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March 30, 2011
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Who: Vermont 5th-12th graders, winners of local competitions
What: The state’s ultimate science and math fair with the best 200 math, science, engineering and technology projects from 2,000 projects judged at local and regional competitions to compete for state and national awards totaling $14,000 in cash and travel prizes, $900,000 in scholarships to Vermont colleges and an opportunity to represent Vermont at the Annual International Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, Calif. in May, and four other national competitions held in Houston, Illinois, Washington, D.C. and New York in the next several months
Where: Norwich University, Bartoletto Hall; awards ceremony in Dole Auditorium
When: Saturday, April 2, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Why: "Our mission is to inspire and reward Vermont middle and high school students for high quality inquiry by providing free access to competitions for independent student research and services to Vermont teachers to improve inquiry education."
How: Approximately 150 judges, including scientists, post-secondary education faculty, dentists, physicians, nurses, military personnel and retirees, and other science related professionals from across Vermont will judge projects, with each submission reviewed separately by three different judges
Contact: Carlos Pinkham at 485-2319 or pinkhamc@norwich.edu
This event is free and open to the public.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Norwich hosts 4th Annual Real CSI Symposium
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March 17, 2011
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University will host its fourth annual Real CSI Symposium: A Cross-Disciplined Approach on Wednesday, March 23, 4-7 pm and Thursday, March 24, 8 am-2:30 pm, in Dole Auditorium.
Seven renowned experts in the field of crime scene investigation will present on topics including computer forensics, crime scene processing, digital media, child abuse investigations, WMD’s and forensic ondontology.
The symposium features Detective Inspector Anne Lawrence, a 28-year veteran with the Metropolitan Police Service in London who has been assigned to the Counter Terrorist Command Unit, New Scotland Yard since 2003. She will present on her work heading up an investigation team of terrorist detectives on Wednesday, March 23 from 5-7 p.m. She has played a significant role in the major terrorist investigations in the UK including the July 7, 2005 London bombings, called Operation Theseus.
“Real CSI Symposium is a great opportunity for Norwich students to learn how the advances in science and technology help to solve crimes in the real world,” said Natalia Blank, assistant professor of organic chemistry. “The multitude of lecture topics will allow students to see that the modern detective work is a collaborative effort of a variety of groups specializing in a particular area of investigation.”
This event is free and open to the public.
Schedule:
Wednesday, March 23
WMD & the Clandestine Laboratory 4–4:50 p.m. Investigator Robert B Appleton, New York State Police, Forensic Investigative Support Services
Operation Theseus 5–7 p.m. Det. Inspector Anne Lawrence, New Scotland Yard, London
Thursday, March 24
Forensic Computer Investigation 8–9:15 a.m., Inv. Ryan Kubasiak, New York State Police, Computer Crime Unit
Forensic Odontology: Case of Russian Czar family 9:25–10:40 a.m. Dr. Lowell Levine, New York State Police, Forensic Services Unit
Child Abuse Investigation 10:50 a.m.–12:05 p.m. Gary Kelly, New York State Police, supervisor in the Special Victims Unit
Video Enhancement & Digital Media 12:15–1:15 p.m. James Kennedy, supervisor of the New York State Police Forensic Video/Multimedia Services Unit
Crime Scene Processing & ID 1:30–2:30 p.m., George Maclarty, New York State Police, investigator
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
March 17, 2011
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University will host its fourth annual Real CSI Symposium: A Cross-Disciplined Approach on Wednesday, March 23, 4-7 pm and Thursday, March 24, 8 am-2:30 pm, in Dole Auditorium.
Seven renowned experts in the field of crime scene investigation will present on topics including computer forensics, crime scene processing, digital media, child abuse investigations, WMD’s and forensic ondontology.
The symposium features Detective Inspector Anne Lawrence, a 28-year veteran with the Metropolitan Police Service in London who has been assigned to the Counter Terrorist Command Unit, New Scotland Yard since 2003. She will present on her work heading up an investigation team of terrorist detectives on Wednesday, March 23 from 5-7 p.m. She has played a significant role in the major terrorist investigations in the UK including the July 7, 2005 London bombings, called Operation Theseus.
“Real CSI Symposium is a great opportunity for Norwich students to learn how the advances in science and technology help to solve crimes in the real world,” said Natalia Blank, assistant professor of organic chemistry. “The multitude of lecture topics will allow students to see that the modern detective work is a collaborative effort of a variety of groups specializing in a particular area of investigation.”
