Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States AMCSUS Quarterly Newsletter Issue #15 Jan 2017 AMCSUS Conference Military Junior College Congratulations to Senior Military College NewDay Commitments 26-28 Feb 2017 Conference The Citadel, Culver, Conference Top $1.5M Alexandria, VA NMMI’s engaging Fishburne, & VMI Virginia Tech’s agenda NewDay USA’s program facilitated Chosen to March in the proved informative and generosity benefits candid & open discussion valuable for all America’s disabled & REGISTER NOW! 58th Inauguration Parade on a variety of issues participants deceased veterans Page 1 Page 2 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 2017 AMCSUS Registration Now Open! Annual Conference 26-28 Feb SUNDAY: Roll-Call; AMCSUS Update; Keynote Speaker: LTG George Flynn, USMC (ret); Sponsors’ Welcome Reception MONDAY: Ferriter Group’s Hands On Inspired Leadership; The Jane Group; Medal of Honor Curriculum; U.S. Army Cadet Command, USN, USMC, & USAF updates; Ray Doss’ Test Prep; and NewDay USA Scholarship & Leadership Awards Banquet: Purple Heart, Leadership and Drill Awards TUESDAY: Addressing a Changing Landscape; Language Scholarship & Grants; Admissions & Marketing Outbrief; Association Business Luncheon ADMISSIONS & MARKETING WORKSHOP: Multiple speakers REGISTRATION: Registrations due by 15 January, forms can be found at Looking Forward to amcsus.org or call AMCSUS Executive Director at 334-414-0078 SeeingYou in February HOTEL: Discounted $175 Alexandria Westin rate is good through 15 Jan. at the Make your reservation by visiting https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/ Westin Hotel start.action?id=1611039984&key=18287D98 Alexandria, VA QUESTIONS: Contact AMCSUS Executive Director, Ray Rottman at: [email protected] or 703-272-8406 AMCSUS Newsletter Jan 2017 Association Association of Military of Military Colleges Colleges and and Schools Schools ofof the UnitedUnited States States NMMI Hosts New Heads/College Prep Conference AMCSUS Military Junior Colleges (MJCs) gathered at New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) 16-18 October to engage on a wide variety of important topics (e.g. cadet success; transgender issues, Title X, leadership development programs, and more). The group was honored to have MG Hughes (U.S. Army Cadet Command CG) and members of his staff participate in the conference. The Association’s greatest benefit remains its members and their engagement! Wentworth will host the next MJC Conference 22-24 October 2017. Thank You: MG Jerry Grizzle, Brig Gen Doug Murray, & NMMI staff! Congratulations! Four AMCSUS member schools have been selected to march in the 58th Presidential Inauguration Parade 2! AMCSUS Newsletter Jan 2017 Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States ! Senior Military Colleges VA Tech hosted the SMCs 23-25 October. The agenda included Title IX, OSD & Service presentations, U.S. Army Cadet Command CG update by MG Hughes, leadership curriculum review, an informative presentation on a UNG study underway on the impact of nutrition & sleep on student performance. Virginia Tech’s President Timothy Sands and Dr. Laura Sands hosted a reception for the group at their home on campus. VMI will host the next SMC Conference 8-10 October 2017. Thank You: Maj Gen Randy Fullhart, Dr. Elaine Humphrey and the VA Tech Corps of Cadets "3 AMCSUS Newsletter Jan 2017 Association Association of Military of Military Colleges Colleges and and Schools Schools of of thethe United StatesStates $1.5 Million & Growing! The NewDay USA Foundation has teamed with AMCSUS schools to award 25 scholarships to children of disabled or deceased veterans. NewDay’s generosity is positively impacting the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our nation. AMCSUS will recognize NewDay USA’s leadership at the 2017 Annual Conference’s Banquet. Hands-On Inspired Leadership LTG Ferriter, USA (ret) will kick-off Monday’s presentations at the 2017 Annual AMCSUS Con- ference with a discussion about inspiring young men and women with the confidence needed to lead. The Ferriter Group has received significant accolades for its engagements at both Army and Navy Academy and the Citadel. Come ready to ENGAGE! LTG Ferriter conducts a Hands-On Inspired Leadership at the Citadel AMCSUS is now tweeting at: Please Follow AMCSUS Military Schools #CharacterIsKey - 2017 AMCSUS Annual Conference: 26-28 Feb at the Westin Alexandria, VA Block Your - 2017 Commandant’s Workshop: 14-16 June 2017 at Admiral Farragut Academy - 2017 New Heads/College Prep Conference: Seeking Host School Calendars: - 2017 Senior Military College Conference: 8-10 Oct at Virginia Military Institute - 2017 Military Junior College Meeting: 22-24 Oct at Wentworth Military College 2016-2017 AMCSUS Executive Committee PRESIDENT: Maj Gen Randy Fullhart, USAF (ret); Virginia Tech VICE PRESIDENT: RADM Scott Burhoe, USCG (ret); Fork Union Military Academy SECRETARY: MG Art Bartell, USA (ret); Army & Navy Academy TREASURER: Brig Gen Teresa Djuric, USAF (ret), VWIL at Mary Baldwin College PAST PRESIDENT: BG Don Broome, USA (ret); Hargrave Military Academy MEMBERS: MG Jerry Grizzle, USA (ret), PhD.; New Mexico Military Institute; Dr Jack Albert, SJNMA; Col. Eric Boland, PhD, Camden Military Academy; BG Joe Ramirez, USA (ret), Texas A&M; Dr Mark Ryan, North Valley Military Institute EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Col Ray Rottman, USAF (ret) * Please forward questions/recommendations/concerns to the Executive Director at [email protected] or (703) 272-8406 * Scholarship & Premier Sponsors: * NewDay USA * Flying Cross * Vanguard Industries * 4! AMCSUS Newsletter Jan 2017.