College of Information and Cyberspace

Student Handbook

03 August 2022

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: About ‘The College of Information and Cyberspace’ ............................................................. 1

History.....................................................................................................................................................................1

Mission, Vision, Values and Goals..................................................................................................................... 2

Senior Leadership Team.............................................................................................................................. 3

Academic Leadership Team..................................................................................................................................3

Chapter 2:Academic Policies ................................................................................................................. 4

NDU Code of Conduct....................................................................................................................................... 4

Academic Freedom, UCMJ and Academic Integrity .................................................................................... 5

NDU Non-Attribution Policy......... ....................................................................................................................... 6

Education Procedures, Requirements and Program Evaluation.................................................................... 7

CIC Resident Programs ..........................................................................................................................................9

CIC Distance Education Programs................................................................................................................10

NDU Presidents lecture Series (PLS)............................................................................................................10

CIC Chancellor Lecture Series(CLS)....................................................................................................................11

Academic Awards................................................................................................................................................11

NDU Scholars, Writing Awards, Student Groups......................................................................................13

Chapter 3:Grading, Assessments, and Evaluations.................................................................................15

Grading and Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................15

Outcomes Based Assessment of Student Performance.................................................................................15

Grading.................................................................................................................................................................16

Student Remediation and Probation.............................................................................................................18

Grade Appeals......................................................................................................................................................19

Academic Review Board.....................................................................................................................................21

Chapter 4:Administrative Information and Policies............................................................................. 23

Service and Agency Chairs......................................................................................................................... 23

Student Government ......................................................................................................................................23

Inclement Weather ................................................................................................................................... 24

Attendance and Arrival ................................................................................................................................ ...24

Student Dress Code and uniform...................................................................................................................26

Non-Academic Programs....................................................................................................................................27

Tobacco and Alcohol Policy.............................................................................................................................28

Campus Policies (Duty Hours/ Lost and Fond)...............................................................................................29

Reveille and Retreat; Army Courtesies...............................................................................................................30

Student Travel Polices/Guidance (DTS/GTCC)........................................................................................... 30

Release of Student Educational Records ................................................................................................... 31

Chapter 5: Security Matters..................................................................................................................32

Student Security Clearance.......................................................................................................................32
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Classification Information ...............................................................................................................................32

Blackboard Connect .................................................................................................................................. 32

NDU Security Badge................................................................................................................................... 33

Building Security........................................................................................................................................ 34

Public Information and Media contact...................................................................................................... 35

Chapter 6:Campus Facilities and Services.............................................................................................37

Physical Fitness and locker Rooms.........................................................................................................................37

NDU Food Service................................................................................................................................................... 37

Fort McNair gas Station and Shoppette................................................................................................................38

NDU Library.............................................................................................................................................................38

Mail..........................................................................................................................................................................39

Personal Services...................................................................................................................................................39

Computer Technical Support................................................................................................................................40

Legal Assistance.....................................................................................................................................................40

Chapter 7. Getting to Fort McNair (cars, trains, buses, bike, and housing)..........................................41

NDU Commuting Options..........................................................................................................................41

NDU Federal Mass Transit Benefits System.....................................................................................................41

Bike Racks.............................................................................................................................................................42

Parking..................................................................................................................................................................42

Post Traffic Regulations.....................................................................................................................................42

Housing Information..........................................................................................................................................42

Chapter 8 Military Health Care....................................................................................................................43

Medical Appointments.............................................................................................................................43

Military Hospitals......................................................................................................................................43

Family Health Care....................................................................................................................................43

Routine Medical Care................................................................................................................................44

Dental Care...............................................................................................................................................44
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Chapter 1

About the College of Information and Cyberspace

1. History

In 1965, the Department of Defense Computer Institute (DODCI) was established to teach DoD 

students the fundamentals of digital computer capabilities. For 25 years, DODCI met that 

mission by providing excellent training to personnel who were beginning to learn how 

computers might be put to work to help tackle tedious, detail-oriented work for the 

Department. As DoD’s use of, and uses for, computers grew, it became widely recognized that 

DoD needed to provide more than just computer workforce training. It needed to provide an 

opportunity for more sophisticated education about how computer-based systems and 

technologies could be force multipliers across the spectrum of military uses – in the office and 

the field. As a result, the decision was made in 1988 to transform DODCI into the Information 

Resources Management College (IRMC). In 1990, IRMC became the fourth college of the 

National Defense University (NDU). The change upgraded the level and focus of the faculty and 

its academic programs and morphed it from a computer trade school into a graduate level 

educational institution for rising senior leaders. The college relocated from the Navy Yard to 

Fort Lesley J. McNair (Washington DC Waterfront) in 1992, and over the next 25 years 

developed numerous graduate certificate programs, cyber laboratories (SCADA, Attack & 

Defend), national and international partnerships, and, eventually, its own master’s degree.

The IRMC, which later became known as the iCollege, was the center of gravity for developing 

senior leaders who understood how to invest, manage, operate and leverage information and 

information technologies as an advantage for DoD, as well as to its interagency, private sector 

and international partners. The iCollege also fielded innovative programs that solidify a whole 

of government approach to national security in the information environment.

During IRMC/iCollege’s 26 years of existence, a transformation in how DoD viewed information 

and information technology unfolded. DoD recognizes that advanced information technology 

not only plays a role in how we conduct the business and functional support operations for our 

military and our nation, but that it also plays a role in the defense of our nation and in the 

conduct of military operations. As DoD’s cyber operations joined the mainstream of military 

capabilities, IRMC evolved to meet the strategic educational needs of the force. As part of this 

transformation, Congress renamed IRMC the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC) a 

name better aligned with the college’s new mission. Additionally, the Joint Staff J7 directed 

NDU to begin a Senior Service College/ Joint Professional Military Education level II pilot 

program focusing on the information instrument of national power and the cyberspace domain. 

On 1 May 2019, the Joint Staff J7 accredited this JPME-II program under the Process of 

Accreditation for Joint Education for six years. 
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2. Mission and Vision

MISSION

The College of Information and Cyberspace educates joint warfighters, national security 

leaders, and the cyber workforce on the cyber domain and information environment to lead, 

advise, and advance national and global security.

VISION

CIC is the premier senior national security educational institution focused on the information 

environment. CIC is the desired educator of leaders who perform national and military 

actions within the cyberspace domain using the information instrument of national power.

ENVIRONMENT

CIC supports and encourages advanced research in understanding the information 

environment, cyberspace, and technology in support of national security. The college promotes 

physical and mental health and well-being of its students, staff, and faculty. CIC also strives to 

provide its students, faculty and staff state-of-the-art technology to support mission 

accomplishment. Finally, CIC seeks to create an environment reflective of CIC’s values.

VALUES

CIC adheres to a set of values guiding the behavior of its staff, faculty, and students. These 

values are reflected in the College’s governance, culture, and curriculum. These values are:

• Academic Freedom: An educational and research climate that fosters and protects free 

expression, rigorous analysis, and open intellectual exchange.

• Integrity: An organizational culture based on openness, honesty, trust and ethical conduct.

• Excellence: A determined commitment to teaching, scholarship, knowledge development, 

institutional agility, innovation and creativity.

• Community: The embracement of diverse peoples, ideas and cultures in a spirit of lifelong 

professional cooperation and collaboration.

• Growth and Development: An environment that fosters individual growth and develops 

intellectual and physical wellbeing.

GOALS

The following four goals establish a framework to help ensure alignment with the National 

Defense University (NDU) Strategic Plan, as well as to enhance unity of focus and effort among 

CIC’s faculty and staff:

Goal 1. Provide a top quality, accredited, graduate-level joint professional military education 

academic program that further develops leaders in accordance with CJCS Instruction 1800.01F

Officer Professional Military Education Policy (OPMEP), with special emphasis on the 

employment of cyber power and of the information pillar of national power for strategic 

effect.

Goal 2. In support of the CIC academic program, create and disseminate scholarship and 

knowledge focused on national security, resource strategy, and leader development.

Goal 3. Ensure the resources required (people, facilities, and services support) are available to 
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accomplish the CIC mission.

Goal 4. Regularly assess the students’, stakeholders’, and nation’s requirements and adapt the 

CIC strategy, culture, processes, practices, and structures as necessary.

3. Senior Leadership Team

Chancellor. The CIC Chancellor is responsible for the strategic direction and executive 

leadership of the College, to include all academic programs and coordination with key College 

stakeholders. The chancellor provides senior leadership for all aspects of College program 

planning, direction, resource management, and climate. 

Dean of Faculty and Academic programs. The Dean of Faculty and Academic Programs (herein 

after “Dean of Faculty”) is responsible for the school’s educational mission by guiding the 

planning, implementation, and evaluation of all academic programs. The Dean of Faculty also 

serves as the principal advisor to the Chancellor on all matters affecting the academic program 

and the faculty, and acts for the Commandant in his/her absence on these matters.

Dean of Administration. The Dean of Administration oversees the CIC’s Operations staff and 

ensures proper execution of resource requirements. The Dean of Administration is responsible 

for day-to-day operations and activities in support of the CIC leadership, faculty, staff, and 

students.

Dean of Students. The Dean of Students coordinates the admissions process with the NDU 

Registrar, and supervises the planning, coordination, and execution of all student activities, 

including the assignment of Students to Seminars and PFAs as well as establishing the student 

counsel and advising Student Body Leaders. The Dean of Students also serves as the CIC 

leadership’s principal liaison to the student body during the academic year. 

4. Academic Leadership Team

Course Director: Course directors are appointed by the Dean of Faculty in collaboration with 

the Department Chairs and are responsible for syllabus creation and/or updating their course 

syllabus each semester given feedback from faculty and students. They are responsible for 

ensuring that instructors for their course are using highly effective instructional techniques and 

that there is an appropriate balance of active and passive learning, creating and employing 

rubrics, maintaining parity and commonality across the sections of their course, ensuring timely 

student feedback for their course, and keeping records of student achievement.

Faculty Seminar Leader (FSL): Responsible for the delivery of the Academic Curriculum and 

grading inside individual seminars under the leadership and direction of a Course Director. 

Faculty Mentor: To create a positive environment promoting professional and individual 

growth, students participate in periodic check points with an assigned faculty mentor allowing 

students to gain insights, wisdom, and assistance in growing professionally while completing a 

resident program
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Chapter 2

Academic Policies and Programs

1. NDU Code of Conduct. To advance the mission of educating, developing, and inspiring 

National security leaders, we must continually create and maintain an academic environment 

founded in a community of trust that demands excellence in professional conduct and ethical 

standards. Students must adhere to the highest standards of honor. Specifically, students will 

not lie, cheat, steal or otherwise behave in any way that discredits themselves or the reputation 

of their fellow students at National Defense University. Failure to follow these standards may 

result in administrative action, including dismissal from the University in accordance with NDU 

Instruction 1000.02: NDU Student Disenrollment Policy: 

https://ndu1.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/portal/Policies%20Instructions%20and%20Guidance/S

tudent%20Disenrollment%20Policy.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=t2iPWk

2. Academic Freedom. The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, in accordance with provisions and 

requirements of Title 10, United States Code, directs the President, National Defense University, 

to establish a climate of academic freedom within the University that fosters and properly 

encourages thorough open and lively academic debate and examination of national security 

issues. The CIC adheres to the academic policy established by NDU. As future policy makers, 

advisors, and leaders, CIC graduates must be ready to discuss, challenge, and question current 

national policy and strategy. Academic freedom at CIC is essential to the learning and teaching 

process and involves two elements. First, there is the freedom to teach, conduct research, and

publish research findings; to discuss in the classroom any material relevant to the subject

matter as delineated in the course learning outcomes; and to seek changes in academic and

institutional policies. Academic freedom provides for open discussion of diverse perspectives on 

critical issues; it does not provide for the freedom of the faculty to deviate from the course 

learning outcomes as determined by the Course Director, recommended by the Curriculum 

Committee, and approved by the Dean of Faculty. Faculty members shall strive to protect not 

only their own right to freedom of inquiry, teaching, and expression, but also their colleagues’ 

and students’ right to the same freedoms. Additionally, faculty members shall ensure that they 

conduct their seminars in a manner that exhibits cultural sensitivity, respect for differing 

religious beliefs, and provides intellectual balance. Second, there is the responsibility to pursue

excellence, intellectual honesty, and objectivity in teaching; to encourage faculty, students, and

colleagues to engage in free discussion and inquiry; to nurture innovative thinking, discussion,

and publication concerning national security issues; and to enhance the standing and credibility

of professional military education. Both elements are crucial to the success of the CIC and 

academic programs.

3. Uniform Code of Military Justice. Active-duty military members are subject to Article 88 of 

the Uniform Code of Military Justice. In brief, Article 88 prohibits the use of “contemptuous 

words” against the President, Vice President, Congress, Secretary of Defense, and other named 

officials. Nothing in the principles of academic freedom operates as an exception to Article 88. 

