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1 The University of North Carolina Partnership for National Security Ann Marie Beall, Director of Military Education UNC General Administration Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

2 UNC Partnership for National Security Our Opportunity The University of North Carolina Partnership for National Security is a system-wide effort to support the service member, contribute to the mission and grow North Carolina s economy. The scope of the partnership includes targeted degree programs, research priorities and projects, relevant pre-deployment education courses, and on-campus resources and efficiencies designed to support service members and their families. Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

3 UNC Partnership for National Security Overview UNC Partners USASOC MARSOC MCAST MCI-EAST FRC-EAST NC National Guard Degree & Academic Support Programs Research and Development Short Courses aligned with Deployment Requirements Student Opportunities & Fellowships Grow North Carolina s Defense Economy Examples UNC National Security Fellowship Medic Instructor Rotations Warfighter Performance MA Program in Conflict Management UNC Defense Applications Group Civil Affairs Support UNC SERVES Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

4 UNC Partnership for National Security Degree and Academic Support Programs UNC Systemwide Evaluation and Recommendation for Veterans Education and Services (UNC SERVES) In April 2011 the UNC SERVES workgroup issued a report to the President evaluating the state of active duty military and veteran affairs at UNC institutions and providing recommendations for institutional, system-wide, and state/federal statutory policy changes, regulations and/or guidelines to improve access, retention and graduation of active duty military and veterans at UNC institutions. Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

5 UNC Partnership for National Security UNC SERVES Goals/Objectives Improve communication Enhance and expand military partnerships Improve data collection and distribution Establish system-wide and campus coordination of military affairs Improve UNC staff/faculty military awareness Establish clear-cut admission and enrollment pathway Create targeted academic programs Increase online courses and degrees Create targeted support services Improve and expand articulation of military credit Resolve residency issues Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

6 UNC Partnership for National Security Progress Toward Goals/Objectives UNC SERVES Resource Guide UNC System Military Affairs Council BOG Special Committee on Military Affairs Military Student Success Policy (UNC Policy ) UNC System Military Academic Advisors Gilberto Alvarado, Fort Bragg Ashley Adamovage, Camp Lejeune UNC SERVES Partnership for National Security Website NC Military Educational Positioning System UNC SWCS/MARSOC Partnership System-wide staff/faculty military awareness training Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

7 UNC Partnership for National Security Opportunities and Challenges Online Degrees o Degree and General Education Courses Targeted Master and Doctoral programs Enhanced recruiting and marketing Residency status for tuition purposes Military training/experience as academic credit Support beyond the classroom o o o Military to Academic Transition Family and Career Health and Well-Being UNC System Student Veterans Council Student Veteran Organizations Leadership Institute Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

8 UNC Partnership for National Security NC General Assembly Update Senate Bill 613 An Act to Create the NC Military Affairs Commission Effective August 1, 2013 Abolished North Carolina Advisory Commission on Military Affairs Established North Carolina Military Affairs Commission Governor s Military Advisor serves as administrative head of Commission and is responsible for operations and normal business activities of Commission. The Commission shall provide advice, counsel, and recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, the Secretary of Commerce, and other State agencies on initiatives, programs, and legislation that will continue and increase the role that North Carolina's military installations, the National Guard, and Reserves play in America's defense strategy and the economic health and vitality of the State. Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

9 UNC Partnership for National Security NC General Assembly Update Residency for Tuition Purposes Senate Bill 357 In-State Tuition for Veterans Would waive the 12 month requirement for veterans qualifying for admission to a state institution of higher education whose last duty station or home of record was North Carolina Tabled until 2014 session UNC Board of Governors The Special Committee on Military Affairs recommended and the full Board has approved a state legislative policy priority to enable certain service members, veterans and/or their families to qualify for early residency for tuition purposes The Board is seeking the following state legislative policy item: The Board of Governors seeks delegated authority from the North Carolina General Assembly to establish tuition rates for military-affiliated students Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

10 UNC Partnership for National Security Federal Legislative Update The GI Bill and Residency for Tuition Purposes H.R. 357 GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Would allow a veteran to enroll in a public college or university at the in-state tuition rate, regardless of his/her state of residence Has no limitations on service requirements January 23, 2013 Introduced by Rep. Miller (R-FL) with 50 cosponsors (27 D, 23 R) June 3, 2013 Approved by House Veterans Affairs Committee S. 944 Veterans Educational Transition Act of 2013 Would allow a veteran to enroll in a public college or university at the in-state tuition rate, regardless of his/her state of residence, within two years of release or separation from active duty, if she/he served at least 180 days of active duty. Has limitations on service requirements including allowing states flexibility in compliance. May 15, 2013 Introduced by Sen. Sanders (I-VT) with Sen. Burr (R-NC) as a cosponsor July 24, 2013 Approved by the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

