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Warriors as Adult Learners: Serving Military
Students
WCET Conference
October 2009
Presenters
Kelly O’Connor, Online Learner, Colorado Technical University
Danielle Sorman-Laban, Associate Director of Student Advising – Military Teams and
Adjunct Instructor, Colorado Technical University
Jim Sweizer, Vice President, Military Programs, American Military University
Moderator
Karen Pedersen, Vice President for Professional Studies, Southwestern College
Session Overview
Voluntary Education Landscape Learner Perspectives Institutional Perspectives
- American Military University
- Colorado Technical University Panel Q and A
Voluntary Education Landscape
DoD is focused on life-long learning opportunities for adult family members
Educational Programs- Postsecondary degree - Independent study & distance learning- High school completion/diploma- College credit examination programs- Academic skills- Certification & licensure
Participation Levels
In FY08 645,271 individuals
participated in voluntary education programs
450,000 troops enrolled in post-secondary education courses
Utilizing 350 education sites worldwide
In FY08 42,514 troops earned
degrees 4,055 certification or
licenses awarded
Data provided by Carolyn Baker, Chief of Continuing Education at the 2009 Council of College & Military Educators symposium.
Diplomas/Degrees/Certifications Awarded – FY08
Associate Degrees26,947
Bachelors12,352
Masters3,159
HS/GED 2
Doctorates54 Certificates
Licensures4,055
Military Tuition Assistance
FY08 = $474.2M
- Air Force - $175.1
- Army - $170.4
- Navy - $94.9
- Marine Corps - $33.8
FY07 = $465.0M
Military Times
“The Top 50” colleges and university systems chosen by service members using military tuition assistance.
http://www.militarytimesedge.com/education/
Enrollment – FY08
Undergraduate
Graduate
64% Distance Learning
Perspectives
Perspectives from Panel Members
- Personal
- Institutional
Panel Q & A
For Follow-Up
Presenters Danielle Sorman-Laban
[email protected] Jim Sweizer
Moderator Karen Pedersen