying before: ‘One person existing faculty and military connected students, the wears the uniform, but the whole family serves.’ Now university this fall launched a new Military Cultural it makes complete sense to him.” Competence training program, required for all facThe commitment to be a military embracing ulty to help them better understand military culture university brings with it a responsibility as a camand the experiences of student veterans, and to build pus to be educated and aware of issues relevant to a their insights on some of the strengths and chalmilitary student population, according to Professor lenges military connected students may bring to the Kalmbach. “Although they are similar in many ways table. Texas A&M, San Antonio is the first university to other non-traditional students, military-conin the nation to require faculty to take part in this Dr. K.C. Kalmbach nected students do possess unique characteristics type of training.

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and face additional challenges on the way to graduation,” she says. “By ensuring we have a culturally competent faculty and staff, we can promote engagement and better retention of this group.” Ultimately, she explains, the university’s goal is to foster a sense of belonging. “We want them to know that they are an integral part of our campus community,” she says. Amy O’Keefe is executive director of Campus Alliance for Resource Education and works directly with student veterans at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. For the past four years, Texas Woman’s University has offered the Vet Zone program. “This is an optional military competency training which helps our faculty and staff understand the unique needs of collegiate veterans,” says O’Keefe. “So far, we’ve trained 130 of our faculty & staff, and have received positive feedback from those who have taken the Vet Zone training.” What makes the Vet Zone training at TWU unique, O’Keefe says, is the portion of the program that focuses specifically on the unique needs or women veterans, who currently make up a growing number of those serving in the U.S. armed forces. When launching the program, her office interviewed TWU students who had served, and created a video featuring these women offering insights on their military service and on their transition to student life and their career aspirations. The video is used in the training to help faculty and staff gain perspective. All of the Vet Zone training at TWU are live sessions, O’Keefe says, and they are conducted by her office, by her colleagues in the university’s counseling center and by other staff. “We cover general military

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terminology and facts,” she says, “and we offer information that will help them understand opportunities and challenges student veterans may encounter, discuss federal aid issues for veterans, and shed light on what’s available to these students on our campus, such as options for early registration and exemption from some fees,” she says. “One of the sessions helps faculty and staff not only understand some of the military jargon these students may use,” O’Keefe notes, “and the session also covers how to help these students translate and transition some of these terms to those that are more commonly used in the workplace and elsewhere, outside of the military.” “While our student veterans come from all of the branches of the military, those who served in the U.S. Army make up the largest percentage,” says O’Keefe, who notes that the university’s Vet Zone poster was designed by students who had served in all branches. “Faculty and staff who have completed the Vet Zone training display the poster to let student veterans know their offices represent a sort of ‘safe zone’ for them, where someone has taken the time to better understand some of their experiences as students who have served in the military,” she says. This concept was adapted from one developed by colleagues at Texas Tech University, where the Green Zone Training Program was established, several years ago. The Green Zone Program at Texas Tech is a training program for faculty and staff designed to develop a campus community of support for veteran and family member students. Attendees who take part in the program receive a free Green Zone T-Shirt and a sticker for their office door upon completion of the

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training. Green Zone Posters are posted around campus advertising the program to students. While a number of other colleges and universities across the country, including Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) and Florida State University have also developed new programs to build awareness of student-veteran issues on their campuses, Florida State has taken an innovative step to combine information and the arts to generate understanding. Launched in 2011, the annual Florida State University Student Veteran Film Festival is a unique event designed to raise awareness of veterans’ issues and garner support for veteran-related initiatives at FSU. As a student-led event, the screenings and discussions are intended to address concerns important to student-veterans as well as active-duty service members. The festival, sponsored by the Office of the President, Student Veterans Center, Florida State Collegiate Veterans Association, and other departments across campus, is a university-wide event that brings together students, faculty, staff and the community. Film screenings are typically followed with a panel discussion, often with the director of a recently released military themed film, with veterans and others. FSU also offers a special annual orientation session specifically for student veterans (and programming for their families), supports a very active chapter of the Collegiate Veterans Association, and has gained national visibility for its film festival which is considered a model in higher education as a new and creative way to get student veterans involved in raising awareness.

