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Helping Veterans Transition into Higher Education:

The ACE/CAEL MAPS to Credentials Project

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W a s h i n g t o n , D CBridget Petzold, Fayetteville Technical Community College Anne Johnson, Inver Hills Community CollegeMichael Reiner, Miami Dade College

WHY MAPS TO CREDENTIALS High percent of “nontraditional” community college students who leave without any degree

Research indicating that a critical success factor for adult learners’ success is timely advising support that incorporates effective mapping of pathways to postsecondary credential attainment

WHY MAPS TO CREDENTIALS Returning military veterans are often highly skilled but generally have lower rates of degree attainment

Younger veterans’ rate of unemployment is significantly higher than the general population

WHY MAPS TO CREDENTIALS Longitudinal, multi-institution research demonstrates that students who have prior learning recognized and are awarded credit through one or more PLA method are more likely to both persist and graduate

ACE credit recommendations for formal courses and occupations across all branches of the military offer an important starting point for building credential pathways that recognize veterans’ prior college level learning

http://lewisu.edu/spce/newsletter/index.php/2012/09/25/prior-learning-assessment-pla-orientation-dates-2/

NATIONAL PARTNERS

Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)

American Council on Education (ACE)

American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)

FTCC Facts 11,737 Students

8,901 Curriculum FTE (Fall 2011 & Spring 2012) 61% Women 39% Men Average age is 30 24% Students are Veterans

Proximity to Fort Bragg 8 miles from FTCC 57,000 + Soldiers Provide courses on Fort Bragg Admissions Office on Fort Bragg

FTCC Facts 116 Majors or Concentrations

27% Health Professions 27% Liberal Arts 14% Business 8% Education 6% Security and Protective Services

FTCC Affiliation with Fort Bragg

U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS) is a Center of Excellence (COE)

Not every Military Post has a COE On any given day, approximately

3,100 students are enrolled in SWCS training programs

In October 2010 FTCC established a partnership with SWCS

Current MAPSAssociates in General Education - SWCS 38 Track

Course # Course Title Required CreditsHumanities/Fine Arts 3HUM 230 Leadership Development 3Social/Behavioral Science 3PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology 3

Open Electives Requirement 45PED 110 Fit and Well for Life 2PED 125 Self Defense - Beginning 1PED 169 Orienteering 1PED 172 Outdoor Living 2BUS 135 Principles of Supervision 3BUS 253 Leadership & Management Skills 3CJC 212 Ethics and Community Relations 3EPT 220 Terrorism & Emergency Management 3GEO 110 Introduction to Geography 3GEO 111 World Regional Geography 3GEO 112 Cultural Geography 3HUM 120 Cultural Studies 3PAD 151 Introduction to Public Administration 3LLL 000*** Foreign Language 12

Current MAPSAssociates in General Education - SWCS 38 Track

Course # Course TitleRequired Credits

General Education Requirements 10ACA 111 Success & Study Skills 1COM 231 Public Speaking 3ENG 111 Expository Writing 3ENG 112 or Argument Based Research

3ENG 113 or Literature Based ResearchENG 114 Professional Research & ReportingNatural Sciences 3CIS 110* Introduction to Computers 3Mathematics 4MATH 140** Survey of Mathematics 3MATH 140A or Survey of Mathematics Lab 1ELECTIVE Any Course Level 110 or Higher

Current MAPSUS Army MOS 92Y Unit Supply Specialist to FTCC BA/Operations Management Associate Degree

MILITARY CAREER CODE Unit Supply Specialist 92Y

FTCC COURSE EQUIVALENT FTCC CREDIT

FTCC REQUIREMENTS

Skill Level 92Y10 PVT to SPC None 0 Credit may be granted based on individual assessment

Primary Leadership Development Course

BUS 135 Principles of Supervision 3

Skill Level 20 SGT OMT 110 Intro to Operations Management 3 Additional credit may be granted based on individual assessment

Strategic Deployment Planning OMT 222 Project Management 3

Skill Level 30 SSG CIS 110 Intro to ComputersBUS 137 Principles of ManagementOMT 112 Materials Management

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Additional credit may be granted based on individual assessment

Recruiter ENG 115 Oral Communications 3Equal Opportunity Local ENG 115 Oral Communications 3Equal Opportunity DEOMI BUS 261 Diversity in Management 3Contracting Officer’s Representative

BUS 274 Contract Administration 3

Skill Level 40 SFC LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics 3 Additional credit may be granted based on individual assessment

Skill Level 50 SGM BUS 255 Organizational Behavior 3 Additional credit may be granted based on individual assessment

Current MAPS

Unit Supply Specialist (92Y)

Food Service Specialist (92G)

Operating Room Specialist (68D) Radiology Specialist (68P)

Respiratory Specialist (68V)

Health Care Specialist (68W)

