FY23 Olmsted and Advanced Degree Program Results from Commandant's Education Board
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY23 Commandant's Education Board for officers selected to participate in the Olmsted Scholarship Program and Advanced Degree Programs (ADP) at civilian universities. Eight officers were nominated for Olmsted Scholar Foundation interviews, ten officers were selected for civilian Advanced Degree Programs, and four officers were selected for Advanced Civilian School Programs (ACSP).
Issued: October 26, 2022
1. Purpose. To announce the results of the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Commandant's Education Board (CEB) for those officers selected to study abroad in the Olmsted Scholarship Program and other Advanced Degree Programs (ADP) hosted at civilian universities across the country. Headquarters Marine Corps is publishing the selection results in advance of the conventional CCLEB and CPIB Results MARADMINS to accommodate the extremely competitive admissions process at top civilian universities.<br>
2. Major milestone timeline (read in two columns).<br>
No Later Than (NLT) Date Milestone<br>
15 November 2022 Final Olmsted Applications<br>
7 January 2023 Deferral Requests for ADP<br>
1 April 2023 Civilian Institution Acceptance Letters<br>
3. Board Results.<br>
3.a. Olmsted Scholar Foundation. The officers listed below were nominated by the Commandant's Education Board (CEB) to interview on the Olmsted Scholar Foundation board during January 2023. (read in two columns.)<br>
NAME PMOS<br>
Brown, Turner J. 1803<br>
Duvall, Nathan M. 7210<br>
Finney, Lewis F. 6602<br>
Huisinga, Madeleine R. 0202<br>
Mcdonnell, Patrick E. 0202<br>
Mickelson, Emma A. 0202<br>
Wisnowski, Christopher M. 0302<br>
Yuhas, Jenner M. 7557<br>
3.b. Civilain Advanced Degree Programs. The following officers were primary selects for ADP and will receive orders from the Graduate Education Manager, MMOA-3. (read in three columns.)<br>
NAME PMOS AMOS<br>
Gilman, Luke S. 7208 8802<br>
Jacobson, Michael J. 3002 8831<br>
Kampa, Duane B. 4502 8878<br>
Merchant, Nicole F. 1302 8802<br>
Murphy, Quincy W. 1302 8831<br>
Perna, Thomas J. 4502 8831<br>
Stanley, Garrett E. 7208 8831<br>
Teague, Brent C. 6002 8802<br>
Vieregge, James K. 0602 8802<br>
Worthan, Bradley S. 5803 8878<br>
3.c. Advanced Civilian School Programs (ACSP). The following officers were primary selects for ACSP and will receive orders from the Graduate Education Manager, MMOA-3. (read in two columns.)<br>
NAME PMOS<br>
Brown, James A. 0202<br>
Montgomery, Dalhia G. 0402<br>
Senteney, Nicholas J. 5803<br>
Shea, Sara N. 0602<br>
4. Coordinating Instructions.<br>
4.a. Officers not yet career designated will be offered alternate career designation in accordance with reference (e), upon acceptance of orders.<br>
4.b. Officers who will screen on the CY23/FY25 Captains Promotion Board must be selected for promotion to retain their selection status.<br>
4.c. Olmsted Scholar Foundation.<br>
4.c.1. The above selected officers must submit their Final Olmsted applicaton NLT 15 November 2022 to MMOA-3, via email: smbmmoagradedu@usmc.mil.<br>
4.c.2. Selected officers are encouraged to contact MCU's Olmsted Scholar program POC listed in paragraph 5.a.<br>
4.c.3. The Final application template can be found on the "CPIB/CCLEB Board Updates" webpage under "Applications": https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.usmc.mil/webcenter/portal/OA3CEB/pages_cpibcclebupdates<br>
4.c.4. The final application must include a GRE Score, and high-quality digital file command photo taken in Service "A" with National Ensign and Service flag in the background. If the applicant's GRE score is not yet available prior by 15 November, please indicate in the application the projected date the GRE score will be received. <br>
4.c.5. The final application can include up to three letters of recommendation.<br>
4.c.6. Upon conclusion of the Olmsted Foundation's board in March 2023, those chosen will be notified via separate correspondence.<br>
4.c.7. Those nominees not selected as Olmsted Scholars, will be assigned to other CEB programs based on the officer's expressed preferences from the CEB questionnaire.<br>
4.d. ADP and ACSP. <br>
4.d.1. The following AMOSs are associated with the corresponding Graduate Education disciplines and schools (read in three columns.)<br>
AMOS DISCIPLINE SCHOOL<br>
8802 Education Civilian<br>
8831 Environmental Engineer Civilian<br>
8878 Historian Civilian<br>
4.d.2. Civilian school acceptance letters must be provided to the MMOA-3 Graduate Education Coordinator by no later than 1 April 2023.<br>
4.d.3. Headquarters Marine Corps will not usually accept deferrals. However, consideration will be given to those in a deployed status and unable to execute orders. Officers who fall into this category may request deferral in writing (AA Form) via the first general officer in their chain of command to HQMC (MMOA-3) NLT 7 January 2023.<br>
4.d.4. The list of officers selected as alternates for ADP and ACSP <br>
will be published via the MMOA-3 Commandant's Education Board info page following the release of this message at the following CAC protected website: https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.usmc.mil/webcenter/portal/OA3CEB/<br>
4.d.5. The list will be posted alphabetically by full name and MOS. No action is required by officers on this list. If vacancies open from the primary slate, an available alternate will be notified by their primary MOS monitor or Graduate Education Manager for assignment.<br>
4.d.6. Officers assigned to ADP will be immediately assigned to a utilization tour upon completion of their coursework.<br>
4.e. Communication to Headquarters Marine Corps. All correspondence must originate from the selected officer utilizing an Administrative Action Form (AA Form). Submit correspondence to the MMOA-3 Organizational Email: smbmmoagradedu@usmc.mil<br>
5. Points of Contact:<br>
5.a. Olmsted Scholar Program<br>
Mr. Michael Cooper (Marine Corps University)<br>
DSN: 378-0696, Comm: (703) 432-0696<br>
Email: michael.cooper@usmcu.edu<br>
5.b. Masters of Education<br>
Maj Nathan M. Clark<br>
Comm: (703) 784-4726<br>
Email: nathan.clark@usmc.mil<br>
5.c. Masters of History<br>
Maj Benjamin Brewster (USNA)<br>
Comm: (410) 293-6295<br>
Email: brewster@usna.edu<br>
5.d. Environmental Engineering<br>
Maj Marc Blair<br>
Comm: (571) 256-2789<br>
Email: marc.blair@usmc.mil<br>
5.e. Advanced Civilian School Program <br>
Maj David Foley, Graduate Education Manager, MMOA-3<br>
Comm: (703) 784-9284/5<br>
Email: SMBMMOAGRADEDU@usmc.mil<br>
6. Release authorized by MajGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.