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Vision for the future In summarizing 2018 at Troy University, this annual report covers the year in great depth and paints a picture of an institution committed to its core values of service to students, quality in all we do from academics to athletics, and a dedication to maintaining the most beautiful campuses in Alabama. Allow me to touch on a few of the highlights.

Since 1887, excellence in teacher education has been a core value at TROY. The announcement of the Coleman Center for Early Learning and Family Enrichment on the Dothan Campus adds another dimension to an already rich legacy. Early childhood education across the Wiregrass will be enhanced by the work that will take place in this Center.

A $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology enabled us to create the Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences, which will focus on research in the areas of polymers and polymer recycling. This is a perfect fit for us, as the city of Troy is home to KW Plastics, the world’s largest plastics recycler. This will give our School of Science and Technology an area for applied research in a specialized field.

Transformation of another sort is taking place on the Troy Campus with the construction of the new student fitness center. In Fall 2019, the $25 million facility will provide another amenity for students and create an impressive “gateway” to the campus at the corner of University Avenue and George Wallace Drive.

This past year saw changes in four major senior leadership positions for TROY. Dr. Lance Tatum stepped into the role of Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Dr. Hank Dasinger assumed the positions of Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Administration and Chief of Staff; Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims took on the role of Dean of the College of Education; and Mr. Ray White became the Vice Chancellor of the For almost three decades, Dr. Hawkins has walked among

Montgomery Campus.

students on TROY’s four

This report also contains a wealth of information in other key areas, including

Alabama campuses and at sites

internationalization, athletics, and development. I am proud of the success story that is

around the globe greeting new generations of Trojans and

contained in these pages.

encouraging them to pursue their goals.

Jack Hawkins, Jr., Ph.D. Chancellor

TROY’s Board of Trustees

Fountain on the quad on the Troy Campus

Stephanie Baker with KW Plastics Recycling

Janice and James Coleman celebrate at Coleman Hall groundbreaking Clockwise from the top: Troy University’s 2018-19 Board of Trustees (back row, left to right) SGA President Gus McKenzie, Forrest Latta, C. Charles Nailen, Gerald O. Dial, Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., C. Gibson Vance, Earl Johnson, Edward F. Crowell and Lamar P. Higgins; (front row, left to right) Roy H. Drinkard, John D. Harrison, Gov. Kay Ivey, Allen E. Owen III and Karen E. Carter; Stephanie Baker with KW Plastics Recycling explains the partnership between the company and the University; Janice and James F. Coleman (center) break ground on Troy University’s Coleman Hall on the Dothan Campus; TROY is home to some of the most beautiful campuses in Alabama.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2018 On The Cover At TROY, students from around the globe celebrate one another’s differences and share the same Trojan Warrior Spirit.

TA BLE OF CONTENTS 2 Vision for the future

ALABAMA'S INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 8 International opportunities abound 10 Global teamwork

NEW ADDITIONS 14 New options, same mission 16 New opportunities

QUALITY ACADEMICS 20 Beyond the classroom 22 NIST grant opens new doors

SERVING STUDENTS 26 28 30 32 34

Montgomery Campus Dothan Campus Phenix City Campus Alabama's online leader Freedom is not free

GIVING BACK 38 40 42 44

Paving the way Grants fund programs, exhibits Trojan hearts in action Giving back to veterans

ONE TROY 48 A season to remember 50 A new class 52 North End Zone Facility opens

RECOGNITIONS & STEWARDSHIP 56 58 60 62 64

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A world-class reputation Faculty and staff achievements Taking the lead 2018 financial highlights TROY Board of Trustees

A sign located on the Troy Campus quad reminds students their peers travel thousands of miles to study at TROY, Alabama’s International University.

ALABAMA'S ALABAMA'S INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY

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In February 2018, a touring group, made up of students and staff from Troy University’s Confucius Institute, brought its Chinese New Year celebration to Montgomery-area school children. While on tour, the group stopped

by Alabama’s state capitol building for a performance of the traditional Chinese dragon and lion dances.

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International opportunities abound Troy University students continued to take advantage of opportunities to study overseas in 2018. During the summer, a group of theatre, dance and music students traveled to Pietrasanta, Italy, to participate in the second annual Danza in Arte a Pietrasanta Festival, a unique international event that combines dance and music with the visual arts. The students took part in master classes with renowned international artists, performed their own original works and took in the local culture.

In May, five students and two professors traveled to Uganda to learn powerful lessons and expand global awareness. The students learned about the Ugandan government, education, economy and culture during the trip. Students also reached out to help local children, raising more than $1,200 for the Sanyu Babies’ Orphanage and donating toiletries and school supplies to the Nalinya Iwantale Girls Primary School.

