PHILADELPHIA NROTC CONSORTIUM 4 Schools, 2 Units, 1 Mission Colonel Kenneth DeTreux, USMC Commanding Officer Professor of Naval Science DONE
Commander, NSTC Welcome Aboard DONE
Consortium Organization Philadelphia Consortium DONE Host Schools Cross-town Agreements
Location of Schools Villanova to UPENN 30-40 min drive Temple to UPENN DONE Villanova to UPENN 30-40 min drive Temple to UPENN 20-30 min drive Drexel to UPENN 10 min walk
History of UPENN NROTC Tradition of Military Leadership, shaping our Nation’s history First Commandant of Marine Corps Maj. Samuel Nicholas - graduated Penn in 1752 First Secretary of Navy Benjamin Stoddert - graduated Penn in 1777 In 1940 an ROTC unit was started, alongside the V-12 program in 1943 Introduced cross town agreements with Drexel and Temple Universities Our lasting legacy: Commissioned over 1500 Ensigns and 2nd Lieutenants, including five Navy Admirals and four Marine Corps Generals DONE
UPENN Staff CDR Glanzmann Executive Officer LT Ouimette Senior Advisor Col. DeTreux Commanding Officer CDR Glanzmann Executive Officer LT Ouimette Senior Advisor LT Mejia Junior Advisor LT Gilbert Sophomore Advisor LT O’Connell Freshman Advisor Capt. Kesterson Marine Officer Instructor GySgt Pinney Asst. Marine Officer Instructor Ms. McGinnis U Penn Admin Ms. Wolf HR Coordinator Mr. Johns Supply Tech Mrs. Oliver Asst. Admin DONE
History of Villanova NROTC In 1943, V-12 Program started at Villanova, evolving into NROTC in 1946 Our lasting legacy: Commissioned over 1500 Ensigns and 2nd Lieutenants, including 25 Navy Admirals and Marine Corps Generals In 2004, the commanders of US Naval Forces Atlantic and US Naval Forces Pacific were both Villanova alumni DONE
Villanova Staff Col. DeTreux Commanding Officer CDR Glanzmann Executive Officer LT Kamm Senior Advisor LT Richardson Junior Advisor LT Kelly Sophomore Advisor LT Granata Freshman Advisor Capt. Kesterson Marine Officer Instructor GySgt Bonner Asst. Marine Officer Instructor Ms. Puia NOVA Admin Ms. Peay-Claridy HR Coordinator Ms. Rylander Supply Tech DONE…
Consortium Breakdown Consortium Staff: 20 Total Students per Unit: Villanova: 110 PENN: 88 DUINS: 11 Total: 209 19% Marine Options 8% Nursing Options 24% Female Done
Incoming Class (2021) Breakdown Total Students per Unit: Villanova: 17 sch, 14 CP PENN: 17 sch, 23 CP 28% Female Total: 71 DONE
How Did You Get Here? Hard-work, dedication, discipline and perseverance National Scholarship applications this year: 12,394 started 7,180 submitted 1,733 scholarships awarded (24% of submissions) Extensive and very selective process that goes well beyond most college applications DONE
How Did You Get Here? SAT Scores: Villanova NROTC – 1414 average National Average: 1000 (Mathematics / Critical Reading) Villanova University middle 50% – 1380-1460 UPENN, Drexel, Temple University Averages – 1314 Villanova NROTC – 1414 average UPENN NROTC – 1348 average Furthest Travel to Get Here: Villanova – 2,410 miles (Newbury Park, CA) UPENN– 4,907 miles (Kailua, HI) DONE
NROTC Scholarship Equivalent to $65-70k annually/quarter of a million dollars over your education First rate education Little college debt compared to your civilian counterparts Guaranteed employment and a $55k salary once you graduate An exciting journey and life of adventure in the Navy or Marine Corps Committed to a life of service DONE
*Amount varies depending on Co-Op option Tuition Costs for 2016-2017 In State Out of State Villanova $46,430 N/A University of Pennsylvania $51,464 N/A Drexel University $46,632* N/A Temple University $15,688 $25,994 *Amount varies depending on Co-Op option Scholarship benefits are paid 45 days after the beginning of the current academic term: Villanova: 07 Oct Penn and Temple: 12 Oct Drexel: 09 Nov done
NROTC Scholarship Funding Full Tuition Caveats Monthly Stipend $250-$400 a month Book Stipend Only 3 quarters/semesters; $375 per semester or $250 per quarter; can’t exceed $750 Calculus and Physics tutoring available and paid for by the unit Uniforms (provided by unit) Room and board is not included with the ROTC scholarship, HOWEVER each school has their own programs that may supply a room and board stipend DONE Caveats: a. Any fee due to withdrawing, failing or repeating a course. b. Any fee of tuition above or in addition to those normally charged that are for an elective course not required in a degree or to fulfill any NROTC program requirements. c. Refundable