FORT SILL, Okla. -- Army Continuing Education joins forces with educators from across the country to celebrate American Education Week Nov. 17 through 21. This year's theme "Army Continuing Education Army Strong, Education Stronger" reinforces the Army's commitment to provide quality education for Soldiers worldwide.
In support of American Education Week, the Fort Sill Education Center will host its Fall Education Fair Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Truman Education Center, Bldg. 3281, near Sheridan Theater.
Approximately 30 school representatives will be in attendance with information about their education programs. Soldiers, family members, retirees and civilians are invited. Door prizes will be given away and refreshments will be served. Demonstrations of the center's modern classrooms' capabilities will be given as well.
School reps will include OU, OKC Community College, OSU, OSU ROTC, Tulsa Community College, Universal Technical Institute, Spartan College of Aeronautics, University of Texas El Paso, University of Phoenix and Webster University.
In 1919, representatives of the National Education Association and the American Legion met for the first time to discuss the fact that 25 percent of the country's World War I draftees were illiterate. The representatives sought ways to generate public support for education, which ultimately resulted in the knowledge and capabilities-based force the Army is today.
The Army Continuing Education System (ACES) offers a variety of programs to assist Soldiers in establishing and achieving education goals.
No longer tied to the traditional classroom style of education, Soldiers can now earn a degree through a variety of distance-learning programs sponsored through the Fort Sill Education Center. Once a degree plan is established, Soldiers can apply for tuition assistance and enroll in classes anywhere in the world, 24/7, via the GoArmyEd portal. These programs take into consideration the Soldiers' demanding operational assignments and personal time, whether leisure or with family.
Stop by the Fort Sill Education Center in the Welcome Center, Bldg. 4700, 5th floor, for more information about the Education Fair and about ACES programs and services.
In support of American Education Week, Webster University will conduct an APA Writing Workshop, "Elements to Writing a Good Research Paper."
The workshop will be presented by Webster University Prof. Kevin Henson Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 3281. Because of limited seating, please RSVP no later than Nov. 17, at 580-353-5766 or via email patriciahale20webster.edu.
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