Community College of the Air Force

Community College of the Air Force

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

ENLISTED EDUCATION

CMSgt James PepinCCAF/CV11 May 2011

The Airman’s College…We Educate Airmen for Life

The Airman’s College

We Educate Airmen for Life

OVERVIEW

• CCAF Background• What We Do• General Education Mobile• AU Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative• Picking the Right School• Legislative Proposal Update• New Certification Programs• Supervisor’s Help Needed• Summary• Questions



The Airman’s College – Founded 1972

• Regionally accredited through Air University by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

• Students are enrolled upon graduation from Basic Military Training• Earn their first 4 credits towards

degree completion• 321,001 students

BACKGROUND



WHAT WE DO…• Award the Associates of Applied Science degree to all enlisted

members• 67 career field focused degree programs

• 14 programs linked to licensure and certification

• 4 certification programs• Air Force Airframe and Powerplant Certification Program• CCAF Instructor Certification Program – NEW!• CCAF Instructor Systems Development Program• Professional Manager Certification Program – NEW!

• 104 Affiliated schools with over 6,000 CCAF faculty members• 371,214 degrees awarded to date

• 33.7% of total force career NCOs have a CCAF degree• 52.4% of total force SNCOS have a CCAF degree



SUPPORTING DATA

In 2009 CCAF awarded more than three times the number of Associate Degrees as any other 2-year

college in the country

CCAF awarded 17,821 degrees in 2010

The graduating class of April 2011 had 9,814 degrees conferred



SUPPORTING DATA

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Percent of enlisted members with a degree by service FY09

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2-year degrees awarded by service FY09

Source: FY09 DoD Voluntary Education Program Report



AB

Air Force Members with a CCAF Degree

Active Duty – 24.5%

SUPPORTING DATA

<1% <1% <1% 4.6% 23.4% 43.6% 70.0% 99.2% 99.4%

0% 0% <1% 2.0% 13.5% 20.2% 24.0% 29.0% 29.8%Air National Guard – 14.6%

<1% 0% <1% 3.0% 19.4% 26.4% 35.2% 43.6% 50.1%Reserve – 20.3%



GENERAL EDUCATION MOBILE

• General Education – Mobile (GEM) – Launched 2 Mar 09• Distant Learning Partnership w/ Community Colleges and

four-year schools• Links CCAF Student to online general education courses

• Oral Comm, Written Comm, Math, Social Science, and Humanities

• Available 24/7/365 via the AFVEC; deployment friendly• Created to reduce the delay in completing the CCAF

degree…currently 9.64 years on average for 1st CCAF Degree• 26 Schools; 23 with enrollments

• 537 course offerings• 774 students and 1,300 enrollments



GEM SCHOOLS

Alamo Community College DistrictAmerican Military UniversityAnne Arundel Community CollegeBismarck State CollegeBurlington County CollegeButler Community CollegeCentral Texas CollegeClovis Community CollegeCoastline Community CollegeCommunity College of AuroraDakota College at BottineauDallas Tele CollegeECPI

Florida State CollegeGulf Coast Community CollegeJohn Wood Community CollegeJones International UniversityPikes Peak Community CollegeRio Salado Community CollegeSouthwestern CollegeState Fair Community CollegeThomas Edison State CollegeTroy UniversityTUI/Trident University InternationalUniv of Maryland University College Wiregrass Georgia Technical College



AU ASSOCIATE-TO-BACCALAUREATE COOPERATIVE

• Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) – Launched Jun 07• Connects CCAF graduates with online bachelor’s programs• 45 military-friendly school partners offer 224 programs• CCAF degree + 60 semester hours = bachelor’s degree• Accessible from the Air Force Portal• 18,059 students & 72,634 enrollments• 491 graduates (Air Force Tuition Assistance funding)

• 9 graduates are now lieutenants



AU-ABC SCHOOLSAllied American UniversityAmerican Military UniversityAmerican Sentinel UniversityAmridge UniversityAngelo State UniversityAshford UniversityBellevue UniversityBismarck State CollegeBowling Green State UniversityBrandman UniversityColorado Technical UniversityColumbia CollegeColumbia Southern University DeVry UniversityECPI College of TechnologyEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityEmpire State CollegeExcelsior CollegeGranite State CollegeGrantham UniversityHenley-Putnam UniversityIndiana State UniversityJones International University

Kaplan UniversityLiberty UniversityNational American UniversityNational-Louis UniversityOld Dominion UniversitySaint Leo UniversitySouthern New Hampshire UniversitySouthwestern CollegeStrayer UniversityThomas Edison State CollegeTroy UniversityTUI/Trident University InternationalUniversity of Management and TechnologyUniv of Maryland University CollegeUniversity of OklahomaUniversity of PhoenixUniversity of the Incarnate WordUniversity of West AlabamaUS Sports AcademyVaughn CollegeWayland Baptist UniversityWilmington University



Things to Consider When Selecting a Civilian School

• For-profit versus non-profit school• Brick and mortar versus distance learning school• Regional versus national accreditation• As a consumer:

• You want to get your money’s worth• You want to participate in a program that “adds value”• You want to earn credits and a credential that are

recognized as being worthwhile, that stand for something, and that enhance your career

• You need to get smart on the issues and your options• We can’t all go to Harvard…explore your options and make

the choice that is best for you in your particular situation



LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL UPDATE

• FY12 METC Proposal• The Medical Education & Training Campus (METC)

