Academic Support of
JROTC
Instructors and
Their Cadets
Briefing to
JROTC Instructors
by
Harold Tucker
(501) 859-6113
harold.tucker@gmail.com
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“I was amazed at how much I have learned over this short period of time. I plan to
review these textbooks [Educational Psychology & Secondary Methods] even more
extensively as they contain a remarkable amount of information that will assist me
in becoming a great educator. I never realized how much research has been
conducted on teaching methods and how children learn.”
An Army JROTC Instructor
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- Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
- ED 289 or ED 589 Anger Management and Transition
Assessment - Grad/Undergrad - 3 credits each
- $100 per undergraduate or $150 per graduate credit
(not approved for VA Funding)
- AGS in‘Education Management’and ‘Teaching & Learning’
- BGS in‘Teaching & Learning, Educational Management,
General Business, Historical, Justice or Social
Studies' and 5 other concentrations to chose from
- Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) in‘Teaching and Learning’
- Master of Science in Education (MSE)
- JROTC Instructor Prep -Undergrad and Graduate- Certificate
- $187 per undergraduate or $251 per graduate credit
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- BA/BS in Educational, Historical,
Health Education and other studies
- $250 per undergraduate credit
- Graduate Certificate in Veterans’ Services
- $432 per graduate credit - NO FEES for Veterans
- AAS Liberal Studies
- BS Liberal Studies
- MA Liberal Studies
- $465 per undergraduate credit
- $595 per graduate credit
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School
Undergradua
te
Graduate
Fort Hays State Univ.
$187
$251
Excelsior College
$465
$595
DeVry Univ.
$609
$495
Strayer Univ.
$575
$750
Empire State College -SUNY
$250
$432
Univ. of Phoenix (Ed degree)
$420
$585
Adams State Univ. (non-cadet)
$100
$150
www.leadershipcredit.info
All at NO fee to the JROTC Program or Instructor
“I was able to reflect upon my practice from another perspective [while taking Secondary Methods and
Educational Psychology]. I found it very helpful in figuring out my strengths and weaknesses over the
past year and where I can improve next. .”
An Army JROTC Instructor
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– AEP 885 Educational Leadership
– AEP 821 Ed Psychology
– AEP 822 Classroom Management
– AEP 823 Secondary Methods
– AEP 824 Learning and the Brain
– TESS 805 Working with Diverse and Exceptional
Learners
– TESS 808 Practicum (3 - one credit courses)
(Allows for documented student teaching experience in your JROTC Classroom)
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AEP 803 Educational Research
AEP 859 Curriculum Planning and Evaluation
AEP 800 Intro to Utilization of Tech in Classroom
AEP 880 Cultural Diversity
AEP 825 Thinking Maps (JROTC)
NOTE: MSE includes Comprehensive Exam
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Troops to Teachers
• Program has drastically changed effective 2 January 2013.
• Must have applied/enrolled before first day of class or
signing contract to teach.
• If you still have Post 911 GI Bill don’t expect to receive TTT
funds.
• Register yourself NOW at www.proudtoserveagain.com
• Submit all required documents
• Then Call the TTT National Office and ask for Sandy
Thompson! and ONLY Sandy Thompson!
• Call the National - not State - Troops to Teachers Office
1 – 800 – 231 - 6242
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Montgomery and Post 911 GI Bill
MGIB Chapter 30
•Expires 10 Years after retirement
•36 months of benefits (approx. $59K+)
•MGIB Chap 30 may be best for JROTC Instructor – COMPARE Your
Options
Post 9-11 Chapter 33
•Expires 15 Years after retirement
•BAH for DL Learners enrolled >51%
•Read fine print!!
Call – VA Rep to determine benefits: 1– 888 – 442 - 4551
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• Fort Hays State University - “Good Teacher” 3 credits at
undergrad and graduate - pending approval
• Adams State University:
• Undergrad - ED 289 Incorporating Change in Education and
Classroom Implications for Student Performance
• Grad – EDU 589 Incorporating Change in Education and
Classroom Implications for Student Performance
• Via Conover ‘U’ Program:
• Grad and undergrad
• Anger Management
• Transition Assessment
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“RTG & Associate’s Leadership Credits Program is invaluable!”