MOS Associate Degree

BA/Operations Management

Culinary Arts

Surgical Technology

Radiography

Respiratory Therapy

Emergency Medical Science

Future MAPSGeneral Education Associate Degrees for 11 Series Infantry 13 Series Field Artillery 71 Series Administrative Specialist 96 Series Military Intelligence 95 Series Military Police 63B Light Wheel Mechanic 25C Radio Operator Maintainer 25B Information Technology Specialist 25L Air Defense Artillery Command 25Q Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator 25M Multimedia Illustrator

Challenges Faculty resistance to awarding credit

Making MAP information accessible

Determining necessary approval

Dependent upon soldier asking for credit

Opportunities Marketing Material on FTCC campus Marketing Material at the 5 Education

Centers on Ft. Bragg Memo of Understanding (MOU) with Army

Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) Foster the relationship between FTCC and

Veteran Services Target specific military units on Ft. Bragg

once the correlating MAP is approved

Inver Hills Community College Fast Facts

• Southern Suburb of St. Paul, MN• 9,835 credit students• 4,212 full-year equivalent (FYE) in FY12• 49% traditional college age students• 13% are 17 and under• 38% are adult learners• 26 is the average age of students• 28% of the population are students of color

Top Declared Majors

• Associate in Arts• Nursing• Contemporary Business• Paralegal• Law Enforcement• Human Services• Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic)

Inver Hills’ Veterans

• Each fall, 3% of student population is a veteran

• Enrollments:– Fall 2005 = 143– Fall 2006 = 135– Fall 2007 = 140– Fall 2008 = 174– Fall 2009 = 226– Fall 2010 = 306– Fall 2011 = 313– Fall 2012 = 320

Vision of Project

• Integrate initiative into best practices: Adult Success through Accelerated Program

(ASAP) Individualized Professional Degree

Development Prior Learning Assessment Learning Communities Online Programming Veteran Services

Academic Challenges

• Where to Begin

• Faculty Engagement & Buy-in

• General Education Approvals by Faculty

• Credit Equivalency for Nationally Accredited Programs (i.e. EMS)

• Learning Community for Veterans/Military Members

Other Relevant Challenges

• Advising Specific to Veteran Needs

• Tracking Veterans/Military Members in Career Programs

• Disseminating Campus Awareness about Veteran Needs & Issues

• Space Limitations

• Employer Connections

Opportunities• Focus on Map Development for Improved Academic

Service

• Development of Strong Relations with System Level Veterans Affairs Office

• Improve Understanding of the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Credit Recommendations

• Increase Awareness of Prior Learning Assessment Policies & Processes

• Improve Student Service to Veterans/Military Members

Opportunities• Professional Development Focus on Veterans

and ACE Recommendations

• Faculty Involvement with ACE to be Evaluators

• Provide Rationale for Hiring Adult Learner Academic Advisor

• Increase Marketing & Awareness of College through Advisory Board, Publications, and Presentations

Course Equivalency Example: Recruiter (MOS-79R-001)

PLA Possibilities in Other Areas Not Identified by ACE

BUS 1101 Introduction to Business in Society, 3 cr.

BUS 1104 Principles of Marketing, 3 cr.

BUS 1121 Principles of Management, 3 cr.

BUS 1150 Supervisory Techniques in Business, 3 cr.

BUS 2430 Principles of Advertising and Sales Promotion, 3 cr.

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Future Plans

• Work with the System Office on Accelerating the ACE Recommended Credit Equivalency Process

• Offer Development Workshop on Understanding & Addressing Unique Needs of Veterans/Military Members

• Develop Marketing & Academic Materials Specific to Veteran/Military Member Needs

• Continue Work on Business & Industry Connections

Miami Dade College

MAPS

• Largest institution of higher education in the US, serving 174,000 students across 8 campuses and numerous outreach centers in Miami-Dade County

• MDC awards more associate degrees than any other college in the US

• MDC is number one in the country to award the most associate degrees to Hispanics and African-Americans

• 84% of students with an AA degree transfer to a 4 year college/university in FL immediately upon graduation

MAPS Project

MAPS

• Presidential initiative

• MAPS committee established to carry out goals

• Strategic focus on increasing services to veterans

• Develop new methods for providing accelerated pathways to

postsecondary credentials

Data

MAPS

• Number of veterans/military students MDC serves: 1500 per term;

All receive VA educational assistance

• Number of veterans currently identified in the pilot program: 286

• Number of veterans enrolled in Credential Maps programs: AS degree in Criminal Justice: 12EMS/EMT/First Responders in Health Sciences: 34AS in Electrical Engineering Technology: 1AA in Business Administration: 1

Challenges

MAPS

Encouraging faculty and staff to learn a new approach as well as recognize a prevalent student need:

Chairs – concern about enrollmentFaculty– concern about curriculum

culture “We do it best!”