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According to many campus administrators who create successful programs to build understanding of issues specific to the experiences of student veterans, involving those students in the development of those projects is a key part of their success. “Encouraging those student veterans to take part in the video that we use, to work together to create the Vet Zone poster and to provide us with additional feedback on our approach was key,” says Amy O’Keefe of Texas Woman’s University. She notes that getting those students involved has not only made the program more successful and meaningful, but it has also added to the credibility and purpose of the program. Professor K.C. Kalmbach of Texas A&M, San Antonio agrees that her university’s decision to involve student veterans and other military-connected students in her university’s initiative contributed to the program’s success. “One student reached out to me when he heard about it and asked to be included in the work group,” she says, “and other military students assisted in the preparation for the face-to-face workshop with faculty.” She notes that one of the student veterans who was engaged for his thoughts about the new program felt that it struck an important balance as it raised awareness more widely on campus. “He told me that he thought it was really good that we are educating faculty and staff about some of the things he and others go through as veterans,” she says. In a recent correspondence, she says, the student stated: “We don’t want special favors – we just want people to understand. I feel like I’m where I’m supposed to be. That feels good.’” O

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Members Share Mission and Passion to Serve By Joycelyn Groot, CCME Membership Chair

Our Mission The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) provides a forum for the exchange of information, best practices, and current updates pertinent to service military and veteran students in higher education. CCME is taking this opportunity to share our history and the importance of membership in the largest international organization dedicated to promoting, encouraging, and delivery quality education to servicemembers, veterans, and their family from all branches of the United States Armed Forces.

Our History CCME started in California when a group of Education Services Officers (ESOs) gathered in the early 1970s to exchange ideas on how to best serve the needs of military personnel who desired a college education. The California Community Colleges and Military Educators Association (CCCMEA) held its first symposium in 1973. In 1994, the organization was renamed Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) to more accurately reflect the membership and its role in military education. Today, CCME continues to host its Annual Professional Development Symposium, and attendance typically exceeds 1,000 participates along with 250 or more educational and industry partners.

Why Join? The networking opportunities with colleagues from educational and industry organizations on a year-round basis are the key reasons to join CCME, but members also receive: • • •

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Discounted Annual Symposium registration and exhibitor fees. Networking opportunities with military branch education leadership and DoD representatives. Access to “CCME Members-Only” News providing a timely and relevant exchange of information impacting the Department of Defense Voluntary and Veteran Education communities. Students from CCME Member Institutions are eligible to apply for Annual CCME Scholarships.

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Join Today! CCME membership dues are: • •

$50 – Individual Membership $500 – Organization/Institution: accredited colleges, universities, business and government organization (Includes 15 memberships for individuals within the Organization/Institution)

Who Attends the Symposium? Historically, symposium attendees represent: Department of Defense (DoD), Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC), American Council on Education (ACE), DANTES, Higher Education Institutions, Department of Veterans Affairs, Service Providers & Service Organizations. Business & Industry, and Active-Duty Servicemembers & Veterans. O Note from Franc Lopez, CCME President: CCME thanks Joycelyn Groot, Executive Dean, Coastline Community College, for her overview of the history and value of CCME membership. For more information about our organization, please visit CCMEonline.org.

Francisco Lopez

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Delaware Tech Graduates Give Back to Benefit Veteran Students After completing their service with the U.S. Marines in the late 60’s and returning to Delaware, twin brothers Dan Tidwell and Dave Tidwell used their GI Bill benefits to begin their college education at Delaware Technical Community College’s Jack F. Owens Campus. Now they are paying tribute to other student veterans with a $20,000 donation to the college to establish the Tidwell Family Scholarship Endowment. The scholarship endowment will support the greatest needs of student veterans who, upon completing their service, turn to education to prepare for a new career. The scholarship will be awarded to student veterans enrolled in degree, diploma or certificate programs at the Owens Campus in Georgetown beginning in the spring 2017 semester. Dan Tidwell described the scholarship as a way to pay it forward. “We want to help veterans and their families,” he said. “It’s the right thing to do. Dave and I were fortunate to complete our service with the Marine Corps, get a college education and have rewarding careers. We can’t think of a greater family legacy than supporting others who have served our country.” In addition to establishing the endowed scholarship, the Tidwell brothers are leading the effort to raise $25,000 for a Veteran Resource Center at the Owens Campus. Dave Tidwell stated, “Student veterans need a place to network with others who have had similar life experiences and receive support to finish their degree. We know