fees, such as deposits. d. Charges incurred for breaking or damaging property. e. Fees assessed by the School for failure to comply with any School requirement. f. Fees for advance placement examinations. g. Medical or dental insurance. h. Fees in connection with any aviation or flight training course, including but not limited to: flight hours; licensing; fuel; aircraft rental; ground instruction; and aircraft service, repair or maintenance. The Navy will not pay for any such fees or costs whether they are charged separately or are incorporated into the tuition charged for the course. Max Credits Per School: Nova: 60 per year including AP and transfer credits (important for Freshmen w/ AP credits) Drexel: 12-20 is full load Temple: 12-17 is full load Penn: 4 course units is full load Room and Board Scholarships: Nova: 3.25 min GPA and staff recommendations Drexel: 3.0 min GPA covers full room and 25% board Temple: 3.0 min GPA covers $2500 annually Penn: None
NROTC Scholarship Room and Board University of Pennsylvania: No room or board Drexel University Information: Full Room, 25% of board covered by University. ROTC Room & Board Schlp = Housing Charge + %25 of Meal Plan Covered For a $500 meal plan the scholarship will cover %25, or $125, of it and you’d pay $375 DONE Room and Board Scholarships: Nova: 3.25 min GPA and staff recommendations Drexel: 3.0 min GPA covers full room and 25% board Temple: 3.0 min GPA covers $2500 annually Penn: None
NROTC Scholarship Room and Board Villanova Information: Must achieve a 3.25 or greater for first semester to qualify $25,000 pool divided among those who qualify Approximately 10-12 MIDN qualify each year $2,083 to $2,500 per MIDN per year Must maintain a 3.25 or above to continually receive this scholarship Temple University Information: First semester scholarship MIDN is paid $1250 Must achieve and maintain a 3.0 GPA in order for the $1250 per semester to continue DONE Room and Board Scholarships: Nova: 3.25 min GPA and staff recommendations Drexel: 3.0 min GPA covers full room and 25% board Temple: 3.0 min GPA covers $2500 annually Penn: None
Scholarships Information No obligation first year Obligation starts 1st day of Sophomore year Scholarship only equates to a commission Service assignment depends on needs of the Navy and performance What’s a Leave of Absence (LOA)? Academic LOA - Medical LOA Aptitude LOA - Personal LOA Disciplinary LOA Physical Readiness LOA DONE
NROTC Scholarship Summer Training Summer Training (Navy) Freshman-Sophomore: 4-week CORTRAMID Sophomore-Junior: 2-5 week 2nd class cruise Junior-Senior: 2-5 week 1st class cruise Summer Training (Marine) Sophomore-Junior: Mountain Warfare Training Junior-Senior: 6-week Marine Officer Candidate School Summer Training (Nurse) Freshman-Sophomore: 2-5 week shipboard cruise Junior-Senior: 2-5 weeks at a Navy hospital DONE
College Programmers Non Scholarship NROTC participants 100% committed to your COMMISSION Scholarship Opportunities: National Scholarship (individual) 3-year Side-load scholarship at end of Freshman year (unit) 2-year Side-load scholarship at end of Sophomore year (unit) Advanced Standing Officer Candidate School (Navy) Officer Candidate School/PLC (Marines) USNA nomination (1 per unit per year) US Army/Air Force http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.aspx http://www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/commissioning-programs/four-year-colleges/nrotc DONE
College Programmers Side-load Scholarships 2016 Statistics: 13 Applications 9 Scholarships Awarded (including 4 Marine Scholarship) 1 Advanced Standing Awarded 2 Navy Non-Selects 1 Marine Non-Select 2017 Statistics: 10 Applications TBD Scholarships Awarded TBD Advanced Standing Awarded TBD Navy Non-Selects TBD Marine Non-Selects DONE Grades, performance and staff recommendations are KEY to picking up a scholarship
Scholarship Jeopardy? Honor and Integrity Violations Alcohol and Drugs Underage drinking Grades: 2.5 term/cumulative GPA required Poor performance: PT, Leadership, Integrity Failing to Maintain Weight Standards Quitting or Drop on Request DONE
Study Abroad Paid for by Scholarship Tuition must be cheaper than abroad school Must still support graduation in 4-years Need command approval Some majors cannot be studied abroad or are very difficult to work around Recent Examples: Italy, Switzerland, China DONE
