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Troy State University to participate in new distance-learning program for Army

    Troy State University has been chosen to participate in a new online program that will help U.S. soldiers earn a college degree. The program, Army University Access Online, was announced by Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera last fall as part of an effort to boost recruiting and retention of soldiers. Army University Access Online is set to begin later this month.
   Troy State University has partnered with "big five" public accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, which is administering the program for the Army, to deliver degree-track courses to participating personnel. TSU is one of several institutions of higher education participating in Army University Access Online, said Dr. Rodney Cox, Vice President of University College.
   Through its University College division, TSU offers degree programs at more than 50 sites - predominantly military bases - in 14 states and five countries. University College is also responsible for administering the university's distance-learning programs.
   Troy State University's participation in Army University Access Online is further evidence of the university's 50-year commitment to serve the U.S. armed forces, said Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor. He noted that TSU was chosen last fall to provide distance-learning degree programs for the U.S. Navy.
   "Troy State University is recognized as one of the country's leaders in distance learning, and the university's participation in Army University Access Online further strengthens that position," Dr. Hawkins said. "It's an honor for TSU to work with PricewaterhouseCoopers to serve the men and women of the U.S. Army."
   Dr. Cox said the program, which is provided free of charge to Army personnel, will initially be implemented at three installations -- Fort Benning, Ga., Fort Campbell, Ky., and Fort Hood, Texas - before expanding in the fall. Soldiers who enroll in the program receive a laptop computer, printer and Internet access. Classes will be conducted online.
   TSU will deliver two associate degree programs and two bachelor's degree programs initially, with plans for several graduate degree programs as well. Cox said nearly 500 soldiers have registered to take courses from TSU this spring.