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Eagle Guide Student Handbook - Coppin State University Homepage

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physical examinations will not be permitted unless required of all applicants nor will inquiries about the<br />

handicapping condition be permitted unless it is specifically related to the individual's ability to perform<br />

the job to which he or she is to be assigned.<br />

Any disabled student or employee at <strong>Coppin</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> who feels his or her rights under Section<br />

504 have been violated, may register a formal complaint with the <strong>University</strong>'s Affirmative Action Officer,<br />

located in the Department of Human Resources at 410-951-3666.<br />

The Officer, in turn, will submit such complaint, with his/her observations for consideration, to the<br />

Committee for Handicapped <strong>Student</strong>s and Staff which monitors the <strong>University</strong>’s compliance with the<br />

federal regulations concerning the handicapped.<br />

What is ROTC?<br />

RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)<br />

Army ROTC is an educational program combining college electives in military science with practical<br />

leadership training to prepare men and women to become commissioned officers in the United <strong>State</strong>s<br />

Army, the Army National Guard, and the United <strong>State</strong>s Army Reserve.<br />

The program consists of a voluntary two-year Basic Course open to all interested students and a two-year<br />

Advanced Course for those who have completed the Basic Course (or equivalent) and have accepted a<br />

military service obligation.<br />

Basic Course (Military Science I and Military Science II)<br />

Freshman and Sophomore Level Courses<br />

Develop skills in leadership, time management, and planning<br />

No Service Obligation<br />

Paid stipend of $300 to $350 for qualified students<br />

Opportunities to participate in local and national events, field trips, and adventure training<br />

Advanced Course (Military Science III and Military Science IV)<br />

Junior and Senior Level Courses<br />

Further leadership and management development, tactics, ethics, and professionalism<br />

Must commit to joining the Army as a Commissioned Officer upon graduation<br />

Attend a 35 day leadership course in the Summer<br />

Paid a stipend of $450 to $500<br />

Plan and conduct training for Basic Course participants<br />

During participation in either the Basic Course or Advance Course, qualified students willing to make a<br />

military commitment are eligible for an Army ROTC Scholarship and other monies to help pay for<br />

college. The award of a merit-based competitive ROTC Scholarship includes:<br />

• Full Tuition or Room and Board up to $10,000 per year<br />

• $300 - $500 Stipend per month<br />

• $1,200 allowance for books per year<br />

Scholarship General Eligibility<br />

• Be a U.S. Citizen<br />

• Be between 17 and 27 years old<br />

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