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Force Development Education
- Enlisted 101 helps enlisted personnel manage their careers and enhance their potential for success. Airmen basic through senior airmen, and new supervisors of enlisted Airmen, can attend the class June 29, 8 a.m. - noon, at the education center, room 103.
- Anatomy of Leadership and Influence teaches students to understand their strengths and qualifications, and achieve goals through planning and helping others. All military and civilian personnel can attend the class June 27, 8 a.m. - noon, at the education center, room 105.
- Basic Listening Skills teaches the essentials of listening skills, saving time and resources, and avoiding challenges through better communication. All military and civilian personnel can attend the class June 29, 8 - 10 a.m., at the education center, room 105.
For information regarding Force Development Education, call 247-4209 or e-mail dennis.ottmar@fairchild.af.mil.

Nursing Education and Commissioning Program
The Air Force is now accepting applications from qualified enlisted members for a new enlisted commissioning program. The new annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program gives enlisted members the opportunity to complete a full-time Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at an accredited university while on active duty. The nurse corps hopes to select 50 students for the upcoming fall semester.
The NECP selection board is scheduled to convene at the Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, in July. Applications must be received no later than June 25. For information go to www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123052030.

Spokane Falls Community College
Registration is now open for current students for summer and fall quarters at Spokane Falls Community College. Fairchild will offer English 101, History 101 and Humanities 224 for the summer quarter starting June 25. Student can register on base for SFCC classes; Web registration is available for current students. To schedule an advising appointment with a counselor or for more information, call 533-8937.

Park University
- The following Park University students from Fairchild achieved Academic Excellence for Spring I and Spring II Terms.
Aric Alderson
Tanea Bayless
Tiffany Berliner
Andrew Bistarkey
Christina Craig
Joseph Derrig
Jonathan McGrath
Jason Monroe
Amber Christine Muma
Tobias Myer
Ronald Richey Jr.
McKenzie York 

- Effective July 1 July, Park University will no longer 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 30 for credit. Call 244-2020 or e-mail fair@park.edu for information. 

- Park University's Fairchild Campus Center offers the Writing Competency Test June 12 and July 17. Students should sign up at least two terms prior to taking EN306/CJ441/CJ450. A passing WCT score is a prerequisite to register for EN306/CJ441/CJ450 and also a graduation requirement. Call 244-2020 to schedule an appointment to take the mandatory WCT. 

- Park University students receiving Pell Grants or student loans should be aware the process of dropping a class may change eligibility. If Park is required to return a portion of an amount already awarded, the student will be responsible for any balance resulting from the return of the loan or grant money. Before dropping classes, students should check with their site administrator to determine if loan or grant eligibility will be affected. For information, call 244-2020.

- All consortiums and visiting student agreements must be approved by the host and home institution registrars, and be received in the student financial services office at Park University before the beginning of the applicable term. Students who want a consortium/visiting student agreement to be processed need to start their paperwork early, or they will not be paid for the consortium hours. Students must also ensure the registrar at the host institution completes and forwards the form in a timely manner. Call 244-2020 for information.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and non-degree certificates of completion programs. Aviation and aerospace courses can be completed either in a traditional classroom setting or over the internet. Embry-Riddle's Spokane Center will begin registration for the Fall 07 term July 16; classes start Aug. 6. Both undergraduate and graduate classes will be offered. Call 244-3832 or stop by the education center for information.

Congratulations!
The following Team Fairchild individuals received a 90 percent or higher on their Career Development Course exam in May:

92nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Airman 1st Class Caleb Balk 94
Airman 1st Class Mitchell Curtaccio 96
Airman 1st Class Cody Frank 94
Airman 1st Class Justin Jones 100
Airman 1st Class Alexus Parrish 100
Airman 1st Class Anthony Peters 94
Airman 1st Class Christopher Solomon 96
Senior Airman James Burks 95
Senior Airman James Gasaway 93
Senior Airman Adam Osborn 98
Senior Airman Blaise Turcotte 96
Staff Sgt. Jason Barron 97

92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Airman 1st Class Dan Chacko 94
Airman 1st Class Daniel Hoffman 90

92nd Medical Operations Squadron
Airman 1st Class Maya Petit-Guillen 93
Staff Sgt. Christopher Powell 92

92nd Security Forces Squadron
Airman 1st Class Dennis Meier III 91
Airman 1st Class Mark Phillips 97