Additional information on Article 88 is available from the NDU Legal Counsel.
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4. Academic Integrity. The NDU/CIC has a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and other 

breaches of academic integrity and will enforce the National Defense University Statement on 

Academic Integrity as summarized below. Students should consult the NDU website 

(http://www.ndu.edu/Academics/AcademicPolicies.aspx) for the complete and/or most current 

NDU academic integrity policy.

 a. Statement on Academic Integrity. NDU shall always foster and promote a culture of trust, 

honesty, and ethical conduct. This statement on academic integrity supports the above guiding 

principle and applies to all components of the National Defense University. The purpose of this 

broad university policy is to establish a clear statement of zero tolerance for academic 

dishonesty and to promote consistent treatment of similar cases across the University on 

academic integrity and the integrity of the institution. This document should not be interpreted 

to limit the authority of the University President or the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This 

policy includes two key areas: academic integrity as it applies to students and participants at 

National Defense University; and academic integrity as it applies to assigned faculty and staff.

 b. Breaches of Academic Integrity. Breaches of academic integrity are not tolerated. Breaches 

include but are not limited to: falsification of professional and academic credentials; obtaining or 

giving aid on an examination; having unauthorized prior knowledge of an examination; doing 

work or assisting another student do work without prior authorization; unauthorized 

collaboration; multiple submissions; and plagiarism.

 (1) Falsification of professional and academic credentials: Students are required to provide 

accurate and documentable information on their educational and professional background. If a 

student is admitted to the University with false credentials, they will be sanctioned.

 (2) Obtaining or giving aid on an examination; having unauthorized prior knowledge of an 

examination: Students are prohibited from giving or receiving assistance on examinations, to 

include obtaining advanced knowledge of the examination particulars (e.g., specific questions) 

unless specifically authorized by the instructor.

 (3) Unauthorized collaboration is defined as students working together on an assignment for 

academic credit when such collaboration is not authorized in the syllabus or by the instructor.

 (4) Multiple submissions are instances in which students submit papers or work (whole or 

multiple paragraphs) that were or are currently being submitted for academic credit to other 

courses within NDU or at other institutions. Such work may not be submitted at the National 

Defense University without prior written approval by both the National Defense University 

professor/instructor and the approval of the other institution. Students must still use proper 

citations for previous academic work they have completed.

 (5) Plagiarism is the unauthorized use of the intellectual work of another person without 

providing proper credit to the author. While most commonly associated with writing, all types 
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of scholarly work, including computer code, speeches, slides, music, scientific data and analysis, 

and electronic publications are not to be plagiarized. Plagiarism may be more explicitly defined 

as:

 (a) Using another person’s exact words without quotation marks and a footnote/

endnote.

 (b) Paraphrasing another person’s words without a footnote/endnote.

 (c) Using another person’s ideas without giving credit by means of using a footnote/

endnote.

 (d) Using information from the web without giving credit by means of a footnote/

endnote. 

(For example: If a student/professor/instructor/staff member enrolled or assigned to NDU 

copies a section of material from a source located on the internet (such as Wikipedia) into a 

paper/article/book, even if that material is not copyrighted, that section must be properly cited 

to show that the original material was not the student’s).

 c. Sanctions for Breaches of Academic Integrity. Sanctions for violating the academic integrity

standards include but are not limited to disenrollment, suspension, denial or revocation of 

degrees or diplomas, a grade of no credit with a transcript and/or evaluation notation of 

"academic dishonesty;" rejection of the work submitted for credit, a letter of admonishment, 

termination of employment or other administrative sanctions. Some violations (i.e., plagiarism) 

are reportable to the security office and may affect your security clearance. Additionally, 

members of the United States military may be subject to disciplinary actions in accordance with 

the Uniform Code of Military Justice. 

 d. Academic Integrity Applicable to Faculty and Staff. The faculty and staff of the University 

are also expected to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and academic responsibility. 

Publications or presentations must give credit to the intellectual property of others. A member 

of the faculty or staff accused of dishonesty in scholarly work is called before a board within the 

component to assess the situation and make a recommendation to the component head. To 

protect the institution and the individual, final actions should be taken after consultation with 

the NDU Office of General Counsel, Human Resources Directorate (HRD), Office of the Chief of 

Staff, and Academic Affairs (AA).

 

 e. Suspected Breaches of Academic Integrity. When a faculty member suspects a breach of 

academic integrity, the faculty member will follow the process in the CIC Faculty Handbook to 

determine whether or not CIC convenes an Academic Review Board. A section pertaining to the 

Academic Review Board may be found in chapter 3 of this manual.

5. Non-Attribution Policy. NDU has a strict non-attribution policy that fully applies to CIC. This

policy assures guest speakers, seminar leaders, panelists, faculty, and students that nothing 

stated by the speaker will be attributed to her/him by name without the speaker’s express 

permission. Attribution by name is not permitted, directly to or indirectly, in the presence of 

anyone who was not authorized to attend the presentation, conference, site visit, or seminar in 

which the speaker's original comments occurred. This policy also applies to the distribution of 
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any materials, in any format or medium, prepared by speakers for presentation as a part of the 

academic program at the CIC. This policy is binding on all who participate in CIC programs. This 

policy is not intended to hinder academic exchange. Rather, the policy is designed to enhance 

and support an environment of candid discussion. This policy does allow a previous speaker to 

be referenced, if the reference to the speaker's comment is prefaced by a generic statement, 

such as "A previous speaker said ..." and as long as the content of the statement does not allow 

the audience/guest to deduce who is being quoted or paraphrased.

 a. Discussions within the Academic Environment. This policy does not intend to preclude 

student and faculty discussions of opinions and views expressed by speakers within the 

academic environment; however, students may not attribute views and opinions to one speaker 

by name or other identification while questioning the speakers who appear subsequently. The 

NDU non-attribution policy states that all attendees must protect classified information acquired 

during presentations in accordance with applicable regulations and policies. Students may use 

unclassified information obtained during lectures, briefings, panels, discussions, and seminars 

freely within the academic environment. Do not identify the speaker, the university or the 

colleges as the originator of the information without prior consent.

 b. Violations of non-attribution policy. All suspected violations of the non-attribution policy 

are considered serious and be referred to the Dean of Academics, who may convene an 

Academic Review Board to determine if a violation was committed and if disciplinary action is 

appropriate. A section pertaining to the Academic Review Board may be found in chapter 3 of 

this manual. All students, faculty and staff will ensure that comments made by a speaker (to 

include other faculty and students) will not be attributed to her/him by name without the 

speaker’s express permission. Attribution by name is not permitted, directly to or indirectly, in 

the presence of anyone who was not authorized to participate in the presentation, conference, 

site visit, seminar, or discussion in which the speaker’s original comments occurred. This policy 

applies to both verbal statements and to the release or distribution of any materials, 

presentations, or handouts prepared for use at the CIC or NDU.

 c. Audio and Video Recording Policy. The college’s policy on video/audio recording of 

lectures is subject to the consent of the speaker. The CIC will respect the wishes of the speaker 

if consent to record presentations is withheld. All video/audio records are subject to disclosure 

to members of the public pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act of 1974. NDU Academic 

Affairs notifies speakers of this policy in writing in the letter of invitation. Each speaker is 

requested to sign a release before the lecture. If a speaker prefers not to have the lecture 

recorded and does not sign the release, the lecture will not be professionally recorded. Personal 

digital video or audio recordings of virtual/online or in-person presentations are strictly 

forbidden. In no case, should individual students record any academic proceedings without prior 

approval through the applicable course director.

6. Educational Procedures, Requirements and Evaluation. 

 a. Exchange of Ideas. The exchange of ideas among faculty and students in the seminar is the 

primary learning vehicle of the College. Student preparation and active participation in 
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classroom discussions is crucial to the success of this active seminar approach. The seminar 

experience is enhanced by the reading material provided, lectures by CIC faculty, and by guest 

speakers who provide unique perspectives on strategic leadership and national security issues.

 b. Course Syllabi. Course syllabi describe the course’s scope, purpose, outcomes and

structure, student requirements, and topics covered. For each course topic, the syllabus will

list that topic’s learning outcomes, provide background information on the subjects to be

addressed, suggest questions for discussion, and indicate the teaching methods that will be

used.

 c. Program Evaluation.

 (1) Assessing the effectiveness of the CIC Academic programs is an ongoing, dynamic 

process. Faculty and students engage in a collaborative effort to evaluate and improve the

quality of teaching and learning. Active, thoughtful participation by both faculty and students

is critical to the success of this evaluation process.

 (2) As part of their professional responsibilities, students are expected to provide feedback

on the program by providing thoughtful, constructive feedback in hot-washes, by completing the 

end-of-course core and elective surveys, and by fully participating in a comprehensive exit

survey before graduation. This assessment addresses the character and quality of 

instruction, course workload, the quality of course readings, and the attainment of course 

learning outcomes. Students are also asked to assess specific exercises throughout the 

academic year, to comment on invited speakers, and, at the end of the academic year, to 

provide an overall critique of their educational experiences.

 (3) Confidential surveys. This information is critical in assessing mission and educational 

outcomes. The primary value of these assessments is to provide CIC leadership with 

information on the quality of the curriculum, instruction, and general educational program. 

Student feedback is typically solicited via web-based surveys. All student comments are 

confidential and used only in aggregate form. Student surveys are opened for feedback as soon 

as the last class concludes and will close prior to professor submitting final grades (Usually 

about 10 days)

 (4) In addition, at the end of each resident program semester, the college conducts a faceto-face meeting with students from the entire class to have candid, in-depth discussions on all

aspects of the program.

 (5) Finally, students are also encouraged to provide informal feedback on the academic 

programs at any point during the academic year. The Chancellor, the Dean of Faculty and 

Academics, the Dean of Students, the Service Chairs, Course Directors, and faculty advisors have

an open-door policy to promote the sharing of ideas and concerns regarding the overall 

effectiveness of the curriculum. At all levels, students are encouraged to contribute suggestions 

for improvement.
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6. CIC Resident Programs Overview

 a. Senior Service College (SSC)/Joint Professional Military Education-Phase II (JPME). CIC’s

SSC/JPME program provides a graduate education focused on the information instrument of 

national power and on military uses of the cyberspace domain. Students earn a Master of 

Science Degree in Government Information Leadership.1 Graduates of the program will be 

national security leaders and advisors who develop and implement strategies and policies that

successfully leverage information and cyberspace operations within the broader national 

security framework.

 (1) CIC’s JPME core curriculum incorporates the program initially approved by the Joint

Chiefs of Staff in November 1987 and later refined in CJCS Instruction 1800.01F, Officer 

Professional Military Education Policy (OPMEP), last updated by the CJCS on May 15, 2020. The 

CIC Senior Service College (SSC)/ Joint Professional Military Education-Phase II (JPME) core 

curriculum covers all the Professional Military Education (PME) Joint Learning Areas that the 

Chairman has identified in the OPMEP, and completion of the CIC JPME academic program 

fulfills the educational requirements for Joint Qualification Level-II for commissioned officers. In 

addition to the coverage of the required PME outcomes in the core curriculum, students can

expand their study of joint matters through the wide variety of electives offered by CIC and by 

the other academic programs at NDU. 

 (2) A fundamental strength of CIC is its joint, interagency, and multinational approach to

studying the information environment and cyberspace. Students and faculty are drawn from 

across the U.S. armed forces, U.S. defense and other federal departments, and from our 

international allies and partners.

 b. Leadership Development Program (LDP): LDP is administered in an intensive and highly 

interactive fourteen-week forum that is focused for rising mid/senior-level managers and 

leaders responsible for promoting and attaining national and international security goals 

through the use of information and information technology.

 c. Academic Schedule (Resident programs). Duty hours are based on the academic schedule. 

All scheduled activities (lectures, seminars, field studies, exercises, meetings with faculty

advisors, etc.) constitute the duty day. The normal class day begins at 0830 and can last as late 

as 1730 depending on the student's elective course schedule. The curriculum is designed to 

provide an average of 15 hours per week in class. This allows students to focus most of their 

time on research and study in order to prepare for lectures and seminars. An average of 40 

pages of reading is assigned for each classroom hour. Reading and Research days are considered 

duty days and are not normally authorized for leave. Students will be provided access to a 

resident program calendar located through their NDU email account (CIC-JPME or CIC-LDP). The 

academic schedule changes periodically; therefore, students are required to check the calendar 

and their email regularly. CIC leadership generally adheres to a two-week calendar “lock” for 

1 The MS Degree program is currently titled Government Information Leadership (GIL), but is in the process of 

being renamed to Strategic Information and Cyberspace studies.
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planning purposes, but extraordinary circumstances can arise.

 d. Classroom Procedures (Resident programs) Students are encouraged to take notes during 

lectures and seminars and may retain notes of unclassified material permanently. A container 

for storing classified notes and other material is available for each student in the NDU Library's 

Classified Documents Center (Room 316, Marshall Hall). Notes of classified material must be 

destroyed by the close of the school year. 

