Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology alumni are active in the United States and around the world.
The nationwide network of alumni has proven invaluable as a resource for the College in its lifelong commitment to current students and all graduates. Their financial contributions to scholarships, faculty development and equipment for laboratories are essential to the livelihood of the College.
Timely announcements about alumni engagement and events can be found on the website (www.vaughn.edu); in the alumni newsletter; in the alumni publication, Vaughn College Magazine; or on social media, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. All graduates from every era of this institution- whether the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics, the Academy of Aeronautics, the College of Aeronautics or Vaughn College-are encouraged to attend alumni meetings and events.
For more information about upcoming activities, to organize reunion events or to reconnect with your alma mater or make a contribution, contact Stephen DeSalvo, chief development officer at 718.429.6600, ext. 353 or email stephen.desalvo@vaughn.edu.
Military Careers
Graduation from the College with a bachelor’s degree meets the educational requirements for officer candidate training leading to commissioned status. Associate degree graduates who are interested in military technical assignments are eligible for the extensive advanced technical training programs for enlisted personnel in all branches of the service.
Many alumni have chosen satisfying military careers as flying officers, flight engineers, as well as aviation and aerospace technicians on the basis of their education at the College.
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Course (AFROTC)
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology students in the bachelor’s and associate in applied science degree programs can enroll in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Course (AFROTC). The AFROTC curriculum is designed to prepare college students for initial active-duty assignments as Air Force commissioned officers. The General Military Course (GMC) is a two-year program taken during enrollment for the associate in applied science degree. The course covers two main themes: the development of air power and the contemporary Air Force in the context of US military organizations. The GMC consists of a one-hour class and a one-hour military training period per week. During the GMC, there is no military service obligation as the student seeks to qualify for admission into the Professional Officers Corps (POC).
Admission into the POC follows enrollment into a bachelor of science degree program. Degree requirements are completed at Vaughn College, and the AFROTC sessions are held at Manhattan College in Riverdale. Vaughn College students are eligible to compete for Air Force ROTC scholarships.
Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AROTC)
Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AROTC) is open to Vaughn College students, freshmen through senior year, and may lead to a commission as a second lieutenant in the US Army. Army ROTC enhances a student’s education by providing unique leadership and management training, along with practical experience. The curriculum is designed to be challenging, educational and flexible enough to allow students to meet scholastic and personal goals. Classes include physical training, leadership development, map reading, land navigation, rappelling, rifle marksmanship, patrolling, military tactics, drill and ceremonies, military history, ethics and military law.
The program is divided into two major courses-basic and advanced. The basic course is given during the freshman and sophomore years, and the advanced course during the junior and senior years. All students must attend, and complete an ROTC Advanced Camp, between their junior and senior years. Military classes will be given either at St. John’s University in Queens, NY, or Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. All academic classes will be held at Vaughn.
Vaughn College students can compete for Army ROTC scholarships.
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