The document provides information about educational opportunities available to service members at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait for the Fall 2015 semester. It announces the start of the semester in August and provides details on local accredited college courses, testing programs, and financial assistance programs. Staff contacts and representatives from University of Maryland, Central Texas College, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are introduced to assist with registration.

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Education Center
United States Army Area Support Group Kuwait
Camp Arifjan
Fall Semester August 2015
Ma’am, yes ma’am…I mean
Professor
As budget debates continue in Washington and military career stability is
questionable, now is more important than ever to be educated on military
educational benefits.
A Military Times report discussing Post-9/11 transferability limits
caused concern in military personnel; however this is only a potential
change that could be implemented. Educate yourself on these issues so not
to adhere to misinformation. Education is key to knowing the facts and
preparing for alternative futures.
The Army Times reports a plan to reduce Army soldiers by 40,000 troops
over the next two years. While President Obama stated, “This will be a
long campaign,” preparation for an unknown future ensures success.
August marks the traditional start to fall semesters throughout American
universities and colleges, and can mark start or continuation in higher
education for service members. The American Council on Education has
great information, including their From Soldier to Student manual.
Know your potential and the possibilities a fall semester can do for you.
“Walking across the stage helped it sink in that I have really
accomplished something that will make me better for the Army and life.”
—Staff Sgt. Grady Jones
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Fall Semester
Announcements
Education Center Staff &
School Representatives
Local Face-to-Face,
regionally accredited
college level courses
Learn about FAST and
ACEP programs and
courses
Camp Buehring’s First Graduation Ceremony
Introducing Arifjan
Education Center’s First
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Fall Changes and
Announcements
A new season, a new school year and
some exciting new changes for the
Education Center
They’ve put in hours of study,
sacrifices for college and
dedication to complete what
they started—earning a higher
educational degree. And they
deserve recognition.
Graduation provides a sense of
pride as graduates walk across
the stage knowing what it means
to complete a degree. However,
military life doesn’t always
allow that privilege.
That’s why Rebecca Schlecht,
Kuwait Education Director, held
the first commencement
ceremony at Camp Buerhing for
the graduating service members
of 2015.
Many view a commencement
ceremony as marking the end of
a degree. Commencement,
however, is defined as a
beginning. This describes what
these graduates have
accomplished—a new life
chapter via higher education.
We wish them all the greatest
success in their future
endeavors, whether it be to
continue studying for advanced
degrees, a longer military career
or transition to civilian life.
Change can revitalize a stagnant
environment. Summers are
hot—extremely hot—here in
Kuwait, so many welcome the
fall and the cooler weather.
We don’t quite get to see these
leaves here, but we can
experience that fall seasonal
change.
The Education Center wanted to
embrace this idea and provide
better opportunities for students.
So we’ve opened our computer
lab and counseling services on
Saturday to better assist your
back-to-school needs.
Also, say tuned for information
on tutors to help with your
schoolwork in college level
classes.
GI Bill, Montgomery, Post 9/11,
TA, FAFSA…what are these
things and what do they mean?
With educational financial
assistance being just as
confusing as the abundance of
military acronyms,
information must be given.
We’ve heard your need and
now hold weekly briefings on
these exact topics.
Please join us on Saturdays
to get help in understanding
your educational options,
opportunities and benefits and
receive career management
advice on civilian transitioning.
Camp Buehring’s
First Graduation
Ceremony
Saturday Briefings on
Educational Benefits
Change is in the Air,
Weather & Education