there are other veterans who want to give back and we ask them to join us in raising these much-needed funds to support today’s student veterans.” The Center would host guest speakers and student veteran programs such as financial education, tutoring, career workshops and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) seminars. It also will provide a meeting space for student veterans to study, relax and engage with fellow veterans, and for the Veterans Inspiring Progress (VIP) student organization which offers support and networking for the campus veteran community. Dr. Mark T. Brainard, president of Delaware Tech, said, “Supporting student veterans is a priority at Delaware Tech and this scholarship will go a long way toward helping them complete their program and start a new career. We’re extremely proud of Dan and Dave as alumni that are giving back and very, very grateful for their leadership in raising additional funds for the Owens Campus Veteran Resource Center. Their gift is a tribute to Veterans throughout Delaware and will make a significant difference for student Veterans for many years to come.” To contribute to the Tidwell Family Scholarship Endowment visit www.dtcc.edu/makeagift, and designate Fund 284 The Tidwell Family Scholarship Endowment in the “Special Donor Instructions” field. To support the Veterans Resource Center at the Owens Campus contact Jason Bentley, Director of Development.

Champlain College Online Offers Discount Beginning January 2017, Champlain College says that active duty service members, National Guard members and members from Reserve Components of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their spouses and eligible adult dependents now have access to its more than 50 nationally ranked, fully online post-secondary undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates at up to 70 percent off standard tuition through its truED program. The truED educational alliance includes more than 55 leading government and private sector organizations that leverage Champlain’s career-focused curriculum as a part of their workforce development strategy at a substantial discount. Champlain College says it is the first U.S. college to extend the same tuition benefits it offers active duty servicemembers to their spouses and eligible adult dependents. Servicemembers face many natural barriers to degree completion, such as unpre-

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dictable deployments, intense training schedules and the high cost of tuition. Champlain prioritizes affordability and accessibility so that servicemembers can enhance their careers, elevate their strategic and tactical aptitude and close critical skills gaps in highdemand fields both within the armed forces and when transitioning to government and private sector occupations in business, cybersecurity, information systems, and more. “Military members and their families make sacrifices every day in service to our country. Champlain College has the privilege of offering them a bachelor’s degree at as low as $167 per credit online, because we believe education is the key to unlocking lifetime earning potential,” said Donald J. Laackman, president of Champlain College. “The research is clear that bachelor’s degree holders have significantly more opportunity and make 84 percent more than those with only a high school diploma.” Numerous bachelor’s degree programs

at Champlain College Online are designed to assist servicemembers in finishing their degrees faster and maximizing transfer credits. In the online Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies, many servicemembers choose to use their military training as a focus area while completing a relevant curriculum comprised of both general education and professional courses. “The training and discipline developed through military service makes you realize your greater potential, and higher education helps you take it to the next level,” said David Boyle, Veteran and Military Program manager at Champlain College Online. “As a former servicemember, I know the obstacles that come with transitioning careers within the military and outside of it. This program takes the uncertainty out of higher education by establishing a clear pathway guided by academic advisors and assisted by a counselor with an extensive military background.”

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Mark Ellis, Ph.D. Professor and History Department Chair University of Nebraska at Kearney with completion of the application for military education benefits so they receive their entitlement as soon as possible. We are creating a Student Veterans Center where military students can receive academic and career support, and network, study, and socialize with their peers.

Q: Please provide a brief overview of your schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, mission and curriculum? A: The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a comprehensive public university, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and one of four institutions in the University of Nebraska system. UNK offers over 40 online programs and 400 online courses making it convenient for active military, veterans, and military spouses to earn their degrees. Q: What is your schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s background in military education? A: The University of Nebraska at Kearney proudly partners with the U.S. Army to host the UNK Army ROTC program. UNK has served military-connected students throughout its over 100 years of existence. The Office of Financial Aid employs student workers who are eligible to receive military education benefits to serve as Veteran Service Representatives. They assist the students and their families with questions and provide assistance with the process of obtaining their benefits. Q: What makes your school unique in the benefits and programs you offer to military servicemembers? A: UNK is unique because of its small class atmosphere on a major state university campus. Students receive individualized guidance on military education benefits, academic and career goals, and policies of the university. There is a strong sense of community in the online environment, because faculty and staff are easily accessible. Q: What online degree and certificate programs do you offer and how do these distance learning programs fit in with the lives of active duty and transitioning military personnel? 52 | MAE&T 11.10

Q: How has your school positioned itself to serve military students?

