College of Natural Resources Veteran Viewbook

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MILITARY AND VETERANS at the University of Idaho College of Natural Resources

ARMY, MARINE CORPS, NAVY, AIR FORCE, COAST GUARD

BUILD

on the Skills you Learned in the Military at one of the highest-ranked natural resource colleges in the country. The University of Idaho’s College of Natural Resources has been training leaders and producing cutting-edge research for more than 100 years. We highly value veterans' experience and training, and we will work with you to transfer applicable educational credits you have earned into our programs.

CHOOSE the Path that Fits You

We offer multiple undergraduate and graduate programs with a variety of specialized degree tracks. Online degree options are also available for many of our graduate programs.

WORK Directly with Award-Winning Faculty

Our student-to-instructor ratio is 16:1 at the College of Natural Resources, which means you will regularly engage with top faculty.

RANKED IN TOP 10 BEST COLLEGES FOR NATURAL RESOURCES

— 2019 COLLEGE FACTUAL RANKINGS

LEARN

in Some of the Best Outdoor Classrooms in the World Conduct research on more than 10,000 acres of Experimental Forests, learn at Summer Field Camp in McCall in the Idaho Rockies or take a Semester in the Wild in the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states.

FIND

a Community of Students and Veterans The College of Natural Resources is currently home to more than 70 students who are veterans.

They are some of our best students and leaders at the college. You also have the opportunity to participate in many college clubs and organizations as well as the University of Idaho Student Veterans organization.

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your Next Career

Our alumni are in demand, especially those with a military background. Private industry, public agencies and nonprofits hire our graduates. Internships and work experiences will be a part of your education, and we will help connect you with job opportunities when you graduate.

RANKED #1 FOR VALUE

— 2019 COLLEGE FACTUAL RANKINGS

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CHOICE ACT Through the Choice Act, you may qualify for in-state tuition at the University of Idaho.

YELLOW RIBBON The University of Idaho proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program, adding another option to eliminate non-resident tuition and fees.

OPERATION EDUCATION A leading scholarship and assistance program for military veterans with disabilities and spouses of qualifying veterans, this comprehensive and integrated program is a unique option for University of Idaho students.

When Suzanne Avery graduated from the College of Natural Resources, she was the top ranked cadet in the University of Idaho Army ROTC Battalion. She also received an outstanding leadership award from the college. University of Idaho helped her balance it all.

“The campus is very military friendly,” Avery said. “The professors were always flexible. They understood I had a huge commitment outside of my studies.”

Now stationed in Germany, Avery continues to learn and achieve. She is in a platoon leader in the 709th Military Police Battalion at her current duty station—and she’s continuing her studies through the College of Natural Resources’ online master’s degree program.

Suzanne Avery

First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Military Police Corps B.S. NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MASTER’S STUDENT IN NATURAL RESOURCES

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FIRST STEPS:

Financing your Education As veterans and members of the military, you have many options to help pay for your college education. Contact the University of Idaho Veterans Assistance Office, and we can help you get started.

We can help students with:

VA Education Benefits GI Bill (Chapter 33) Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (Chapter 30) Montgomery GI Bill - Selective Reserve (Chapter 1606) Vocational Rehab and Employment (Chapter 31) Other Financial Aid Many veterans still qualify for financial aid in addition to their military benefits, including grants, scholarships and loans.

Work While You Study The College of Natural Resources and the U of I Veterans Center have many work-study and student employment opportunities, including jobs at the Pitkin Forest Nursery and at our Experimental Forests.

For information about benefits and special programs for veterans, members of the military and their families, please contact: University of Idaho Veterans Assistance Office 208-885-7989 | veterans@uidaho.edu uidaho.edu/Veterans 5

INTERNSHIPS and CAREERS At the University of Idaho’s College of Natural Resources, our students get jobs! Each year, you will have access to hundreds of internship and job announcements, some of which are sent exclusively to the College of Natural Resources by employers that value our students. We also have connections with many employers who have stated a preference for hiring military veterans.

University of Idaho Career Services will help you write a resume, compose a cover letter and practice valuable interviewing skills.

We strongly encourage College of Natural Resources students to connect with Career Services early and often. uidaho.edu/career-services

When Josh Moore left the U.S. Marine Corps, he set out to find a career where he could work outside and apply the skills he learned during his service. He found that perfect mix at University of Idaho studying natural resources conservation.

“All the classes have been really fantastic,” he said.

“The degree program gave me a lot of flexibility. It’s allowed me to develop broad knowledge of a lot of different conservation management issues.”