This event is free and open to the public.
Schedule:
Wednesday, March 23
WMD & the Clandestine Laboratory 4–4:50 p.m. Investigator Robert B Appleton, New York State Police, Forensic Investigative Support Services
Operation Theseus 5–7 p.m. Det. Inspector Anne Lawrence, New Scotland Yard, London
Thursday, March 24
Forensic Computer Investigation 8–9:15 a.m., Inv. Ryan Kubasiak, New York State Police, Computer Crime Unit
Forensic Odontology: Case of Russian Czar family 9:25–10:40 a.m. Dr. Lowell Levine, New York State Police, Forensic Services Unit
Child Abuse Investigation 10:50 a.m.–12:05 p.m. Gary Kelly, New York State Police, supervisor in the Special Victims Unit
Video Enhancement & Digital Media 12:15–1:15 p.m. James Kennedy, supervisor of the New York State Police Forensic Video/Multimedia Services Unit
Crime Scene Processing & ID 1:30–2:30 p.m., George Maclarty, New York State Police, investigator
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Norwich to hold 16th annual military writers’ symposium
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March 15, 2011
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. (March 15, 2011) – Norwich University will hold its 16th annual Colby Military Writers’ Symposium March 30-April 1with five authors engaged in presentations and a panel discussion titled: “An Uncertain Future in Afghanistan: Assessing the Conflict Ten Years On.”
“As the United States prepares for its tenth year of military involvement in Afghanistan, questions remain as to what the future holds, what victory means, and the ever present concern over how it will end. Writers will discuss the American mission in Afghanistan, its impact on the international community, and what it means for American servicemen and women.”
The panel discussion will be held on Thursday, March 31 from 1-3 p.m. in Plumley Armory with authors Chris Coppola, Donna McAleer, Doug Stanton, Karl Marlantes (this year’s winner of the Colby award), and Jack Segal and moderated by best-selling author James Hornfischer.
A full schedule of events and author biographies can be accessed here.
Founded in 1996 by Carlo D´Este, W.E.B Griffin, and Ambassador William E. Colby, and renamed in the latter’s memory in 1997, the Colby Symposium has brought more than 50 top authors, historians, and filmmakers to Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., for a two-day residency to participate in open forums, lectures and other related functions.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
March 15, 2011
Contact: Daphne Larkin
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802-485-2886 or 595-3613(m)
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. (March 15, 2011) – Norwich University will hold its 16th annual Colby Military Writers’ Symposium March 30-April 1with five authors engaged in presentations and a panel discussion titled: “An Uncertain Future in Afghanistan: Assessing the Conflict Ten Years On.”
“As the United States prepares for its tenth year of military involvement in Afghanistan, questions remain as to what the future holds, what victory means, and the ever present concern over how it will end. Writers will discuss the American mission in Afghanistan, its impact on the international community, and what it means for American servicemen and women.”
The panel discussion will be held on Thursday, March 31 from 1-3 p.m. in Plumley Armory with authors Chris Coppola, Donna McAleer, Doug Stanton, Karl Marlantes (this year’s winner of the Colby award), and Jack Segal and moderated by best-selling author James Hornfischer.
A full schedule of events and author biographies can be accessed here.
Founded in 1996 by Carlo D´Este, W.E.B Griffin, and Ambassador William E. Colby, and renamed in the latter’s memory in 1997, the Colby Symposium has brought more than 50 top authors, historians, and filmmakers to Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., for a two-day residency to participate in open forums, lectures and other related functions.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Norwich hosts Army general to discuss an Army program aimed at holistic health
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Feb. 22, 2011
Contact: Daphne Larkin
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University’s Department of Psychology and NU’s Army ROTC Program will host Brigadier General Rhonda Cornum, US Army, Ph.D., M.D., the Director of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) for the Army, to discuss the US Army’s health program on Monday, Feb. 28 from 8-9:30 p.m. in Milano Ballroom, located in Crawford Hall.
According to the Army’s CSF website: “This effort began in 2008 under the leadership of Brig. Gen. Rhonda L. Cornum. CSF is a holistic program designed to give all members of the Army community the knowledge, thinking skills, and behaviors that will optimize the ability and likelihood to ‘thrive’ in their lives, as well as their ability to successfully cope with life's challenges and adversity.”
