TROY – Dr. Susan Aldridge, vice chancellor of Troy University ’s University College and the University’s eCampus, has been tapped by the Department of Defense to co-chair a national DOD Distance Learning Task Force.

The task force will establish the quality standards which universities will be required to meet in order to offer courses to military personnel in the future, according to Gary Woods, director of educational opportunities for the Defense Department.

“Mr. Woods credited Troy University for its leadership role in establishing quality standards for its distance learning programs,” Aldridge said. “I’m pleased to assist DOD in ensuring that its active-duty military personnel receive the quality support systems that Troy University is building for its students.”

TROY has a long-standing relationship with the military, providing courses and degree programs through its University College division on military bases worldwide and providing distance learning opportunities through eCampus, the University’s on-line academic campus.

The task force is expected to conclude its work by June 2006.