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| SOI Joint Education Center |
The Joint Education Center (JEC) has expanded the hours of operation for the SOI office in Bldg 520215, the old YMCA Bldg behind the Starbucks, to Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 0800-1600.
The College 101 Brief, which is mandatory for all students using Tuition Assistance for the first time, is offered every Tuesday at 1130 at this office. The Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) immediately follows the Tues College 101 brief at 1300. The College 101 is also offered at the JEC in Mainside on Wed at 1130 and Fri at 0830
The South Mesa office (located in the South Mesa Library Bldg 200090) is open every Friday from 0800 to 1600 for counseling, processing TA requests, and providing other academic information to active duty personnel, their dependents and federal employees.
JEC NEWS
SAT testing aboard Base ends in June 2008
The College Board has announced that SAT testing nationwide will end in 1 July 2008, for this year. The JEC will offer its final exam on the 12th of June. Appointments are required. Those students who need the SAT for entrance to colleges or universities, or for military commissioning programs, are advised to schedule their test date as quickly as possible. It takes 8 – 12 weeks to get the results. The ACT will be offered throughout the summer. SAT testing will resume 1 Oct 2008.
MISSION
The Joint Education Center, together with Base Library System, forms the Lifelong Learning Branch of Camp Pendleton’s Marine and Family Services, Marine Corps Community Services.
The mission of the Joint Education Center is to provide a wide range of high quality educational programs to enhance professional and personal learning for all active duty military personnel and their families.
Lifelong Learning operates six facilities.
Education Centers
The Joint Education Center operates three facilities. The main office is located at Building 1331. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 0730 until 1630. Wednesdays we open at 0900 and close at 1630. Our phone number is (760) 725-6660 or 6414, DSN 365-6660 or 6414.
SOI office - A second office is open at the north end of the base at SOI in Bldg 520512 on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri from 0800 - 1600. This is a full service office that can provide everything from counseling to processing of tuition assistance forms. Call 725-0606 for more information.
Main Gate area - The third office is located at the Main Gate area of the Base in the South Mesa Branch Library. This office is open Fridays from 1300 – 1600. Call 725-2032 for more info.
Library System
There are three libraries aboard Camp Pendleton offering a variety of resources to enhance professional and personal learning.
PATRICK J. CARNEY LIBRARY, Bldg 1146, is located behind the 1st Marine Division Headquarters. Library hours are Mon through Thu from 0900 – 2000 and Fri, Sat, and Sun from 0900 to 1700. The library offers a liberal loan policy. Books may be checked out for up to 28 days. Bestsellers may be limited to 14 days; however, if no one is on the waiting list, you can renew the book. For additional information call 725-5669.
SOUTH MESA BRANCH LIBRARY, Bldg 200090, is located next to the Abby Reinke Community Center in the South Mesa housing area. Library hours are Mon through Thu from 1200 – 2000 and Fri, Sat, and Sun from 1200 to 1700. There are computers and free Internet service available. For information call 725-2032.
SEASIDE SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY, Bldg 51093, is located at the north end of the base in the exchange complex at San Onofre. Library hours are Mon – Thu from 1200 to 2000 and Fri, Sat, and Sun from 1200 to 1700. The branch closes from 1430 till 1500 for lunch Mon – Thu. Two computers are available for Internet services and personal use. For information call 725-7325.
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| Military Academic Skills Program |
The Military Academic Skills Program (MASP) is an on-duty education program. This no-cost program is being offered to all active duty personnel, dependents, and civilians aboard Camp Pendleton and can be used to help refresh basic math and English skills. The MASP class which begins 27 May is already full. The next class with space available begins on 7 July and ends 1 August 2008. These classes are very popular and fill up quickly. Seats are limited so students are encouraged to reserve a spot early.
The classes are designed primarily for students who have a GT of 99 or below, or who scored at grade level 10.2 or below on the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exams.
Military students who want to use Tuition Assistance (TA) and score below a grade 10.2 on the (TABE) test are required to finish this class before using TA.
For more information please contact the JEC MASP coordinator, Janet Kaemmerling, at 725-6660.
| Education Officers' Brief |
The next Education Officer's Brief will be offered in early 2008 at the JEC. This annual training is mandatory for all Education Officers and/or SNCOs. Career Planners are also welcome.
Please contact the JEC at 725-6660 for additional information.