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Press Release March 9, 2016
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Annual Symposium Recognizes Outstanding Achievement and Celebrates New Board Members
 
Over 700 attendees came together for professional development and to share ideas and information on military voluntary educational programs
 
SAN ANTONIO - March 9, 2016 - While enjoying a respite from the wintery weather gripping most of the northeast and midwest, members of the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) recently came together during the 2016 Annual Symposium. In addition to several professional development tracks, and discussing educational programs, initiatives and support for service members, veterans and spouses, CCME conducted its annual board elections and recognized several dedicated members for their continued contributions.
 
During the business meeting portion of the symposium, members heard from the candidates for secretary, vice president, and president-elect. These three positions will lead the CCME board starting in 2017. Following the election, the members voted in were: 
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  • Lane Huber, Chief Distance Learning & Military Affairs Officer for Bismarck State College, president-elect
  • Janine Wert, Director of Veteran Services, University of Massachusetts Lowell, vice president­elect
  • Kenneth McRae, Director of the G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery Center for Americas Veterans, Mississippi State University, secretary-elect
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On Tuesday, following an outstanding keynote presentation by Brigadier General Robert Miller, Director of Education and Training, Defense Health Agency, and Commandant, Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) and an update on Department of Defense Voluntary Education by Chief of DOD VolEd, Dawn Bilodeau, CCME handed out its annual awards. These were awarded by CCME President Dr. Jeff Cropsey, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Grantham University, to recognize outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its members. This year's recipients were: 
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  • John Brian Service and Leadership Award - Outstanding service to the voluntary education community by a government employee - Sam Bagwell, US Marine Corps and Phil Cataquiz, US Navy
  • William E. Kennedy Award - Outstanding dedication and leadership in the delivery of quality programs to military installations and/or individuals - Jim Yeonopolus, Central Texas College
  • Barry Cobb Government Organization Award - Recognizes the outstanding contributions that government entities make to military education - Coast Guard Institute
  • CCME Institution Award - Presented to a higher education institution in recognition of its significant contributions to the cause of military education - Troy University
  • President's Award - Recognizes significant contributions from any sector that has advanced the cause of military education - Organizational Award: Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC). Individual Award: Laurine Anderson, Joint Services Transcript Manager, Navy Education Technical Manager, and Navy Education and Training Command (NETC) Education Branch Supervisor.
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After outstanding presentations by Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey and the Honorable Curtis Coy, Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Development of the Veterans Administration on Thursday, a change in leadership occurred as the new CCME board leaders officially stepped into their positions. In addition to the aforementioned elected positions, the board leadership for 2016 are: 
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  • Francisco {Franc) Lopez, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for the Military Higher Education Resource Center, president
  • James {Jim) Cronin, Vice President, Office of Military Partnerships for University of Maryland University College, vice president
  • Janice Neil, Regional Director of Western Military Campuses, Webster University, secretary
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Congratulations to the new CCME board members, and this year's award recipients. Next year's annual symposium will be held in Atlanta, GA, March 6-9, 2017. To learn more about CCME, please visit www.ccmeonline.org.
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Media Contact
Gary D. Harrah 
602-418-5954
pubIicaffairs@ccmeonIine.org
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Press Release February 3, 2015
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Outstanding Contributions and New Board Members Celebrated at Annual Symposium
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Over 700 attendees came together for professional development and to share ideas and information on military voluntary educational programs.
 
Anaheim, CA. - Feb. 13, 2015 - While enjoying a respite from the wintery weather gripping most of the country, members of the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) recently came together during the 2015 Annual Symposium. In addition to several professional development tracks, and discussing educational programs, initiatives and support for service members, veterans and spouses, CCME conducted its annual board elections and recognized several dedicated members for their continued contributions.
 
