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Bldg. 201SE // 405.739.7408 Mon - Thur: 7:15 am - 4 pm Fri: 7:15 am - 4:30 pm
FREE ONLINE CULTURE COURSE FOR ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL
The Air Force Culture and Language Center offers a free online distance learning course, “Introduction to Culture (ITC)”, for active duty AF personnel. The course earns three semester hours of program elective credit and fulfills residency credit towards the CCAF degree. The registration/enrollment window opens 9 MAR 21 and closes on 15 MAR 21, or when full. The 14 week course starts on 1 APR 21 and ends on 14 JUL 21. For additional information visit: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/ Courses/.
ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATION BRIEIFNG
Interested in learning everything you ever wanted to know about continuing your education? We are here to help! The Education Services Center provides a “College 101 – Accessing Higher Education” briefing, offered the second week of each month. Topics covered include comparing military and civilian education programs; identifying a potential career or degree; factors for choosing an institution; requirements for admission; funding sources (including GI Bill), and more! This briefing is beneficial for those beginning their education or those who plan to continue their education after leaving the service. We will tailor the content to fit the needs of our participants through interactive activities and instruction over the course of the 1-day workshop. Participants are encouraged to sign up in advance as space fills quickly. To reserve your seat for the 10 MAR 21 briefing, contact Jennifer Nord at 405-739-7408 or email jennifer.nord@ us.af.mil.
PARK UNIVERSITY
Park University can help you navigate the process from admissions to graduation. We offer a diverse number of degree programs for undergrads at the Tinker AFB campus. We have five 8-week terms annually, offer varied instructional modalities, and have seasoned professional faculty that are employed in their respected subject matter with real-life experience. The next term starts on 15 MAR 21. Courses are being facilitated online at this time, due to the COVID pandemic, in addition to Zoom for
home instruction; where you have the “live” experience to interact with your instructor and peers. Contact the Tinker Campus Center Director, Angela Perry, at (405) 732-6149 or angela.perry@park.edu for more information.
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Enrollment for the University of Oklahoma’s summer semester is underway. Enrollment begins on 1 MAR 21 for the summer, and you don’t want to miss it! OU will host two classes on Tinker Air Force Base for the Summer 2021 term, one course is to be determined but HR 5093-106: Introduction to Graduate Studies in Human Relations will begin on 24 MAY 21. This course will be conducted online but will count as an “in seat in classroom course.” If you’re curious to learn more about enrolling or starting a program, please check out our website at www.pacs. ou.edu, visit the OU office in the Tinker Education Center (bldg. 201SE), call (405) 739-7365, or email aptinker@ ou.edu.
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
Are you looking for new tools for your career development? Oklahoma City University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) may be a good fit! The Leadership MBA is designed for working professionals with evening and online classes and provides discounted tuition for Tinker military and civil servants. To find out more about the Leadership MBA including schedules, application process, and cost, contact OCU’s Tinker MBA Advisor Cindy Treadway: ctreadway@okcu.edu or (405) 208-5154
OKLAHOMA CITY AVIATION EDUCATION ALLIANCE
Earn your Bachelor’s degree and advance your career on base with evening classes and 8-week fast-track terms. APPLY to start for any of 5 terms throughout the year! Southeastern Oklahoma State University, as a member of the Aviation Education Alliance, offers 5 bachelor degree options in Aviation Management; Safety, Maintenance, Business, Production and Operations, and Security. Also, we offer a very popular master’s degree in Aerospace Administration and Logistics that can be obtained in 1 year! Summer Term is just around the corner. APPLY TODAY! Please visit us at the SE/AEA Office in the Education Services Center (bldg. 201SE), call (405) 7332210 or email LJRupert@se.edu for more information.
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Webster University has graduate programs in Management & Leadership and Information Technology Management that are offered on Tinker, as well as dozens of online programs and certifications. Webster University has rolling admissions, with no strict deadline date to apply and no GRE or GMAT required for admission. The next term is Spring 2 starting 15 MAR 21 and ending 14 MAY 21. Please phone us today at (405) 535-0515 or email jeraldharrison82@webster.edu for more information.
ROSE STATE COLLEGE
Rose State College offers a variety of courses to help you earn your degree. The second eight week term starts on 22 MAR 21 and we still have a wide range of online and face-to-face course options available. Contact us for more information on how to receive college credit for your FAA A&P certification. Misty Engelbrecht is available to meet with you at the Education Center on base or at the main campus. Contact Misty for more information @ mengelbrecht@rose.edu or call (405) 736-0244. You can also now schedule a meeting online – options include zoom, phone, or face-to-face: https://go.oncehub.com/ misty.
ITT
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!
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. Superintendent’s Revenge
March 13 // 9:30 am Tee Time
4 person scramble. $25 per player, $20 AGF
National Potato Chip Day
March 14th // ALL DAY
Buy a green fee and get a bag of potato chips FREE! St. Patrick’s Day
March 17 // ALL DAY
Wear green and get $5 off your green fee
National Puppy Day
March 23 // ALL DAY
Show a picture of your furry best friend and get $5 off your green fee
Aerification of Greens
March 15-22 // All Day
While greens are sandy receive 1/2 off all regular daily fees
March Special
ALL MONTH
Walk and play 18 holes for $15, ride and play 18 holes for $25