7. CIC Distance Learning Programs Overview. Many CIC courses are available via distance 

learning. Courses delivered this way can satisfy continuing education requirements for 

professional development and can lead to a graduate certificate or Graduate/Master of Science 

degree. All CIC courses prepare leaders to play critical roles in national security. CIC’s current 

distance learning programs include:

 a. Master of Science in Government Information Leadership2. The Master of Science Degree 

aligns with the educational requirements of the DoD cyber workforce in support of national 

strategies, policies, laws, and directives. The 10-month in-residence program achieved Joint 

Staff (JS) Process of Accreditation of Joint Education (PAJE) approval in 2019. The college is in 

the process of recertifying as a National Security Agency Center for Academic Excellence. 

Additionally, CIC maintains Memoranda of Agreement with over 30 civilian colleges and 

universities to facilitate student transfer credit and completion of the DoD Cyber Scholarship 

Retention Program.

 b. Graduate Certificates

 (1) Chief Data Officer

 (2) Chief Financial Officer

 (3) Chief Information Officer

 (4) Chief Information Security Officer

 (5) Cyber Leadership

 (6) Information Technology Program Management

 c. Academic Schedule (Distance Program). Distance learning courses are offered in the Fall, 

Spring and Summer semesters. Content is delivered via a combination of synchronous and 

asynchronous methods, and course deliverables range from participation in synchronous 

seminars and asynchronous forums for posting and responding to classmates, to formal papers 

of various lengths, culminating with the Capstone research paper. The specific mix of each will 

be spelled out in the course syllabus.

8. Academic Events

 a. NDU President’s Lecture Series (PLS). The Resident program(s) includes many guest 

speakers and is complemented by a series of NDU PLS presentations. As an enhancement to 

2 The MS Degree program is currently titled Government Information Leadership (GIL), but is in the process of 

being renamed to Strategic Information and Cyberspace studies.
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the core and elective courses, NDU sponsors joint lectures to permit national leaders to share 

their considerable insights and experience with students from CIC, the Eisenhower School (ES), 

National War College (NWC), and the College of International Security Affairs (CISA). This 

program consists of several lectures scheduled throughout the academic year, as high-level 

government officials and military commanders are invited to address joint sessions of NDU 

students. The College will hold a facilitated discussion that analyzes the content of the lecture 

and its implications for leading and decision-making at the strategic level. Attendance at these 

lectures and post-lecture discussions is mandatory for Resident students. Distance Students are 

highly encouraged to attend, and virtual information will be provided. Service dress uniform or 

civilian business suit is required attire for all PLS.

 b. CIC Chancellors Lecture Series (CLS). The CIC Chancellors Lecture Series features guest speakers 

invited by the CIC Chancellor, similar to the NDU PLS. These CLS sessions occur about once a 

month, and the topics directly support the curriculum, or reflect relevant current events. 

Attendance at these lectures and any associated post-lecture discussions is mandatory for all 

Resident students. Distance Students are highly encouraged to attend, and virtual information 

will be provided. Service dress uniform or civilian business suit is generally the required attire 

for all CIC CS

9. Academic Awards

 a. SSC/JPME Residence Program

 (1) Distinguished Graduate (DG) Program. The CIC DG program recognizes the top 

graduates for the JPME students. These students (Top 10% of the class, or otherwise 

determined by the Chancellor) with the greatest number of cumulative points during the year

will be recommended as Distinguished Graduates. The final list of Distinguished Graduates is 

reviewed by a Chancellor-convened awards committee and approved by the Chancellor. 

Distinguished Graduates are announced at graduation and noted on the students’ official 

transcripts.

 (a) All JPME students in the program are eligible for the Distinguished Graduate.

 (b) Distinguished Graduates will be selected according to 3 areas: FSL Assessment, 

Academic Performance (including electives), Peer Assessment:

Factor Weighted Percentage

FSL Assessment (CIC core course) 75%

Academic Performance 20%

Peer Assessment 5%

 1. Faculty Seminar leaders will select the top four students in each core course. Each 

of these students will receive DG points (4 points for #1, 3 points for #2, etc.) that is multiplied 

by the credit hours of the course. For example, a student ranked #2 in a seminar in a 3-credit

class will receive 9 points (3 points for being #2 multiplied by 3 credit hours).
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 2. While FSL assessment (factor 1) is considered for CIC core courses only, the 

academic performance percentage factors in all grades, to include those from electives.

 (2) Chancellors Award. This award goes to the highest-ranking Distinguished Graduate in 

the class as determined through the process above. One JPME student is selected each year.

 (3) Best Individual Student Research Project (ISRP). CIC has a program that allows students 

to compete for the best Individual Research paper for the class. This process starts in late 

May/early June after the students have submitted their paper. This process has NO effect on 

the grade of that assignment. Students self-nominate and can be expected to present an oral 

briefing of their paper and then defend it. One winner and two runners-up are selected each 

year.

 (4) Chair Writing Awards. Faculty ISRP/Capstone Advisors (resident and distance students) 

can submit student papers to their department chair for consideration of a Chair writing award. 

Each department chair can select up to 3 individuals from either program for this award. 

 (5) Student Peer Leader Award. Students will have the opportunity to vote for the

individual most influential to the class’s success for the Academic year. One winner and one 

runner-up are selected each year.

 (6) Outstanding International Fellow (NDU Ambassador’s Award). Students will have the 

opportunity to vote on the International Fellow that best represents the concept of ‘Warriordiplomat’ and who has done the most to bridge the cultural gap among IFs and the US 

Students. One winner and one runner-up are selected each year.

 b. LDP Students

 (1) Distinguished Graduate Program. The DG program recognizes the top graduates for the 

LDP program. These students (Top 10% of the class, or otherwise determined by the Chancellor) 

with the greatest number of cumulative points during the program will be recommended as 

Distinguished Graduates. The final list of Distinguished Graduates is reviewed by a Chancellorconvened awards committee and approved by the Chancellor. Distinguished Graduates are

announced at graduation and noted on the students’ official transcripts.

 (a) All LDP students in the program are eligible for the Distinguished Graduate.

 (b) Distinguished Graduates will be selected according to 3 areas: FSL Assessment, 

Academic Performance (including electives), Peer Assessment:

Factor Weighted Percentage

FSL Assessment 75%

Academic Performance 20%

Peer Assessment 5%
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 (2) Student Peer Leader Award. Students will have the opportunity to vote for the

individual most influential to the class’s success for the Academic year. One winner and one 

runner-up are selected each year.

 (3) Outstanding International Fellow (NDU Ambassador’s Award). Students will have the 

opportunity to vote on the International Fellow that best represents the concept of ‘Warriordiplomat’ and who has done the most to bridge the cultural gap among IFs and the US Students. 

One winner and one runner-up are selected each year.

 c. Distance Masters Program Students

 (1) Distinguished Graduate Program. The DG program recognizes the top graduates for the 

distance master’s program. These students (Top 10% of the class, or otherwise determined by 

the Chancellor) with the greatest number of cumulative points during the program will be 

recommended as Distinguished Graduates. The final list of Distinguished Graduates is reviewed 

by a Chancellor-convened awards committee and approved by the Chancellor. Distinguished 

Graduates are announced at graduation and noted on the students’ official transcripts

 (a) All distance students in the program are eligible for the Distinguished Graduate.

 (b) Distinguished Graduates will be selected according to 2 areas: FSL Assessment, and 

Academic Performance (including electives):

 (2) Chair Writing Awards. Faculty ISRP/Capstone Advisors (resident and distance students) 

can submit student papers to their department chair for consideration of a Chair writing award. 

Each department chair can select up to 3 individuals from either program for this award. 

10. NDU Scholars, Writing Awards/Competitions, and Student Groups

 a. National Defense University Scholars. The NDU Scholars Program (NSP) is an optional 

student research program. All Master's Degree students at NDU must write an ISRP. The NSP 

provides students with an alternative, but more in-depth, means of fulfilling the ISRP. Students 

must apply and be selected for the program. This selection is based on their research proposal 

and presentation to the NSP committee.

 b. Writing Awards

 (1) Inter-Service School Essay Competitions. CIC students compete against students from the 

other senior-level professional military education schools for prestigious awards in the Chairman 

of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) essay competitions. The 

CJCS essay competition includes two categories, including a 1500-word article on national 

strategy and a 5000-word strategic research paper. The SECDEF essay competition is a 5000-

word paper on a national security issue of the student’s choice.

 (2) NDU Women Peace and Security (WPS) Student Research and Writing Competition. As 

part of NDU’s commitment to implement the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Strategy, 

students are invited to participate in the annual WPS research and writing competition.
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 (a) Students participating submit papers based on the topic: How a gendered 

understanding, perspective and/or approach relate to: Advancing peace, national security, 

economic and social development, and/or international cooperation; Conflict resolution; 

Peacebuilding; Conflict prevention; Protection of rights; Protection from gender-based harms; 

Protection of women and girls during and after conflict; Access to relief and recovery; 

Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief; Leadership; Counterterrorism efforts; Gender equality 

in military, law enforcement, and other security services.

 (b) Papers may be submitted to the WPS Selection Committee anytime during the year 

but must be submitted no later than the date announced by the Committee, usually in May. The 

paper may be dually submitted to meet the requirements of a CIC core course or NDU elective, 

as long as they are in a narrative, research paper format.

 (3) Information on these writing awards and others can be found at: 

https://www.ndu.edu/Students/NDU-Writing-Awards/

 c. Women in National Security (WINS): WINS is an affinity group open to all interested 

students and faculty. WINS seeks to enhance student experience by promoting diversity and 

ensuring a fuller, more inclusive understanding of national security challenges and 

policymaking. The organization helps promote better strategic decision-making skills tailored 

to different styles of leadership and prepares graduates to lead and interact more effectively in 

the diverse interagency workforce. WINS also advances professional growth and mentoring 

opportunities focused on women as strategic leaders. Typical WINS activities include 

coordinating brown bag/webinar events and discussions, networking with alumni and other 

component WINS chapters, film screenings, and skill-building presentations.
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Chapter 3

Grading, Assessments, and Evaluations

1. Graduation Requirements.

 a. Master of Science degree (residence and distance), students must:

 (1) Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 across all core and elective courses (GPA = Total 

points/Total credit hours).

 (2) Successfully complete the ISRP with a grade of “B-” or higher.

 (3) Successfully complete at least 6 credits of elective courses with a grade of “B-” or 

higher.

 (4) Not fail (no grade of “F”) any course taken for credit.

 (5) Successfully complete all requirements for the Practicum (when applicable) and the 

Capstone Exercise (CAPEX, when applicable).

 b. Graduate Certificate, students must:

 (1) Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 across all core and elective courses (GPA = Total 

points/Total credit hours).

 (2) Not fail (no grade of “F”) any course taken for credit.

2. Outcomes Based Assessment of Student Performance

 a. Assessments are an integral and necessary part of the education process for both the 

student and the faculty. It allows faculty to assess what learning has occurred and to adjust 

instruction accordingly in the near- and long-term so that students can gain the greatest benefit 

from their educational experience. Equally important, it allows faculty to provide feedback to 

students during the learning process of areas that need additional attention, with the goal that 

students will seek to improve their performance in those areas and thereby maximize their 

learning while also improving their performance of specified learning outcomes. Faculty are 

expected to explain the course assessment process and assignments (content, length, timing, 

and grading) to the students during the first seminar session of the course.

 b. Program Learning Outcomes. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are general 

statements that identify and describe the specific desired knowledge, skills, and dispositions 

that graduates will demonstrate at the conclusion of the program. For the master’s program 

these outcomes are derived from the OPMEP (e.g., Joint Learning Areas (JLAs)), NDU Learning 

Outcomes, CIC’s mission, and law. These requirements guide both the design of the curriculum 

and the content of courses. 

 c. Course Learning Outcomes. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are more specifically 

defined in each course syllabus. Course assignments or deliverables, in turn, are designed 

to provide evidence for faculty in assessing student proficiency on specific course 

outcomes that demonstrate student understanding of subject matter or mastery in 

applying skills. Core courses also map into higher-level PLOs.
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 d. Assessment. The primary educational goal of assessment is to provide students with

feedback on assignments that helps them improve and enhance their learning and demonstrated 

performance against learning outcomes. Assessment is more specifically described as 

competence- or standards-based when it is keyed to specific learning outcomes (i.e., PLOs and/or 

CLOs) – knowledge, behaviors, or skills that are evident in students’ work. Course assessments 

will be designed to ensure students demonstrate designated learning outcomes at the course 

and/or program level. 

 e. Quality and Timeliness of Feedback. Faculty members must provide students with 

substantive, constructive, and timely feedback. Students’ learning is enhanced by assessment 

and feedback that are timely and comprehensive with comments that are descriptive and 

constructive. Periodic feedback of student performance during a course guides faculty members 

in tailoring their instructional approach and helps students to improve their learning and 

performance. Students should expect 10 business days for mid-course work and 14 business 

days for the final assignment and final course grade.

 f. Rubrics. Each assignment has a rubric for assessing student performance on 

designated learning outcomes. Rubrics are indicators or measures that clearly articulate learning 

outcomes and describe the relevant criteria that distinguish distinct levels of student competency 

relative to established standards of performance. Rubrics are best understood and consistently 

applied when grounded in “objective” behaviors that provide a common and shared reference 

for faculty. Students also benefit by having a clearer expectation of what is required of them, a 

better understanding of their feedback, and confidence that assessment standards are fairly 

applied to all students. CIC uses standard rubrics as aids for assessing student performance on 

their deliverables (papers, presentations, and exams), practicums, and seminar contribution; and 

for providing feedback to the students. 

