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Fort Wainwright pens partnership supporting enhanced degree benefits

By Brady GrossMay 7, 2021

Patricia Stalder, (left) a professor in the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Early Childhood Education Program, provided a short descriptive of the Memorandum of Understanding’s positive aspects for Soldiers and their Families, the community and UAF with the help of Col. Christopher Ruga, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Wainwright commander.
Patricia Stalder, (left) a professor in the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Early Childhood Education Program, provided a short descriptive of the Memorandum of Understanding’s positive aspects for Soldiers and their Families, the community and UAF with the help of Col. Christopher Ruga, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Wainwright commander. (Photo Credit: Brian W. Schlumbohm, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Wainwright Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL

Fort Wainwright and the University of Alaska Fairbanks signed a new agreement during a ceremony Friday, April 30, 2021, celebrating new coordination for Soldiers’ spouses earning college credit for an Early Childhood Education degree. The agreement directly benefits military families in their journey toward obtaining this degree through their work in the child and youth services sector.

“It’s part of our continuing effort for us to improve the community education and employment opportunities for our employees,” said garrison commander Col. Christopher Ruga, “as well as continue improve the quality of life for the soldiers, families and civilians here at U.S. Army Garrison, and throughout the Fairbanks North Star Borough area.”
A Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Community and Technical College, and U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Wainwright was signed during a small gathering at Fort Wainwright’s Educational Center, April 29. Col. Christopher Ruga, USAG Alaska, Fort Wainwright commander, and representatives from the University of Alaska Fairbanks; Michele Stalder, Dean of UAF Community and Technical College, and Patricia Merrit, professor of Early Childhood Education for CTC, were present for the signing of the Early Childhood Education Program MOU.
A Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Community and Technical College, and U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Wainwright was signed during a small gathering at Fort Wainwright’s Educational Center, April 29. Col. Christopher Ruga, USAG Alaska, Fort Wainwright commander, and representatives from the University of Alaska Fairbanks; Michele Stalder, Dean of UAF Community and Technical College, and Patricia Merrit, professor of Early Childhood Education for CTC, were present for the signing of the Early Childhood Education Program MOU. (Photo Credit: Brian W. Schlumbohm, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Wainwright Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL

The partnership with UAF includes online class options so that students can continue their studies through distance learning, even after they may leave Fort Wainwright or Fort Greely.

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