Duane Short San Diego Miramar College Using Military Credit at Your Institution

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Overview Sources and uses of credit The military transcript Applying military credit Other sources of credit Activity Issues/Best Practices

Sources and uses of credit

“Military credit” can be thought of as a category of transfer credit Prior educational experience at a “sending institution” Fulfills degree requirements at a “receiving institution”

Sources and uses of credit For traditional students… Sending “institutions” Prior colleges / universities AP / IB exams High school / tech prep Community college Receiving institutions Community college Transfer university

Sources and uses of credit For military students… Sending “institutions” Military training / coursework Military experience “Military friendly” institutions National exams Receiving institutions Community college Transfer university Types of military credit

Sources and uses of credit Transfer credit may fulfill… Unit requirements GE / graduation requirements Major / major prep requirements As determined by… Institutional policy Articulation Evaluation

The military transcript

Types DD-295 – Evaluation of Learning Experiences During Military Service (obsolete) Army – AARTS Air Force – CCAF Navy – SMART Marine Corps – SMART Coast Guard – Coast Guard Institute

The military transcript Content List military course completions List military experience List some national exam results List other learning experiences (short term / non-evaluated training)

The military transcript Using the ACE Guide Standard reference for recognizing learning acquired in the military Evaluates and “translates” military courses & occupations Provides credit recommendations

The military transcript Other forms of documentation DD-214 Record of discharge from military service Lists time in service Lists occupational specialties Lists military training / coursework (some)

Applying military credit

Unit requirements As recommended by ACE Guide? Which categories of ACE Guide credit? UC policy – only if equivalent to a UC course CSU policy – lower division baccalaureate level credit or higher counts

Applying military credit GE / graduation requirements Health / PE requirement? CSU GE Area E? Language requirement? Others? CSU practice – Most campuses clear Area E for basic military training. All will clear Area E if CCC certifies. (per from Ken O’Donnell)

Applying military credit Major / major prep requirements Major related to military training or occupation? Can be a challenge finding sufficient documentation for articulation

Other sources of credit

For military students… Sending “institutions” Military training / coursework Military experience “Military friendly” institutions National exams Receiving institutions Community college Transfer university Types of military credit

Other sources of credit Sending “institutions” Military training / coursework Covered earlier Military experience Listed in ACE Guide “Military friendly” institutions SOC system National exams CLEP, DSST, etc.

Other sources of credit SOC Consortium member SOC Consortium is a diverse group of more than 1750 institutional members who pledge to support military and veteran educational endeavors SOC institutions agree to a set of “military friendly” principles and criteria

Other sources of credit SOC institutions Official transcripts (just like us!) Articulation agreements (just like us!) SOC DNS articulation Two-way / bilateral articulation Organized by discipline “networks” Separate two year and four year systems Student degree guarantee agreements

Other sources of credit SOC DNS articulation example… Student degree agreement with Miramar as the “home campus” Requires Miramar’s ADJU 230 Student is now stationed in Hawaii How can the student complete Miramar’s ADJU 230 requirement?

Miramar ??? To Hawaii

Other sources of credit SOC DNS articulation example… How can the student complete Miramar’s ADJU 230 requirement? Take Honolulu Community College’s AJ 220

Other sources of credit Application of SOC DNS articulated courses Unit requirements GE / graduation requirements Major / major prep requirements Just like we do for any other articulated institution!

Activity: The SMARTy Game

The SMARTy Game! You are advising a military student who wants a degree in Mathematics Use the student’s SMART and Miramar transcripts The student might attend… UC Redding CSU Brawley Catalina Community College University of Eastern California Refer to the policies sheet for your institution (guess or make it up if a policy is not provided) Fill in the answers on your sheet

The SMARTy Game! You are advising a military student who wants a degree in Mathematics Use the student’s SMART and Miramar transcripts The student might attend… UC Redding CSU Brawley Catalina Community College University of Eastern California Refer to the policies sheet for your institution (guess or make it up if a policy is not provided) Fill in the answers on your sheet

Issues & Best Practices

Issues / Best Practices Team comments / reflections Compare and contrast use of credit Unit requirements GE / graduation requirements Major / major prep requirements

Issues / Best Practices Issues

Issues / Best Practices Issues Inconsistent application of credit High number of units Mainly open elective credit Misleading in terms of degree requirements? Financial aid concerns Duplicitous credit?

Issues / Best Practices Duplicitous credit(?) example: Navy Chief Disbursing Clerk (E-7) Source of creditUnits Military Coursework / Training: Disbursing Clerk “A” School 9 Military Experience: Chief Disbursing Clerk (E-7) 25 National Exam: CLEP Principles of Accounting4 National Exam: DSST Principles of Finance; Principles of Supervision; Intro to Computing 9 Total47

Issues / Best Practices Duplicitous credit(?) example: Navy Chief Disbursing Clerk (E-7) Source of creditUnits Military Coursework / Training: Disbursing Clerk “A” School 9 Military Experience: Chief Disbursing Clerk (E-7) 25 National Exam: CLEP Principles of Accounting4 National Exam: DSST Principles of Finance; Principles of Supervision; Intro to Computing 9 Total47

Issues / Best Practices Duplicitous credit(?) example: Navy Chief Disbursing Clerk (E-7) Source of creditUnits Military Coursework / Training: Disbursing Clerk “A” School 9 Military Experience: Chief Disbursing Clerk (E-7) 25 National Exam: CLEP Principles of Accounting4 National Exam: DSST Principles of Finance; Principles of Supervision; Intro to Computing 9 Total47 No traditional college work

Issues / Best Practices Issues Multiple / varied sources of credit Complicated advising, particularly for different educational outcomes Multiple institutions attended in the past or anticipated in the future

Issues / Best Practices Best practices

Issues / Best Practices Best practices Articulate to GE or major requirements if possible (career-tech programs) Military-friendly webpage / one-stop information portal Counselors specializing in military students Priority registration Distance learning / flexible scheduling

Issues / Best Practices Best practices Military / veterans support committee Military / veterans student club, support center, lounge Extended / flexible enrollment deadlines Deferred tuition payment plans (to accommodate TA and VA lags) Scholarships

Resources ACE Military Guide SOC

Conclusion Questions? Discussion? For copies of this presentation, questions, or information, please contact… Duane Short (619)