11 UNC Partnership for National Security Federal Legislative Update Status in other states States have unconditional waivers 7 states have conditional waivers based on school system policies Mississippi has a special case where veterans have to meet specific criteria to be given the in-state residency waiver 9 states (including North Carolina) are currently looking at legislation to grant instate tuition Unconditional Waiver: Residency waiver applies to all state public schools (2-year and 4-year); waives residency requirements for eligible veterans within 12 months of separation from military. Conditional Waiver: The state does not have a law granting the waiver, but the state s school system or individual schools in the state have an established policy granting the waiver for veterans. Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

12 UNC Partnership for National Security U.S. Special Operations Update U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) directive issued January 2013 states that by Fiscal Year 2015, components working with the support of HQ USSOCOM will : 1. Create programs that provide enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn an Associate s degree 2. Create programs that provide SOF the opportunity to earn a Bachelor s degree through affiliated civilian institutions and/or the Joint Special Operations University 3. Create programs that provide SOF the opportunity to earn a Master s degree through traditional Service programs, civilian institutions, and JSOU sponsored programs 4. Develop doctorate degree granting programs that provide the SOF Enterprise with a stable of educators and a pool of strategic thinkers Goals: Operators earn BS/BA by rank of E-9 (Sgt Major/Chief Master Sgt/Master Chief Petty Officer) and MS/MA by rank of O-5 (Lt Col/Commander). Confer a minimum of 10 doctorate degrees a year. Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

13 Contacts Kimrey Rhinehardt Vice President for Federal Relations Press inquiries Congressional requests Emily M. Dickens, Assistant VP for Federal Relations General inquiries Non-research internships Fellowships Bradley R. Ballou, Director of Federal Relations Liaison to Veteran Services Organizations Liaison to Congressional Staff DoD and VA Policy and Funding Kathie B. Sidner, Defense Applications Engineer Defense Applications Group Industry Partner Development Research Internship Opportunities Ann Marie Beall, Director of Military Education UNC SERVES Service Member/Veteran Education UNC NC MEPS Portal Gilberto Alvarado, Military Academic Advisor Academic Counseling at Fort Bragg POC for Fort Bragg/UNC engagement Ashley Adamovage, Military Academic Advisor Academic Counseling at Camp Lejeune POC for Camp Lejeune/UNC engagement Support the Warfighter. Contribute to the Mission. Grow North Carolina's Economy.

14 Gilberto Alvarado Military Academic Advisor UNC General Admiration Fort Bragg, NC

15 Lifelong Learning TRAINING + EXPERIENCE + EDUCATION TACTICAL OPERATIONAL STRATEGIC The Special Operation Forces Soldier must be looked at holistically.

16 Path to an Associate s Degree 48 Hours College Credit from the Q-Course

17 Every ARSOF 18, 37 or 38 Operator Earns 48 Hours For Q Course X_HUM-230 X_PSY-118 X_PED-110 X_PED-125 X_PED-169 X_PED-172 X_BUS-135 X_BUS-253 X_CJC-212 X_CJC-160 X_EPT-220 X_GEO-110 X_GEO-111 X_GEO-112 X_HUM-120 X_LLL-000 Leadership Development Interpersonal Psychology Fit and Well For Life Self Defense - Beginning Orienteering Outdoor Living Principles of Supervision Leadership and Management Skills Ethics and Community Relations Underlying Issues of Terrorism Terrorism and Emergency Mgmt Introduction to Geography World Regional Geography Cultural Geography Cultural Studies Language

18 Path to an Associate s Degree 16 Resident Credit Hours

19 General Studies 16 Hours COM-231 Public Speaking (3 Credit Hours) ENG-111 Expository Writing (3 Credit Hours) ENG-114 Argument Based-Research (3 Credit Hours) CIS-110 Introduction to Computers (3 Credit Hours) Mat-140/A Survey of Mathematics (4 Credit Hours) If you have completed these or similar courses at a regionally accredited school and FTCC awards transfer credit you can replace these courses with other courses at FTCC. You must complete 16 credit hours through FTCC.

