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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Centers and Institutes
Endowed Chairs and Professorships
Graduate School
Information and Technology
Instructional Support Services
Intercollegiate Athletics
Library
National Alumni Association
Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
Troy University Foundation
University College
University Relations
Centers and Institutes
Centers and Institutes Center
for Applied Research
The Center for Applied Research (CAR) conducts research
for criminal justice agencies throughout Alabama. The CAR is an
administrative part of the Department of Criminal Justice and
was
created in the fall of 1997. Activities include applied research
in
criminal justice, improvements in the classroom instruction in
the
social sciences, and publishing the Criminal Justice Journal.
The
Journal is practitioner based and provides a forum for
discussion
of important issues to the criminal justice field.
Center for Business and Economic Services
The Center for Business and Economic Services (CBES)
conducts applied research and provides services to businesses
and
government agencies throughout Alabama. CBES, an administrative
unit of the Sorrell College of Business, was founded in December
1974. Activities include applied research, educational
activities, management consulting, and publishing the Business
and Economic Review semiannually. CBES supports the economic
development of small businesses through the Small Business
Development Center (SBDC). SBDC offers one-to-one consulting,
training, information and government bidding opportunities
to small businesses in a ten-county area of southeast Alabama.
Opportunities are also available for business students and
faculty
to work together with area businesses to provide research
projects
for small firms. Students receive practical knowledge and earn
class credits.
Center for Design, Technology and Innovation
Better known as <<dti.troy>>, the Center for Design, Technology
and Innovation is a design think tank housed within the
Department of Art and Design at Troy. Synthesizing an
aggressive,
multi-disciplinary design education with the varied visual
communication demands of the global marketplace,
<<dti.troy>>
is responsible for developing design strategies for qualifying
businesses,
industries and not-for-profit organizations.
Center for Environmental Research and Service
The Center for Environmental Research and Service (CERS)
delivers environmental research, education and service to
citizens
of the state of Alabama and the region as well as the university
community. Through contractual and collaborative relationships
with governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, other
institutions
of higher education, business, students and individuals, the
center conducts and promotes activities designed to maintain or
increase environmental quality. The Center for Environmental
Research works via applied field and laboratory research to gain
a
better understanding of the forces which cause environmental
degradation in order to fashion workable solutions for the
citizens
of the state and region. CERS also works to provide citizens
with
knowledge and tools for preventing or correcting environmental
degradation at the community level.
The success of CERS depends upon its ability to work in
cooperation with a variety of other organizations. Over the past
dozen years, CERS has worked with the Alabama Department of
Environmental Management (ADEM) on issues ranging from
development of a state revolving loan fund for wastewater
treatment
system finance to development and delivery of a nonpoint
source water quality education program for educators, students
and the general public. CERS coordinates the Alabama Nonpoint
Source Water Quality Education Program and publishes the Alabama
Water Watch and Alabama Nonpoint Source newsletters
under contract to ADEM. CERS has also worked with the
Choctawhatchee,
Pea and Yellow Rivers Watershed Management Authority
to monitor water quality in the watershed and to train and
support volunteer water quality monitors. CERS strives to
involve
Troy faculty and students in its monitoring and research
programs.
Troy graduate and undergraduate students have been involved in
all of the CERS monitoring projects, and CERS has been able to
provide support for graduate and undergraduate students in the
form of assistantships and periodic employment. CERS has been
and remains very active in environmental education for educators
and students in Alabama. CERS played a key role in establishing
the Environmental Education Association of Alabama.
Center for International Programs
The Center for International Programs at Troy University
promotes international education for all students. It works to
help
prepare students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and
attitudes
to be responsible and concerned citizens in the 21st century.
It actively supports international students attending Troy by
providing
counseling, orientation programs, travel opportunities,
assistance
with visas and other governmental requirements. In addition,
it works to create a bridge between the community and the
international students through programs such as Passport which
connect Troy international students to the primary and secondary
schools and volunteer organizations. The Center for
International
Programs also develops and encourages study abroad agreements
and activities in order to assist all students at Troy
University with
invaluable experience in international education. Through the
American English Group, the Center for International Programs
offers instruction in English as a Second Language to ensure
that
all international students studying at Troy University have the
necessary English language skills to be successful in their
chosen
academic programs.
