Increasing Participation in Army Continuing Education. eArmyU and Effects of Possible Program Changes

摘要

The Army offers a continuing education program called eArmyU (an e- learning, computer-based program) that allows soldiers to earn college credits and degrees at no or low cost while on active duty. The name eArmyU was chosen to emphasize the electronic, online aspect of the program. eArmyU provides access to more than 90 online degree-granting programs from more than 20 colleges and universities. The program provides tip to 100 percent finding for tuition, books, fees, email, and an internet service provider (ISP). The current program also provides a fully-funded personal laptop computer and a 24- hour/7-day-a-week telephone-based helpdesk. All participating schools must provide maximum credit1 for military training and experience and also for tests such as the CLEP (College Level Examination Program). eArmyU also provides an integrated online interface to all schools, with common application and registration forms, a degree map customized for the soldier to track his or her progress toward the degree of choice, an integrated searchable catalog from the schools, and library, tutoring, and academic advisement services.