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  Military Service Community College

  I would suggest that, like the Air Force, the other services implement their own community college systems, with an eye toward consolidation in the future. In addition, each training center for the services should be accredited so that no matter the training, a service member obtains credits toward a degree. This should include lower and upper level credits at some point, depending on the level of technical complexity, ...more »

  I would suggest that, like the Air Force, the other services implement their own community college systems, with an eye toward consolidation in the future. In addition, each training center for the services should be accredited so that no matter the training, a service member obtains credits toward a degree. This should include lower and upper level credits at some point, depending on the level of technical complexity, etc. Eventually, it'd be great to see training centers offer specialized associate degree programs, akin to the Defense Language Institute's (DLI) associate of arts degree in language which every graduate can earn after adding just a few general elective credits. I personally earned my first Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree in Russian Interpreting and Translating way back when I first joined the Air Force in 1984. Later, as an instructor I was awarded another CCAF degree in Instructor of Technology and Military Science, which spurred me to finish my Bachelor's form CSU-Sacramento, then later my Master's in Education from the University of Phoenix (UPhx). As I approach retirement from the service, I'm now a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership from UPhx, doing a study that goes back to my original training roots at DLI. All this because early on, I had commanders who advocated for education and training to get higher levels of skills and higher degrees that would benefit our service work and our job opportunities when we separated or retired from active duty. and a system that helped inspire me to be a lifelong learner.

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  My College Story

  Community colleges generate amazing student learning outcomes but numbers don't inspire--stories do. A college in California is seeing lives changed by simply featuring stories (posters) of students who have overcome daunting obstacles, discovered hidden strengths, received help from unexpected mentors, completed their academic and professional goals, and even experienced transforming epiphanies in the midst of their ...more »

  Community colleges generate amazing student learning outcomes but numbers don't inspire--stories do. A college in California is seeing lives changed by simply featuring stories (posters) of students who have overcome daunting obstacles, discovered hidden strengths, received help from unexpected mentors, completed their academic and professional goals, and even experienced transforming epiphanies in the midst of their studies. Many of the amazing stories combine all the above experiences.

  EXAMPLE: Christian Ramirez: Documented learning disability, first generation college student, failing basic skills Math, Reading, English, believed he was “destined to be a failure” THEN: Professors reached out, learned study skills, grades improved, gained confidence, became president of Honors Society, 2010 All-California Academic Team’s First Team, One of 50 nationally recognized as Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar, Citrus College 2010 Man-of-the-Year. NOW: UCLA Math and Economics major.

  To see Christian’s story and many other examples, go to http://citruscollege.edu/mycitrusstory

  Students see themselves in the faces of others when they stop, read, and reflect on their peers’ experiences. Some are inspired to be purposeful about discovering and creating their own story. By documenting and showcasing examples of changed lives, this college is giving fresh and relevant answers to questions such as, “Why am I working on this research paper again?” or “Why is it important to show up on time for class?” or “Do I really belong in college?” The answers to these and many other questions are tucked inside each account of unexpected accomplishment.

  Believing that students often rise to the level of our expectations, faculty members strive to treat them as if they already were the scholars and practitioners they one day will become. The stories prove that when faculty and students teach, learn, discover, and overcome obstacles together in an atmosphere of respect, belief, and diligence, wonderful things can happen. By focusing on real-life examples the college seeks to create the expectation that discovery will happen and accomplishment is the norm for everyone.

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  Submitted by slee 2 years ago

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  Nationwide community college vet transition centers

  Currently the rate of unemployment for returning veterans is at 10% higher than non -veterans. There are a variety of reasons for this number many are psychosocial issues that require one on one information that is not readily accessible by veterans. For example on active duty service members are entitled to academic counseling through DANTES however on the outside there is no education counselor for the veteran. I found ...more »

  Currently the rate of unemployment for returning veterans is at 10% higher than non -veterans. There are a variety of reasons for this number many are psychosocial issues that require one on one information that is not readily accessible by veterans. For example on active duty service members are entitled to academic counseling through DANTES however on the outside there is no education counselor for the veteran. I found it strange that veterans were given a mighty tool in the GI bill yet were left to figure out the details by themselves. Veterans’ complete certificates are higher levels than all other degree programs and community colleges are in a prime position to funnel veterans into these programs. Many of the technical certifications actually pay more than many of the 4 year degrees that lack specialization.

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