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ERAU Sets Records for Growth

December 14, 2022
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Record-breaking fall enrollment marked the beginning of the 2022-2023 academic term at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityPrescott. ERAU President P. Barry Butler and Chancellor Anette Karlsson praised the faculty and staff for creating an educational atmosphere that continued to attract some of the brightest university students in the nation. They did so during the fall Board of Visitors meeting, Oct. 5 to Oct. 8, on campus. Butler, who had flown in from his office at the Daytona Beach campus in Florida, praised the Prescott campus for continuing to gain international recognition for its various programs during the OctoberWest festivities.

U.S. News & World Report Rates ERAU among Best

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott campus was rated No. 1 in the United States in three separate categories in this year’s ranking of residential campuses. It also received other commendations: • Best Regional College in the Western Region.

• Best for Veterans in the Western Region (second consecutive year)

• Most Innovative Schools in the Western Region. It was cited as:

• No. 2, Best Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Programs for schools without the Ph.D. option

• No. 5, Best Value Schools

When combined with the Worldwide Campus program, ERAU was ranked No. 1 for Best Online Campus programs in the nation. Total fall enrollment was 3,166 students, 194 more than same time last year. By class, the breakdown was 744 freshmen, 718 sophomores, 647 juniors, 1,014 senior, and 43 graduate students. By gender, there are 2,287 males and 879 females. Karlsson said, “This is a record-setting year, the largest enrollment ever on campus. Our students enjoy the opportunity to learn in our experiential environment while working on scientific, technical and leadership challenges for the future.” She discussed the new five-year plan for growth and expansion that will soon be announced. She cautioned that plans are tentative as to when actual construction or renovation would begin. Supply chain breakdowns, in addition to building and construction material shortages and labor shortages have caused major price increases, with consequent slowdowns, she said. Projects include construction of a new wind tunnel to replace the one that has reached its lifetime. A new student union building is planned. At some point a new residence hall will be constructed to meet the increasing student growth. Renovation as well as demolition of some older buildings on campus is being considered. Also, considerable expansion of ERAU flight line facilities at the airport is under consideration.

Deans Describe College Growth

Deans of the four academic colleges — engineering, aviation, business-security and intelligence, and arts and sciences — talked about growth in those programs. Dean Ron Madler, engineering dean, described ongoing internships and partnerships students and faculty had with NASA and other major research and industry leaders in engineering. Aviation Dean Tim Holt shared numbers demonstrating that students training to become pilots had grown substantially. He anticipated 1,100 or more next year and has purchased more airplanes. Dean Tom Drape, business-security and intelligence, said the university is adding a degree program. It is the only college with its unique emphasis in the nation. Arts and sciences Dean Zafer Hatahet said his college also is adding new degree programs.

University on Solid Financial Base

Steve Bobinsky, executive director, Office of Development-Prescott, told board members that philanthropy support continued to increase for the university. He noted that the institution awarded $2.3 million in scholarship support to students and expects those numbers to increase. “Generous contributions help support undergraduate research, and also support networking and internship opportunities and STEM outreach efforts, especially in our surrounding neighborhoods and Northern Arizona and the greater Phoenix metro area,” he said.

President Shares State of University Address

President Butler said, “Our No.1 priority on all of our campuses and centers, is giving personal attention to student success. Our independent ranking by U.S. News & World Report demonstrates our unwavering commitment to prepare tomorrow’s leaders in aviation aerospace, business, cybersecurity, engineering and STEM fields.” Butler also said ERAU had received full accreditation from the Southern Association of College and School Commission on Colleges. Following a series of visitations and activities in various departments and schools across campus, OctoberWest weekend ended with an Eagle Alumni Award Dinner. Michelle Day, director of alumni relations for the western region, introduced six past graduates who were honored for their personal and professional accomplishments. The dinner was following by a “Drone Show,” which replaced the traditional fireworks display. As Chancellor Karlsson phrased it, “Fireworks are so 14th century technology. Drones more embrace what Embry-Riddle is about.”

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LOCAL NEWS: The Northern Arizona VA in Prescott has provided an update on their Homeless Veteran Program. . . .PRESCOTT, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona VA Health Care System’s Homeless Veteran Program, along with its community partners, housed 445 Veterans in 2022, exceeding their target goal by 157%.Nationally, the 2022 goal was to house 38,000 homeless Veterans— a goal that was exceeded by 6.3%. The Department of Veterans Affairs remains committed to ending Veteran homelessness and increasing housing placements is critical to achieving this goal.“This success is a result of efforts built on the evidence-based ‘Housing First’ approach, which prioritizes getting a Veteran into housing, then provides the Veteran with the support they need to stay housed,” said Steve Sample, Medical Center Director.In Northern Arizona, there are a variety of services designed to house homeless Veterans. The VA’s Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program includes VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers that provide formerly homeless Veterans with subsidized housing and a wraparound, interdisciplinary case management team to address issues that may have contributed to homelessness. The program provides justice outreach services, employment services, health care services through the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team, outreach, and transitional housing support. The VA also works closely with community partners to house homeless Veterans through a system called Coordinated Entry, where community agencies along with the VA regularly meet to coordinate efforts and ensure homeless Veterans do not fall through the cracks.“We are fortunate that there is so much support for helping homeless Veterans in our area,” said Jessica Taylor, Homeless Program Coordinator for the Northern Arizona VA. “This success could not have been possible without great collaboration between our community partners, Housing Authorities, Tribal partnerships, and support from our local communities.”Looking ahead, the VA will continue to explore new avenues to house homeless Veterans and overcome housing barriers. In collaboration with U.S VETS, Gorman & Company, and the Arizona Department of Housing, a supportive housing project on the grounds of the VA’s Fort Whipple campus is in the initial planning stages. The VA is also expanding outreach to ensure that homeless Veterans are aware of services available to them. For Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness— or if you know of homeless Veterans in need of assistance, call 877-424-3838.For more information on renting to or hiring homeless Veterans, visit: www.va.gov/homelessAbout the Northern Arizona VA: Through its main campus in Prescott, along with Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, and Anthem— with additional clinics in Tuba City, Page, Kayenta, Chinle, Holbrook, and Polacca, the Northern Arizona VA provides services to approximately 33,000 Veterans over a catchment area of more than 65,000 square miles.. . .www.facebook.com/VAPrescott ... See MoreSee Less

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