Defense Acquisition University strategic partnerships

Defense AT&L, Jan-Feb, 2008

Through the years, the Defense Acquisition University has established strategic partnerships with universities and colleges, defense-sector corporations, professional associations, other government agencies, and international organizations. Such partnerships with academic institutions allow DoD AT & L workforce members to transfer DAU course work toward college and university degrees and certificates. Partnerships with industry, professional societies, government agencies, and international organizations focus on sharing training materials, tools, modules, and training opportunities. A complete database of DAU strategic partnerships can be found at <www.dau.mil/about-dau/partnerships.aspx>. Recent partnerships added to DAU's strategic partner database include the following:

DAU Midwest Region--Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, Mich.

On Oct. 9, 2007, Kellogg Community College <www.kellogg.edu/> signed a memorandum of understanding with DAU Midwest Region. The agreement outlines the transferring of American Council on Education (ACE) credits from DAU to KCC to apply towards a professional certificate or an associate of applied science-level degree program in the field of management. Under the agreement, a maximum of 48 credits on an official ACE transcript may be awarded toward an Associate of Applied Science-level degree at KCC. All courses transferred must be 100 level or above, must not duplicate courses in the major, and must have received a grade of "C" or higher. Students must meet admission requirements specific to KCC professional certificate and associate of applied science-level degree programs. Under the agreement, other credits may also be transferable, subject to ACE credit recommendation review.

DAU and California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)

DAU and CSUSB recently completed a three-year effort to develop an online master's degree program in public administration and criminal justice. Funding for the effort was provided through congressional appropriations designed to serve the needs of the Department of Defense workforce. A pilot for the public administration program is now complete, and both programs will be available during 2008. A key element of the curriculum for either program includes specific elective courses that provide Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level II certification in program management. These programs will provide members of the acquisition, technology, and logistics workforce an opportunity to address both civilian education as well as DAWIA requirements in a joint manner. Interested personnel should contact the CSUSB admissions office at 909-537-5188.