2019_01 University New Student Overview Indoc 051923JAUG19

Welcome to the National Defense University Dr John Yaeger, Provost, NDU August 2019 Imagine, Create, and Secure a Stronger Peace… 1787 Proposed NDU Curriculum: • Political Science • History • International Law • Economics • Military Strategy Students – Interagency Washington’s Vision “I have heretofore proposed to the consideration of Congress, the expediency of establishing a National University…” -8th Annual Message to Congress (7 December 1796) Elihu Root National Defense University will be the service colleges linked together as civil colleges are grouped in a university - 1900 Harpers Weekly Christmas Edition pp World War I There were no braver nor more fearless men in any army, but the organization at home and behind the lines was not worthy of the reputation which American businessmen have deservedly won for smartness, promptitude and efficiency David Lloyd George British Prime Minister The Army Industrial College “I want to establish a little school to preserve experience and keep in touch with industry.” Bernard Baruch Chairman War Industries Board, WWI Mr Dwight Davis, Assistant Secretary of War 1918 War Industries Board Original Board of Visitors R.S Brookings Bernard Baruch First Graduating Class, Army Industrial College (1924) 2019-2020 Curriculum Concentrations and Research Opportunities NDU offers 10 concentrations Some concentrations are open to all students, and some concentrations are open to students in specific degree programs • Concentrations • NDU Scholars Programs open to all students • American Studies (IF & US) • CJCS • Cyber Security Leadership • US State Department • Emerging Information Technologies • Ethics • US Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration • JLASS • USCYBERCOM • Long Term Strategies • USPACOM • Senior Acquisition Course • USEUCOM • Supply Chain Management • USSTRATCOM • Weapons of Mass Destruction • USNORTHCOM • Health Strategies • USAFRICOM • USSOCOM Electives at the Inter-American Defense College are also open to NDU students Key Dates (2019) August 5:  In-processing (10-Month JPME Students) August 6:  Convocation  University Student Orientation (10-Month JPME Students)  Scholars Program and Elective Concentration Briefings August 14:  Fall Electives Open House (in conjunction with Inter-American Defense College) September 17:  Fall Electives Begin October 23:  Spring Electives Open House December 10:  Fall Electives End December 20:  Last Day of Fall Semester 38 Key Dates (2020) January 6:  Spring Semester Begins (10-Month JPME Students)  Students Return January 7:  Spring Electives Begin March 24:  Spring Electives End June 11:  Graduation (10-Month JPME Students) 39 Key Date (2020) 11 June Graduation 7-Aug-19 40 Summary of Key Holidays Federal Holidays • • • • • • • • • September 2, 2019 October 14, 2019 November 11, 2019 November 28, 2019 December 25, 2019 January 1, 2020 January 20, 2020 February 17, 2020 May 25, 2020 Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday Washington's Birthday Memorial Day NDU Holidays • Dec 23, 2018 - Jan 3, 2019 Holiday Break (10-Month JPME Students) 41 National Defense University Core Values and Guiding Principles Academic Excellence: We will create strategic advantage by developing joint warfighters and other national security leaders, and forging relationships through whole-of-nations and whole-ofgovernment education programs, research and engagement Academic Freedom: We will protect free expression and foster open intellectual exchanges based upon professionalism and respect for others Diversity: We will embrace an inclusive mixture of people, institutions, cultures, and ideas in a transparent environment Holistic Development: We will nurture intellectual development, total well-being, resilience, lifelong learning, and selfless service Integrity: We will maintain a culture of trust, openness, honesty, ethical conduct, and responsible stewardship Teamwork: We will foster transparent and collaborative processes and decision-making activities towards common goals Communication: We will create and sufficiently resource a system of integrated, synchronized communication channels and messages that inform, engage and foster relationships with strategic stakeholders, to create passionate, enduring support for NDU Policies to be Familiar with • Academic Freedom • Non-Attribution • Academic Integrity • Institutional Review Board • Student Code of Conduct NDU EEO Policy Foster culture of mutual respect Actively promote equality of opportunity Ensure freedom from discrimination or harassment Fundamental principles: - Equality - Diversity - Inclusion Academic Integrity Plagiarism – the theft of the intellectual work of another person and passing it off as one’s own Academic Freedom Academic Freedom – We will protect free expression and foster open intellectual exchanges based upon professionalism and respect for others Non-Attribution Non-Attribution Policy – without the expressed permission of the speaker, nothing will be attributed directly or indirectly in the presence of anyone who was not authorized to attend the lecture/presentation NDU Code of Conduct • To advance the mission of educating, developing, and inspiring National Security Leaders, we must continually create and maintain an academic environment founded in a community of trust that demands excellence in professional conduct and ethical standards Students must adhere to the highest standards of honor Specifically, students will not lie, cheat, steal or otherwise behave in any way that discredits themselves or impugns on the reputation of their fellow students at National Defense University Failure to follow these standards may result in administrative action, including dismissal from the University in accordance with NDU’s Student Disenrollment Policy (5.12) NDU- Then & Now Then (1976)… Now (2019) 49 NDU 2019 50 NDU 1976 51 ... engagement NDU JPME Student Demographics STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS AY 1976-1977 Civilian 21% Total Students: 661 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS AY 2019-20* International 17.7% Military 79% Total Students: 378 Civilian... are also open to NDU students Key Dates (2019) August 5:  In-processing (10-Month JPME Students) August 6:  Convocation  University Student Orientation (10-Month JPME Students)  Scholars... fellow students at National Defense University Failure to follow these standards may result in administrative action, including dismissal from the University in accordance with NDU’s Student