CSF is based on over 30 years of scientific study and results, uses individual assessments, tailored virtual training, classroom training and embedded resilience experts to provide the critical skills soldiers, family members and Army civilians need.
CSF marks a new era for the Army by comprehensively equipping and training soldiers, family members and Army civilians to maximize their potential and face the physical and psychological challenges of sustained operations.
According to the Army website: “We are committed to a true prevention model, aimed at the entire force, which will enhance resilience and coping skills enabling them to grow and thrive in today's Army.”
The program focuses on “improved Soldier performance and readiness,” and is designed to “build confidence to lead, courage to stand up for one's beliefs and compassion to help others.”
Earlier this month the Army announced its millionth soldier entering into the program by completing the "Global Assessment Tool" (GAT), an online survey which serves as an entry point into CSF and one of the four pillars of the program.
“BG Cornum is a highly decorated combat veteran who has served our nation since 1978. We are honored to host her and to do our part to spread awareness of this important effort,” said Colonel (US Army, Retired) Michael B. Kelley, vice president for student affairs and Commandant of Cadets. “Comprehensive Soldier Fitness has lessons for all of us as we work to build resiliency in ourselves, our families, and our university community.”
For more information please call 802-485-2135.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Feb. 22, 2011
Contact: Daphne Larkin
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dlarkin@norwich.edu
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University’s Department of Psychology and NU’s Army ROTC Program will host Brigadier General Rhonda Cornum, US Army, Ph.D., M.D., the Director of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) for the Army, to discuss the US Army’s health program on Monday, Feb. 28 from 8-9:30 p.m. in Milano Ballroom, located in Crawford Hall.
According to the Army’s CSF website: “This effort began in 2008 under the leadership of Brig. Gen. Rhonda L. Cornum. CSF is a holistic program designed to give all members of the Army community the knowledge, thinking skills, and behaviors that will optimize the ability and likelihood to ‘thrive’ in their lives, as well as their ability to successfully cope with life's challenges and adversity.”
CSF is based on over 30 years of scientific study and results, uses individual assessments, tailored virtual training, classroom training and embedded resilience experts to provide the critical skills soldiers, family members and Army civilians need.
CSF marks a new era for the Army by comprehensively equipping and training soldiers, family members and Army civilians to maximize their potential and face the physical and psychological challenges of sustained operations.
According to the Army website: “We are committed to a true prevention model, aimed at the entire force, which will enhance resilience and coping skills enabling them to grow and thrive in today's Army.”
The program focuses on “improved Soldier performance and readiness,” and is designed to “build confidence to lead, courage to stand up for one's beliefs and compassion to help others.”
Earlier this month the Army announced its millionth soldier entering into the program by completing the "Global Assessment Tool" (GAT), an online survey which serves as an entry point into CSF and one of the four pillars of the program.
“BG Cornum is a highly decorated combat veteran who has served our nation since 1978. We are honored to host her and to do our part to spread awareness of this important effort,” said Colonel (US Army, Retired) Michael B. Kelley, vice president for student affairs and Commandant of Cadets. “Comprehensive Soldier Fitness has lessons for all of us as we work to build resiliency in ourselves, our families, and our university community.”
For more information please call 802-485-2135.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Monday, February 21, 2011
Norwich hosts filmmaker for screening and discussion of documentary film on the conflict in Afghanistan
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Feb. 21, 2011
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University’s Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Office of Veterans’ Affairs will host filmmaker Carol Dysinger at a screening and discussion of her documentary film, “Camp Victory, Afghanistan,” on Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. in Dole Auditorium, located in Webb Hall.
The film, which runs approximately 84 minutes and “gets at the stark reality of the US/NATO ‘exit strategy’ from Afghanistan,” was shot over the course of five years and follows a battle-hardened Afghan General and the steady stream of US National Guard soldiers, including those of the Vermont National Guard, deployed to train him and his army.
Dysinger is a Professor of Graduate Film and New Media at NYU Film School in the Tisch School of the Arts.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please contact Associate Professor of English Lea Williams at 802-485-2601or lwilliam@norwich.edu.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Feb. 21, 2011
Contact: Daphne Larkin
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University’s Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Office of Veterans’ Affairs will host filmmaker Carol Dysinger at a screening and discussion of her documentary film, “Camp Victory, Afghanistan,” on Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. in Dole Auditorium, located in Webb Hall.