3. Grading.

 a. The assessment process provides a foundation in assigning a grade to an assignment or 

course. Grades provide a summary or holistic measure of how well a student performs. A grade, 

in contrast to an assessment, does not provide details on the strength or weakness of skills 

used in completing the assignment. Grading is criterion-based when it takes student 

performance on rubric elements into consideration. Final course grades, in particular, may be 

viewed as a general if not isolated artifact of student performance. 

 b. Faculty members take a variety of factors into consideration when evaluating 

student performance. These start with the rubric but also include:

 (1) Understanding of course materials and constructs

 (2) Contributions to seminar discussions

 (3) Balance between listening and contributing

 (4) Organization of arguments and presentations

 (5) Use of assumptions and cultural/ historical perspectives

 (6) Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking skills

 (7) Analytical rigor

 (8) Clarity and fluency of English composition, syntax, and grammar

 (9) Seminar preparation
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 (10) Timely completion of assignments 

 (11) Effectively communicated ideas

 (12) Demonstrated achievement of outcomes.

 c. Student Surveys Students will have access to their final course grades after 

the student body course surveys are completed. Faculty will have access to student 

critiques after all faculty evaluations are completed. Closeout of survey instruments is 

typicallyNLT 7 days past course conclusion to ensure student critiques are completed 

prior to the release of final course grades.

 d. Evaluation Standards.

 (1) Grades are determined by course faculty and reflect the demonstrated quality of 

student performance. The overview shows the letter grades, qualitative descriptors, 

quality points, and point values to be used for grading. As shown, the B+ grade is the 

“expected level of performance” for a CIC/NDU student and aligns with the Standard

column of the student assessment rubrics.

 (2) Overview of Grades and Grading:

Letter Grade Qualitative Descriptor Quality 

Points

Point 

Value 

Range

Point Range for 

Rounding

A Excellent (or Top-tier) Performance 4.00 96-100 95.50-100.00

A– Better than Expected Performance 3.70 90-95 89.50-95.49

B+ Expected Level of Performance 3.30 86-89 85.50-89.49

B Acceptable Performance 3.00 83-85 82.50-85.49

B- Marginal Performance 2.70 80-82 79.50-82.49

C Unacceptable Performance 2.00 70-79 69.50-79.49

F

(for graded 

courses)

Failure 0.00 0-69 0.00-69.49

P

(for Pass-Fail 

designated 

courses)

Pass 0.00 * N/A

F

(for Pass-Fail 

designated 

courses)

Fail 0.00 * N/A

Source: NDUI 1025.07, National Defense University (NDU) Policy on Grades and Grading, 

 (3) Assessment rubrics identify the level of student performance necessary to meet, 

or exceed, outcome standards. Students whose performance is deemed below expected 
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performance or unacceptable performance shall be counselled per the re-work guidance below. 

 e. Course Deliverables. Deliverables (papers, in-class exams, presentations, etc.) must 

be provided to instructors in accordance with due dates assigned. If an emergency or other 

unanticipated personal situation arises that prevents meeting deadlines, the student must notify 

the faculty member(s) to determine an alternate due date for the assignment(s) for a grade 

without penalty.

 f. Evaluating Achievement of Course Learning Outcomes. In each core and elective course,

the course leader will devise a scheme of assessment activities that, along with a student’s 

performance in seminar discussions, will allow faculty to judge whether each of their students 

has achieved each course learning outcomes and assign overall grades. Assessment activities

could include, inter alia, exams, papers, oral reports, case analyses, problem sets, and practical 

exercises. Performance standards for each of the course assignments are identified in the 

grading rubrics, which are included in the course syllabus or provided to the students before the

assignment due dates.

4. Student Remediation and Probation

 a. Remediation of Deficient Student Performance. CICs’ goal is to maximize learning for all

students and provide the opportunity for all to meet graduation standards. Consequently, CIC

has established a robust remediation process, which is described below.

 b. Probation. Students are expected to maintain an overall B average in their coursework (3.0

GPA). Students can remain in good standing with individual B-minus grades on their transcript 

if their overall GPA meets or exceeds 3.0. If a student’s GPA falls below 3.0, a remedial program 

will be developed by the Dean of Faculty and Academics in coordination with one of the 

Associate Deans, the Dean of Students, the student’s service/agency chair, the student’s faculty 

mentor, the student and anyone else deemed pertinent to the particular case to determine 

what steps need to be taken to bring the student’s GPA up to 3.0. The Associate Dean will be 

responsible to approve the remedial program and will counsel the student in question. 

Anytime a student is placed on probation, counseling documentation will be accomplished and 

maintained by the Dean of Faculty, as well as recorded in the University student information 

system as part of the student’s official record. The student’s progress will be tracked until the 

student is off probation. Students will be removed from probation upon demonstration that 

the reasons for placement on probation no longer exist. Students on probation may not 

graduate and Academic Review Board proceedings may apply. The Associate Dean will notify 

students on probation of their status. The Dean of Faculty will submit the names of any student 

on probation to the CIC Chancellor. I. Remediation of Overall Grades of “C” in a Course. If a 

student receives a grade of C in a course (core or elective), they will enter remediation to 

conduct additional study and raise their performance to an acceptable level. The procedures 

for establishing the remediation plan are described under “Probation.” If a student refuses 

remediation or fails in the process, the grade will transfer to an F.

 c. Remediation Process. Appropriate remediation plans may employ a variety of activities
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such as: counseling, tutoring, additional work, re-accomplishment of course

assignments/graded work, or re-administration of an oral evaluation.

 (1) The remediation plan will set a time frame for completion of the remediation and

identify the faculty member assigned to carry out the remediation.

 (2) When, either during or at the conclusion of a remediation program, the faculty

member charged with conducting the remediation determines that the student now meets

the course learning outcomes under question, that faculty member will notify the Associate

Dean, who will then direct that the student’s grade for the course be changed as appropriate.

In no case may the revised grade be higher than a B- (80). If, however, at the conclusion of a

remediation program, plus whatever extension(s) to the program the Dean of Faculty and 

Academics may have approved, the faculty member responsible for the remediation

determines that the student still does not meet the established standards for the

requirement(s) under question, that faculty member will notify the Associate Dean.

 (3) If the remediation was for deficient performance in a course, the Associate Dean will 

then direct that the student’s grade for the course be changed to Fail (F). If the remediation

was for deficient performance on an oral evaluation, the Associate Dean will then direct that

the student be scheduled as soon as feasible to retake the evaluation. If the student meets

standards for the performance requirement(s) being re-tested, the evaluation team will so

inform the Associate Dean, who will then direct that the student’s overall grade for the

evaluation be changed to Pass (P). 

 (4) If, however, the student still does not meet standards for performance requirements

being re-tested, the evaluation team will so notify the Associate Dean, who will then direct

that the student’s grade for the course be changed to Fail (F).

5. Grade Appeal Policy and Process. 

 a. A student may challenge a final course grade if the student has a reasonable belief the 

grade was assigned in an arbitrary or capricious manner and is unable to resolve his or her 

concerns with the faculty member who assigned the grade. This policy applies only to final 

course grades and does not apply to course work or other grades awarded during the course.

 b. A student may only challenge a final course grade under this policy if the student has 

discussed the concern with the faculty member and Course Director and can demonstrate 

that the grade was awarded in an arbitrary or capricious manner. For purposes of this policy, 

arbitrary or capricious means:

 (1) The assignment of a final course grade was made on a basis other than the student’s 

academic performance in the course or,

 (2) The assignment of a final course grade substantially or unreasonably departed from 

the instructor's articulated standards. (e.g., standards in the course syllabus)
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 (3) If after discussion with the Course Director/ faculty member the student believes, in 

good faith, that the grade is arbitrary or capricious, or if there is an inability to reach the 

faculty member, the student may challenge the grade by sending a letter to the Associate 

Dean of Academics no later than 15 calendar days after the grade has been posted. This 

letter must:

 (a). identify the course, date, and faculty member that awarded the grade;

 (b)state the basis of the challenge, including all facts relevant to the challenge;

 (c)the reasons the student believes the grade is arbitrary or capricious;

 (d) indicate the date(s) the student consulted with the faculty member regarding his or 

her concern(s) and summarize the outcome of those discussion(s); and

 (e)attach any supporting documentation the student believes should be considered in 

the challenge, including the syllabus.

 (4) Upon receiving a written challenge to a final course grade, the Associate Dean shall 

forward a copy of the challenge to the Course Director who assigned the grade. The faculty 

member then has 10 calendar days from receipt of the challenge to provide a written 

response. The student will receive a copy of the Course Directors response; however, any 

information that would violate the privacy rights of other individuals will not be released to 

the student.

 (5) The Associate Dean will review the submissions and, if necessary, investigate to 

determine if the grade was arbitrary or capricious based on the definition outlined in this 

policy. A written decision will be issued to both parties within 10 calendar days.

 (6) Both parties have a right to appeal the chair’s decision by filing a written appeal within 

10 business days to the Dean of Faculty. The written appeal should state the basis for the 

appeal and attach all relevant written documentation.

 (7) The Dean of Faculty (or designee) shall convene a CIC Academic Review Board and 

forward the appeal to the Board. The Board will review the submissions and may, at the 

Boards’ discretion decide to hear statements from the parties. Following deliberations, the

Board will issue a recommendation to the Dean of Faculty (or designee) indicating:

 (a) whether the Board finds the grade to be arbitrary or capricious and;

 (b) the Boards recommendations for the disposition of the appeal.

 (8) The Dean of Faculty (or designee) will review the Board’s recommendation and render 
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a final decision in writing to the student, Course Director, faculty member, and the 

department chair within 10 calendar days of receipt of the Board’s recommendation. The 

Dean of Faculty’s decision shall be final without further appeal.

 (9) CIC students enrolled in non-CIC electives courses may also appeal their grades. They 

must, however, follow the appeals procedure in place at the college or component offering the 

course.

6. Academic Review Board. The Dean of Faculty may convene an Academic Review Board

(hereafter Board) for student performance to include, but not limited to, the following 

situations:

 a. Suspected breaches/violations of academic integrity as discussed in chapter 2.

 b. Suspected breaches/violations of NDU’s non-attribution policy as discussed chapter 2.

 c. When a student receives a final grade of F (or an unresolved Incomplete).

 d. When a student challenges a final course grade and appeals the chair’s decision as 

described in this chapter.

 e. The Dean of Faculty may serve as the Board Chair (or designate a Board Chair) and

designate specific Board Members.

 f. The Board, through the Board Chair, are encouraged to seek advice from NDU General 

Counsel throughout the Board process.

 g. The student will be notified by the Board Chair that he or she has been referred to the 

Board. The communication will include a summary of the reason for the referral and invite the 

student to appear before the Board.

 h. When a student is referred to the Board, his or her record will be placed on “Academic 

Hold” status. All actions affecting their coursework, including grading, will be suspended pending 

outcome of the Board.

 i. The Board will interview all relevant participants (student, faculty member(s), etc.) and 

review all documents and communications pertinent to reason for convening the Board.

 j. The student will have the right to appear before the Board and attend all open sessions of 

the Board in person or virtually. The student will have the right to consult with civilian counsel or 

representative (although responsible for legal fees) and may also waive the right to counsel.

 k. Upon conclusion of its deliberations, the Board will decide by majority vote on each of 

following matters (when applicable):
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 (1) Whether or not the student committed a breach/violation of NDU and/or CIC academic 

policy (if applicable).

 (2) If the Board determines that the student committed a breach/violation of NDU and/or 

CIC academic policy, the Board shall also attempt to determine whether or not the student 

intended to do so (intent).

 (3) Recommend sanctions for the student as discussed in chapters 2 and 3, to include 

potential remediation (if applicable).

 (4) Recommend a specified letter grade for the course in question and whether or not the 

student should be disenrolled without award of a master’s degree or diploma (if applicable).