As a student, he started an internship as a fisheries technician at the Lower Granite Dam, just southwest of Pullman on the Snake River—and after graduation he was hired full-time.

Josh Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran B.S. NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION, FISHERIES TECHNICIAN

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS On Campus or Online Focus your graduate studies on the area of natural resources that interests you, studying alongside faculty who are leaders in their fields. We have degree options at our main campus in Moscow, Idaho; our field campus in McCall, Idaho; and online.

Graduate Degree Options (available at U of I’s Moscow campus and online unless otherwise noted)

M.S. in Natural Resources Ph.D. in Natural Resources M.S. in Environmental Science Master of Natural Resources (M.N.R.) McCall Outdoor Science School Option (McCall Field Campus only)

Professional Science Masters (P.S.M.) in Natural Resources and Environmental Science Environmental Education Graduate Certificate (McCall Field Campus only)

Fire Ecology, Management and Technology Graduate Certificate (online only)

Joint J.D. and M.S. in Law and Environmental Science (Moscow campus only)

For information contact: Graduate Studies Office, College of Natural Resources 208-885-6022 | cnr-grad-studies@uidaho.edu uidaho.edu/cnr/grad-programs

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

NATURAL RESOURCES

ONLINE

Learn where you are: If you are placebound and cannot attend college on campus, you can earn a graduate degree or certificate online. The requirements and learning outcomes for Natural Resources Online courses are identical to those offered on campus. You will be taught by the same world-class faculty and receive the same transcript from the University of Idaho as a student taking on-campus courses. uidaho.edu/cnr/natural-resources-online

In between twelve-hour shifts for the U.S. Coast Guard in New York City, Dustin Whiteside is also earning a master’s degree in environmental science at the University of Idaho. His military service and his studies both help further his career goal of becoming a meteorologist. It’s been challenging, but Whiteside recommends the online degree program highly.

“I like the availability of the program. You can take a class any time and don’t have to wait for a specific day,” he said. “You also get immediate responses from the professor. It’s one-on-one via email. You work hard for your degree, but it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

Dustin Whiteside

Operations Specialist, U.S. Coast Guard MASTER’S STUDENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

ECOLOGY and CONSERVATION BIOLOGY uidaho.edu/cnr/goecb

A degree in this challenging, yet flexible major will prepare you to sustainably manage ecosystems, conserve biological diversity and protect rare, threatened or endangered animals and plants through the use of science. Your classes will include laboratory and interdisciplinary coursework from natural resource sciences as well as social sciences. You will lead your own research project and work one-on-one with faculty through completion of your senior thesis capstone project.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE uidaho.edu/cnr/goenvs Study the human impact on the natural world. Explore a wide range of concepts in this interdisciplinary program that includes faculty from a variety of disciplines— including law, agriculture, engineering, art, architecture and natural resources.

Environmental science students build a foundation in both science and policy while analyzing complex issues such as air quality, water rights, forest use, and oil and gas development. Your first course will cover a range of environmental topics to help you decide where you want to take your studies.

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FIRE ECOLOGY and MANAGEMENT uidaho.edu/cnr/gofire Study with leading fire experts in one of the first fire science degree programs in the nation. You will learn to address natural resource management problems and other important environmental, political, economic and social issues related to wildland fires. Examine why and how wildfires burn in many different types of ecosystems and explore the effects of wildfire on the plants and animals that live in these impacted environments.

FISHERY RESOURCES uidaho.edu/cnr/gofish Restoring fish species, caring for aquatic ecosystems and informing policy decisions are all part of this research-intensive major.

In our program, you will build a strong foundation in fish biology, fish ecology, aquaculture and fishery management.

You will have the opportunity to engage in undergraduate research in one of our three on-campus fish labs where you will work alongside faculty at the forefront of their fields.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

FORESTRY uidaho.edu/cnr/goforest University of Idaho’s premier forestry program has been accredited by the Society of American Foresters for more than 80 years. As a student in this nationally recognized program, you will investigate forest ecosystems, sustainable forestry practices, and forest and watershed management.

You will learn the knowledge and skills needed to create sustainable management plans that balance the many demands placed on our nation’s forests. Students gain critical skills through experiences on our Experimental Forests and in our laboratories.

After five years aboard ship and two years in a recruiting office, Matt Hajos was looking for a career change, so he used his G.I. Bill to go back to school. He chose University of Idaho for its high ranking programs in forestry and fire sciences. He enjoyed the field trips and hands-on training. Hajos also noticed there were a lot of veterans in the college, and for a good reason.