Institute for Leadership Development
The mission of the Institute for Leadership Development is to
facilitate development of ethical, responsible leaders who are
willing
to use their leadership knowledge, skills, and attitudes to
serve
society.
The Institute believes leadership skills and values can be
acquired through study, observation, analysis, reflection,
precept,
example, and practice.
The ongoing goals of the Institute are to:
• Encourage and help other University departments and
programs make leadership development a central focus
in academic programs, student affairs and professional
development opportunities for faculty, staff and area
citizens.
• Provide a variety of innovative leadership development
opportunities including formal course work, mentorships,
fellowships, public service and seminars.
• Promote experiential learning, taking the learner beyond
the classroom to relevant settings on and off campus to
observe and practice leadership.
• Emphasize the role of ethical leadership in personal
success and social improvement.
• Recognize, encourage, promote and reward excellence
in leadership.
Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness (IRPE)
Office
The IRPE office provides required services for institutional
research, planning, and effectiveness. In the area of research,
the
IRPE office prepares analyses, surveys, and reports for the
University
and for federal and state agencies concerning enrollment, facilities, credit hour production, degree completion, faculty,
students,
academic programs and other University areas. In the areas
of institutional planning and effectiveness, the IRPE office
coordinates
activities which include providing data to the various divisions
and units of the University; maintaining copies of institutional
effectiveness reports; assisting with assessment of program
outcomes; surveying students, alumni, and employers; and
reviewing
the effectiveness and planning proposals and outcomes for
existing, new and revised programs. The IRPE office publishes
the
Compendium of Survey and Test Results which provides results of
surveys and selected tests and the Troy Fact Book which provides
demographic information regarding many areas of the University.
In addition, the IRPE office serves as the liaison with the
Alabama
Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and the Southern
Association
of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges
(COC).
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Endowed Chairs and Professorships
Five endowed chairs have been established by the Troy University
Board of Trustees and endowed with funds from Mrs. Anise
J. Sorrell and others. Some of these chairs have full-time
occupants;
others provide visiting lecturers and enhancements.
Sorrell Endowment
The Adams-Bibby Chair of Free Enterprise
The Adams-Bibby Chair of Free Enterprise was made possible
by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry Bibby and a bequest
from the estate of Mrs. Anise J. Sorrell. The chair is named in
honor of the Bibbys and Mrs. Bibby’s father, Mr. Eason Young
Adams.
As an incentive to encourage private donations to the state’s
public universities, the 1985 Alabama Legislature established
the
Alabama Endowment Trust Fund for Eminent Scholars. This trust
provides $400,000 to the Troy University Foundation for each
$600,000 donated to the foundation for the Eminent Scholar
Endowment.
Eminent Scholars
♦ ALFA Eminent Scholar in Environmental Management
and Agriculture
♦ Eminent Scholar of Computer and Information Science
♦ HealthSouth Eminent Scholar in Sports Medicine
♦ Troy University Foundation Eminent Scholar Chair in
Banking and Finance.
Professorship
♦ The E. H. Sherman Professorship in Accounting
♦ The Sherman Professorship was established by gifts
from alumni and friends of the Troy University accounting
program.
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Graduate School
A student with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
or university may apply to the dean of the Graduate School for
admission. The Graduate Bulletin should be consulted for
detailed
information on the regulations of the Graduate School, the
programs
and courses offered for graduate credit, the requirements for
degrees, financial aid and other matters pertaining to graduate
study with Troy University.
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Information
and Technology
Distance Education
Students have various opportunities to take courses using a
variety of distance education options. Details are available
from
advisers, in the course schedule published for each academic
term,
from the dean of Distance Education and from the applicable web
pages.
