We salute you Davenport develops nationally recognized system to offer service members maximum credits for their military experience Imagine requiring an experienced military medic to “learn” how to put an IV into a simulation lab mannequin in order to pass a required nursing course — it doesn’t make much sense. Unfortunately, this is the type of requirement many service members face as they work to earn a degree. Service members bring an immense amount of experience and skill to our communities. They are hardworking, exhibit excellent decision-making abilities and have leadership skills that are second to none. They also bring immense experience in their respective fields. Davenport University has worked hard to ensure that service members spend only the necessary amount of time working toward a degree.
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“Our mission is to offer a path of minimal resistance for service members and their dependents to reach their education and career goals,” said Davenport University President Dr. Richard Pappas. “We are proud to work on initiatives that support these members of our community because they have given so much to our country. We respect the value they add to our campuses, workplaces and communities.” With the help of a Military Credit Equivalency Grant awarded by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency, Davenport has created 60 military-specific degree pathways in business, technology and health. These pathways help service members fast-track their
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