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Dean’s Corner:
In this special issue of Access magazine, we cele- brate an important milestone for one of our hallmark curricula, the Veterans Education Program. Like all programs operating in the division of Continuing and Global Education, the Veterans Education Pro- gram is “self-support,” meaning it does not receive government funding. Most self-support programs pass the cost of education to the student. However, the Veterans Education Program is even more spe- cial. We offer the entire program without cost to the
student. The Veterans Education Program is supported by our “small army” of donors in the community.
I support the Veterans Education Program in two ways. I make a yearly con- tribution to the program on our Day of Giving. I have also made a gift to the program as part of my estate planning. I did so in tribute to someone who was very important in my life and acted as a role model for patience, kindness and patriotism. US Army SP4 Stan Martz died in November 2017 from neuropathy likely caused by exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. Stan was a tank commander and heavily decorated for his heroism, with multiple bronze stars that included oak-leaf clusters and a “V” for valor.
Stan rarely talked about his military service. When he did, he offered descriptions of his service that were measured and soft spoken. Rarely did we hear of his time spent in real, hard-fought combat. He recalled exposure to the noxious defoliant. He also recalled an unwelcoming return from overseas. This later theme has emerged many times as Daniel and I have had the privilege to listen to the stories of Central Valley Vietnam veterans.
Ostensibly, times have changed. As a country, I think we take better care of our active and retired military. And today, the public is much more likely to support returning veterans than in the 1960’s and 70’s. I look to our Veterans Education Program as direct evidence of this improvement.
The milestone we get to celebrate in this issue is one of fiscal permanence for the Veterans Education Program. Not only has our community faithfully supported the women and men of this program who enter Fresno State each year, it has come together to establish a series of endowments that ensure funding for these students, forever. As you read through this issue of Access, I encourage you to note the life-changing experiences the students report; and if you are inclined, to take a moment to reflect on those in your life who make supporting veterans special to you – someone in your life who has been your Stan.
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Kind regards,
Scott D. Moore, P h.D.
2 California State University, F R E S N O
Stanley Martz 1948-2017