 (5) Recommend improvements to the program or course relevant to the reason for the

Board (if applicable).

 l. The Board will submit a memorandum with applicable findings and recommendations to 

the Chancellor. The Chancellor will make the final decision on dispensation of the case and 

report his/her decision in writing to the Dean of Faculty. Should the decision be for

disenrollment, the Dean of Students will take the actions necessary to process that decision

through the University President, Provost, and Academic Affairs.
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Chapter 4

Administrative Information and Policies

1. Rotational Service/Agency Chairs. Serve as a direct liaison with the agency, industry, or 

service to communicate ideas and interests to the faculty and students. These chair holders 

are expected to be full-time teaching faculty members unless the MoU specifies a different 

arrangement.

 a. CJCS Chair: The CJCS Chair acts as the liaison with Chairman’s Commander’s Action 

Group. The CJCS Chair enriches the colleges understanding of strategic and operational issues 

and provide an opportunity to gain insights and perspectives from the Chairman.

 b. Service Chairs: Each service is represented on the faculty. The Service Chairs enrich the

college's understanding of operational matters and provide service-unique perspectives. They 

also advise students ( both military and department civilians) on issues and activities related to

their service, and coordinate and supervise service briefings, physical fitness testing, and

senior officer visits. They also serve as the main advisor on administrative matters throughout

the academic year and as the immediate administrative senior in the chain of command for 

their service’s students. Therefore, students will send all special requests for leave and other

administrative actions through their Service Chair in conjunction with the Dean of Students. 

Service Chairs are responsible to the Chancellor for monitoring and reporting students’

progress and welfare throughout the year, and for preparing the initial draft of each student’s

end-of-year academic performance report. 

 c. Visiting Faculty Agency Chairs: Numerous federal agencies are represented on the CIC 

faculty by Agency Chairs. They enrich the college's understanding of matters dealing with 

national security by advising students and faculty on current issues in their respective agencies. 

They also serve as the main advisor on academic and administrative matters throughout the 

academic year and as the immediate senior in the chain of command for their agency’s 

students. Therefore, students will send all special requests for leave and other administrative 

actions through their Agency Chair in conjunction with the Dean of Students. The Agency Chairs 

are responsible to the Chancellor for monitoring and reporting students’ progress and welfare 

throughout the year, and for preparing the initial draft of each student’s end-of-year academic 

report. 

2. Student Government (Resident Programs).

 a. Executive Committee: The Executive Committee (EXCOM) is composed of the class 

president, vice president, and International Fellows Vice President who provides class leadership 

and accomplishes class business. A senior military member is normally appointed class 

president, and a senior civilian member is the vice president. Committee chairs are appointed as 

described below. With the guidance of the Dean of Students, the EXCOM oversees the activities 

of the class and disseminates information of mutual interest to all members of the class. It meets 

at the request of the class president and/or the Dean of Students.
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 b. Special Positions. Resident students will self-organize, and identify to the Dean of Students, 

individuals to fill the following positions:

 (1) Class Social Officer: Responsible for coordinating social activities for the class.

 (2) Class Historian: Responsible for collecting information, pictures, and other artifacts of 

the Class’s year at the CIC.

 (3) Class Logistician: Responsible for coordinating with the CIC Operations and Logistics 

teams for classroom supplies and travel supplies as required.

 (4) Class Athletic Officer. Coordinates all CIC intramural athletic activities. Coordinates with 

CISA to field joint teams for as many NDU athletic events as possible. Each class committee has 

an athletic program representative.

 (5) Hopps Manager. Responsible for managing the student bar and lounge known as 

‘Hopps’ NOTE: These are the minimum positions and may be augmented by the class or 

committees.

3. Inclement Weather and Continuity of Operations Plan. When adverse weather conditions or 

other circumstances in the Washington, D.C. area necessitate closing federal offices, NDU will 

normally follow OPM (http://www.opm.gov/status.). Students will follow NDU’s instructions, 

as well as the guidance of the course leader, as to what to do if there is such an occurrence.

4. Attendance Policy. Students attending CIC are here on official duty and are expected to

work at least forty hours/week unless they are on official Federal holiday or granted leave. 

Time away from scheduled classes will not normally be granted to attend such events as 

meetings related to prior or upcoming assignments, changes of command, promotions, 

retirements, speaking engagements, reunions, reserve duty, jury duty, civilian schooling, or 

other similar occasions. Reading and Research days are not to be construed as days off. 

Since unforeseen changes to the weekly schedule may require class attendance, no plans 

involving irrevocable financial commitments should be made based on the research, writing,

and study days published in the schedule. Students will make every attempt to schedule all 

appointments during personal time, not during scheduled classes. Reading and Research 

Days are available for students to utilize for appointments as required.

5. Excused Absence Process. Students who need to miss a scheduled academic event must

request permission from the Dean of Students to be absent. These requests should be 

submitted with the maximum amount of advance notice. Students request permission to miss a

scheduled academic event via e-mail to the Dean of Students with the following individuals as

copy addressees:

 a. All affected Course Directors and faculty seminar leaders (core and elective courses)

Service/ Agency Chair for military students and civilian students from that service

 b. ISMO Director for International Fellows

 c. The Dean of Students will review the recommendations and make the final decision. Once 

the Dean of Students determines whether to approve/disapprove the request, they will notify the 

student (and all copy addressees) with a “reply to all” e-mail response to the student’s request.

6. Sick. Students that become sick are still expected to attend class virtually. The notification 
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process is the same as the excused absence process above. Once approved the Course Director 

(for plenary) and FSL (for seminar) will coordinate virtual opportunity.

7. Leave. Normally, leave will not be granted during the academic year except during holiday 

periods when classes are not in session. During these periods, students traveling out of the 

local area for periods in excess of 72 hours must take leave (see below for definition of local 

area). Note that NDU policy prohibits leave in conjunction with students’ official travel except 

in unusual circumstances. Military students will submit the standard leave form appropriate to 

their service to the NDU HRD, via their Service/Agency Chair. Civilian students will submit an 

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 71 form, “request for leave or approved absence,” to 

the HRD, via their Service/Agency Chair or via the Dean of Students if no chair is available. 

Civilian students must coordinate approved leave through their agency channels as well as 

through NDU.

8. Liberty. Military personnel traveling outside of the local area for periods in excess of 72 

hours, or whose absence exceeds an authorized pass period, must be on approved official 

leave. Local area, as defined by NDU is an area within 300 miles of Washington, DC, i.e., an area 

that approximates a distance that can easily be driven within a workday. For a graphic 

depiction, if you were to draw an arc with Washington, DC at the center, the arc would roughly 

pass through Charlotte, NC, to the south; Columbus, OH, to the west; and Albany, NY, to the 

north. If you are traveling anywhere within this arc during an authorized period of absence, 

you are not required to be on leave. Contact information must be left with your seminar 

leader.

9. Federal Holidays. The CIC follows U.S. OPM guidelines for the observance of federal 

holidays. Federal holidays will be annotated on the academic calendar. These are considered 

days of liberty and not charged as leave if students remain within the local area, as defined 

above.

10. Unexcused Absence. Students unable to attend a scheduled academic function due to 

sickness or personal emergency will report the absence via email to the student seminar leader, 

faculty seminar leader, Service/Agency Chair and the Dean of Students. Repeated absences 

may adversely affect a student’s grade and their status as a CIC student.

11. Late Arrival: Students are expected to be in class at the designated time. DC, Maryland, 

Virginia traffic patterns vary and are NOT an excuse for being late. If you are going to be late 

ensure you notify the seminar leader, course director, service/agency chair ND THE Dean of 

Students. Repeatedly being late for class may adversely affect a student’s grade and their 

status as a CIC student.

12. Bulletin Boards. Doors and walls in the College are not to be used to post notices, 

messages, etc. Seminar room bulletin boards are to be used and should be cleared periodically 

for late-breaking official and committee-specific information. Items will not be taped or tacked 

to walls or windows.
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13. Dress Code and Uniform Policy. Military and civilian personnel are expected to exemplify 

high standards of dress and appearance. During normal duty hours, including those designated 

for research and study, students are expected to comply with the dress code on campus. CIC 

has Four Uniforms; the normal attire is ‘Business Casual’:

 a. Dress: Military Class A Uniform (military blouse or jacket) and civilians in Suit and Tie

(equivalent attire for women)

 b. Business (with Tie): Long-sleeve, button down shirt, jacket, dress pants and dress shoes. 

Military can wear closed collared Class B’s-with Tie. (Equivalent attire for women)

 c. Business Casual: Long-sleeve, button down shirt, jacket, dress pants and dress shoes. 

Military can wear open collared Class B’s. (Equivalent attire for women)

 d. Casual: Polo (typically with CIC Logo) and dress pants. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes 

(as examples) are not acceptable attire.

 e. Military Uniform Policy. Military students may wear either their service’s duty uniform or 

civilian attire as described above. Class A or service equivalent is mandatory for military 

personnel on the following occasions:

 (1) When attending a NDU PLS, college DLP, and during visits or lectures by a three- or fourstar flag or general officer or the civilian equivalent within the Department of Defense or other 

governmental departments or agencies.

 (2) When personally receiving or escorting distinguished visitors, including international 

visitors.

 (3) When participating in a platform presentation as speaker, introducer, or moderator. 

This does not include internal classroom activities.

 (4) As indicated on the official academic schedule or invitations to specific social events.

 (5) The uniform hat/cover is not required at any time while walking between Lincoln, 

Marshall, Eisenhower and Roosevelt Halls and the associated parking lots. Uniform hats/covers 

will be worn when coming and going on Fort McNair outside the previously described area (i.e., 

walking to the Officers’ Club.) Also, military salutes are not recommended inside the “no 

hat/cover” areas listed above but will be rendered when outside these areas.

 f. Name Tags. All personnel are required to wear an NDU-issued nametag on uniforms and 

civilian attire at all times. Name tags with a white background are provided to students; 

faculty/staff name tags have a gray background. Even though some uniforms, such as the USMC 

and USAF pullover sweaters do not specify name tags, always wear a name tag. Report the loss 
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of a name tag to the operations office. The CIC Office of Student Services (Room 145) 

coordinates the issue, repair, correction, and replacement of nametags. New nametags can also 

be requested for promotions. Please submit your request to the CIC OSS one month prior to 

promotion.

14. Non-Academic Programs

 a. Health & Fitness Program. Students are encouraged to engage in a personal physical 

fitness program. A good fitness program will contribute to a healthy learning environment. 

The university has an outstanding health and fitness directorate which will help students 

understand, plan, and implement a sound program of health and exercise tailored to fit 

individual needs.

 b. Executive Health Assessment. At the beginning of the year, students will be provided 

an opportunity to participate in a comprehensive health fitness testing program including a 

sub maximal treadmill stress test and electrocardiogram; cholesterol profile; and flexibility, 

strength and body fat measurements. This profile will be used to evaluate each student’s 

present level of health andfitness.

 c. Military Physical Fitness Testing and Weight Standards. CIC strictly enforces physical 

readiness standards and is not obligated to enroll military students who do not meet the 

prescribed requirements. Military students are expected to maintain their appropriate level of 

physical fitness and control their weight according to their respective service’s directives. 

Students who fail to conform to weight standards may have their diplomas withheld until 

compliance with service requirements has been verified. The service chairs conduct physical 

fitness testing for military students in accordance with individual service directives.

 d. Fitness Counseling. Individuals seeking professional guidance and assistance in developing 

an individual health and fitness program should contact the NDU Health and Fitness 

Directorate. The staff consists of a military physician, nurse, physical therapist, nutritionist, and 

athletic trainers who are prepared to assess students’ needs and plan individual programs. The 

physical therapist has a sports medicine background.

 e. Wellness Activities. The health and fitness directorate plans activities, lectures, advanced

studies, and events throughout the year to emphasize the importance of wellness and exercise. 

A number of these activities are open to family members.

 f. Running. Running is a popular activity on Fort McNair. During hours of darkness, runners

must wear a reflective vest or belt. In accordance with AR 385-10 (The Army Safety Program) 

rapid action revision (RAR) issue date: 24 November 2017, Chapter 6, “Public, Family, Off-Duty 

Recreation and Seasonal Safety,” para 6-5, Headphones: “Using portable headphones, 

earphones, or other listening devices while walking, jogging, running, skating, skateboarding, 

and bicycling, including pocket bike, MC, or moped, on DOD installation roads and streets, or 

adjacent to roadways or roadway intersections, is prohibited.” Shirts must be worn at all times, 
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and helmets are required for bikers. When running off post, photo ID is needed to re-enter Fort 

McNair.

 g. Athletic Program. CIC/NDU offers a diverse and spirited individual and team sports 

program that provides an excellent opportunity to give physical fitness a high priority during 

the 10- month academic program at CIC. More importantly, it allows a great opportunity to get 

to know fellow students at CIC and our sister colleges on campus, the NWC, ES and CISA in a 

venue other than the classroom. Everyone is encouraged to participate in all sports, whether it 

is as a player, coach, cheerleader, or spectator.

 (1) Varsity Sports. CIC (w/CISA) engages in highly spirited competition with NWC 

and ES in the following sports: softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, bowling,

racquetball and a 5K run. These venues provide an opportunity for student athletes to compete

on the “friendly fields of strife” with their NWC and ES colleagues. The student athletic director 

will provide details concerning individual and team activities.

