Who am I? Jason Collins US Navy Master-At-Arms 2002-2007 SUNY Adirondack Graduate SUNY Plattsburgh Graduate Veterans Outreach Coordinator

Center for Labor Studies Hartsdale Hauppauge Ithaca Johnstown Lakewood https://www.esc.edu/locations/ Albany Alfred Auburn Batavia Binghamton Brooklyn Buffalo Canandaigua Corning Dunkirk East Syracuse Fort Drum Harry Van Arsdale Jr Center for Labor Studies Hartsdale Hauppauge Ithaca Johnstown Lakewood Latham Lockport Manhattan Nanuet Newburgh Old Westbury Olean Plattsburgh Queensbury Riverhead Rochester Saratoga Springs Schenectady Staten Island Utica Watertown

Why are we different? Mentorship Model Utilizing Specially Trained Veteran and Military Faculty Advisors More than 90% of Our Faculty hold a Ph.D or the Highest Degree In Their Field Online Flexibility with Human Interaction Free Credit for Prior Learning and Life Experience for Veteran and Military Associates Degrees through Masters Degrees All Available Online and Through Flexible Study Options Customizable Degree Programs Tailored to Fit the Need of the Student

Flexible Study Options Students decide what, where and how they study Guided Independent Study Work one-to-one with faculty mentor Study Groups Onsite seminar-style studies Online Courses Over 500 online courses … the largest provider of online education in SUNY system Residency-based Studies One or two-day gatherings with faculty and other students Cross Registration Takes classes offered at other colleges and universities Internships Work in an environment that prepares the student for the marketplace

Undergraduate Areas of Study The Arts: media arts, graphic design, visual and performing arts Business, Management and Economics: accounting, business administration, human resource, information systems management Community and Human Services: criminal justice services, emergency management services, health and human services Cultural Studies: communication, philosophy, religious studies Educational Studies: adult education, early childhood education, lifelong learning Historical Studies: American history , military history, public history Human Development: child development, psychology, public health Interdisciplinary Studies: combine studies from various program areas Labor Studies: general labor history, labor studies, labor- management relations Public Affairs: criminal justice, emergency management, homeland security, public administration, public policy, Science, Mathematics and Technology: computer science, information systems, mathematics, natural sciences, technology Social Science: political science, sociology, public policy, women’s studies

Graduate Studies Business, Management and Leadership MBA in Healthcare Leadership (online with executive retreats) MBA in Business Management (online) Management International Business MS in Finance (online) Corporate Finance International Finance General Policy Studies M.A. in Community and Economic Development (online) M.A. in Work and Labor Policy (online with residencies) M.A. in Social and Public Policy (online with residencies) Education M.A. in Adult Learning (online) M.A. in Learning and Emerging Technologies (online) M.A.T. in Adolescent or Middle Childhood Education (online with in- person requirements) Transitional B certification pathway Clinically rich residency pathway M.A.T. in Adolescent Special Education (initial certification) - online with in-person requirements M.Ed. in Adolescent Special Education (additional certification) - online M. Ed. in Teaching and Learning (online) Liberal Studies M.A. in Liberal Studies (online with residencies) School of Nursing and Allied Health M.S. in Nursing

Graduate Certificates American Studies (12 credits) Child and Family Advocacy (12 credits) Community Advocacy (12 credits) Emerging Media and Technology for the Arts (12 credits) Financial Management and Analysis (12 credits) Global Brand Marketing (12 credits) Global Finance and Investment (15 credits) Healthcare Management (12 credits) Heritage Preservation (12 credits) Human Resource Management (12 credits) Information Technology Management (12 credits) Innovation Management and Technology Transfer (12 credits) Marketing Analytics and Brand Management (15 credits) Nonprofit Management (12 credits) Optometry Business Management (18 credits) Project Management (12 credits) Public History (15 credits) Social Entrepreneurship (12 credits) STEM Education and Emerging Technologies (12 credits) Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies (15 credits) Veterans' Services (12 credits) Women and Corporate Leadership (12 credits) Women's and Gender Studies (12 credits) Work and Public Policy (12 credits) Workforce Development (12 credits)

Office of Veteran and Military Education Fully Staffed and Dedicated Office Personnel Include: Director, Fort Drum Site Supervisor, Academic Services Specialist, Student Services Specialist, Pre- Enrollment Advisor, 3 Military Outreach Coordinators, Veteran Outreach Coordinator, 5 Support Staff Military Outreach Coordinators in California, Colorado and Pennsylvania Supports Students from Pre-Enrollment Through Alumni Perform Free Preliminary Review of All Transfer Credit to Include the JST and CCAF Transcripts Communicate on Behalf of Veteran and Military Students and the Faculty and Staff to Maximize the Educational Experience Provide On Base Courses and Support at Fort Drum and Coast Guard Base Fort Wadsworth Long Island NYS Veterans Benefits Advisor on Location Assist in Applying for and Maximizing All Funding Types Including VA Funding, NYS Funding, Active Duty T/A, Guard T/A Attend Educational Fairs, Job Fairs, Veteran Summits, etc Nationwide Coordinate and Facilitate Family Fun Events, Veterans Day Parade, Lunch and Learns, Wreaths Across America

Why do Vets and Military Come to SUNY Empire State College? Convenient Affordable Transfer Credits Office of Veteran and Military Education SUNY Credibility Reputation

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