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UNIVERSITY PARENT GUIDE 2012 United States 2013 Air Force Academy CAMPUS RESOURCES – LOCAL INSIGHT – HELPFUL INFORMATION 1 Tulane University This Guide is produced in partnership with the USAFA Parents Club and University Parent Media. University Parent Media 2995 Wilderness Place, Suite 205 Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: (866) 721-1357 Email: [email protected] www.universityparent.com Advertising Inquiries: (866) 721-1357 [email protected] For more information, please contact PUBLISHER USAFA Parents Club Sarah Schupp 2304 Cadet Drive VP OF OPERATIONS contents Suite 351 Rebecca Maytubby USAF Academy, CO 80840-5002 ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES (719) 333-3828 Allison Black Rebecca Boozan www.usafa.af.mil/superintendent/ USAFA Guide Heather Dieck development/parentsclubs.asp Scott Griesser 4 | Comprehensive advice, information for campus success Sharon Haddad Jon Hydeman 4 | Welcome from the Director of Admissions Emily Rayes Henry Springer 6 | USAFA History About Our Guides Clay Wise 8 | Academics University Parent Media works closely with PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT 10 | Leadership institutions around the country to bring together Anna Baldwin 11 | About the Academy the most relevant, timely information into one Peregrine Bosler Athletics Grace Cassara 12 | all-inclusive resource. Katie Williams 14 | Exposure to the World 15 | Clubs We have published this guide with the mission of OFFICE MANAGER Linsey Straugh 16 | Airmanship Programs helping you easily navigate the University and its Life at the Academy surrounding community. Ultimately, we hope these DESIGNER 18 | resources help nurture your connection and Jo Scoville 19 | Why the Academy involvement in your student’s college years! 19 | After the Academy FOLLOW US ON: | Frequently Asked Questions Make the Most of Your Parent Guide 20 • Hang on to your Guide! 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The Academy is rather unique from most colleges, and we hope this guide will help you understand the vast array of opportunities at the Academy and after graduation. While here, your son or daughter will experience our airmanship programs, gain valuable leadership training and experience, earn one of the best educations in the nation, form friendships that will last the rest of their lives, and have the opportunity to serve their country after graduation, all while earning a monthly salary. This only vaguely touches upon a cadet’s Academy experience. The Academy mainly focuses on producing Air Force officers of character with emphasis on academics, leadership, military training, athletics and character development. This brochure explains the Academy in detail and also provides important phone numbers and websites, information about the local area, and an academic calendar with yearly highlights. We hope we’re able to answer most of your questions, communicate the mission and purpose of the Academy, and describe the numerous valuable opportunities the Academy has to offer your child. Best of luck and warmest wishes on your child’s educational journey! Welcome from Col. Carolyn A.M. Benyshek Academy Class of 1987 the Director United States Air Force Academy Director of Admissions of Admissions 4 United States Air Force Academy www.universityparent.com/usafa 5 USAFA GUIDE USAFA GUIDE USAFA History As the youngest of the four service academies, the Air Force Academy’s history is less extensive than the others since powered flight only began in 1903 with the Wright Brothers’ first powered and sustained heavier- than-air human flight. As aviation advanced, the nation’s When it came time for the first class military aviation service followed to enter in 1955, construction was a growing lineage from 1907 until incomplete. Therefore, Lowry Air 1947, when the Air Force became a Force Base in Denver was designated separate service under the National as a temporary site. The cadet wing Security Act. Officials had discussed moved to the present site in 1958, and the establishment of an aeronautical less than a year later, the Academy academy much earlier, but it wasn’t until received academic accreditation. after 1947 that initial plans began. The first graduating class designated After some time and planning, Congress the falcon as the mascot and passed legislation in 1954 to begin established the Honor Code, still a construction of the Air Force Academy. vital segment of Academy life. Several locations were considered The Air Force Academy Preparatory and were eventually narrowed down School, approximately five miles from the to three: Alton, Illinois; Lake Geneva, Academy’s cadet area, was established Wisconsin; and the chosen site near in May 1961 for applicants who did not Colorado Springs, Colorado. The main receive a direct appointment. The Prep question of concern for the Colorado School is a 10-month program that location was if flight training would prepares cadet candidates academically, be affected by the mountains or their athletically and militarily and is designed In October 1975, President Gerald Ford As of May 23, 2012, 53 classes have wind currents. Famous aviator Charles to develop skills and character signed legislation authorizing women to graduated, and the Academy has Lindbergh rented a light plane and necessary for success at the Academy. enter all U.S. service academies. In June produced nearly 42,000 officers flew over the proposed site. After his 1976, the first 157 women entered the Air prepared to serve our nation. analysis, he declared it fit for flying. Force Academy with the class of 1980. 6 United States Air Force Academy www.universityparent.com/usafa 7 USAFA GUIDE ⊲ Operations Research ⊲ Philosophy ⊲ Physics ⊲ Political Science ⊲ Social Sciences ⊲ Space Operations ⊲ Systems Engineering MINORS ⊲ Philosophy ⊲ Foreign Language ⊲ Religion Studies The faculty consists of approximately 530 professors and instructors under the direction of the Dean of the Faculty. The academic faculty consists of Air Force officers, sister service officers, foreign officers, permanent civilian faculty and visiting professors from civilian institutions. Faculty is comprised Academics of approximately 66 percent military and 34 percent civilian professors. The academic chance to succeed is The Air Force Academy is a fully accredited institution of higher learning presented readily to every cadet. A and is recognized as having one of the most prestigious and respected student to faculty ratio of 8:1 means academic programs available. learning is more specialized and convenient. The average class size (15-20 Cadets complete a balanced sequence of core curriculum, including courses in sciences, cadets), makes discussion more practical engineering, humanities, social sciences, military studies and physical education. Cadets and ensures each has the chance to choose a main academic path from various majors, and have the option to minor in a receive additional help if needed. When foreign language, philosophy, or religion studies. An Academy education is tailored to not teaching, instructors make themselves develop future Air Force officers with innovative, analytical and resourceful minds. readily available for extra instruction. Here is a list of the majors and minors from which cadets may choose: The main academic building, Fairchild Hall, is located a short walk from MAJORS: both dorms and houses academic ⊲ Aeronautical Engineering ⊲ Environmental Engineering classrooms, laboratories, research ⊲ Astronautical Engineering ⊲ Foreign Area Studies facilities, faculty offices and the Robert ⊲ Basic Science ⊲ General Engineering F. McDermott Library. Many of the ⊲ Behavioral Sciences & Leadership ⊲ Geospatial Science academic departments have their own specialized state-of-the art laboratories. ⊲ Biology ⊲ History ⊲ Chemistry ⊲ Humanities But academic opportunity doesn’t end here. Many graduate scholarships and ⊲ Civil Engineering ⊲ Legal Studies fellowships are awarded every year ⊲ Computer Engineering ⊲ Management including, Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, ⊲ Computer Science ⊲ Mathematical Sciences and NCAA. Up to three percent of each ⊲ Economics ⊲ Mechanical Engineering graduating class is selected