What is the NEW Veteran Leadership Minor?
NKU's new Veteran Leadership minor not only honors the dedication of our military and veteran students but also recognizes the immense value they bring to our campus community. Adding the minor to our academic catalog is designed to precisely identify and credit the valuable skills and experiences you gained in the military. All current and future students are eligible to pursue the Veteran Leadership Minor (ensure to schedule with Professor Richardson).
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Northern Kentucky University is enlisting faculty and staff into basic training in military understanding to ensure graduation rates for veterans and other military affiliated students rise.
“We have about 7% of our adult learner population that identify as military-affiliated,” said Sara Conwell, assistant director for Adult Learner Programs and Services at NKU.
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NKU program helping vets make transition (spectrumnews1.com)
Going from learning how to fire a military rifle to turning in an English paper can seem less meaningful, and certainly less exciting, by comparison. But that’s Nate Walther’s current reality, returning to NKU after basic training.“And I just arrived about three weeks ago. So I’m fresh out of it,” Walther said. “It’s really just to serve your country. It’s just a great opportunity.”A lot of things are different for Walther, a Villa Hills native, going into his sophomore year, especially in contrast to his recent experience.
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