“Many of our college bound cadets are interested or already registered.”
“…nothing but positive responses from parents.”
“…adds an extra dimension to our JROTC program. “
“…helping students prepare for their future.”
“Thank you for all of your help and for giving these students a head start.”
An Air Force JROTC Instructor
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(No changes required to existing JROTC Leadership Curriculum!)
Built ASU
Course
Descriptions
Mapped
Your Local
Programs
Constructed
Leadership
Credit Map
Course descriptions are
available at Program Website:
www.leadershipcredit.info/jrotc-leadership-credits
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Citizenship
Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness
Community Service Learning, ‘An American Ethic’
Personal Financial Management
Character Education
American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership
Basic Leadership Experiences
American Defense Policies and Leadership
Cultural Understanding of Leadership Development through
Global Studies (New to Army JROTC curriculum)
American Leader Research Development Project
Military Historical Staff Ride
Introduction to Space Exploration (USAF)
Fundamentals of Aviation, A Pilot’s Perspective (USAF)
American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today
College Options
3 credits*
2 credits
2 credits *
2 credits *
2 credits *
3 credits *
3 credits
3 credits
1, 2 or 3 credits
1 credit
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1 or 3 credits
* Has possible 10+ hr Community Service Learning Education Project
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FRESHMAN YEAR
• LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT
• LEAD 124 Character Education
– 2 crs.
– 2 crs.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
• LEAD 138 Community Service-Learning
• LEAD 122 NEFE HSFPP (PFM)
– 2 crs.
– 2 crs.
JUNIOR YEAR
• LEAD 136 Basic Leadership Experience
• LEAD 132 Cultural Understanding of Leadership
– 3 crs.
– 3 crs.
SENIOR YEAR
• LEAD 128 American Defense Policies
• HGP 179 Citizenship
– 3 crs.
– 3 crs.
Team with History Dept at Your High School
• HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs.
JUNIOR YEAR – (Spring Semester)
• ID
179
• LEAD 122
• LEAD 124
• LEAD 130
• LEAD 138
College Options
Personal Financial Management
Character Education
Health, Wellness, and PT
Service Learning - An American Ethic
–
–
–
–
–
1 crs.
2 crs.
2 crs.
2 crs.
2 crs.
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–
–
–
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
SENIOR YEAR – (Summer Semester- if non-winner)
• LEAD 128
• LEAD 136
• LEAD 132
• HGP 179
American Defense Policies
Basic Leadership Experience
Cultural Understanding of Leadership
Citizenship
History Department - (Summer – after Graduation)
• HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs.
Sophomore YEAR – (Spring Semester)
• LEAD 122 Personal Financial Management
• LEAD 124 Character Education
• LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT
– 2 crs.
– 2 crs.
– 2 crs.
Sophomore YEAR – (Summer Break)
• ID
179 College Options
• LEAD 138 Service Learning - An American Ethic
– 1 crs.
– 2 crs.
History Department - (Summer prior to Senior Year)
• HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs.
$180
http://www.adams.edu/extended_studies/undergrad/rtg/rtg.php
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STUDENT
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Completes semester(s)
Gets Course Approval
Registers/pays ASU
Notifies Instructor
* Former cadets eligible
ASU
INSTRUCTOR
•
Approves student for
course
After registration, emails
RTG grade report to ASU
professor of record
•
*All students can be entered
on a single grade report
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•
•
Professor reviews
grade report and
submits grades to ASU
ASU automatically
provides free personal
transcript
Official transcripts
available upon request
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Sample Adams State
University Transcript
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• Donations made direct to ASU Foundation
(501c(3))
• Fully Tax-Deductible for benefactor/donator
• Money and Student names submitted directly to
ASU Foundation
• ASU Foundation POC: Ms Tammy Lopez,
(719) 587-7122, ASU Foundation Executive
Director
• Process on website: www.leadershipcredit.info
and under the “HS Programs tab.
