Troy University at Montgomery

Troy University at Montgomery
	The courtyard on Troy-Montgomery's campus
Former names	Troy State University at Montgomery
Type	Public university, Master's university
Established	1965
Affiliation	Troy University System
Chancellor	Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.
Vice-Chancellor	Ray White, M.S.
Dean	Jim Smith, M.S.
Students	774
Undergraduates	572
Postgraduates	195
Other students	7
Location	Montgomery, Alabama, United States; 32°22′33″N 86°18′40″W / 32.37583°N 86.31111°W
Campus	Urban; Downtown Montgomery campus
Colors	cardinal, white and black
Mascot	Trojan
Website	https://www.troy.edu/montgomery

Troy University at Montgomery is a satellite campus of Troy University and is located in Montgomery, Alabama.^[1] It is part of the Troy University System. The campus is located in the western part of downtown, and includes the Rosa Parks Museum and Library, the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts, and portions of the historic Bell Building. But also has other campuses around the state of Alabama. The university also operates the W.A. Gayle Planetarium in Oak Park.^[2]

History

The campus has its roots in extension courses offered at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery during the 1950s. A separate Troy State College teaching center was established at Maxwell in 1965, which led to the creation of the present-day Montgomery Campus.

In 1982, the Montgomery and Dothan campuses were granted independent accreditation, and the Troy State University System was formed. In April 2004, "State" was dropped from the University's name to reflect the institution's new, broader focus. In August 2005, all Troy campuses were reunified under one accreditation.

Academics

Troy University buildings, including Bell Tower and the Davis Theatre

For several years in a row, the Princeton Review named the university to its "Best in the Southeast" list due to excellence in academic programs and institutional data collected from the university.^[3]

In 2017, the U.S. News & World Report ranked the university as the #14 Most Innovative School, as well as the #27-ranked Top Public School among South regional universities.

Structure

Troy University at Montgomery offers 3 associate degree programs, 15 bachelor's degree programs, 10 master's degree programs, and one doctoral program. The school also offers 2 education specialist programs. In addition to the nontraditional programs and courses offered on the Montgomery Campus, students are also given access to all the degree programs and courses offered at other Troy University campuses.

All degree programs can also work in conjunction with Troy University's other campuses, allowing students to take additional classes at different Troy campuses at the same time if necessary.

Classes

The majority of the classes offered on the Montgomery campus are evening classes. All of the degrees offered by the campus can be completed entirely through evening classes. There are also classes offered online through in conjunction with military students at Maxwell Air Force Base. Additional weekend, television, and online courses are also available.

Schools/Colleges

The university is composed of five academic colleges, a graduate school, and a division of general studies:

College of Arts & Sciences
College of Education
College of Communications & Fine Arts
Sorrell College of Business
College of Heath & Human Services
The Graduate School
Division of General Studies

Military and Veterans

Since 1950, Troy University has worked with military service members, veterans and their families as they pursue advanced education under the G.I. Bill, the Tuition Assistance Program, the MyCAA initiative, private funding and other financing options. Troy University is an educational partner with the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, providing military-specific scholarships and TROY for Troops support centers to military-affiliated students and veterans. The University proudly counts some 60 flag officers among the ranks of its alumni, has a presence on or near over 30 military installations worldwide and participates in online learning programs with all service branches. For generations, Troy University has understood the needs of the military student and has built a military inclusive institution offering a broad range of high quality, very affordable undergraduate and graduate academic programs supported by outstanding student services.

Maxwell Air Force Base, where Troy maintains an instructional site for military students.

Troy currently offers an educational support site for military personnel at nearby Maxwell Air Force Base.

Student life

Student organizations

Student Government Association (SGA)
Alpha Sigma Lambda (NHS)
Gamma Beta Phi (NHS)
Chi Sigma Iota
English Club
A World Around You (AWAY) International Student Organization
Psychology Club
Social Justice Club

Campus

The Rosa Parks Museum. owned and operated by Troy University.

The Gayle Planetarium, located on the Troy University-Montgomery campus.

The following are some of the features on the Troy University-Montgomery campus:

Historic Davis Theater (formerly the Paramount Theater)
Rosa Parks Museum
Bell Building
Gayle Planetarium
Bell Tower
Barnes & Noble College Bookstore
Starbucks
Building 136
Whitley Hall
Bartlett Hall

Troy University-Montgomery has a well-facilitated campus with extensive support services for students. The campus is located in downtown Montgomery, where it houses the historic Davis Theater for the Performing Arts, the Rosa Parks Museum and Library, and the W. A. Gayle Planetarium. The campus also consists of Whitley Hall, portions of the historic Bell Building, the Bartlett building, building 136, and the School of Nursing building. The Gene Elrod Success Center provides a congenial learning environment where students are given academic tutoring and counseling. Career guidance and study skill workshops are among the other services offered by this center. The university library offers abundant resources and reference materials for students, both online and offline.