Radio and Television
The Department of Radio and Television is responsible for
TSU-TV; the Southeastern Public Radio Network; support for
audio and video materials for distance education courses;
promotional
audio and videos and taping/airing campus events. The
Southeastern Public Radio Network includes WTSU-89.9 MHZ
with 100,000 watts serving Montgomery/Troy; WTJB, 91.7 MHZ
with 3,000 watts serving Columbus/Phenix City; and WRWA,
88.7 MHZ with 50,000 watts serving Dothan. The network
broadcasts
diverse international, national and local news, cultural
programs
and entertainment programs. The network is affiliated with
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, National Public Radio
(NPR) and Public Radio International (PRI). TSU-TV is an
educational
access cable station received by viewers in Troy, Montgomery,
Phenix City, Columbus, Georgia; Luverne, Brantley, Goshen,
Wetumpka, Prattville and Maxwell AFB. During the academic
year students and staff produce TSU Nightly News as a public
service and to provide practical experience for students. TSU-TV
provides a variety of video services to the TSU System,
including
distance education, promotional videos, and practical experience
for journalism students. TSU-TV also provides programming for
many other stations. TSU-TV may be found on the World Wide
Web at wtsu.troy.edu. The Department of Radio and Television
provides facilities, equipment, materials and staff to enhance
the
instructional program for broadcast majors of the Hall School of
Journalism and for other qualified students campus-wide. The
department operates the Radio Reading Service for the
sight impaired
and handicapped. A special radio receiver is supplied
free of charge to those who are eligible. The department also
helps
faculty who are teaching video-based distance education courses
offered using a variety of delivery methods. This help includes
production of audio and video segments and supporting faculty
during on-air or taping activities. The Department of Radio and
Television also produces a variety of promotional videos for TSU
units, videotapes a variety of musical programs, lectures,
sports
and community/university events for tape-delayed airing on TSUTV,
and provides limited television and radio support and advice
to faculty and staff throughout the TSU System.
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Instructional Support Services
Troy University offers students a variety of instructional
support
services, including resources to assist students in areas such
as technology, basic study skills, academic planning, and
tutoring
in selected courses. Students should contact the registrar or an
academic adviser at their campus locations for more information
about available resources.
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Intercollegiate Athletics
The Troy University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) and currently competes at the Division I-A level. Troy
sponsors nine women's sports and seven men's sports. The men's
sponsored sports include baseball, basketball, cross country,
football,
golf, outdoor track & field, and tennis. The women's sponsored
sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball
(fast-pitch), track & field (indoor and outdoor), tennis and
volleyball.
Beginning in the fall of 2005, all Trojan sports will compete
in the Sun Belt Conference which includes 13 schools from
Alabama,
Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee
and Texas. In the fall of 2001, the football program
successfully
completed its first year in Division I-A as an independent
with a 7-4 record. After earning the respect of national powers
the
University of Miami and the University of Nebraska, the Trojans
shocked SEC powerhouse Mississippi State during their
homecoming.
Troy State exited Starkville, MS with a 21-9 victory.
Since then, the Trojans have defeated nationally ranked Missouri
and Marshall (twice).
Similarly, the other 15 Trojan sports have enjoyed great success
since reclassification to NCAA Division I in the fall of 1993.
The Trojan golf team received a tenth-in-the-nation ranking in
1994 and advanced to the NCAA Regional Tournament in ‘95.
The Troy baseball team advanced to the Division I Regional
Tournament
in ‘95 and ‘96. Troy’s softball team won the conference
championship, defeated the Ohio Valley Conference champions in
a play-in, and advanced to post-season play in ‘96, the first
softball
team from the state of Alabama ever to do so.
Further, the men’s basketball team has dominated the Atlantic
Sun Conference in recent years by capturing the regular season
Conference Championships in 1999-2000, 2001-02, 2002-03 and
2003-04. “March Madness” invaded Troy in 2003 when the Trojans
won the Conference Tournament and advanced to participate
in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Trojans also competed
in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in 2004.