• Joint org consolidating enlisted med trng at Ft Sam Houston TX• AF enlisted medical courses moving from Sheppard AFB

• 18 degree programs, 21 AFSCs, 75 courses, 5K students/yr

• Proposal would allow CCAF to award degrees to all enlisted METC students (Army, Navy & USCG)• 19K sister-service students annually• Army non-concurred with proposal; Army students will not be

included if bill passes




• FY12B Wounded Warrior Proposal• Currently all CCAF degree requirements must be

completed before leaving the Air Force• Change would allow separated Wounded Warriors up to

10 years after separation/retirement to earn a CCAF degree

• Members in Very Seriously Ill or Seriously Ill status added to the eligible candidates (medically retired would be eligible; medically separated not eligible)

• Proposal submitted Dec 09; now at DoD level for review




• HR 3733 – Armed Forces Education Parity Act• This FY 11 bill was proposed by Representative Sestak (PA)

in Oct 09• Proposal expands CCAF program eligibility to all enlisted

members of the Armed Forces• Bill referred to the House Armed Services Subcommittee

(HASC) on Military Personnel on 28 Oct 09• CCAF developed AU position paper for AETC/CV to

forward to SAF/LL in Mar 10• HASC report on FY11 NDAA, section 554, asks SECDEF for a

feasibility/cost analysis to be returned to Congress within 180 days of enactment of the NDAA



NEW CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

CCAF Professional Manager Certification Program• Formally recognize the SNCO’s professional accomplishments and

advance level of education, skills, and experience in leadership and management.

• Requirements: • 7 Skill level• ALS or equivalent EPME• NCOA or equivalent EPME• SNCOA or equivalent EPME• 30 semester hrs of leadership/management (EPME)• 6 semester hrs of leadership/management from accredited school or

by examination (CLEP/DSST/Excelsior)• Awarded CCAF Associates in applied science degree

• AU/CC Approved and rollout was on 1 January 2011; 1,267 awarded



NEW CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

CCAF Occupational Instructor Certification Program• 3-tier approach:

• CIC Level 1:• CCAF-approved Instructor Methodology coursework• 12 semester hours CCAF Teaching Internship• At least an Associate degree or higher• 1 year experience and at least 1,000 hours practical experience

• CIC Level 2:• CIC Level 1• 2 year experience and at least 2,000 hours practical experience

• CIC Level 3:• CIC Level 2• 3 year experience and at least 3,000 hours practical experience• 24 semester hrs of CCAF approved teacher education coursework• At least a Bachelor’s degree or higher

• AU/CC Approved and rollout was on 1 January 2011



QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

• How do I order another CCAF diploma?• In the event your diploma is lost, stolen, or damaged, you

may request a replacement diploma through our Registrar’s office via email. You will need to provide your name, SSN, reason for replacement, and forwarding address to [email protected].

• Does AU-ABC have a degree program for all AFSCs?• Yes, all AFSCs have degree programs associated with their

respective AFSCs. Specifically for 3E0X2 there are four web pages of schools with degree programs that relate to this AFSC. Should you have question you may contact CCAF at DSN 749-5092.

mailto:[email protected]



QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

• Why does the ANG not receive TA?• Members of the National Guard are eligible for tuition

assistance. However each of the Armed Forces determines how to administer their own Tuition Assistance (TA). Since the ANG is a state specific program, each state can/does determine the TA requirements and benefits provided. In addition each state may offer its National Guard service members state funded education incentives based on state guidelines and eligibility (i.e. TA, waivers, exemptions, student loan repayment, etc.).



QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

• State Tuition Assistance - Although not all states offer payment of TA, many states have additional tuition incentives, which are offered in varying amounts. Visit the following website and in the lower right-hand corner (under the “EXPLORE” tab) you can select your state and see what TA benefits you are eligible for: http://www.goang.com/benefits/

• Air Force Tuition Assistance (Activated Guard and Reserve) - If

activated you will become eligible for the Air Force Tuition Assistance for Active Duty and Activated Reserve/Guard. This Tuition Assistance Program offers:

100% Tuition and Fees up to $250 @ Semester Credit Hour or $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour.

Not to exceed $4,500 @ Fiscal Year

http://www.goang.com/benefits/



• Supervisors Need to be Education Advocates• Set a good example by getting your CCAF degree (credibility)• Reinforce the value of education/CCAF degree (increased competence)

• Encourage Earlier Completion of CCAF Degrees• Education is the #1 reason Airmen enlist in the Air Force!• Average new CCAF graduate has 9.64 years service and SSgt rank• Allow our young Airmen to start school when feasible

• Airmen could be allowed to go to school while enrolled in CDCs• Reducing the time to graduate increases payback to the Airman and AF• Motivate Airmen to continue education to the level THEY desire• CCAF is the corporate degree of the AF enlisted member!• HOT: Credits must all be obtained while actively serving on active duty,

guard or reserve – Retirees and/or those separated can’t add credits

SUPERVISOR’S HELP



SUMMARY

• CCAF Background• What We Do• General Education Mobile• AU Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative• Picking the Right School• Legislative Proposal Update• New Certification Programs• Supervisor’s Help Needed• Summary• Questions



QUESTIONS

CONTACT INFORMATION

CMSgt James PepinCCAF Vice Commandant

DSN 749-5150Email: [email protected]

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