10/1 Webinar: CAEL and DANTES: Military Training Education Program Data

Join us to learn how DANTES, the American Council on Education (ACE), and two CAEL members: the University of North Carolina (UNC) State System, and the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) are leveraging technology to streamline collaboration and improve decision-making across educational and government agencies. This session will explore the critical role technology plays in improving data sharing capabilities between government agencies, military training commands, and colleges and universities. We will discuss best practices for data interoperability and highlight early lessons learned from our recent pilot. Attendees will gain practical insights into overcoming common challenges, along with key recommendations for maximizing data interoperability across systems.

Presenters: 

Military Training Evaluation Program Manager

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) 

Ms. Beth Austin serves as DANTES’ Program Manager for the Military Training Evaluation Program (MTEP). A service member's learning from military training, education, and occupational experiences is evaluated through the MTEP Program by the American Council on Education (ACE) and documented on the Joint Services Transcript (JST). Many service members are eligible for college course credit at academic institutions and colleges based on their knowledge gained during military service. 

For more information on DANTES programs, please visit www.DANTES.mil or contact us by email at dodhra-outreach-dantes@mail.mil.  

 
Angela Thompson

Senior Director Registrar Operations,  University of Maryland Global Campus

Angela leads a team of dedicated professionals responsible for core Registrar operations involving grades, academic standing, official enrollment reporting, and the integrity of the student record. She began her career at UMGC as a professional academic advisor and used the expertise gained in that position to help implement the university’s first automated degree auditing system. Other positions she has held at UMGC include: Team Facilitator for Student Services cross-functional teams, Web Site Administrator for Student Services, Data Administrator dual report for Student Services and the Office of Marketing, Director of Transfer Credit & Degree Auditing Systems, Senior Business Analyst for the Office of the Registrar, Senior Functional Analyst for PeopleSoft Academic Advisement, Student Records, and Campus Community functional areas, and Director Data and Systems Operations.

Kathie Sidner,  

Director of Workforce & Partnerships,  The University of North Carolina System Office

 Kathie Sidner serves on the Workforce and Military Affairs team at the University of North Carolina (UNC) System Office.  She supports UNC System economic and workforce development efforts, military affiliated students, and defense and industry partnerships. Ms. Sidner has over 20 years of experience in government, national security, and higher education, with expertise in strategic partnerships, research development, program management, and all-source analysis.

Matthew D. Gonzalez,  

Enterprise Architect, American Council of Education

Matthew has served as a Faculty Evaluator. He served as a Chief Data Officer for the DoD and is the Founding Director of Cyber- Security for the University of Charleston, WV. He served as the Department Chair of Business for the University of the Incarnate Word, IT Project Manager at USAA, and at TTEC. Dr. Gonzalez has presented at Harvard University and has advised members of the DoD on Blockchain technology at the Pentagon.