Accurately identifying veterans with prior learning experiences:Number of service members with MOS (internal)Majority of MOS (external)

Redefining military student to include active duty and reservists

Benefits

MAPS

• State-wide course numbering system

• Articulation agreements

• Robust career pathways

• Key focus on outreach

• Dedicated advising

• Certifying officials to ensure access to VA benefits

• SOC Partner School (Servicemembers Opportunity College)

Current MAPS

MAPS

• Criminal Justice – Military Police o USMC – MCE-5811-001o ARMY – MOS-31B-002

• Health Care Specialist o EMT- MOS-68W-001o Vocational- MOS-68W-001

• Electronic Engineering o Signal Support Systems Specialist- MOS25U-001

• Human Resource Specialisto MOS-42A-001

Military Police – CJUS

MAPS in View MILITARY POLICE MCE-5811-001

CAREER/DESCRIPTIONMILITARY CAREER CODE ACE CR. MDC COURSE EQUIVALENCY MDC MDC REQUIREMENTSMILITARY POLICE (6/ 98– Present) RECOMM CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMIN. ( AS) CR.

SSGTPATROL OPERATIONS 3 CJE2590 Law Enforcement Patrol (40 hrs) Part 13 MDC CREDIT GRANTED TOWARDS LOWERPOLICE SUPERVISION 3 CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3 DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT ELECTIVE 2 CCJ1949 Co-op Work Experience 3 DEGREE CATEGORYPOLICE SUPERVISION 3 CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3 DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE TRAFFIC CONTROL 3 CJE2552 Law Enforcement Traffic 3COMMUNICATIONS 2 *ENC1101 English Composition 3COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 *CGS1060 Introduction to Computer Applications4Credits 19 Credits 22

GYSGTPATROL OPERATIONS 3 CJE2590 Law Enforcement Patrol (40 hrs) Part 13 MDC CREDIT GRANTED TOWARDS LOWERPOLICE SUPERVISION 3 CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3 DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT ELECTIVE 2 CCJ1949 Co-op Work Experience 3 DEGREE CATEGORYPOLICE SUPERVISION 3 CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3 MDC CREDIT GRANTED TOWARDS LOWERTRAFFIC CONTROL 3 CJE2552 Law Enforcement Traffic 3 DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS 2 *ENC1101 English Composition 3COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 *CGS1060 Introduction to Computer Applications4PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

3 *MAN2021 Principles of Management 3Credits 22 Credits 25

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MSGT/MGYSGTPATROL OPERATIONS 3 CJE2590 Law Enforcement Patrol (40 hrs) Part 13 MDC CREDIT GRANTED TOWARDS LOWERPOLICE SUPERVISION 3 CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3 DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT ELECTIVE 2 CCJ1949 Co-op Work Experience 3 DEGREE CATEGORYPOLICE SUPERVISION 3 CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3TRAFFIC CONTROL 3 CJE2552 Law Enforcement Traffic 3COMMUNICATIONS 2 *ENC1101 English Composition 3COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 *CGS1060 Introduction to Computer Applications4PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

3 *MAN2021 Principles of Management 3

PROJECT MANAGEMENT3 Elective (Elect) 3

Credits 25 Credits 2869 75

Note: Courses in red should be approved by respective departments and are only recommendations.

MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTIES (MOS)

Health Care Specialist- EMTMAPS in View

PG 1

HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST MOS-68W-001 EMTCAREER/DESCRIPTION MILITARY CAREER CODE ACE CR. MDC COURSE EQUIVALENCY MDC MDC REQUIREMENTSHEALTH CARE SPECIALIST (OCTOBER 2006 TO PRESENT) RECOMM VOCATIONAL PROGRAM CR.

SKILL LEVEL 10 0SUPERVISES CLINICAL EMS 1059 – First Responder 1FACILITIES; ASSIST WITH EMS 1059L – First Responder Lab 1TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MGMNT.ASSIST WITH OUTPATIENT 0

CARE AND TREATMENT. SKILL LEVEL 20 0 EMS 1059 – First Responder 1EMS 1059L – First Responder Lab 1EMS 1119 – Emergency Medical Technician Lecture

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EMS 1119L – Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory

2

CREDITS 0SKILL LEVEL 30

ANATOMY AND PHSY. 3BSC 2085 – Anatomy & Physiology 1 4

NURSING FUNDAMNT. 3 EMS 1059 – First Responder 1EMS 1059L – First Responder Lab 1

BASIC EMERGENCY 3EMS 1119 – Emergency Medical Technician Lecture 4EMS 1119L – Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory 2

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 10Field Internship/Hospital Experience 3

PERSONNEL SUPERVIS. 3 MNA1345 Effective Supervision 3 RECORDS MANAGEMT. 3CREDITS 25 18

SKILL LEVEL 40





PERSONNEL SUPERVIS. 3 MNA1345 Effective Supervision 3 RECORDS MANAGEMT. 3CREDITS 25 18

SKILL LEVEL 50





MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTIES (MOS)

Future MAPS

MAPS

• Multiple MAPS in finance and business

• Aviation

• Supply Chain Management

• Transportation Logistics

These MAPS align with the current target industries in the workforce.

Future Developments

MAPS

• Focused Recruitment

• Collaboration with local business community

Virtual Open House

We hope this opens the door to our military/veteran community!

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