Education Briefs Published May 10, 2007 FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- -- Congratulations top performers These Team Fairchild individuals received a 90 percent or higher on their Career Development Course, end of course exam in the month of April. 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Matthew Jackson, 93 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Airman 1st Class Antonio Aguilar, 92 Airman 1st Class Donovan Frederickson, 90 Airman 1st Class Andrew Morales, 90 Airman 1st Class Russell Paulsen, 94 Airman 1st Class Anthony Peters, 94 Airman 1st Class James Phillips, 92 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Tech. Sgt. Marc Avery, 97 93rd Air Refueling Squadron Airman 1st Class Bryan Wilson, 90 Time to register for Community Colleges of Spokane classes on base Fairchild Spring II classes will begin May 21. The school is offering general education and computer and math classes. Register early to ensure class availability. To schedule an advising appointment with a counselor or ask questions, please call 533-8937. Credit classes are offered by the Institute for Extended Learning and are accredited through Spokane Falls Community College and follow the curriculum adopted by and standards established by SFCC. Technical Management Degree Program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers associate and bachelor's degrees in Technical Management. The program is for working adults with a background in a technical specialty. Receive up to 15 credits toward your degree for prior experience and training including CLEP, DANTES and certain military and industrial programs. The degree program may be completed either in the classroom or online and is open to military personnel, family members and civilians. For information, call (509) 244-3832 or visit www.erau.edu/spokane. Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University grants up to 44 semester hours for past work experience and Air Force training. The school offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development (also known as Human Resources Development.) Summer term began May 5. Late enrolment applications may be accepted. For information, call 244-3356. Air University new Associate-Bachelor Cooperative Degree Program The vision of our Air force leaders is to provide distance learning and bachelor's degree opportunities for Airmen. The AU-ABC initiative establishes partnerships between the Air Force and accredited civilian higher education institutions to offer baccalaureate degree opportunities via distance learning. AU-ABC degree programs will be linked to one or more Air Force relevant degree program currently offered by Community College of the Air Force. Proposals are currently being accepted from civilian institutions. The AF Virtual Education Center will serve as the gateway to these post-CCAF degree programs with the goal of beginning implementation for student enrollment in June 2007. Additional information is available on the AFVEC homepage at: https://www.my.af.mil/afvecprod. Park University: - On-site and Internet classes for summer term V begins June 4. Registration is in progress for online classes, and registration for on-site classes starts May 7. Register early for Internet classes. For information, go to the Park University site at www.park.edu/fair, call 244-2020 or e-mail fair@ park.edu. - MBS Direct is Park's official textbook partner. Textbooks are guaranteed to be available if ordered through MBS. If students purchase textbooks through another source, Park cannot assist with any problems. MBS Direct ships orders within 24 hours according to the student's instructions, excluding holidays and weekends. Park's virtual bookstore will open 3-4 weeks prior to the start of classes. Students should make arrangements to receive their books prior to the first day of class; however, students enrolling during the add/drop period should request next-day delivery to prevent course delay. - Park students must successfully complete the Writing Competency Test and EN306 before registering for MG401, MG495, HR491, and MK491. These prerequisites will not be waived. Also, all core requirements must be complete in order to enroll in MG495. Students wishing to enroll in other courses for which they do not have the required prerequisites must obtain a waiver of the prerequisites. Call 244-2020 for information. - Park University's Fairchild campus center offers the Writing Competency Test May 15, 22 and 29. A passing WCT score is a prerequisite to register for EN306/CJ441/CJ450 and a graduation requirement. Students should sign up at least two terms prior to taking EN306/CJ441/CJ450. The WCT results will not be available until at least three weeks after test date. Failure to comply with this requirement could delay graduation. Call 244-2020 to schedule an appointment to take the WCT. - Effective July 1, Park University will not accept standardized testing (DANTES/CLEP, etc.) for CS140, Intro to Computers. Students must transfer this class in or take it with Park. The registrar's office must receive scores by June 1 for CS140 credit. For information, 244-2020 or email fair@park.edu.