During the business meeting portion of the symposium, members heard from the candidates for secretary, vice president, and president-elect. These three positions will lead the CCME board starting in 2016. Following the election, the members voted in were: 
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  • Janice Neal, Regional Director, Western Military Campuses and Director/Los Angeles Air Force Base Campus for Webster University, secretary-elect
  • James (Jim) Cronin, Vice President, Office of Military Partnerships for University of Maryland University College, vice president-elect
  • Francisco (Franc) Lopez, Military Liaison for Columbia Southern University, president-elect.
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On Tuesday, following an outstanding keynote presentation by noted speaker Stedman Graham, and an update on Department of Defense Voluntary Education by Chief of DOD Vol Ed, Dawn Bilodeau, CCME handed out its annual awards. These were awarded by CCME President Jim Yeonopolus, President of Continental and International Operations for Central Texas College, to recognize outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its members. This year's recipients were: 
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  • John Brian Service and Leadership Award - Outstanding service to the voluntary education community by a government employee - Rosalee "Sally" Lambert, US Navy
  • William E. Kennedy Award - Outstanding dedication and leadership in the delivery of quality programs to military installations and/or individuals - James McDonough, Syracuse University
  • Barry Cobb Government Organization Award - Recognizes the outstanding contributions that government entities make to military education - MCB Camp Pendelton
  • CCME Institution Award - Presented to a higher education institution in recognition of its significant contributions to the cause of military education - Kansas State University
  • CCME Corporate Award - Presented to an organization in recognition of its significant contributions to the cause of military education - Military Advanced Education (MAE)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award - Jim Sweizer, American Military University
  • President's Award - Recognizes significant contributions from any sector that has advanced the cause of military education - Carolyn Baker, former Chief of DoD Voluntary Education
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On Thursday evening, a change in leadership occurred as the new CCME board leaders officially stepped into their positions. The board leadership for 2015 is: 
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  • Dr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Cropsey, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and External Relations for Grantham University, president
  • Lane Huber, Chief Distance Learning & Military Affairs Officer for Bismarck State College, vice president
  • Janine Wert, Director of Veteran Services, University of Massachusetts, secretary
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Congratulations to the new CCME board members, and this year's award recipients. Next year's annual symposium will be held in San Antonio, TX.

Proposed changes to the CCME Bylaws for the 2015-16 Program Year 

December 15, 2014 - The CCME Board recommends a number of minor clarification changes to the Bylaws. These include: a reference to Facebook, changing Officers of the Executive Board to just Executive Board, and a clarification of the duties of the Event Manager...

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The CCME Board recommends a number of minor clarification changes to the Bylaws. These include: a reference to Facebook, changing Officers of the Executive Board to just Executive Board, and a clarification of the duties of the Event Manager. These items are proposed as bylaws changes for the 2015-2016 year.

Three copies of the Bylaws are posted in the CCME Bylaws box on the right-hand side: 1. The Current Bylaws, 2. The Bylaws with recommended changes highlighted, and 3. Bylaws with changes incorporated.

A vote of the membership will be taken at the 2015 CCME Symposium in Anaheim. Any comments regarding the proposed changes can be directed to Michael Heberling, Immediate Past President at mheber01@baker.edu.

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CCME Cares 2012 - Sends Our Heroes a Care Package
A special event at the 2012 Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) symposium at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Resort, 13-16 February, will be “CCME Cares 2012”...

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A special event at the 2012 Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) symposium at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Resort, 13-16 February, will be “CCME Cares 2012”. The mission of “CCME Cares 2012” is to show our gratitude to the deployed service members of our country by preparing and assembling care packages during the symposium. The goal of “CCME Cares 2012” is to provide 1000 care packages, each to include postcards and letters along with items that the troops have told us they would like to have. CCME is partnering with Operation Gratitude in this effort.

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CCME is looking for donations, big and small – every single dollar is important! A $1000 donation will result in a listing as a “Friend of Operation Gratitude” on the organization website, www.operationgratitude.com
You can send your donations by check (payable to CCME) or with a credit card to:

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CCME Exhibition Management
C/o Exhibit Promotion Plus, Inc
11620 Vixens Path
Ellicott City, MD. 20142
ccme@epponline.com Tel. 410.997.0763

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The event will kick off on Monday 13 February in the Exhibit Hall of the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld during the President's Reception. The packing will continue throughout Tuesday 14 February and will come to an end on Wednesday, 15 February.

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The media is invited to attend and cover this patriotic Valentine effort for our troops! Contact: Jeff Cropsey at, PublicAffairs@ccmeonline.org or 816.914.3859 for more information.

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Participate in Second National Campus Survey on Veteran Programs
A coalition of higher education associations launched the second iteration of its national survey on campus programs and services offered to student veterans and active duty military students on Veterans Day 2011. We are ready to close out the survey but noticed that a significant number of CCME member institutions have not responded...

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A coalition of higher education associations launched the second iteration of its national survey on campus programs and services offered to student veterans and active duty military students on Veterans Day 2011. We are ready to close out the survey but noticed that a significant number of CCME member institutions have not responded. Want to check whether your institution responded? Contact Lesley McBain or Kathy Snead to find out if whether your institution has responded.

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If your institution has not responded, please go to this link and respond by February 20th.

Survey results will be presented in July 2012 at the Department of Defense (DoD) WorldWide Education Symposium in Las Vegas, NV. The 2009 survey report, From Soldier to Student: Easing the Transition of Service Members on Campus, can be found here  Questions about the 2011 survey can be addressed to Bryan Cook at (202) 939-9381 or policy@acenet.edu.

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Participating associations:

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