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Bldg. 201SE // 405.739.7408 Mon - Thur: 7:15 am - 4 pm Fri: 7:15 am - 4:30 pm
EDUCATION CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICE HOURS
The Education Center is available for walk-in customers. Hours of operation will be from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Thursday and Friday are reserved for appointments. For additional information, contact the Education Services Center @ (405) 739-7408.
LANGUAGE TESTING
Exciting news!!!! The Education Center has added additional testing sessions, starting in June, for the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) and the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). The DLAB is a one test session exam (3 hours) that will be administered on Tuesday or Wednesday morning each week. The DLPT exam is a two-day, back-to-back, exam (3 hours each day) and will be administer on Tuesday and Wednesday each week. Air Force examinees should schedule via AFVEC. Contact the Education Services Center at (405) 739-7408 for guidance.
DANTES REMOTE DSST TESTING
Prometric now offers the DSST exam on their ProProctor Remote Testing platform! What does this mean for Service members? With a simple system validation and minimal setup requirements, Service members will be able to schedule DSST exams for delivery on their personal devices, anywhere at any time, monitored live, in realtime, by trained and certified professional proctors. A total of 36 of 37 DSST exams are available for virtual testing; the Principles of Public Speaking exam is not ready for remote proctor delivery yet. To schedule an exam, visit Prometric ProScheduler: www.prometric. com/test-takers/search/dantes. Service members can also access the link via www.getcollegecredit.com (the link located under “Find Testing Center” to be redirected to the Prometric website). Unofficial score reports are displayed upon completion of exam. Results are also sent to the email used to register for the exam. To access the report anytime, Service members can visit https:// scorereports.prometric.com. Official score reports are requested through Prometric. Appointment availability is limited due to the remote proctoring staffing structure
and limited number of dates/times. Remote testing cannot be used if self- paying for an exam. Contact the Education Services Center @ (405) 739-7408 should you have questions.
JOB AND CAREER RESOURCES IN EBSCO LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
Explore career development resources in EBSCO LearningExpress Library, an online tool available through the DoD MWR Libraries, at no cost to all Service members and their families. EBSCO LearningExpress Library provides practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, and more to help build academic and career skills and prepare for exams such as college entrance exams, DSST tests, military tests, and professional certification exams. The Job and Career Accelerator offers ways to explore career paths, tools to suggest career matches based on interests, skills, and military experience, integrated job search, resume and cover letter builders, and school and scholarship search. Visit: https://www.militaryonesource. mil/recreation-travel- shopping/recreation/libraries/ morale-welfare-and-recreation-digital-library/
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
Tired of just talking about beginning a graduate degree to advance your career? Now is the time to do something about it. A Master of Business Administration is a valuable degree that doesn’t require previous business courses, and it’s not too late to begin this fall at Oklahoma City University. The Tinker Leadership MBA is available through evening or online classes. To find out more about discounted tuition for members of the military and Tinker civil servants as well as the application process, OCU’s Tinker MBA Advisor Cindy Treadway: ctreadway@okcu. edu or 405/208-5154.
ROSE STATE COLLEGE
We’re one of the most affordable colleges in Oklahoma, so your dollars stretch further here than most anywhere. We’re here to help you go somewhere. With quality teaching, small class sizes and more one-on-one time with instructors, you’re sure to do just that. Enroll now for 1st and 2nd 8 week classes for the fall 2021 semester. Contact us to learn how you can receive college credit for your FAA A&P credential. Contact Misty Engelbrecht for more information mengelbrecht@rose.edu; 405/7360244. You can also schedule a meeting online: https:// go.oncehub.com/misty
PARK UNIVERSITY
Park University offers a diverse array of degree programs at the undergraduate level at the Tinker AFB location that are facilitated by seasoned professional faculty. Are you interested in Business Management, Logistics, Human Resources, or Computer Science? Contact Angela Perry, Campus Center Director at 405/732-6149 or email at angela.perry@park.edu. Come aboard as we help you navigate your academic journey!
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Enrollment for the University of Oklahoma Extended Campus fall semester begins on 1 SEP 21, and you don’t want to miss it. Add/Drop day for courses is 27 AUG 21. Pre-course work begins on 27 AUG 21 for HR 5003-104: Theoretical Foundations in Human Relations. This course is an analysis of human relations theories and concepts from perspectives of the social sciences, the humanities and education. If you’re curious to learn more about enrolling or starting a program, please check out the website at pacs.ou.edu, visit the OU office in the Tinker Education Center, call 405/739-7365, or email aptinker@ ou.edu
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Here at the Tinker Information, Tickets and travel office we can help you book your dream vacation. Want to visit the Eiffel tower or dive deep in the waters of Hawaii? Prefer a cruise we can help you find the perfect one? Need a little adventure, how about discounted attraction tickets. Need a Fed Ex drop off location, we’ve got you covered. We would love to help you out with with any of your travel needs. Give us a call or stop on by!
WANT TO STAY AT A RESORT HOTEL?! LET US BOOK THAT FOR YOU!!
Tinker Golf Club
18 holes of gently rolling golf is enjoyable for riding and walking alike. The layout presents itself with all trouble easily visible to the golfer except for the pond and nearly island green on number 15, that can’t be seen from the tee. It is a fun course to play for all ages. From juniors to seniors and everybody between. The friendliness and camaraderie is unmatched. Don’t have a group? We will help find you great people to play with.
We also have a driving range and practice area to help hone your skills, including group and individual lessons for all ages.
Our pricing structure makes Tinker more affordable than most courses in the area. We will never make you feel you are still at work, so come by for a quick nine before going home for the day. Our relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will make your round fun and relaxing.
Leagues- several leagues participate during the week. If you work in one of these areas join in the fun.
Squadron Tournaments– Bring your event to the course. We host many events throughout the year. With your event we provide shotgun starts for larger groups , scoring , cart name recognition for players and beverage services.
Pro Shop– Name brand merchandise at below average pricing make Tinker a great place for all of your golfing needs. From golf balls to that new shirt you have been eyeing. Come in and get the best deal around.
Monthly Fun Tournaments– Have you ever putted in a sand trap or played 18 par 3’s in one round? How about holes ranging up to 1000 yards long? At Tinker you can do this and more by participating in our “fun” monthly events.
Family Tees– A shorter course for young and beginning golfers. These forward tees marked on the cart paths on the front nine provide young and beginning golfers the same chance at par as more experienced players from regular tees.
Soccer Golf– Still available on our front nine if you aren’t really into regular golf but like soccer. Friends can play mixed matches of golf and soccer golf.
Current dress code– No vulgar shirts. Uniforms can be worn on the range and putting green but not on the course. Only golf or tennis shoes may be worn. No boots, cleats other than golf. No cutoff shorts. 4th of July Special
July 4 // All Day
8 holes of golf & cart $25
Pecan Pie Day
July 12 // ALL DAY
Get a free mini Pecan Pie with the purchase of 18 holes of golf. (while supplies last)
Championship Weekend
August 28 & 29 // ALL DAY Club, Base, Ladies and Senior. 18 holes of golf each day $60 entry fee (covers green/ cart fees for both days) AGF Members $30 entry fee.
