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In addition to more than 130 high school visits over the course of the academic year, college fairs and information sessions are in full swing:
November 14
Towanda Area Jr-Sr High School, Towanda, PA
November 27
2-6 p.m.
Bath VA Medical Center, Bath, NY
November 29
6 p.m.
Bath-Haverling High School, Bath, NY
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 Coming Fall 2013!
Student Residence Hall on Spencer Hill Campus, Corning
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 To those who served our country, and the family members that supported their efforts...
Thank You
for Your Service
Sometimes we struggle to find the right words to express our appreciation for sacrifices made by others. This is one of those times.
Corning Community College's Office of Admissions would like to extend our sincere gratitude to members of the military, veterans, and their family members for their dedication and commitment to serving our country.
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News from the Director of Admissions
Greetings!,
Just as members of the military served our country with pride, CCC is committed to providing a quality education for those in our community and across the country. From teaching excellence, small class sizes, direct access to faculty and support services, to cultural and athletic activities, our priority is to allow students to grow both intellectually and socially, leading to a rewarding career, responsible citizenship, and a fulfilling life.
Academic programs and services are designed to accommodate demanding schedules, locations, and availability. Whether beginning a college career, restarting an education, or obtaining needed skills, CCC offers an array of opportunities.
We are pleased to announce a new initiative to offer courses in Bath, NY, in conjunction with the Bath VA Medical Center and Bath Central School District. Information sessions and courses will be held at the Bath VA Medical Center and Haverling High School beginning with the Spring 2013 semester.
Information Sessions will be held at:
- Bath VA Medical Center, 76 Veterans Avenue, Bath
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. - Haverling High School, 25 Ellas Avenue, Bath
Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 6 p.m.
Participants will learn about the admissions process and financial aid while taking advantage of vocational counseling, applying to the College for free, and signing up for assessment testing.
Veterans, active military, service-member dependents, and community members are all invited to attend. Reservations are requested at www.corning-cc.edu/future/admissions or by calling 607-962-9151.
We hope to see you there.
Karen Brown
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Corning Community College Designated as Military Friendly by G.I. Jobs Magazine
 In September 2012, CCC was named a military-friendly school by G.I. Jobs magazine. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members and veterans as students. The 1,739 colleges, universities and trade schools on this year's list prioritize the recruitment of students with military experience. These schools are making the grade by offering scholarships and discounts, veterans clubs, full-time staff, military credit and other services to those who served. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools listing was compiled through extensive research and a data-driven survey of more than 12,000 schools nationwide. Methodology, criteria and weighting for the list were developed with the assistance of an academic advisory board consisting of educators from schools across the country. Learn more about G.I. Jobs Magazine.
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Professor of English, CCC
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Specialist 5 (Sergeant), United States Army
National Guard
Associate's Degree in Arts, Corning Community College
Bachelor's Degree in English, SUNY Albany
Master's Degree in English, SUNY Binghamton
Bruce Sonner's journey started when he volunteered to enter the United States Army after high school. Following Basic Training at Fort Dix, NJ, Bruce was assigned to attend eight months of electronics school at Redstone Arsenal, AL, for the Hawk missile. From a class of 13, Bruce and another student were assigned to be instructors at that same school. He remained there for another year before receiving orders to serve in Vietnam. They cleared Post, and awaited leave before going overseas. Without expectation, orders were revoked and they were sent instead to Korea .
For the next year, Bruce worked in an electronics shop in Seoul, Korea, where he tested and repaired the missile guidance system of the Hawk missile. His company was on alert a couple times resulting in guarding the perimeter with loaded weapons. A shot was never fired and they were never fired upon, thankfully. Some 2,000 miles to their south, Vietnam was roaring with battle. In short, Bruce got lucky.
Since Bruce had lots of barracks time, he did something he did not do in high school; read books and a lot of them. The bookmobile from a nearby major Post visited once a week. Typically, Bruce read a book a week: everything he could find by Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, Steinbeck, and others. He discovered that he LIKED to read. Bruce also decided that literature was his true calling.
Discharged from the United States Army as a Specialist 5 (sergeant), Bruce returned home to Corning to attend CCC. He wanted to be an English teacher. Imagine that.