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Grants – Contact LTC Stan
Brown Dade County Schools,
FL for samples –
‘How To’ info
Possible Title 1 Funds at
your school - Call SSG Tony
McBride in Blythe CA for
process
Business Leaders
Support
Military Staff Rides
JROTC Booster Clubs
- Contact LTC Paul
Garrah, Naples FL or LTC
Pat Dunn, Ripon, CA
Grants – Contact LTC Justin
Blum – Marlboro County
Schools, SC for samples –
‘How To’ info
Banks/Credit Unions
Support
NEFE Courses
Alumni Networks
Churches Sponsor
Character Ed Courses
Civic Leaders Sponsor
Citizenship Courses
School Award Ceremonies
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Elevates recognition of JROTC academic opportunities
Exceeds all other High School program academic
credit potential (30+ credits)
Provides more competitive college admission status –
opens possible partnership programs with local area
community colleges
Enhances student resume
Lowers tuition costs
Accelerates College Education
and stimulates commitment
Provides program recruitment tool
[Since 2002 passed 4,000 course registrations – Summer 2014]
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www.leadershipcredit.info
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Harold Tucker
Army Program Director
harold.tucker@gmail.com
501-859-6113
Gene Rice
NAVY/MARINE/USAF Program Director
gene.rice74@gmail.com
Tel: 540.300.7407
www.leadershipcredit.info
Bob Greene
President/Founder
bobgreene2007@gmail.com
303-840-3063
Jim Rice
Special Youth Leadership Programs
jimricevt@gmail.com
Tel: 757-880-3308
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Backup Slides
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From: "Anne Brennan" <abrennan4@ccc.edu>
Subject: FW: Transferability of ASU College Credits
Date: January 10, 2014 at 11:36:38 AM CST
To: <bob.greene@rtg-associates.org>
Cc: <wsroybal@adams.edu>, "Vernese Edghill" <vedghill-walden@ccc.edu>, "Freda Richmond"
<frichmond1@ccc.edu>, "Alfredo Estrada" <aestrada93@ccc.edu>
Dear Mr. Greene,
This is to follow-up on our telephone conversation. I understand that you will be offering the Adams State University
Leadership courses to CPS Military Academy students as Early College courses and you are doing your due diligence
to make sure that the courses will transfer to City Colleges of Chicago. You have shown me the listing of the courses
in the Adams State catalog, found on their website. You have stated that the courses will be posted on the Adams
State transcript and that 22 credits will be counted as electives toward AA and AS degrees at Adams State.
I have asked for you to send me the policy language from an official source at Admass State that says that the credit
applies as electives and to send me a copy of how the credits will look on a transcript so that I can share both with our
Registrars.
Our transfer policy does support awarding this credit to entering CPS students, as long as they send their Adams
State transcript to CCC when they enter and it is clear on the transcript that the courses are college level electives that
count toward a degree. If the courses look remedial or like continuing education courses, they will not be given credit.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Anne O. Brennan
Executive Director Transfer and Articulation
City Colleges of Chicago
Academic Affairs
226 W. Jackson BLVD, Chicago, IL 60606
www.ccc.edu
312-553-3439
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From: "Judy Doyle" <jmdoyle@niu.edu>
Subject: Re: Transferability of ASU College Credits to Northern Illinois University
Date: August 7, 2014 at 2:45:34 PM CDT
To: "Ritu Subramony" <rsubramony1@niu.edu>, "Bob Greene" <bob.greene@rtg-associates.org>
Cc: "Walter Roybal" <wsroybal@adams.edu>, <slgreen@cps.edu>, <dlarson2@niu.edu>, "Jerry
Montag" <jerry.montag@niu.edu>, "Lisa Freeman" <lfreeman1@niu.edu>, <harold.tucker@rtgassociates.org>
Hello all,
In reviewing the course descriptions (attached) I can say that these courses will be accepted as general
electives in their perspective areas. HGP 179 will be considered an elective in the Political Science department but
does not have an exact match. Some of the Leadership courses might be considered for the major in Community
Leadership and Civic Engagement, but I can't say they will be direct equivalents to any of our courses. LEAD 132
might be acceptable as an Interdisciplinary general education elective. LEAD 130 might be acceptable for some
Kinesiology or Health majors but does not have a direct equivalent.
