This study investigated relationships between academic and nonacademic indices of college success and four indices of occupational success of Army officers. Subjects were 103 U.S. Military Academy graduates from the Class of 1962. Results indicated three of the four criteria were significantly predicted. (Author)

Describes the characteristics of women who have joined ROTC, and is intended to enable counselors working with ROTC women to better understand the needs and values of this group. Possible implications for civilian curricula are also considered. (Author)

A university and an urban community college system have combined their facilities to produce a vocational teacher training program. The approach also has helped in the development of a program of college level instruction for military personnel. (Author/JH)

The Army developed an extensive educational program during World War I to help soldiers understand the war effort and prepare for peace-time life. Working with such organizations as the YMCA, the Army created its own university in France. Many educators involved in this program remained influential in adult education. (SK)

Challenges for college students in the military include becoming socialized, identifying with the institution, learning to cope with both military and educational demands, and planning for another career. To succeed in serving this population well, institutions must address all these needs. (MSE)

Some protesters contend that a Defense Department policy barring homosexuals from becoming commissioned military officers contradicts campus regulations against discrimination. The controversy concerns ROTC cadets, whose scholarships may be in jeopardy if the corps were banned from their campus. Cadets also find the summer training builds…

Examines the perspectives that second career teachers, with prior military experience, bring to the teaching profession, specifically to social studies. Uses a life history methodology. Explores case studies of four second career military teachers and suggests a tendency to maintain traditional instructional practices in social studies. (CMK)

Describes the technical programs of the Community College of the Air Force, and provides a sample technology curriculum. (MLH)

This document contains five reports from a study that collected survey data on the practices and state trends affecting military personnel attending proprietary, private, and public postsecondary education institutions in 11 states and on the practices related to student transcript evaluation. The contents include "Introduction, State and…

Bachelor Degrees for Soldiers (BDFS) is a system of voluntary, off-duty bachelor degree programs for Army noncommissioned officers and warrant officers. Bachelor degree programs within the BDFS system are designed to relate directly to the military occupational specialty of soldiers. In operation since October 1986, the program grew out of the…

This pamphlet contains information on scholarships, loans, and financial aids. It is specifically intended for use by army personnel, and their dependents. Information is presented on: (1) relevant publications, including financial aid booklets published by states and other organizations; (2) the educational assistance program for army dependents;…

This document reviews Public Law 92-426 an Act establishing a Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and providing scholarships to selected persons for education in medicine, dentistry, and other health professions, and for other purposes. Chapter 104 describes various aspects of the university; establishment; board of regents;…

Postsecondary institutions are facing serious and mounting difficulties with the Veterans Administration as they continue to certify veteran students as eligible for educational financial benefits. Charges of prima facia school liability and ways to avoid them are discussed. (Author/LBH)

Goals, courses, delivery systems, faculty, instructional materials and methods, and students of the Army continuing education program are described. Characteristics adaptable to civilian alternative higher education are summarized, including: credit for life experience or by examination, ad hoc faculty, performance testing, and student incentives.…

Interest patterns of Canadian military college cadets were acquired by administering Strong Vocational Interest Blanks to three consecutive entry classes at beginning, middle and end of their baccalaureate programs. Significant changes occurred on 16 of 22 Interest Scales, 38 of 54 Occupational Scales, and 4 of 8 Non-Occupational Scales. (Author)