20 Path to an Associate s Degree Convenient Transferable General Education & Global Studies The FTCC Associate s Degree Affordable Onsite Online - Hybrid Regionally Accredited

21 Path to a Bachelor s Degree 2-year + 2-year option that allows the associate s degree earned during the qualification course or afterwards to dovetail into a relevant bachelor s program. Completion time is dependent on military occupational specialty (MOS), but it is intended to coincide with completion of the Senior Leaders Course (SLC). For our Warrants and NCOs, an Associates Degree is the foundation for the ARSOF Lifelong Learning Plan. Masters Doctorate Bachelors Associates

22 Path to a Bachelor s Degree FTCC Degree or 60 Hours of College Resident Transfer Credits Bachelor s Degree

23 Bachelor s Degree Partners BAS Intelligence Studies BS-Emergency Medicine BS - Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis BA Leadership in the Public Sector

24 Bachelor s Degree Partners BA - Business Management BA - Criminal Justice BA Communication BS - Information Technology BA Psychology BA - Political Science BS - Health Sciences BS - Health and Wellness BA in Multidisciplinary Studies Eastern Emphasis BA in Multidisciplinary Studies Eastern Religions Emphasis BS in Business Education in Information Technologies BS in Industrial Distribution and Logistics BS in Industrial Technology BIS in Interdisciplinary Studies -Sociology -Economic Development -Advertising -Operations Management -Information Technology -Non-Governmental Operations -Administration BA in Criminal Justice BS in Exercise and Sports Science (Exercise Physiology) BS in Health Sciences (BSHS) in Clinical Health Sciences

25 Master s Degree Partners National Defense University Strategic Security Studies University of Kansas Interagency Studies Naval Postgraduate School Defense Analysis Officers, Warrant Officers and NCOs Officers and Warrant Officers Officers, Warrant Officers and NCOs 10-month program Fort Bragg 20 students (7 NCOs, 13 officers) graduated on 3 JUN students (17 NCOs, 23 officers) started academic year SOF students per year; conducted in conjunction with ILE at Fort Leavenworth, KS AUG MAR night school ICW ILE; APR JUL at KU campus 55 new ARSOF students per year 18-month program; ILE completed during program

26 SOCAD Partners MISO AS, Marketing BS, Marketing Special Forces AS, Management Studies (18C/E) AS, Computer Studies (18E) BS, Management Studies (18B/C/E/F/Z) BS, Computer Studies (18E) Civil Affairs BS, Emergency and Disaster Management Special Forces BS, Emergency Medical Care (18D)

27 Doctoral Degrees Current Initiative: Researching available feasible and relevant doctoral programs. Select ARSOF Soldiers will be designated for doctoral programs based on the needs of the command and career applicability. Potential Partners/Working Initiatives: Currently researching requirements and opportunities Modify the USAJFKSWCS TDA to include Doctoral requiring billets (e.g. permanent professorship) Will require re-coded positions within USSOCOM (currently one billet required/authorized) University of Kansas

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29 Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Ashley Adamovage UNC System Military Academic Advisor

30 Advising at Camp Lejeune At the UNC System MCB Camp Lejeune office, we offer active military personnel, veterans, spouses and dependents hands-on, personalized assistance with: Tuition Assistance (TA) and the GI Bill Program & Course Selection Application and Admission Registration Financial Aid Transfer of credit Family Support Transition & Career Assistance

31 Who We Serve The base is home to more than 160,000 Marines and Sailors and their dependents from around the world. On a monthly basis, the UNC System office assists over 200 prospective students. This population prefers Distance Education: Hybrid/Online Video-teleconferencing (VTC) Major program interests include: Criminal Justice/Criminology Business Administration Education Engineering Healthcare professions

32 Major Challenges Although there are more than 300 undergraduate and graduate online programs throughout the 16 universities, this population is looking for more. The majority of these students have not completed an associates degree or college credit coursework equivalent to general education requirements. Because our online undergraduate programs are bachelor-completion programs, we are losing more than 90% of the students that we advise to other institutions. There are several programs that this population would like to see offered via Distance Education: M.S.W. Social Work B.A. History Physician Assistant (PA) programs Undergraduate programs in Engineering

33 Program Opportunities The MCB Camp Lejeune Education Services Officer (ESO) is looking to expand higher education opportunities. Fully online baccalaureate degrees that include both degree and general education courses and requirements Physician Assistant programs via online and/or VTC Master of Healthcare Administration via VTC Doctoral Program in Leadership and/or Educational Leadership via VTC The UNC System has developed unique relationships to establish new programs and student internship opportunities, and to promote current Distance Education programs throughout the 16 universities. Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune MARSOC Wounded Warrior Battalion East

34 Marketing & Sponsorship MCB Camp Lejeune has multiple marketing and sponsorship opportunities available to institutions for the promotion of their programs and services. Base theater advertising: yearly exposure is over 70,000 people Lejeune Inn: yearly exposure is over 30,000 people Welcome Aboard Packages : yearly exposure is up to 50,000 people Digital Marquee Advertising Community Centers Advertising Moving Billboards Bowling Center Fitness & Recreation Centers Event sponsorships Base Education Fairs and Events

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