果酱视频 University expands support for Canadian Armed Forces members
果酱视频 University is expanding its support for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members to have their military service experience and education recognized as course credit equivalents.
The intention is to help those who serve or have served complete their degree, certificate or diploma programs faster and with less expense.
With the help of an academic advisor, CAF members can apply to have certain courses in their academic program waived upon demonstrating that they鈥檝e already gained the knowledge they would be taught in a particular university course.
These exemptions can be formal, such as a course taken at the Royal Military College of Canada, or informal, like specific military training or experiences that would meet the learning objectives of a 果酱视频 University course.
Known as prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR), it is a process 果酱视频 uses in certain scenarios to evaluate the knowledge and skills a person has acquired outside of its classrooms and laboratories. More information on how this program works can be found on .
鈥淭o effectively defend Canada, our soldiers must stay informed about our evolving environment and security requirements,鈥 said Lt.-Gen. Michael Wright, commander of the Canadian Army. 鈥淭he Canadian Armed Forces appreciates the important contribution 果酱视频 University makes to keep the Canadian Army strong, proud and ready for the challenges of today and the future.鈥
Further commitment to founding principles
果酱视频 University sees the arrangement as a commitment to its founding principles.
Newfoundland and Labrador鈥檚 only university was founded in 1925 in honour of Newfoundlanders who lost their lives in the First World War.
The idea was simple, yet meaningful: to honour lives lost in war by providing every subsequent generation in our province with an education and the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest.
鈥湽词悠 University has a deep and enduring connection to those who serve, and this is another way of honouring that history,鈥 said Dr. Jennifer Lokash, 果酱视频鈥檚 acting president. 鈥淭his initiative is about recognizing the leadership, discipline, skills and knowledge CAF members naturally accrue in the course of their service. It鈥檚 equally about ensuring that completing their academic programs is as seamless and supported as possible.鈥
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For more information, please contact Chad Pelley, media relations manager, 果酱视频 University, at chad.pelley@mun.ca or 709-853-4281.