Updates to the Civilian Education System

By Julia Bell and Dr. Christina Love

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This article outlines significant updates to the Army Civilian Education System (CES), effective 1 October 2025. It details course realignments, discontinued offerings, new Organizational and Enterprise Leadership Courses, rebranding efforts, and revised enrollment processes, emphasizing the Army Management Staff College’s commitment to lifelong learning and leader development.

Three men sitting at a conference table during a meeting, listening attentively with papers and water bottles on the table.

Two Army personnel and two civilians standing together outdoors at a military base, smiling and holding coffee cups.

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Army Civilian Corps: Necessary for the Fight

This article highlights the indispensable role of Army civilian professionals as leaders and technical experts who contribute to operational readiness, long-term continuity, and strategic mission capabilities across the Army enterprise.

By Tamara Hullender, PhD

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Empathy: An Imperative Leader Attribute

Army Civilian Professional Journal article examining empathy as a critical leadership attribute in the U.S. Army's Leadership Requirements Model, covering practical applications in communication, conflict resolution, team building, and prevention of harmful behaviors.

By Mounir Bouchareb, Janetta Harris, Bernard F. Harris, PhD

The Washington Redskins (now Commanders) cheerleaders visit Afghanistan for the Super Bowl 9 February 2017. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Forces Afghanistan PAO)

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Why All Army Civilians Should Explore Deploying Under the Army’s Expeditionary Civilian Workforce Program

This article highlights the benefits of deploying as part of the Army’s Expeditionary Civilian Workforce (AECW). Drawing on personal experience, the author explains how deployment opportunities can strengthen professional growth, financial stability, spiritual fulfillment, and overall well-being. The piece encourages Army civilians to explore the unique rewards and challenges of serving in operational environments alongside Soldiers.

By Garry Christman

The U.S. Army Quartermaster School’s Petroleum and Water Department pioneered the Army Virtual Learning Environment in October 2021 for fuel, water, and laboratory specialists. Benefits included cost savings, more efficient and effective use of instruction time, and a continual learning capability that increased proficiency and readiness of all Army components. (Photo by Capt. Chris Lancia)

Read Time: < 17 mins

Blended Learning: Retention and Engagement

This article explores the impact of blended learning on knowledge retention and learner engagement in Army civilian and military training. Drawing from recent research (2019–2024), the article examines how combining online and in-person instruction improves learning outcomes, especially when enhanced with modern educational technologies like VR and AI.

By Olga Williams, Senior ISS, Strategy and Plans Division (S&P), VPDE