The film, which runs approximately 84 minutes and “gets at the stark reality of the US/NATO ‘exit strategy’ from Afghanistan,” was shot over the course of five years and follows a battle-hardened Afghan General and the steady stream of US National Guard soldiers, including those of the Vermont National Guard, deployed to train him and his army.
Dysinger is a Professor of Graduate Film and New Media at NYU Film School in the Tisch School of the Arts.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please contact Associate Professor of English Lea Williams at 802-485-2601or lwilliam@norwich.edu.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Norwich University Sullivan Museum and History Center’s spring series of Lunch’N’Learn programs
For Immediate Release
Feb. 18, 2011
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The noontime programs are free, open to the public and light lunch snacks are served. Call the Museum at 802.485.2448 or 2183 for more information.
Tuesday, Feb. 22: The VT Haiti Project: Presenters Tim Singer and Donna Thomas of the VT Haiti Project will provide an update on current building conditions and health challenges in Haiti.
Thursday, March 10: Designing a Museum: Presenter Andrew Santaniello, AIA, NU’95 of Centerbrook Architects will share the challenges of the design team who created our very own NU Museum.
Thursday, March 24: Building a Story: Presenters Prof. Jeanne Beckwith, NU English Dept. and Prof. Arne Aho, NU Architecture Dept. will lead a discussion on the movie My Architect.
Wednesday, April 6: Touch the Shound at NU – Exhibit Opening: Join us to hear some music as we open an intriguing exhibit which demonstrates the “sounds” in various disciplines across campus.
Thursday, April 14: Amp it Up: Getting Musical Vibration Into the Sound System with NU Engineering Professor Michael Prairie presenting how vibrations are turned into electrical signals.
Tuesday, April 19: Sing and Be Free: Using Song to Invoke God, Forge Unity, and Change History during the Civil Rights Movement, 1960-65: presented by NU History Professor Rowland Brucken.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Feb. 18, 2011
Contact: Daphne Larkin
802-485-2886 or 595-3613(m)
dlarkin@norwich.edu
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The noontime programs are free, open to the public and light lunch snacks are served. Call the Museum at 802.485.2448 or 2183 for more information.
Tuesday, Feb. 22: The VT Haiti Project: Presenters Tim Singer and Donna Thomas of the VT Haiti Project will provide an update on current building conditions and health challenges in Haiti.
Thursday, March 10: Designing a Museum: Presenter Andrew Santaniello, AIA, NU’95 of Centerbrook Architects will share the challenges of the design team who created our very own NU Museum.
Thursday, March 24: Building a Story: Presenters Prof. Jeanne Beckwith, NU English Dept. and Prof. Arne Aho, NU Architecture Dept. will lead a discussion on the movie My Architect.
Wednesday, April 6: Touch the Shound at NU – Exhibit Opening: Join us to hear some music as we open an intriguing exhibit which demonstrates the “sounds” in various disciplines across campus.
Thursday, April 14: Amp it Up: Getting Musical Vibration Into the Sound System with NU Engineering Professor Michael Prairie presenting how vibrations are turned into electrical signals.
Tuesday, April 19: Sing and Be Free: Using Song to Invoke God, Forge Unity, and Change History during the Civil Rights Movement, 1960-65: presented by NU History Professor Rowland Brucken.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Norwich partners with NC community college to educate soldiers
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Feb. 16, 2011
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Officials at Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) announced an agreement with Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) in North Carolina to educate Special Operations soldiers at nearby Fort Bragg.
The agreement will help facilitate soldier enrollment in a bachelor’s degree completion program at Norwich University, designed especially for the special operations community, through an articulation that recognizes associate’s degrees awarded by FTCC.
Offered online, the Norwich University bachelor’s degree completion program in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis (SSDA) was designed to meet the higher educational needs of active duty, National Guard, and Reserve personnel that have been assigned to one of the subordinate commands within the United States Special Operations Command. The program is also available to veterans of the command.
The SSDA bachelor’s degree builds on the military education and experience of US Special Operations Forces (SOF) in the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). A highly experiential program, it bridges soldiers’ unique military experiences in vital areas such as sociology-anthropology, geography, language, cultural awareness, regional politics, and international conflict with relevant coursework and allows them to complete recognized competencies in general education needed for the bachelor’s degree.
Located near Fort Bragg, FTCC educates soldiers from the base in classroom-based and online programs.