From CCC Bruce attended SUNY Albany to complete a bachelor's degree in English. Following graduation, he took some time to work and pay off loans. He worked in electronics (most of the time) at Ingersoll-Rand and joined the local National Guard unit for six years to augment his income. Government checks paid his loans resulting in only a couple dollars left in his hand when taking his check to the bank. Thank you, Uncle Sam. He also taught theater as an adjunct at CCC in Steuben County high schools for a year. Thank you, CCC.
After a bit of wandering and being laid off from the Rand, Bruce applied to, and was accepted at, SUNY Binghamton. Not without a few disappointments, he finally was awarded a master's degree in English.
Bruce offers no advice for those contemplating joining the military...
"I am certain that the choice to do so was right for me. The veterans I have spoken to on the CCC campus usually have a high regard for their experiences therein. I am definitely proud to have served my country and equally proud to have served the students at Corning Community College for 25 years."
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Academic Credit for Military or Other Training Programs
Credit for military or other training programs may be earned through any of the following means:
- Military course work;
- Non-collegiate institution-sponsored courses/workshops as recommended for credit by the American Council on Education;
- Coursework approved by the New York State Education Department or a CCC associate dean;
- CCC approved training programs offered through industry.
Wellness Requirement: Students with military training may receive transfer credit towards the wellness requirement (1 activity credit and 1 awareness credit) by submitting an official military transcript or a DD214 that reflects completion of basic training;
Credit for Prior Learning: This program acknowledges lifelong learning, including military credit, on-the-job training
programs, exams (CLEP, DSST, etc.) and special assessment of life/work learning (portfolio) development.
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CCC offers programs of study in the protective services area that involve action, adventure, and investigation. Students learn the value of helping people, resolving conflicts and maintaining order while working in a disciplined, hierarchical organization with a clear chain of command. - Criminal Justice (A.A.S.) prepares students for careers in law enforcement, security, investigations, and military intelligence. Hands-on experience is combined with studies in government, law, psychology and literature.
- Criminal Justice (A.S.) prepares students to transfer to baccalaureate programs in the criminal justice field. Criminal justice courses are meshed with a sound liberal arts foundation.
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Financial Benefits
In addition to traditional forms of financial aid, veterans and Reserves or National Guard members may be eligible for education benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Tara Bauman, CCC's Certifying Official, is available to provide one-on-one assistance with the application and payment process.
Eligible veterans receiving 100% tuition benefit includes New York State residents discharged under honorable conditions from the U.S. Armed Forces and who are:
- Vietnam Veterans who served in Indochina between December 22, 1961 and May 7, 1975;
- Persian Gulf Veterans who served on or after August 2, 1990;
- Afghanistan Veterans who served during hostilities on or after September 11, 2001;
- Veterans of United States Armed Forces who served in hostilities that occurred after February 28, 1961 as evidenced by receipt of an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal or a Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal.
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides educational assistance allowance to veterans eligible for:
- Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Ch. 30)
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VetSuccess Program (Ch. 31)
- Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Ch. 1606)
- Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) (Ch. 1607)
- Post-9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33). Eligible veterans receive housing allowance, book stipend and tuition benefit.
- Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Ch. 35)
- Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)
Active duty personnel may be eligible for the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program. All branches of services have their own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process and restrictions.
Spouse/Child of a Veteran
- Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Entitlement: Veterans may be eligible to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their children and/or spouse.
- Post-9/11 GI Bill - Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship: Children of an active duty member of the Armed Forces who has died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001, are eligible for this benefit. A child may be married or over 23 and still be eligible.
- Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Ch.35): Spouse/Widow or Child of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled or died as a result of a service connected disability may be eligible.
Please consult the G.I. Bill website (www.gibill.va.gov) for eligibility requirements, payment rates, and additional information regarding VA benefits.
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Additional Benefits
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A variety of approved non-credit courses including Real Estate Sales Person, Natural Gas Training, Pharmacy Technician, and Certified Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide
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Complete online degree programs and courses accessible from the comfort of your home or around the world
- Multiple CCC locations throughout Steuben, Schuyler, and Chemung Counties
- Participation in CCC's Veterans Association Student Club
- Personal assistance in filing for and obtaining benefits
- Free lunch celebrating Veterans Day
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Military Records and Transcripts
Need military records and transcripts? Contact the appropriate office listed below:
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CPPD
ATTN: Virtual Education Center
1905 Regulus Avenue, Suite 234
Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2009
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