Arnold Fletcher award

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I received my BA from TESC in the mail the other day, or my wife did rather as I happen to be out of the country, she was kind enough to scan all of the paperwork that came with the diploma. I discovered that I received the Arnold Fletcher award. The TESC catalog mentions that the award is for "excellence in non-traditional education," and goes to students who achieve 90 or more credits via non-traditional methods. I've done some research on this board and degreeinfo.com and discovered quite a few other folks who have also received this award, congrats to all.

What I haven't been able to figure out is just who Arnold Fletcher is or was. Does anyone know? My searches fail to yield any useful information. I am guessing that he is someone who either did some pioneering work in non-traditional education or was somehow associated with Thomas Edison, either the actual Mr. Edison or the campus that bears his name. Any ideas?

Congratulations to you! I found this about Arnold Fletcher.

Arnold Fletcher Award
The Arnold Fletcher Award recognizes Thomas Edison State College baccalaureate
graduates for exceptional achievement in nontraditional learning. Students selected for
this award have demonstrated excellence and earned a large number of credits using one
or more of the innovative learning modes developed and/or recognized by the College.
The award is named in honor of Dr. Arnold Fletcher, who served as vice president for
Academic Affairs at Thomas Edison State College from 1973 – 1983.