 (2) President’s Cup. The school winning the greater number of the nine varsity sports 

competitions over the course of the year receives the coveted "President's Cup" for that year. 

The President of NDU presents a rotating trophy to the winning school.

 (3) Jim Thorpe Sports Days. This multi-day athletic competition, typically in late April, is 

hosted by the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, PA. This optional event and road trip 

builds camaraderie as senior service colleges compete with other. CIC may be able to support

CIC SSC/JPME student participation as a team or individually in one or multiple events (with or 

without CISA). AY 21-22 events included: 5K run*, men’s 4x400m relay, women’s 4x400m relay, 

trap/skeet, golf*, tennis, functional fitness, softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, bowling*, and 

cycling* (where * requires at least one female).

 (4) Participation. In addition to participating in varsity sports, there are other 

athletic activities that students can participate in. These include student athletic director; sports 

commissioners for each sport; coaches, cheerleaders, student athletic trainers, scorekeepers or 

as the mascot.

15. Tobacco/Alcohol/Food Policies

 a. Tobacco Policy. The use of any type of tobacco product is not permitted in any NDU 

building or at the main entrances of campus buildings. Smokers should use authorized smoking 

containers/cans to extinguish their cigarettes and/or cigars. Smokeless tobacco has the same 

prohibitions as for any other tobacco product.

 (1) Smoking Area Locations. Designated smoking areas for Fort McNair campus 

buildings are:

 (a) Marshall Hall (Bldg. No. 62) - South Side of Building

 (b) Eisenhower Hall (Bldg. No. 59) - South Side of Building

 (c) Davis Hall (Bldg. Nos. 17 & 21) - South Side of Bldg. No. 21
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 (d) Grant Hall (Bldg. No. 20) - North Side of Building

 (e) Roosevelt Hall (Bldg. No. 61) - East Side of Building

 (2) Containers for smokers’ use. Use authorized containers at designated smoking 

locations to extinguish cigarettes and/or cigars.

 b. Alcohol Policy. In accordance with NDU policy, the consumption of alcoholic

beverages on NDU property (other than ‘Hopps’) at any time requires specific prior 

approval – in writing – from the NDU Chief Operating Officer. This includes inside ‘Hopps’ 

between academic events. Request approval via e-mail to the CIC Dean of Administration 

at least 10 business days in advance of the requested date. Alcohol use in the CIC Student 

lounge ‘Hopps’ is allowed 15 minutes after a student’s last class for the day and requires no 

prior coordination or approval.

 c. Food and Beverages Consumption and Storage Policy. Consumption of food products is 

permitted in the CIC student lounge (located outside room MH185A), student study rooms, and 

in common areas of Lincoln and Marshall Halls in support of the college, department, and 

student-sponsored events. Consumption of food products during classroom instruction is with 

the permission of the instructor and should not interfere with the learning environment of 

other students and faculty members. The spitting of seeds, shells, and pits is prohibited in the 

seminar rooms and common areas of Lincoln and Marshall Halls. Consumption of these food 

types is permitted in the student rooms as long as it does not disturb other persons in the 

room. Food preparation and storage is permitted in the seminar room when class is not in

session, and temporary food storage is permitted in refrigerators. Food or beverages are NOT 

allowed in Lincoln and Hopper Auditoriums at any time.

16. Campus Policies

 a. Duty Hours. The University and Colleges operate on a five-day work week, Monday

through Friday, except on holidays. Normal duty hours for faculty and staff are between 0800 

to 1730. Students must attend all official activities directed in the calendar or by other 

administrative instructions. This requirement includes seminars, discussions, conferences,

electives, and briefings. Unlike traditional colleges where student attendance is an individual 

choice, a student’s assignment to CIC equates to their official appointed place of duty/work and 

requires strict compliance with the college schedule. While campus is closed on the weekends 

and holidays, students have access to the building and seminar rooms through the use of their 

NDU Student ID.

 b. Lost and Found

 (1) Lost Articles. Report or turn in lost/found articles to the Office of Student Services (MH 

Room145)

 (2) Stolen Articles. If an item is suspected to have been stolen, first check to ensure that it 

has not been turned as a lost and found item. If the item is not there, notify the NDU Security 
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Office (685-3834) and the Fort McNair Military Police (MP) (202-685-3196) to initiate a report. 

After the MP's initial report, the case will be turned over to the Joint Base Myer/Henderson Hall 

Military Police (703- 696-3343) for an investigation if item(s) were valued in excess of $50. 

After the investigation has been completed, a claim can be made against the government. 

Government claims require evidence of monetary value of loss with DD Form’s 1842 and 1844 

when filing at the Fort Myer Claims Office (703-696-0761). In general, the government will not 

pay a claim unless the property was secured at the time it was stolen.

 c. Reveille/Retreat. On Fort McNair, reveille is played at 0630 (6:30 a.m.); retreat, at 1700 

(5:00 p.m.). The proper military courtesies for those who are outdoors when either reveille or 

retreat is played are as follows:

 (1) Uniform. Individuals in uniform (of any type, including PT, with or without head gear) 

will stop, face the flagpole at the north end of the post (i.e., near the main gate), and render a 

hand salute until the completion of the music.

 (2) Civilian attire. Individuals in civilian attire will stop, face the flagpole, remove their head

dress, and then stand at attention with their right hand over their heart until the completion of 

the music.

 (3) Vehicle. If in a vehicle, stop the vehicle. All personnel exit; stand at attention; and based 

on their attire, comply with the above. The only exceptions to dismounting the vehicle are 

handicapped individuals, or if the vehicle is a bus or troop truck. In the case of the latter two, 

the vehicle commander dismounts (exits the vehicle) and renders the proper courtesy.

 d. Army Courtesies. The other US Armed Services have slight differences in some portions of 

these courtesies; but since Fort McNair is an Army post, you must comply with the Army 

regulatory guidance. If you fail to comply with the Army's policy while on post, an MP might 

correct you. Should that occur, be courteous, thank her or him, and consider it part of your 

'joint' education.

17. Travel Policies/Guidance

 a. Student Travel. Travel vouchers for student travel performed as an integral part of the 

education program will be handled by the CIC travel coordinator. CIC student travel will be 

arranged using the Defense Travel System (DTS) or non-DTS (manual orders) for all TDY 

assignments. The group lead or group faculty lead for each program will determine what 

method of travel to use when arranging group travel.

 b. Direct deposit/non-DTS travel. Those traveling under non-DTS (manual orders) only,

should submit a standard form SF1199A, “Direct Deposit Sign-up Form” with their travel 

vouchers. Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Rome, NY (DFAS Rome) processes 

NDU travel claims. Although you may have established direct deposit for travel at your last 

duty station, and your pay has been established for direct deposit, it is recommended you still 

complete the SF1199A and attach it to the completed travel voucher (DD1351-2, “Travel 
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Voucher or Sub voucher”) the first time you travel on NDU orders.

 c. Reservations. For all individual travel, travelers must create airline reservations thru DTS.

Do not make reservations offline directly with Carlson Wagonlit Travel. DTS is directly linked to 

the financial management system. If your reservations are not created thru DTS, funds will not 

be obligated for the airline tickets. Travel without the proper obligation of funds is a violation of 

DoD financial management rules, the JTR and JFTR. Additionally, when reservations are not 

booked thru DTS approving officials, such as department chairs/program managers, deans, and 

associate deans, there is no way of verifying the flights booked are in compliance with JTR/JFTR 

and current government travel policy. As a traveler, you may not believe this affects you; 

however, the practice puts the college at risk of being audited and cited for violation of DoD 

travel and financial management regulations.

 d. Special requirements. If you have special flight requirements or need assistance from

Carlson Wagonlit Travel with your reservations, you should enter remarks in the "CTO 

Comments" section of the DTS travel request.

 e. Government Credit Card. Department of Defense policy (DoD Financial Management 

Regulation Vol 9, Chapter 1, Government Travel Charge Card Program) stipulates that DoD 

personnel use the government card to pay for all costs related to official government travel. 

These costs include travel advances, lodging, transportation, rental cars, meals and other 

official travel-related expenses. Government card application forms will be available to all 

students during in-processing. Students who have government travel charge cards must 

transfer their accounts to NDU. Please have the account number of your Citibank government 

travel card available during in- processing.

 (1) Insurance. Know your PIN and try your card before you travel. Note that use of 

government cards provides some insurance coverage for accidents and baggage loss. 

International fellows and other foreign students will be issued appropriate travel advances 

upon request through their faculty leader.

 (2) Card limit. Your total government card charge limit and ATM withdrawal limit will be

published prior to travel. If, however, you do encounter a payment problem when checking out 

of a hotel on travel, we recommend that you simply give the clerk a personal credit card. If you 

have any questions, please contact your faculty lead ASAP.

18. Release of Student Education Records. In accordance with the Family Education Rights and

Privacy Act (FERPA), the CIC does not release education records without the written permission

of the student. Exceptions to this policy are specified in the FERPA which is available in full on 

the Assessment Program portion of the CIC Intranet homepage: NDU CIC Release of Student 

Education Records (Handbook). Individual evaluation forms for core and elective courses are 

deleted from the Blackboard and the student evaluation system three months after graduation. 

Overall grades and course credits earned for the master’s degree are recorded on student 

transcripts that are available from the NDU Registrar.
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Chapter 5

Security Matters

1. Security Clearance. U.S. students attending CIC’s JPME program require a completed TOP 

SECRET clearance with SCI prior to reporting to NDU. Periodic reinvestigations should be

updated prior to reporting in August if the clearance is within six months of a periodic

reinvestigation. Many of the core courses and some of the elective courses and field trips

will require SCI access.

2. Control of Classified Information. Classified material may be ordered by the NDU

Classified Documents Center (CDC), Room 316, Marshall Hall. Classified materials are

received, controlled, and transferred by the CDC. Classified material received by an

individual should be taken to the CDC.

 a. DoD Instruction 5200.1 requiresthat classified materials be sent to an official address

and not to an individual. Therefore, all incoming classified material will be sent to:

National Defense University ATTN: CDC

Building 62, 300 5th Avenue SW

For: Student's Name, Branch of Service, CICC Ft. McNair, DC 20319-5066

 b. Individuals originating classified papers are responsible for controlling and safekeeping them

in approved Government Service Administration approved containers. Students may request a

storage container from the CDC manager. The material will be secured in the main classified

vault at 1545 daily and when not in use during normal working hours. The classified material

control system will be used only for material in final format and of lasting value.

 c. The originator of classified material, pictorials, graphics, or text intended for reproduction

will ensure that all such material is placed under local control by the NDU Classified Material 

Control Officer. The appropriate document control form must be attached to classified material

submitted to the NDU Information Management Directorate. On completion of reproduction,

the originator assumes control of the original and copies from the Information Security NCO in 

the Security Receiving Center. Reproduction of classified material on college copiers is not 

authorized, but a classified material capable copier is available in the CDC.

3. Classification and Marking. Students originating materials requiring security protection

will process the material through their faculty advisor who will coordinate classifying

authority with the appropriate department chairman. The NDU Security Directorate,

located in Suite 198, Marshall Hall, provides additional assistance in proper marking and

downgrading instructions pursuant to DoD Instruction 5200.1R and Executive Order 12958.

4. Blackboard Connect. Blackboard Connect mass notification system gives us the ability to 

reach the NDU community in minutes—whether it is a time-sensitive situation, event outreach, 

or attendance notification. It is the most efficient way to keep your campus or community more 
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secure, informed, and involved by allowing leadership to send time-sensitive notifications via 

voice messages, e-mails, and text messages. Blackboard Connect service will help provide a 

safer environment; enhance emergency preparedness; and keep students, faculty, and staff 

better informed. Blackboard Connect service can simultaneously deliver one prerecorded 

message to a maximum of four phone numbers, two e-mail addresses, and one text message per 

person. With Blackboard Connect, leaders can communicate quickly during an unforeseen 

event.

 a. Updating your information. It is the student’s responsibility to keep their contact

information current. Phone numbers and e-mail addresses can be added or updated by filling 

out the registration form and sending it to Security@ndu.edu. Please include a primary 

(preferred) telephone number, an alternate telephone number and e-mail addresses that you 

would like to be entered in the system.

 b. Delivery notes. When a student receives a call from NDU, his/her caller ID will display the

number, “(202) 685-4700.” For e-mails, the ID or originator will be, “National Defense 

University <email@Blackboardconnect.com>.” When listening to messages, students should 

listen for background noise that will cause the system to “stop and start,” and that may affect 

delivery. (The system has been deliberately calibrated, to detect whether the call has been 

answered by a live voice or an answering machine.). If possible, students should move to a 

quiet area or press the “mute” button on their phone to listen to messages. While listening, 

parts of messages can be repeated by remaining on the line and pressing the asterisk (“*”) key.