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Higher Education in Kuwait
Central Texas College –
Europe
Accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission, the main
campus is in Killeen, Texas, with
programs at Ft. Hood since 1970
and in Europe since 1974. Now
serving the military personnel
stationed in the Pacific, Europe,
Alaska, Panama and throughout
the US, CTC is committed to the
mission of proving students
from the local area and around
the world with quality education
for almost 50 years, focusing on
Vocational Technical programs
in Europe and downrange.
Face-to-Face and Online Programs Offered Locally
CLEP & DSST Testing Officially Returns
University of Maryland
University College – Europe
One of 11 regionally accredited,
degree-granting institutions in
the University System of
Maryland, headquartered in
Adelphi, Md. With on-site
classroom locations in the DC
metropolitan area, Europe, the
Middle East, Africa and Asia,
UMUC offers over 35
undergraduate and graduate
degree programs in order to
provide top quality education
and services to US military
communities in European and
Central Commands, including
downrange.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University – Worldwide
The world’s largest, fully
accredited university
specializing in aviation and
aerospace. It is a nonprofit,
independent institution offering
more the 70 associates, bachelor,
master and Ph.D. degree
programs in its colleges of Arts
and Sciences, Aviation, Business
and Engineering. Residential
campuses in Daytona Beach,
Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., and
through the Worldwide Campus
with more than 150 locations in
the United States, Europe, Asia,
and the Middle East.
Thomas Skaria Gwendolynn Hopson Greg Botz
At Camp Arifjan we provide an abundance of opportunity so you don’t have to
put your educational goals on hold. In addition to college level courses offered,
the National Testing Center (NTC) offers College-Level Examination Program
(CLEP) and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) to help you receive
college credit.
For information, please contact Columbus Totten at ntcarifjan-europe@umuc.edu.
Learning is possible…anywhere!

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Camp Arifjan Education Center
Support Staff
Jennifer Fears
Department of the Army
Civilian Protocol
DSN: 430-1382
Email: jennifer.l.fears.civ@mail.mil
Rebecca Schlecht
Supervisory Education
Service Specialist
Sunneary Yim
Local Program Manager
TBD—look for
SEP’s newsletter
Test Examiner &
Counselor Aide
Vinod Sivarajan
Automation
Technician
Nathan Nelson
Counselor Aide
DSN: 430-1321
Email: rebecca..s.schlecht.civ@mail.mil
DSN: 430-1322
Email: sunneary.c.yim.ctr@mail.mil
DSN: 430-1373
Email: nathan.l.nelson.ctr@mail.mil
DSN: 430-1323
Email: TBD
DSN: 430-1372
Email: vinod.sivarajan.ctr@mail.mil

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Greg Botz
University of Maryland Univ. College
Military Education Coordinator
Welcome to Camp Arifjan
A 20-year Army Veteran, currently calling home
Izmir, Turkey (where he and his wife reside), Greg is
originally from Seattle pre-military life.
Not being the first time in Kuwait as a military
educational advocate, he began in 2004 as the UMUC
Representative. He has since returned on 3 separate
occasions—totaling 5 years in the Middle East.
Returning in 2013 at Ali Al Salem, he now joins the
Arifjan Education Center team.
While his passion is exploring the Roman and
Turkish ruins and studying Turkish history, his
ambition falls with helping soldiers in the military.
For assistance with registration, please contact the UMUC
Coordinator, Greg Botz, at greg.botz@umuc.edu or DSN: 430-1375.
For more information, please visit UMUC – Europe.

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For assistance with registration, please contact the Assistant Director of ERAU
Worldwide Kuwait Campus, Gwendolynn Hopson, MSM, MBA, at
kuwait@erau.edu or DSN: 430-1326.
For more information, please visit ERAU – Worldwide and follow them on
Twitter @ERAU_KW.
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but rising every time we fall.”
- Confucius, Chinese philosopher

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For assistance with registration, please contact the CTC Field Representative, Thomas Skaria, at
arifjan@europe.ctcd.edu or DSN: 430-1376.
For more information, please visit CTC – Europe.

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Functional Academic Skills
Training (FAST)
The program offers service members a chance to
improve mathematical, reading and English grammar
skills needed for military job proficiency, advanced
military schooling and career progression.
For more information, please visit
Functional Academic Skills Training.
Advanced Skills Education
Program
(ASEP)
Increase your chances for promotion with this
program that provides instructions for all
noncommissioned officers, which is aimed at
enhancing communications, management,
leadership and supervisory skills at the unit level.
As a supplement to the unit’s professional
development program, courses such as: Effective
Military Writing, Conducting Briefings, Professional
Ethics of the NCO and Stress Management can
improve job performance and provide a more skilled
core of leaders to perform the unit mission.
Each class awards 1 college credit in management at
CTC
For more information, please visit
Advanced Skills Education Program.
FAST Instructor &
Education Counselor
Nathan Nelson
To receive information on the
FAST and ASEP programs and
for assistance with
registration, please contact
Sunneary Yim, the Local
Program Manager at
sunneary.c.yim.ctr@mail.mil
or DSN: 430-1322.

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Building 159
Camp Arifjan Education Center August 2015
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