NMC President Carmen Fernandez, for her part, lauded the five former students and cadets of NMC who recently visited the college to conduct presentations.
“We are extremely thankful to the visiting cadets and Capt. Cassandra Elmore for coming out, explaining the benefits of the program, and especially sharing their personal experiences with our students,” Fernandez said.
She said the visit plays an important role in the college’s efforts to educate students about the leadership opportunities that exist in the military for those who also choose to pursue a college education.
The SROTC program is coordinated by the Extended Degrees and University Partnership Program-Community Development Institute, under the Division of Community Programs and Services.
The presentation, which was called Operation NMC SROTC, aimed to boost the SROTC program at NMC.
Presenters consisted of former NMC students who are now University of Guam SROTC cadets: Joe T. Sablan, Martin Camacho, Jayna Tudela, Dennis Lizama, and Bruce Camacho.
The SROTC is an Army leadership-training program whose cooperative agreement with the University of Guam offers students many advantages and options as they pursue careers as commissioned officers and future leaders of the U.S. Army.
For example, students in the SROTC program are given the opportunity to take classes in military science, strategic planning, and leadership development.
The visiting presenters said students will also be eligible for full-tuition, merit-based scholarships that cover tuition, books and living allowances.
Graduates of the program will then be able to earn commission as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve or the National Guard.
“The SROTC program offered me the opportunity to pursue an education while training to become a leader in the U.S. Army,” Cadet Joe Sablan said.
“My fellow cadets and I are extremely thankful for the opportunity to come out and share our experiences and to explain the benefits we have because of the program,” he added.
Also present at the presentation were UOG’s Capt. Cassandra Elmore and SROTC Saipan contact Maj. Rose Mendiola.
