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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.
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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 fi elds. Davenport University has worked hard to ensure that service members spend only the necessary amount of time working toward a degree. “Our mission is to off er 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 Aff airs Agency, Davenport has created 60 military-specifi c degree pathways in business, technology and health. These pathways help service members fast-track their
civilian careers by enabling them to transform their military experience into academic credit and earn a four-year degree in as little as three years. As one of seven universities in Michigan to earn the Military Equivalency Grant, Davenport surpassed other grant recipients by creating these 60 militaryspecifi c degree pathways, more than 600 branch-specifi c course-to-course equivalencies and almost 350 direct equivalencies that are applicable for all branches of the armed services. “Davenport has taken a unique approach to recognize all of the experience, training and responsibilities an
individual had or has in the military,” said Christopher Marx, Davenport’s registrar. “As a result, we were able to create more than 600 course equivalency credits for military personnel and veterans — making it that much easier for them to earn a degree and move toward their next career.” Veterans, reservists and active-duty service members, we salute you. And we will continue to support your hard work toward your education and career goals.
Fast Facts
Davenport has 414 active military, reservist and veteran students. Even though we off er a 20% scholarship to these students, 40% of them currently have a price gap between the education benefi ts they receive from their service and the cost of their tuition and fees.
Military Scholarship Fund: Have an impact on students and lighten their fi nancial load by giving to this scholarship for former and current service members.
Military Emergency Fund: When a military student has an unexpected bill, delay in benefi ts or complication from the Veterans Aff airs offi ce, an emergency fund makes fi nancial resources available. If you’re interested in giving to our active military, reservist and veteran students, please contact the Offi ce of Advancement at advancement@davenport.edu or 616.233.3412.