A: Among the top online programs at UNK, the Master of Arts in History serves over 250 students in 42 states. A few of the other online programs include graduate degrees in Biology, Music, Art, and Teacher Education. Undergraduate degrees are available in Criminal Justice, Business, Organizational Communication, and Sociology. Our courses are offered asynchronously, meaning that while professors have deadlines for assignments, students can work on assignments as they fit best into their schedules. Our small class sizes allow students to build working relationships with their professors. Our instructors are willing to work with students whose assignment submissions are sometimes delayed by military service. For example, a history professor was contacted by one of his active military students who was concerned about missing a deadline because he was flying a mission at the same time an assignment was due. The professor accommodated the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need and noted that we know our students have unique situations and being flexible is an important part of our online program. Q: What are the most pressing tasks and issues that your school currently faces? A: In relation to Veterans Services, the most pressing task is assisting students

A: UNK has a Military and Veteran Services Office with a full-time director to focus on the needs of military students and offer centralized services. UNK participates in the Yellow Ribbon program and policies are in place to support students called to active duty. The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) will meet for the first time in early spring, and the Military and Veteran Services Advisory Board is also planned for implementation during the spring semester. Q: What is your school doing to keep up with growing technologies and opportunities related to distance learning? A: Our team of instructional designers and video engineers spend time researching the latest technology and test those that may have impact to make sure that we have the best instructional technology and services available to our faculty and students. They also spend time researching the latest research in pedagogy to ensure that our faculty not onaly have the latest technology, but also the pedagogical models that create effective and collaborative learning environments. The experience for the student is the most important aspect in online learning. Technology should open the doors to those opportunities and allow students to focus on the most important aspects of learning, not spend time trying to learn the technology just to participate. Ease of use and effectiveness of learning are two of the main goals of the eCampus staff. Keeping up with the advances in distance education allows our faculty to focus on their content and teaching instead of technology. O www.MAE-kmi.com

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ISSUE

COVER Q&A

SPECIAL SECTION

FEATURES

TRANSITIONS

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FEBRUARY/ MARCH 2017 (12.1)

Franc Lopez CCME President

Student Scholarship Spotlights

CCME Trending Topics Veterans in the Arts Roundtable: VA Certifying Officials

Careers/Degrees in Logistics Corporate Connection

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APRIL 2017 (12.2)

Jared Lyon President & CEO Student Veterans of America

Health Services/Counseling for Vets on Campus

CCME Highlights Roundtable: Training Faculty in Veteran Concerns

Degrees in Nursing Corporate Connection

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Supporting Military Spouses

Yellow Ribbon Spotlight Roundtable: ACMEs Credit for Military Experience

Degrees in Criminal Justice Corporate Connection

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Degrees in Aviation Degrees in Engineering Corporate Connection

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On Campus Support Issue

MAY 2017 (12.3)

Hildegard Buan Chief Air Force Voluntary Education

JUNE 2017 (12.4)

Carrie Wofford President Veterans Education Success

Certification Programs

Competency Based Degrees Roundtable: ESO Best Practices

JULY/AUGUST 2016 (12.5)

American Council on Education

Roundtable: OnCampus Veteran Centers

Online MBA Traditional MBA Veterans Upward Bound

Degrees in Engineering Corporate Connection

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Curtis Coy Deputy Under Secretary of Education Department of Veterans Affairs

Troops to Teachers

Joining Forces US Army Women’s Foundation

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Eric Eversole Director US Chamber of Commerce

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Veterans Upward Bound Distance Learning Corporate Roundtable

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American Council on Education

MAE&T’s 2018 Guide to Colleges and Universities

Soldier for Life

Degrees/Careers in Health Care Corporate Connection

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