The initial evaluation for a student submitting these courses on an ASU transcript would be general elective
credit applied toward the 120 required for a bachelors degree. However, with a more complete course syllabus, a
student might be able to secure major credit with department review.
Judy Doyle
Assistant Director, Graduation/Evaluations
Transfer Articulation Coordinator
Registration & Records
Williston Hall 206
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
(815)753-8211
FAX (815)753-4300
jmdoyle@niu.edu
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Choose from the following courses:
Visit our web site for registration information:
Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness
2 credits
http://www.leadershipcredit.info/jrotc-leadership-credits/
Community Service Learning, ‘An American Ethic’
2 credits *
Personal Financial Management
2 credits *
Register only with approval of both your JROTC Cadre and
your parents/legal guardian on our website. Pay tuition
via credit card or present ASU Voucher to 3d Party Payer.
Character Education
2 credits *
Citizenship
3 credits *
College Options
1 or 3 credits
American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership
Cultural and Global Studies
3 credits *
1, 2, or 3 credits
Military Historical Staff Ride
3 credits
Basic Leadership Experiences (Jr Yr)
3 credits
American Defense Policies and Leadership (Sr Yr)
3 credits
Fundamentals in Aviation: a Pilot’s Perspective
3 credits
Introduction to Space Exploration
3 credits
American Leader Research Development Project
1 credit
* Includes 10-15 hr. Community Service learning project
**American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today
3 credits (**Only course paper actually graded by ASU
Instructor)
Academic credit awarded through Adams State University,
a public funded state university in Alamosa Colorado,
regionally accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Accreditation Assn.
Ensure your grades are forwarded by your JROTC Cadre
member to the ASU Instructor.
Exception is the American History course (HIST 179). For that
grade follow instructions provided on pages 5-7 of its
syllabus located on the left side of this web page:
http://www.leadershipcredit.info/american-history/
Registration is always after the course material has been
deemed appropriately covered by your JROTC Cadre.
Seek their guidance for further clarification!
Call your Service Mentor below for issues and concerns …….
Army:
Mr. Harold Tucker - 1.501.859.6113
Air Force:
Mr. Gene Rice: - 1.540.300.7407
Navy:
Mr. Gene Rice - 1.540.300.7407
Marines :
Mr. Gene Rice - 1.540.300.7407
Transferability of these credits to all 3,000+ nation-wide public
and private colleges and universities has a 99.7%
success rate since 2002. ASU guarantees any 22 credits
of those offered can be part of its on-line or resident
undergraduate degree programs.
Sponsored by RTG & Associates, Inc. of Parker, Colorado since
2002, working with JROTC programs nation-wide.
Choose from the following courses:
Visit our web site for registration information:
Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness
2 credits
http://www.leadershipcredit.info/jrotc-leadership-credits/
Community Service Learning, ‘An American Ethic’
2 credits *
Personal Financial Management
2 credits *
Register only with approval of both your JROTC Cadre and
your parents/legal guardian on our website. Pay tuition
via credit card or present ASU Voucher to 3d Party Payer.
Character Education
2 credits *
Citizenship
3 credits *
College Options
1 or 3 credits
American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership
Cultural and Global Studies
3 credits *
1, 2, or 3 credits
Military Historical Staff Ride
3 credits
Basic Leadership Experiences (Jr Yr)
3 credits
American Defense Policies and Leadership (Sr Yr)
3 credits
Fundamentals in Aviation: a Pilot’s Perspective
3 credits
Introduction to Space Exploration
3 credits
American Leader Research Development Project
1 credit
* Includes 10-15 hr. Community Service learning project
**American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today
3 credits (**Only course paper actually graded by ASU
Instructor)
Academic credit awarded through Adams State University,
a public funded state university in Alamosa Colorado,
regionally accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Accreditation Assn.