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 c. Personal information. Personal information will be maintained in the strictest confidence.

 d. More information about Blackboard Connect services can be obtained by 

visitingwww.ntigroup.com, or contacting Nick Kutchak, Director of Security, National Defense 

University, at (202) 685-3835 or Nicholas.d.kutchak.civ@mail.mil .

5. NDU security badge. Anyone entering any of the NDU buildings is required to wear an 

authorized badge. To enter most facilities, you must wave your badge in front of the access control 

terminal and enter the last four of your SSN. To exit most NDU facilities, the badge must be waved in 

front of the access control terminal to exit the building. When passing an internal security checkpoint, 

security badges should be displayed for viewing by security guards. Badges must be displayed at all 

times within any NDU building.

 a. Badge tips. After departing NDU, badges should be removed from public view to avoid

publicizing NDU affiliation. Keep it in a safe location that will also serve as a convenient reminder to 

bring it when returning to NDU. In securing badges, the same protection should be afforded to them as 

it is to wallets or credit cards. If badges are lost, the facts and circumstances must be reported 

immediately to the NDU security office, at (202) 685-2134.

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 b. Badge colors. Badge colors designate particular levels of security clearances. Listed below 

are explanations of the badge colors most commonly used:
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 (1) White – no clearance

 (2) Green – secret clearance

 (3) Red – top secret clearance

 (4) Red with white stripes – top secret clearance with SCI

 c. Limited use. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH) does not recognize or use the NDU

security badge as identification and, instead, requires a common access card (CAC), driver’s license, or 

passport to enter any JBM-HH installation. This means that the gate guards will not accept the NDU 

badge as ID to gain entry to the NDU campus. Be prepared to present your driver’s license, passport, or 

CAC.

6. Security for Lectures and Seminars. Students will be admitted to the auditorium for

classified lectures, seminars, etc. only if wearing an NDU security badge. NDU Security

Directorate personnel responsible for assisting staff with checking the badges of individuals

entering a classified lecture can issue a one-day temporary security pass if the badge is 

temporarily misplaced. A government issued photo ID must be presented in order to be

issued a temporary badge. Temporary badges must be returned to the security guard

before departing the building in the evening.

 a. Attendance at the CIC core curricula lectures is limited to students, faculty, and staff of 

NDU. The Dean of Students and Dean of Faculty retain approval authority for attendance by nonNDU personnel.

 b. Students normally will not take notes during classified lectures. If note taking is necessary 

in support of research papers or other assignments, students should receive prior permission 

from the lecturer (non-attribution policy) and ensure that classified notes (including the next 10 

blank pages of notepaper immediately under the handwritten notes) are properly marked and 

stored in the NDU Classified Documents Center.

7. Building Security. University buildings are monitored by closed circuit television (CCTV)

and are secured by an electronic locking system that is controlled and activated by a security

badge reader located on the inside and outside of the entrance doors to Marshall Hall,

Eisenhower Hall, and Roosevelt Hall to include the tunnel and handicap entrances to the

Roosevelt annex.

 a. All NDU personnel are issued a security badge that allows access through these doors.

The activating device is positioned at each door. In order to enter the building, locate the

slim, grey Lenel card reader on the interior and exterior of the doors, swipe or place the 

security badge on top of the card reader. When the reader starts to blink, enter the

individual “PIN.” If the PIN is entered correctly, the LED will flash green and the door will

unlock for entry. Doors remain unlocked for five seconds. If not opened within five

seconds, the door will re-lock and the PIN entry step must be repeated. When exiting a

building, swipe or place the proximity card on the card reader and the doors will release. No

“PIN” is required when exiting.
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 b. If there is a problem with the devices during working hours, please notify the NDU 

Security office at (202) 685-2134 and relate the problem with the reader card. An NDU 

security officer may be able to resolve the problem immediately. If not, a new card will 

have to be issued by the NDU Security Office in Marshall Hall. After duty hours (1700-0700),

call the Security Control Center guard, (202) 685-3767/68 for assistance. These numbers

are posted on the reverse side of the security badge.

 c. Classroom Security: All CIC seminar/classrooms are locked. Students are not granted swipe 

access to these doors. If they are required to be accessed when locked, CIC faculty or NDU 

security can provide swipe access. 

 d. Note. All CIC personnel are responsible for securing their personal effects and valuables. For

students, this policy means ensuring that committee rooms are properly locked when the rooms 

are unoccupied.

8. Public information.

 a. Public affairs. The NDU Vice President for Strategic Communications is the designated

public affairs action officer for information requests generated by, or on behalf of, the public 

and the news media. Official interviews (in which NDU personnel represent the university) must 

be arranged through the NDU Public Affairs Office and the CIC Dean of Administration. The NDU 

Public Affairs Office can be reached at (202) 685-3140.

 b. Security review procedures. Information in any form concerning plans, policies, programs 

or operations of the federal government proposed for publication or release to the public must 

be submitted through the appropriate chain of command for administrative review. The point 

of contact at CIC is the Dean of Faculty at (202) 685-4414. Additional information can be found 

in the NDU handbook, section 5.61, “Security Review.” 

 c. Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts. All information requirements are governed by 

the applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act. Contact the 

Office of the General Counsel at (202) 685-3945, for further information.

 d. Release and publication of student research papers. Student research papers prepared in 

response to official requirements of the university are subject to a security review and release 

procedures established in NDU Regulation 360-1. They are the property of the U.S. Government 

except as indicated in this section. Research papers are treated generally as privileged 

communications and are not normally intended for public release. The Director of Research and 

Writing will consider the release of information contained in these papers on an individual 

basis, in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.

 e. Papers cleared for release. Unclassified student research papers cleared for release or 

publication outside the government are considered to be in the public domain. They may not 

be restricted subsequently by copyright or another claim; and, no royalty, fees or other 
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remuneration may be received for their publication or reproduction. Papers will include a 

conspicuously placed disclaimer that identifies the views and opinions as those of the author 

and not necessarily those of NDU, DoD, or the U.S. Government.

 f. Thesis credit. Once cleared for release, a copy of a student research paper may be offered 

to a civilian university or college for thesis credit with the approval of the NDU president or 

his/her designated representative (usually the college Chancellor).

9. Media contact. In the event any NDU element or person receives a media request, promptly 

forward the following information to the Assistant Vice President for University Relations (AVPUR) via e-mail, memo or phone call:

 a. Name of reporter

 b. Name of organization

 c. Type of medium (print, TV or radio)

 d. Reporter's phone number

 e. Nature of request

 f. Expected date of publication or broadcast (if known)

 g. Notification required. If the request results in an immediate interview without an 

opportunity to contact the AVP-UR, then notification may be made after the fact. H. 

Otherwise, the AVP-UR should be advised of any pre-arranged media contact before it takes 

place.

 i. Disclaimer. Before any interview begins, the reporter should be told that "THE VIEWS 

EXPRESSED ARE PERSONAL ONES AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE OFFICIAL POLICY OR 

POSITION OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, and OR 

THE U.S. GOVERNMENT."

 j. After-action report required. Following any contact with the media, NDU personnel are 

required to provide an after-action report to the NDU AVP-UR (via e-mail or written document). 

The report should include all elements of paragraph 1 above, as well as any sensitive 

questions/responses, according to NDU Reg. 360-1, Paragraph 4e.
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Chapter 6

Campus Facilities and Services

1. Fort McNair Fitness Center Complex. The physical fitness center at 401 B Street, building 

69,houses a cardio room, free weights, strength equipment (stacked weight lifting system), 

group fitness spaces, racquetball courts, a full-size gymnasium, showers and saunas. Contact 

the fitness center for classes offered. Hours of operation are 24 hours a day for registered 

users. The fitness center allows personnel to sign up for keyless entry. Patrons who want to 

have keyless access must first register their CAC or federally affiliated ID card with a “chip” in it 

– at the Fort McNair Fitness Center. Another option is to purchase a Proxima Card (PC) for $5 

from the Fitness Center. For more information, call (202) 685-3117 or Fort Myer, for more info: 

(703) 969-7860/7868.

2. NDU Fitness Center and Locker Room

 a. NDU maintains fitness centers in Roosevelt Hall (National War College), and Eisenhower

Hall (Closed due to building renovations). These centers are equipped with state-of-the-art

exercise equipment. The facilities are always open to individuals who have a valid NDU

security badge. Jogging routes are posted in all fitness centers. Individuals seeking

professional assistance developing an individual health and fitness program should contact

the NDU Health/Fitness trainer.

 b. Lockers. Permanent lockers and towel service are available in the NDU locker 

rooms for a fee for the academic year. Lockers are given out to students who have paid 

for towel service on a first-come availability basis. To pay for this service and get your 

locker assignment, see NDU Health & Fitness.

 c. Locker rooms. When using the locker rooms, please do not hang wet clothes or 

towels outside of the locker as it causes a health and safety risk to all that use the locker 

room. Wet clothes and towels that are outside the lockers will be removed from the 

locker room daily. The towel service will collect the wet towels twice a day and refill 

the shelves with clean towels. Please limit the amount of clean clothes you bring in, 

since storage space is limited. If you have any questions regarding the locker room 

policies, please see Tony Spinosa, director of NDU Health & Fitness, at (202) 685-3946.

 d. Other fitness/recreation facilities on Fort McNair available to all military and civilian

students are:

3. NDU Food Service

 a. NDU Cafeteria. Food service in the cafeteria is expected to resume during the Fall Semester 

of AY22-23. Alternative food sources, such as food trucks and “installation food,” are also 

periodically available.

 b. Vending Machines. Vending machines are available in Eisenhower, Marshall, and Roosevelt 

Halls. Additional snack foods may be available in the student mailroom using the honor system.
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4. Gas Station/Shoppette. Building 43, (202) 484-5823; Open every day of the week 0800-1700. 

Civilians may purchase a variety of items at the post shoppette, but Army regulations prohibit 

the sale of gasoline and alcoholic beverages to civilian personnel

5. NDU Library. Talented library staff is ready to assist you with your research, recommend the 

best resources, and improve your information seeking skills. The library is a dynamic place to 

work collaboratively and to explore extensive academic military collections. More information 

on the library can be found at: https://www.ndu.edu/Libraries/.

 a. Services. The library is customer-oriented with high levels of in-person service. Students 

receive an in-depth orientation, attend library classes, and receive reference and research 

assistance. Increasingly, librarians work with faculty to ensure that the library classes focus on 

conducting research specifically about the subject matter being taught in the curriculum. The 

librarians teach many research classes to students, such as “How to Conduct Research in National 

Security Strategy,” “How to Conduct Research in Military Strategy & War Studies,” and “How to 

Conduct Research in Global and Regional Security.” The librarians also teach how to use the citation 

software RefWorks to students and faculty.

 b. Collections: Because of the University’s diverse knowledge needs, the library has extensive

collectionsthatsupport NDU'steaching and research missions, especially in the areas of national

security strategy and policy, internationalrelations,military strategy and operations, and joint

matters as well as many others. The libraryhouses over 500,000 print, audio and visualresources

which include classified documents, maps, and government documents. The libraryoffers over

170 databases with more than 50,000 full-text online journals, newspapers, dissertations, eBooks,

and market reports.

 c. Special Collections, Archives and History. Located on the upper level of the library, Special

Collections, Archives and History is the repository for personal papers, student papers, 

academic and local history, historical photographs, maps, prints and artifacts. The personal

papers of twentieth-century military leaders, primarily those of former Chairmen and ViceChairmen, JCS, and SACEURs are collected: John R. Galvin, Andrew J. Goodpaster, Lyman L.

Lemnitzer, Cohn L. Powell, Bernard W. Rogers, and Maxwell D. Taylor. Classic works on

military/naval strategy and warfare are represented by early editions of Vegetius, Marshal de

Saxe, Frederick the Great, Von Steuben, Jomini, and Mahan. Local history materials on Fort

McNair, together with records of the institutional history of National Defense University and its

constituent Colleges, are also available for research. Historical exhibitions and local history

presentations are arranged through Special Collections.

 d. Classified Documents Center (CDC). The library's Classified Documents Center is located in

Marshall Hall, Room 316. Proper clearance and positive identification are required to enter and

use materials and services. Online networks (Intelink-TS and SIPRnet), secure meeting spaces,

and storage boxes are available. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 0730-1600. Call (202) 

685-3771 for more information.
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 e. MERLN: One-stop Web access provides timely information on military affairs, international

relations, and security studies. Of note, MERLN contains the most comprehensive collection of

Defense White Papers and national security strategies available on the Web with contributions

from more than 70 countries. Merlin also contains the Military Policy Awareness Links (MiPALs)

that feature U.S. policy statements on topics such as National Security Strategy, Iraq,

Afghanistan, and Homeland Security. Additionally, MERLN hosts the U.S. National Strategy

Documents, an in-depth collection that includes National Security Strategies dating from the

Reagan Administration to the present day, Military and Defense Strategies, Quadrennial Defense

Review reports, and strategies focusing on terrorism, homeland security, cyber security, and 

weapons of mass destruction.

 f. Library Links/Information:

 (1) Library Intranet: http://intranet.ndu.edu/library/index.cfm

 (2) MERLN: http://merln.ndu.edu/

 (3) Hours: Monday-Friday, 0700-1800 with occasional Saturday hours

 (4) Location: 2nd and 3rd Floors Marshall Hall

 (5) Telephone: (202) 685-6100

 (6) Email: NDU-LIBREF@ndu.edu

6. NDU Multimedia Services Division (MSD). Located in Marshall Hall, Room 183 corridor, are 

NDU graphic design, printing/copying, and AV/photo. The highly trained professional staff 

combines personal consultation, high standards of quality and the latest technology to meet 

the visual information needs for staff, faculty, and students. For assistance in requesting 

Multimedia support, please start with the Dean of Students.