University athletic teams have a history of success at every
level. In all, Troy has won 11 NCAA National Championships in
four different sports. The 1968 football team earned notoriety
by
winning the NAIA national championship with a wide-open passing
attack that was years ahead of its time. The men’s golf team
won NCAA Division II national crowns in 1976, 1977, and 1984,
while the Lady Trojan golfers were national champs in 1984,
1986, and 1989. The football team won Division II championships
in 1984 and 1987, and the baseball team won the 1986 and
1987 Division II World Series.
Troy University’s athletic facilities are among the finest in
the nation. The Tine Davis Field House is home to the
administrative
staff and football coaches. It features a 150 seat auditorium
(the Elizabeth Mills Rane learning Center), the Ben F. Beard
Recruiting
Lounge, a 3,000 square-foot weight training center, locker
rooms, and several meeting rooms. Adjacent to the Davis Field
House is the newly renovated 2,250-seat Pace-Riddle baseball
stadium, Trojan Oaks Golf Course (nine holes of championship
golf), the recently expanded 30,000-seat Movie Gallery Stadium,
and two football practice fields. Other nearby facilities
include
our new Trojan softball complex (completed in the fall 2001) and
our soccer/track complex (completed in the spring 2003). Also,
the state-of-the-art Lunsford Tennis Complex was completed in
the fall of 2001, doubling the number of courts available to
TROY
students and the Troy community. The renovated 4,000-seat Trojan
Arena is home to both basketball teams and the volleyball
team.
Department of Athletics Mission Statement
The Troy University Athletics Department is an integral part
of the University. Its mission is to assure a balance between
the
desire to win and the desire to facilitate positive growth of
student athletes.
The Athletics Department will strive to graduate student
athletes
who will make significant contributions to society, view
their experience in athletics as rewarding and who will be proud
alumni and advocates of the University.
Values Statement
We believe the education, emotional, ethical and physical
development of the student-athlete is our primary objective.
We believe people are our greatest asset and positive morale
will be an integral part of the program. Positive coach morale
leads to positive player morale, which enhances academic and
athletic success.
We believe in nurturing diversity and fostering respect and
dignity for each individual.
We believe in institutional control of athletics to assure
compliance
with rules and regulations.
We believe that service to our alumni, fans and supporters is
important to our program’s success. This service is demonstrated
by fielding successful teams, ensuring fan satisfaction and
through
a caring attitude.
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Library
The Troy University Libraries hold a wide variety of resources
in multiple formats, including print, multimedia (CD
ROM, video, audio cassettes, microfilm, microfiche, and records)
as well as electronic linkages both on the library network and
on
the Internet to libraries and information resources worldwide.
These resources allow the library staff to ensure that students
and
faculty have access to the information they need to fulfill
their
educational and research goals.
The Library’s networked system, ILIOS (Greek for Troy),
consists of the on-line public access catalog, numerous
bibliographic
databases, many with full text, and WebCat–the WWW
access vehicle. The library’s homepage is constantly developing
to
provide more sophisticated and user friendly access to the
resources
in the library and around the world. The library faculty
and staff are continually developing quality collections,
facilities,
and services to assist students and faculty in their educational
journeys.
The library faculty and staff provide professional and technical
assistance and instruct users in the best methods of utilizing
the
library’s resources. Through this instruction and assistance,
students
learn information literacy skills that will support lifelong and
continuing education.
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National Alumni Association
The Troy State University National Alumni Association’s
sole purpose is to establish mutually beneficial relations
between
Troy State University and its alumni. Alumni Affairs coordinates
the activities of this association, promotes alumni services,
and
establishes scholarships. In addition, Alumni Affairs maintains
and updates alumni records and broadens communication between
alumni and the university. Through these activities and
services,
the university is able to respond to the needs of its
constituents
thus enabling alumni to respond to the needs of the university.
Additional information regarding these activities and services
can
be obtained by calling Alumni Affairs at (334) 670-3318 or
1-877-
4TROYST.
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Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) assists University
personnel in all phases of grant and contract development, from
identifying potential funding sources, o development and
disposition
of proposals, to post award grant management assistance
(upon request). The Office of Sponsored Programs maintains a
library of grant/contract information and guidelines to assist
the
potential grant/contract writer in locating funding
opportunities.