Ensure your grades are forwarded by your JROTC Cadre
member to the ASU Instructor.
Exception is the American History course (HIST 179). For that
grade follow instructions provided on pages 5-7 of its
syllabus located on the left side of this web page:
http://www.leadershipcredit.info/american-history/
Registration is always after the course material has been
deemed appropriately covered by your JROTC Cadre.
Seek their guidance for further clarification!
Call your Service Mentor below for issues and concerns …….
Army:
Mr. Harold Tucker - 1.501.859.6113
Air Force:
Mr. Gene Rice: - 1.540.300.7407
Navy:
Mr. Gene Rice - 1.540.300.7407
Marines :
Mr. Gene Rice - 1.540.300.7407
Transferability of these credits to all 3,000+ nation-wide public
and private colleges and universities has a 99.7%
success rate since 2002. ASU guarantees any 22 credits
of those offered can be part of its on-line or resident
undergraduate degree programs.
Sponsored by RTG & Associates, Inc. of Parker, Colorado since
2002, working with JROTC programs nation-wide.
High School Military Academies Course Proposals/Options - 2014/2015 SY
School Year
Semester
9th Grade
Fall
Spring
LEAD 130 (2 credits) LEAD 130 (2 credits) LEAD 130 (2 credits) LEAD 130 (2 credits)
LEAD 124 (2 credits)* LEAD 124 (2 credits)* LEAD 124 (2 credits)* LEAD 124 (2 credits)*
10th Grade
Fall
Spring
Summer
LEAD 138 (2 credits)* LEAD 138 (2 credits)* LEAD 138 (2 credits)* LEAD 138 (2 credits)*
LEAD 122 (2 credits)* LEAD 122 (2 credits)* LEAD 122 (2 credits)* LEAD 122 (2 credits)*
ID 179 (1 credit)*
ID 179 (1 credit)*
ID 179 (1 credit)*
ID 179 (1 credit)*
(Non Program related)
11th Grade
(Non Program related)
12th Grade
Air Force
Army
Fall
LEAD 136 (3 credits) LEAD 136 (3 credits)
Spring
LEAD 132 (3 credits) LEAD 132 (3 credits)
Summer
HIST 179 (3 credits) HIST 179 (3 credits)
**Honors Course **ID 279 (3 credits)*
Fall
Spring
Max number (#) of credits for per avg cadet:
Max # per Military Service Academy
Applicant:
Max # per Senior ROTC Scholarship Applicant:
Navy
Marines
All Other
General Education
Students
LEAD 138 (2 credits)*
ID 179 (1 credit)*
LEAD 136 (3 credits) LEAD 136 (3 credits)
LEAD 132 (3 credits) LEAD 132 (3 credits)
HIST 179 (3 credits) HIST 179 (3 credits)
**ID 279 (3 credits)*
LEAD 130 (2 credits)*
LEAD 132 (3 credits)*
HIST 179 (3 credits)
LEAD 128 (3 credits) LEAD 128 (3 credits) LEAD 128 (3 credits) LEAD 128 (3 credits)
HGP 179 (3 credits) HGP 179 (3 credits) HGP 179 (3 credits) HGP 179 (3 credits)
LEAD 122 (2 credits)
HGP 179 (3 credits)
22 credits
22 credits
22 credits
22 credits
22 credits
22 credits
22 credits
22 credits
11 credits
11 credits
11 credits
11 credits
16 credits
11 credits
*All Students have the option of pesonally funding their additional credits at the end of their Senior year,
should they desire the additional credits with instructor concurrence and grading support, up to 22 credits total.
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Boys and Girls
State
Educational
Opportunities
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American History
Educational
Opportunities
For
ALL
Students
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College Credits for
Cadets
Educational
Opportunities
For
ALL
Cadets
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Degree
Opportunities for
Instructors
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If former Active Duty and retired after 11 December 2001 you HAVE benefits!!!!
VA School Certifying Handbook pg 22 5/2011
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