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Online Education for the Military

Online Education for the Military. Presenter. John Orlando, PhD—Program Director Master of Science in Business Continuity Master of Science in Information Assurance jorlando@norwich.edu 802-485-2729 158 Harmon Drive Northfield, VT 05663. Military College vs. Military Friendly.

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Online Education for the Military

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  1. Online Education for the Military

  2. Presenter • John Orlando, PhD—Program Director • Master of Science in Business Continuity • Master of Science in Information Assurance • jorlando@norwich.edu • 802-485-2729 • 158 Harmon Drive • Northfield, VT 05663

  3. Military College vs. Military Friendly • Small number of military colleges • “Military Friendly” colleges serving the military • University of Maryland University College • Presence at overseas bases • Embry-Riddle • Aviation • Excelsior College • Park University

  4. Delivery: online vs. face-to-face • Adult students gravitate towards online degrees • Convenience • Work and family • Discussion oriented • Discussion as the center of the classroom • Network with professionals around the world • No Significant Difference Principle

  5. Classroom • Weekly modules • Readings • Discussion • Essay • Exams • Final paper

  6. Discussion Threads

  7. Online Education Ideal for the Military • Most stations have Internet access • Move around quite a bit • Master’s degrees for promotions • Post 9/11 GI Bill: Highest public in-state tuition for vets. • August implementation

  8. Challenges to Serving the Military • May have limited time on the Internet • Can be quickly called away • Administrative help with funding • Funding • Per credit • Top Up

  9. Need a Military Portal

  10. Credit for Military Courses

  11. Advising

  12. Activation Policy • Easy to lose financial aid • Lose status/credit • Norwich University: “Hold Harmless” policy

  13. Reaching the Military: Military.com

  14. DANTES

  15. Education Service Offices • On each base • Advice • Information on colleges

  16. Base Commanders • Special needs • Can make special arrangements

  17. Military input on marketing

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