Warriors As Adult Learners

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

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Moderator Karen Pedersen

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