“CNR and the University of Idaho take care of their veterans, and their customer service is unbelievable,” Hajos said.

The college also noticed the talent and hard work of this veteran student. After graduating, Hajos was hired as a forester for the U of I’s Experimental Forests.

Matt Hajos U.S. Navy Veteran B.S. FORESTRY AND B.S. FIRE SCIENCE FORESTER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO EXPERIMENTAL FORESTS

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NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION uidaho.edu/cnr/goconservation In this program, you will examine the human dimensions of natural resource management and conservation. You will learn about environmental policies, how to conserve and restore landscapes, and how to communicate and teach about conservation. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders across disciplines in both public and private sectors.

RANGELAND CONSERVATION uidaho.edu/cnr/gorange Learn about these open spaces that cover half of the Earth’s land surface. Study in the classroom and outdoors, examining the effects of soil composition, animal grazing and climate change on rangeland health.

Rangeland conservation graduates are in high demand for an array of jobs, including careers focused on restoration ecology, wildlife habitat management, and land and livestock management.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

RENEWABLE MATERIALS uidaho.edu/cnr/gorenewable Join a growing industry with an exciting future. Thousands of people work in the renewable materials in Idaho alone.

Well-educated leaders are needed to develop sustainable new products and manufacturing processes. In our renewable materials program, you will learn the science behind the manufacture and use of biomaterials as well as the business elements associated with commercialization of products in the market. The renewable materials program is accredited by the Society of Wood Science and Technology.

WILDLIFE RESOURCES uidaho.edu/cnr/gowild Learn how to manage wildlife sustainably, and identify and minimize threats to wildlife populations in our hands-on, science-based wildlife program. Build a strong science foundation through coursework in chemistry, biology, ecology and genetics. You will study relevant environmental, social and political issues to better understand the challenges related to wildlife policy and management.

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UNIQUE

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Franklin H. Pitkin Forest Nursery Taylor Wilderness Research Station Students can conduct research or spend a Semester in the Wild at this unique research station located in the heart of Frank Church/ River of No Return Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states.

Undergraduate Summer Field Camp in McCall Learn outside and hear directly from professionals in the field at this fun and intensive three-week camp at the McCall Field Campus in the mountains of central Idaho.

University of Idaho Experimental Forests With access to more than 10,000 acres of forest you can apply what you learn in the classroom to the natural world immediately.

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Supplement your studies through educational employment in our hands-on teaching facility.

Study all aspects of nursery production and management, and learn the processes for selecting seedlings for restoration, reforestation and conservation.

Reveley Geospatial Laboratory for Environmental Dynamics Use remote sensing and geographic information system technologies in a cuttingedge laboratory to identify problems and solutions in natural resource management.

Undergraduate Research Experience Learn by conducting research alongside top faculty while developing skills highly valued by employers. One-year stipends are available for new first-year and transfer students enrolled full-time in the college.

Student Clubs and Organizations An important part of your academic career, joining student clubs and organizations will help you connect with natural resource professionals, find a community and gain real-world experience. College of Natural Resources affiliated student organizations include: n n n n

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American Fisheries Society (AFS), Palouse Unit Logger Sports Club Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) Range Club / Society for Range Management, Idaho Section Student

Chapter Society of American Foresters (SAF), Student Chapter Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Conservation and Environment Club Student Association for Fire Ecology (SAFE) The Wildlife Society (TWS), U of I Student Chapter

Leadership Build leadership skills during your first semester by attending the College of Natural Resources Student Leadership Retreat. During this weekend event, students meet with career professionals, learn skills for different leadership scenarios and create friendships that last a lifetime.

Second year students can also apply for the CNR Student Ambassador program.

A high honor, ambassadors develop communication and leadership skills while networking with professionals and establishing working relationships across the University of Idaho.

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Degree exploration and course selection Next steps after being admitted CNR Living Learning Community Goal setting and time management Need help and not sure where to find it?

Our team is highly trained in locating information, interpreting university policies and requirements, and helping you explore class and degree options. Our mission is to ensure that you are in the program that best fits your goals and that you have the tools you need to succeed.

A college education can change your life.

We are here to support you in your journey to success!

College of Natural Resources Student Services Center 875 Perimeter Dr MS 1142 Moscow, ID 83844-1142

Veterans Assistance Office Gen Amos VeteransCenter 875 Perimeter Dr MS 2422 Moscow, ID 83844-2422

208-885-5018 cnradvising@uidaho.edu uidaho.edu/cnr

208-885-7989 veterans@uidaho.edu uidaho.edu/Veterans