Troy University at Phenix City

Troy University at Phenix City is a satellite campus of Troy University and is located in Phenix City, Alabama.

Troy University at Phenix City
Former names
Troy State University at Phenix City
TypePublic university, Master's university
Established1975
AffiliationTroy University
ChancellorDr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.
Vice-ChancellorDr. David White
Students885
Location
Phenix City
,
Alabama
,
United States
Websitehttps://www.troy.edu/about-us/phenix-city-campus/

In 1975, the Phenix City Campus was opened as a branch of the main campus. This helped to serve students in the military at the nearby Fort Benning. 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

Structure

Troy University cumulatively offers 46 bachelor's degree programs, 22 master's degree programs, and 3 doctoral programs. Aimed at serving and meeting the unique needs of adult learners, the Phenix City Campus offers small class sizes and the convenience of classes offered nights, weekends and online in five, nine-week terms. The Phenix City Campus provides the benefits of convenient locations, flexible course offerings and a dedicated faculty and staff committed to serving its students.

Schools/Colleges

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

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

Military and Veterans

Since 1950, Troy University has been proud to work 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.

Campus

Troy University opened its Phenix City Campus in 1975 off U.S. Highway 431. Community and governmental leaders crafted a vision for redeveloping Phenix City’s riverfront into an attractive, stable and economically viable part of the region. In 2015, Troy University officially dedicated the University's new campus with the opening of its 48,000-square foot, four-story building on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in downtown Phenix City. Phase II of the new Phenix City Campus construction will consist of developing another 44,000 square feet onto the current structure. All of the faculty, staff and programs at the campus located off U.S. Highway 431 will be relocated to the new riverfront location on Whitewater Avenue. The Phenix City Campus will go from a 30-acre, five-building operation to a 3-acre, one-building operation.

Campus Academic Features

Center for Student Success

The mission of the Phenix City Center for Student Success (PC-CSS) is to provide resources and services that enhance Troy University students' academic achievement, personal and social growth, career development, and persistence to graduation.

The PC-CSS assists Troy University students with tutoring, counseling, academic resources, testing/computer services, and career services to provide a central environment of support to help students navigate their journey toward academic and personal achievement. This journey will begin with testing and assessment, and will continue through remediation, and follow-up services and programs. Periodic workshops are also conducted to lead students to success.

Rankings and Reputation

Troy University has acquired different institutional rankings from various sources:

  • In 2017, Forbes ranked Troy as the 640th best school in the nation. Forbes' overall ranking centers on the value of the degree obtained by a university's students and measures, in part, the marketplace success of a school's graduate.
  • U.S. News & World Report in several categories for 2018:
CategoryRank
Regional University
#65
Top Public Schools
#27
Best Online Graduate Business Program (Excluding MBA)
#117
Best Online Graduate Education Program
#136
Best Online MBA Program
#172
Most Innovative Schools
#14
Best Online Graduate Nursing Program
#118-#154

References
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