After Commissioning Navy Marines Nurses Submarine Training (Charleston, SC) Flight Training (Pensacola, FL) Surface Warfare (Straight to Ship) SEAL/EOD (Coronado, CA, or Panama City, FL) Marines 6 months at The Basic School MOS School Nurses Licensing test Navy Hospital DONE
New Midshipmen Orientation 15-18 August at Fort Dix, NJ Villanova: India Company Graduation: 03 October fall review Penn, Drexel, Temple: Kilo Company Graduation: 03 November swearing-in $50 for incidentals Includes unit polo purchase ($25) DONE
What is Orientation Week? Challenging and rigorous introduction to military life Focuses during training: Knowledge of Naval Services PT and Athletics Leadership/Teamwork Discipline Builds class cohesiveness and prepares new MIDN for the upcoming school year DONE
India/Kilo Company 6-week indoctrination program to prepare MIDN to join their respective battalions NROTC prepares MIDN to excel as officers in the Navy and Marine Corps India/Kilo company prepares candidates to excel as MIDN in the battalion Physical Training and Drill Practice Dress Code (Polo and Khakis) Full MIDN Staff to direct and guide the candidates through their first 6-weeks DONE
Typical Week for a Midshipman at Nova Monday 0600-0700: Remedial Physical Training (if needed) or Marine Option PT Tuesday 0600-0700: Battalion PT 1000-1115: Naval Science Class for Freshmen 1500-1700: Naval Science Lab Thursday 0600-0700: Navy Option PT or Marine Option PT India Company Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 0600-0700: Close-order Drill Tuesday/Thursday, 0600-0700: India Company PT Sunday through Thursday, 1900-2100: India Company study hours DONE
Typical Week for a Midshipman at Penn Monday: 0700-0800: Battalion PT (Kilo Company included) 0815-1000: Naval Science Classes Tuesday: 0700-0800: Remedial or Kilo Company PT Wednesday: 0600-0700: Battalion Close-order Drill (Kilo Company included) 0700-0840: Naval Science Lab 0845-1000: Naval Science Classes Thursday: 0700-0800: Remedial PT (if needed) or Marine Option PT (Kilo Company included) Friday: 0800-0915: Kilo Company Close-order Drill DONE
Battalion Events Cornell Military Excellence Competition Villanova Military Excellence Competition Field Exercises (Fall/Spring) (USMC) Notre Dame Leadership Conference Fall/Spring Reviews Fall/Spring Formal Events Various Campus and Community Activities DONE (03 NOV: Consortium Fall Ball at Crystal Tea Room)
Outside of the Unit Student Volunteer Organizations Varsity Sports Club Sports Campus EMS Musical Groups Academic Societies Campus Ministry DONE
Unique Advantage Close relationship translates to more opportunities for students Union League Navy League Travis Manion Foundation Close proximity to Philadelphia Important Guest Speakers and Alumni GEN Paxton, 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps LtGen Toolan, I MEF Commanding General ADM Fallon (retired), former CENTCOM Commander VADM John Donnelly, Commander Submarine Force Atlantic RDML Hueber, Commander ESG 3 RADM Wolfe, Commander, DLA Troop Support DONE
Villanova Year in Review video Motivation Villanova Year in Review video DONE
Final Coordinating Instructions Friday, 18 AUG 1230: Expected return from Ft. Dix ALL candidates are returning to John Barry Hall at Villanova Once at Villanova, final remarks to candidates by India/Kilo Company Commanders, Freshmen Class Advisors, and Consortium CO. Lunch will be provided to candidates. 1300-1330: Approximate time parents can pick-up candidates *Parents are NOT required to pick-up their candidate, but candidates must communicate their plan to their chain of command! DONE
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Questions? Take 10 minutes Coordinate plan for departing Villanova on Friday, 18 AUG Say good-bye! India Company (Villanova) – muster for uniform issue Kilo Company (Penn, Drexel, Temple) – muster for admin Parents – return here for parents’ brief and Q&A DONE
Parents Congratulations! Different relationship than HS Teacher-parent-student Staff-student Privacy Quitting/Drop on Request (DOR) Disenrollment Leave of Absence (LOA) DONE
Today: Watershed Moment Today….might be tough for you. Want to put your mind at ease Changed relationship Our entire job is your midshipman's intellectual, personal, physical and emotional development Villanova – LT Granata – joseph.granata@villanova.edu Office: (610) 519-7387 Cell: (914) 473-4043 UPENN, Drexel, Temple – LT O’Connell – oconf@upenn.edu Office: (215) 746-6935 Cell: (609) 923-8259 DONE