The OSP also maintains a database and repository of grants/contracts pursued by faculty and staff. The OSP actively
supports
and promotes the efforts of University grant/contract writers.
Successful grant/contract funding has provided the University
with
the initial funding for many of its current programs, and the
OSP
continues to enhance the University environment by assisting
faculty
and staff in pursuing external funding for new programs,
services
and research. Additional information about the Office of
Sponsored Programs can be obtained at (334) 670-3102 or
http://spectrum.troyst.edu/~OGAC/.
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Troy University Foundation
As authorized by the Board of Trustees, the Troy State
University
Foundation was established in 1968. The foundation is a
permanent, non-profit organization created to attract private
support
for the TSU system. The foundation is governed by a
self perpetuating
board of directors. The university, through its foundation,
seeks to gain meaningful financial support from private
sources as an essential supplement to legislative funds,
students’
fees and federal grants. It is, therefore, committed to an
active
program to attract contributions from foundations, corporations
and individuals. The foundation accepts gifts of cash, real
estate,
securities, life income gifts, bequests through wills, life
insurance
policies, charitable trusts, life estate agreements, named funds
and
approved gifts-in-kind. For more information, please contact the
Vice-President of Institutional Advancement at: 334-670-3608 /
fax 334-670-5656 / email
alumdev@trojan.troyst.edu.
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University College
University College is responsible for the delivery of off campus,
out-of-state educational programs. The college is comprised
of five geographic regions with approximately 60 branches
and teaching sites located in 13 countries and 17 states. The
branches and sites are not only based on or near military
installations
to serve military and civilian personnel and their dependents
, but sites also exist within large metroplexes and at
partnership
universities overseas. The administration of University College
is the responsibility of the vice chancellor, University
College.
University College academic programs and course offerings
are the joint responsibility of the Troy campus colleges,
academic
departments and University College personnel. The Troy campus
functions include quality control, new program approval, and
faculty
certification. The vice chancellor of University College has
line authority over the regions and coordinates program control
and faculty selection with the regional directors and the deans
of
multi campus colleges.
The Troy campus student services functions provide and
monitor admission activities, maintain the official academic
records,
provide transcripts, and issue degrees for all students enrolled
in the component units of University College. The college
is a member of the Servicemembers’ Opportunity College (SOC)
and the Council for Adult and Experiential learning (CAEL).
Nature of Off-campus Programs
University College is designed to meet the needs of working
professionals, military and government agency civilians, their
dependents and other adults seeking degrees in the U.S. and
worldwide. Courses and degrees are delivered at a time and in
formats to fit the needs of adult learners who have full-time
employment,
work shifts, and are prone to short notice moves. Adult
learners generally have education needs different from those
catered
to by traditional colleges and universities.
Internationally, University College provides the same curriculum
in English to students who want an American degree but
are not able to travel to the U.S. The international students
meet
the same admission criteria as international students on the
Troy
campus. On military bases, guidance is worked cooperatively
with the base education services personnel. In addition, the
military
usually provides classroom and office space, utilities and local
program support. Similar arrangements exist with partnership
universities overseas.
Student Services
The vice chancellor of University College, in cooperation
with the senior vice chancellor for student services, is
responsible
for the various student services at University College locations.
These services are geared to meet the needs of students at each
location and include orientation, counseling, financial aid,
transcript
service, graduation ceremonies as well as other services and
activities such as library support and alumni organizations.
Tuition and Fees
Each University College campus provides its own schedule of
tuition fees for students and procedures for payment and
refunds.
Additional Information
Registration times and locations are published in class
schedules
for each University College campus. Supplemental information
may be obtained by contacting any University College campus.
University Relations
University Relations provides information to the university’s
various audiences and supports a number of university and
community
events. University Relations generates news and feature
story releases, provides student achievement releases to
hometown
media, prepares media kits for special events, responds to media
requests for information, maintains news media contacts and
provides
necessary events coordination. For more information, contact
University Relations at (334) 670-3196.
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