On Tuesday, Feb. 15, officials from Norwich, which is located in Northfield, Vt., and FTCC signed an articulation agreement stating that FTCC students who complete an associate’s degree may transfer 60 credits as a block towards the SSDA program and move seamlessly into the Norwich program to complete the Bachelor of Science degree.
The signing event took place at 3 P.M. on the FTCC campus in Fayetteville, NC, and was attended by officials from both colleges the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and the US Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command. In remarks to attendees, Ray D. Walters, Dean of College Transfer and General Education stated that “today Fayetteville Technical Community College and Norwich University have set the standard for soldiers to seamlessly progress through their military and educational career.”
“We are pleased to work in partnership with FTCC to provide a coordinated and relevant educational opportunity for Special Operations Forces soldiers," said Dr. Bill Clements, dean of the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. "FTCC has a long tradition of excellent service to the US military and was a natural partner in this endeavor to expand educational opportunities for our soldiers. We look forward to working together well into the future”
Attending on behalf of the US Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command was Chief of Staff Col. Terrell Parker II, who noted: “We are truly fortunate to have this educational opportunity for our soldiers, who serve as diplomats around the world and will benefit from the education they will receive at FTCC and Norwich University. We will see the benefits from this endeavor in our soldiers.”
Lt. Col. David Walton added that “increasingly the special forces soldier requires an education that goes beyond training, and the programs developed by FTCC and Norwich University will help significantly in this regard.”
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) builds upon the institution’s 191 year academic heritage with innovative online master’s degrees in a variety of areas. SGCS also offers a certificate in teaching and learning and a bachelor’s completion program. The programs are recognized throughout the industry for their rigor, small class size, high student satisfaction and retention. http://graduate.norwich.edu/
Feb. 16, 2011
Contact: Daphne Larkin
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Officials at Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) announced an agreement with Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) in North Carolina to educate Special Operations soldiers at nearby Fort Bragg.
The agreement will help facilitate soldier enrollment in a bachelor’s degree completion program at Norwich University, designed especially for the special operations community, through an articulation that recognizes associate’s degrees awarded by FTCC.
Offered online, the Norwich University bachelor’s degree completion program in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis (SSDA) was designed to meet the higher educational needs of active duty, National Guard, and Reserve personnel that have been assigned to one of the subordinate commands within the United States Special Operations Command. The program is also available to veterans of the command.
The SSDA bachelor’s degree builds on the military education and experience of US Special Operations Forces (SOF) in the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). A highly experiential program, it bridges soldiers’ unique military experiences in vital areas such as sociology-anthropology, geography, language, cultural awareness, regional politics, and international conflict with relevant coursework and allows them to complete recognized competencies in general education needed for the bachelor’s degree.
Located near Fort Bragg, FTCC educates soldiers from the base in classroom-based and online programs.
On Tuesday, Feb. 15, officials from Norwich, which is located in Northfield, Vt., and FTCC signed an articulation agreement stating that FTCC students who complete an associate’s degree may transfer 60 credits as a block towards the SSDA program and move seamlessly into the Norwich program to complete the Bachelor of Science degree.
The signing event took place at 3 P.M. on the FTCC campus in Fayetteville, NC, and was attended by officials from both colleges the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and the US Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command. In remarks to attendees, Ray D. Walters, Dean of College Transfer and General Education stated that “today Fayetteville Technical Community College and Norwich University have set the standard for soldiers to seamlessly progress through their military and educational career.”
“We are pleased to work in partnership with FTCC to provide a coordinated and relevant educational opportunity for Special Operations Forces soldiers," said Dr. Bill Clements, dean of the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. "FTCC has a long tradition of excellent service to the US military and was a natural partner in this endeavor to expand educational opportunities for our soldiers. We look forward to working together well into the future”
Attending on behalf of the US Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command was Chief of Staff Col. Terrell Parker II, who noted: “We are truly fortunate to have this educational opportunity for our soldiers, who serve as diplomats around the world and will benefit from the education they will receive at FTCC and Norwich University. We will see the benefits from this endeavor in our soldiers.”
Lt. Col. David Walton added that “increasingly the special forces soldier requires an education that goes beyond training, and the programs developed by FTCC and Norwich University will help significantly in this regard.”
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) builds upon the institution’s 191 year academic heritage with innovative online master’s degrees in a variety of areas. SGCS also offers a certificate in teaching and learning and a bachelor’s completion program. The programs are recognized throughout the industry for their rigor, small class size, high student satisfaction and retention. http://graduate.norwich.edu/
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