7. Mail. Outgoing personal mail must be deposited in a standard U.S. Postal service collection 

box. A blue USPS collection box is located on B Street in front of the Inter-American Defense 

College; collection time is 1000. The Fort McNair post office is located next to the main gate, 

building 29, (202) 523-2144. Hours of operations is Monday-Friday, 1000-1400. All personal 

mail must be sent to the student’s home address, not to the university. See ES Ops in Lincoln 

Hall Rm 2207 for directions on official mail.

8. Personnel Services. The NDU Human Resources Directorate (NDU-HRD) provides personnel 

support to students during the academic year. Personnel representatives for each service are 

located in Lincoln Hall 3400 Suite. They are available to assist students with personnel actions 

such as records maintenance and pay.

 a. Military Personnel Services Division:

 (1) Chief Military Personnel: (202) 685-3921/ DSN: 325-3921

 (2) NCOIC- HRD Military Personnel: (202) 685-3576/ DSN: 325-3576

 (3) Air Force/Space Force Personnel Rep: (202) 685-2138/ DSN: 325-2138

 (4) Army Personnel Rep: (202) 685-2140/ DSN: 325-2140

 (5) Sea Services & Marine Corps Personnel Rep: (202) 685-4006/ DSN: 325-4006
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 b. Civilian HR issues: Civilian students encountering HR issues should engage with the CIC 

Dean of Students or their Service/Agency HR department

9. Computer Technical Support. Students are required to have a computing device that has 

access to the internet and a CAC card. There is no requirement to have this device on campus, 

but should a student desire, the academic experience will be significantly enhanced by 

accessing the ES wireless network with a wireless device of the student’s choosing which will 

allow complete access to all curriculum materials. For technical support, contact the NDU 

Helpdesk at (202) 685-3824. The helpdesk is located in Marshall Hall on the first floor of the 

Library.

10. Legal Assistance: Legal assistance is available to military members at:

 (1) Army - Fort Myer, Building 201, (703) 696-0761; 0800-1600 (until 1300 for claims) Fort

Belvoir, Building 702, (703) 805-2856; Hours: 0800-1600

 (2) Air Force - Andrews Air Force Base, Building 1535, (301) 981-3622; Hours: 0900-

1500 Bolling Air Force Base, Building P-20, (202) 767-5297; Hours: 0800-1600

 (3) Navy - Legal Assistance Office, Washington Navy Yard, Building 200, Room 250, (202)

685-5569; Hours: 0800-1600

 (4) Marine Corps - Staff Judge Advocate Legal Assistance Office, Henderson Hall,

Building 29, Room 301, (703) 614-1266; Hours: 0730-1630

 (5) Coast Guard - Legal Assistance Office, Coast Guard Headquarters
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Chapter 7

Getting to Fort McNair (Cars, Trains, Buses, Bikes and Housing)

1. Commuting options. Fort McNair is accessible by a variety of commercial and government

mass transit systems, as well as privately owned vehicles (POV). A government subsidy is provided to 

qualifying commuters. One-stop commuter information is available at:

http://www.commuterpage.com/, and other websites.

 a. Driving. Directions and maps of Washington, DC and Fort McNair are online. See parking 

information section below.

 b. Metrorail. A green line Metrorail stop (Waterfront Station) is located at the corner of 4th 

and M Streets, SW and is within walking distance of Fort McNair (about a 15 minute walk to 

Lincoln Hall).

 c. Metrobus. Metro bus route 74 serves the area in and around Fort McNair and Second & V 

Streets, SW. The buses run Monday-Friday and on weekends. This bus route serves the VRE and 

Metro L’Enfant Plaza stations. The following website lists the schedules and times:

http://www.wmata.com/

 d. Commuter Rail. Virginia Railway Express (VRE) at 1-800 ride-VRE, and Maryland Rail 

Commuter (MARC) at 1-866-ride-mta.

 e. Suburban Bus Systems. Dash, Omni-ride, Fairfax Connector, Fairfax City Cue, Ride-on, 

Circulator, etc.

 F. NDU Shuttle Bus. NDU piloted a shuttle service from Waterfront Metro to NDU campus in 

AY22. Details are still pending on AY23 continuation of service.

2. NDU Mass Transit Benefit Program

 a. NDU Mass Transit Benefit Policy. NDU point of contact for the Washington 

Headquarters Services (WHS) Mass Transportation Benefit Program (MTBP) is Julian L. 

Baker, transportation officer, at bakerj@ndu.edu or (202) 685-4845.

 b. Eligibility. To be eligible for the MTBP you must be: (1) a civilian, military or NAFemployee 

paid and employed by the department of defense, and (2) permanently stationed and working 

in the National Capital Region (NCR).

 c. Application/Disenrollment. DoD civilian and military students attending the CIC are eligible 

for this program. Students must disenroll to complete out- processing. To apply for the transit 

benefit, go to the web-based application at: https://mtbp.whs.mil. This site requires a Common 

Access Card (CAC). You will use your Service or Agency Chair as your supervisor. Please follow 

up with them after submission to ensure they review the application. This application is used to 

enroll, make changes to an existing MTBP record, and withdraw from the program. It is the 

responsibility of the individual and their Supervisor/RO to ensure they are properly withdrawn 

from the program at the end of the school year. Be sure to visit this website to disenroll when 

you leave the area.

 d. WMATA. For metro trip planner and other rider tools, plus additional information, visit the 

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s website at: http://www.wmata.com, or call 
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customer information at (202) 637-7000.

3. Bike Racks. Bikes will be parked and secured in designated bike racks. Bicycles secured in 

front of buildings or not in designated racks will be removed at the owner’s expense. For more 

information, contact NDU Director of Logistics, at (202) 685-4846. Locations of bike racks are:

 a. Marshall Hall, building #62, in front of swimming pool lot on 5th Avenue.

 b. Eisenhower Hall, building #59, south end between building and parking lot.

 c. Roosevelt Hall, building #61, in the tunnel area.

 d. Lincoln Hall, building #64, near north entrance.

4. Parking. Parking areas are designated for student use in university controlled parking lots. 

Note that all spaces with a sign are reserved.

 a. Parking regulations are strictly enforced by the Fort McNair Provost Marshal. 

 b. Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas or on the grass are subject to ticketing, suspension 

of post access privileges for 30 days, and/or towing at the owner's expense.

 c. Overnight Parking on Post. Coordinate with CIC Ops to get an overnight parking pass

5. Post Traffic Regulations. The speed limits on Fort McNair are set low due to the high number 

of pedestrians on the post. Speeds are either 15 or 20 miles per hour; speed checkpoints are 

routinely in operation. All other traffic rules, especially the requirement to make a complete stop 

at stop signs, are strictly enforced. Stop for other students crossing streets. Drive Slow and watch 

for pedestrians!

6. Housing Information. Whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident of the DMV 

(DC, MD, VA), one truth is universal: Where you decide to live will determine your commute to 

campus. And commuting into DC is often very challenging which can affect housing costs.

 a. While housing can be a deeply personal decision, your commuting time will impact your year 

at CIC and could determine how good of a year it will be. 

 b. There is NO on-post housing at Fort McNair for NDU students, however there are many 

options off post both near and far. Fort McNair, DC Off Post Housing This off post link shows current 

listings within the shortest commutes to campus. There several new apartment buildings being 

completed within walking distance. All students should visit the Fort McNair Housing website:

https://www.fortmcnairhousing.com/

 c. Active Duty Service Members: The JB Myer-Henderson Hall Housing Services Office will be 

your first point of contact when you receive moving orders, and provides services that will help 

you with referrals, relocation assistance, guidance for entering a lease agreement and tenantlandlord disputes. (703) 696-2623

 d. Visit their web site: http://www.jbmhh.army.mil/WEB/JBMHH/Directorates/housing.html
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Chapter 8

Military Health Care

1. Appointments for all medical facilities are made through the new Integrated Healthcare center 

for the capital region, (855) 227-6331; Hours 0630 - 1800

2. Local Military Hospitals

 a. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 

8901 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, MD 20889

Number for appointments: 855-227-6331 

http://www.wrnmmc.capmed.mil/SitePages/home.aspx

 b. Malcolm Grow Medical Center 

Andrews Air Force Base 1050 West Perimeter Road

Joint Base Andrews, MD 207662 Number for appointments: 855-227-6331

http://www.andrews.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-080325-031.pdf or 

http://www.79mdw.af.mil/

3. Family Health Centers In Virginia. Families in Northern Virginia can choose to enroll in 

TRICARE Prime in one of four Family Health Centers. These military medical facilities are fullservice primary care clinics. Two are located on military installations, Fort Belvoir and Fort Myer, 

and two are located in the civilian communities of Fairfax and Woodbridge, Virginia. Patients are 

encouraged to enroll and choose a primary care provider where they plan to receive health care.

 a. Family Health Center—Fort Belvoir Community Hospital 9300 DeWitt Loop Fort Belvoir, 

VA 22060

Number for appointments: 855-227-6331 http://www.fbch.capmed.mil/SitePages/Home.aspx

Services available: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Optometry, Orthopedics, 

OB/GYN, Dermatology, Urology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Mental Health 

Services

 b. Rader Health Clinic - Fort Myer 401 Carpenter Road, Building 525 Fort Myer, VA 22211

Number for appointments: 855-227-6331

Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday, 0730-1700; Sat, Sun/Holidays closed

Note: Students are advised to sign up prior to making their first appointment at the 

clinic. Medical care is by appointment only and will only be administered during sick call, 

Monday thru Friday, (0630-0800) to active-duty medical personnel only; and will be 

triaged to medical personnel who can assign appointments on a same-day basis, if 

necessary.

Services available: Primary Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy, 

Optometry, Orthopedics, and Podiatry.
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 c. Fairfax Health Center 10580 Arrowhead Drive Fairfax, VA 22030

Number for appointments: 855-227-6331

Active-duty service members enrolled at Fairfax can call (571-432-2700), Mon-Fri beginning at 

0600 to schedule same day appointments

Hours of Operation (clinic): Monday thru Friday, 0700-2000; Saturday/some holidays, 0700-

1400: closed on Sunday and Federal holidays

Services available: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Mental Health Services

 d. Dumfries Health Center 3700 Feltler Park Drive Dumfries, VA 22025

Number for appointments: 855-227-6331

Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday, 0700-2000; Saturday/some holidays, 0700-1400;

closed on Sunday and Federal holidays

Services available: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Physical 

Therapy, and Mental Health Services

4. Medical Care. Routine medical care is available on post at the Fort McNair health clinic,

building 58, Monday through Friday, 0645-1500 by appointment only. The contact number is

(202) 685-3100. Note: To receive care from the Fort McNair Health Clinic, military personnel

must have their individual PCM changed to Fort McNair.

 a. The health clinic holds sick call for military and dependents (over 18 years of age) from

0630-0830 and 1130-1300 Monday-Wednesday and Friday. On Thursdays, the clinic holds sick

call from 0630-0830 but closes for training at 1100.

 b. The clinic offers physicals of all types (i.e. PHAs, wellness exams, retirement and ETS,

etc.).Allergy and/or immunization shots are given until 1300, Monday-Friday (call ahead for

allergy nurse/tech schedule.). There is a 20-minute wait after shots.

 c. Emergencies are seen anytime during duty hours. Emergency medical treatment is 

available at other medical facilities during non-duty hours.

 d. Civilians. Civilian government employees are eligible to use DoD health care facilities for

employment-related problems or emergencies occurring while at work.

 e. Pharmacy. There are no pharmacy, x-ray, or laboratory services at the Fort McNair health

clinic. These services may be obtained at any of the military facilities in the metropolitan area.

5. Dental Care: The Pentagon Dental Clinic at (703) 692-8700 serves students at NDU. A clinic

representative is available for recordsturn-in and pick up during NDU in and out processing. The

clinic is located on the first floor of the Pentagon, Room MG924. The Clinic holds military sick call

from 0700-0900 and 1230-1330. Appointments are scheduled during normal duty hours of 0700-

1530, Monday-Friday. Access to the Pentagon can be problematic for anyone without building 

access, this can affect the ability to get physical access to the clinic.