American Sign Language student Brittany Guris, who attended the trip, also donated 28 handmade stuffed teddy bears.

Students in the University’s Risk Management and Insurance program took their studies overseas with a trip to London-based companies, including Lloyds of London, Markel International Ltd and AIG. The students interviewed industry veterans and spoke with recent graduates from U.K. universities who are working in the field.

A historic performance In 2018, Troy University students made history in New York City. TROY’s Concert Italian Sen. Massimo Mallegni, former mayor of Montgomery’s sister city Pietrasanta, Italy,

Chorale took the stage at Carnegie Hall, a legendary venue graced by such artists as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Billie Holiday and the Beatles. The 37-member choral group

served as the Fall 2018

worked alongside two other choirs under the direction of conductor and composer

commencement speaker on the

Dr. Eric Barnum as part of the Distinguished Concerts International New York City

Troy Campus. TROY continues

presentation “The Music of Eric Barnum.” The trip also included a performance for

to build a strong relationship with Pietrasanta through its study abroad programs.

TROY’s Greater New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter.

TROY’s Concert Chorale at Carnegie Hall

Education majors travel to Uganda

Students experience Italy Students pose at Nall’s “Peace Frame” in Pietrasanta, Italy

Clockwise from top: TROY’s Concert Chorale had the distinction of performing at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall on May 25, 2018; Students within the College of Education studied abroad in Uganda during the summer; Abigail Howard was one of 10 dance students to study and perform in Pietrasanta, Italy; Students returned to Pietrasanta, Italy, to study the arts, including artist Nall’s “Peace Frame.”

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Global teamwork Helping students understand the world around them is a critical part of Troy University’s mission as a global University.

Efforts to help students become globally aware begin here at home. Nearly 1,000 international students, representing 76 different countries, study at the Troy Campus.

On any given day, more than 85 different languages are spoken. In December 2017, TROY’s Confucius Institute was honored with a Global Confucius Institute of the Year Award, marking the Institute’s second such recognition in the last five years.

In February, students and members of the Confucius Institute’s staff took a celebration of the Year of the Dog to area schools as part of a Chinese New Year Bus Tour.

Troy University’s commitment to international education is about more than bringing the world to Troy. It is a dedicated effort to create strong relationships with people around the globe.

TROY enjoys 135 international partnerships with universities in 31 different countries.

Additionally, this year, TROY students enjoyed more than 22 life-changing study abroad opportunities to locations such as Italy, Europe and Africa.

In June, more than 100 former TROY students and visiting scholars in China came together for an event, taking the first step toward establishing the University’s second alumni chapter in that country.

This fall, the University awarded degrees to students in Vietnam during commencement ceremonies in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Through these efforts and more, TROY saw the impact of its internationalization efforts continue to expand in 2018, setting the stage for even greater future growth and success.

Students from different nations study at TROY.

Confucius Institute teaches school children about Chinese culture.

NEW

ADDITIONS

Thanks to a $100,000 donation from TROY alumnus and celebrated congressman and broadcaster Earl Hutto, Hutto Cutline broadcast students within the Hall School of Journalism now have the opportunity to hone their skills in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art TrojanVision studio. At TROY, broadcast students gain hands-on experience by producing three live shows daily Monday-Friday.

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New options, same mission January 2018 saw the first earth moved for the expansive new Trojan Fitness Center, a $25 million, 78,000-square-foot student recreation facility that began as a Student Government Association initiative. When completed, the center will house a multi-activity court, a basketball court, a free-weight training area, a multi-level walking track, special aerobic rooms, a circuit-weight training area and an outdoor swimming pool.

Trustee Lamar Higgins termed it “the gateway of Troy University,” and reflective of the scale, diversity and future-looking philosophies of the University and its students.

Completed and opened for business in September 2018 was the North End Zone building, a $24 million addition to Veterans Memorial Stadium that added additional seating, a club, in-stadium tents and new football and athletic department support areas on its first level.

It wasn’t the only athletics-related improvement, however. The University also launched a $130,000 renovation of the track and field throwing area and a $100,000 sidewalk and track project near Trojan Arena.

A $1 million sidewalk project in Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park is underway, and the campus saw the completion of a major road improvement project on a portion of McKinley Drive in partnership with the Alabama Department of Transportation. The entire stretch of roadway between the Trojan Dining Facility and George Wallace Drive has been renamed International Boulevard.

Construction continues on the new Trojan Fitness Center.

Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park on the Troy Campus

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New opportunities Troy University continues to distinguish itself as a leader among institutions of higher education through its quality academic offerings, convenient course options and new opportunities for its students and members of the communities it serves.

In November, TROY broke ground on Coleman Hall on the Dothan Campus, which will be the home of the Coleman Center for Early Learning and Family Enrichment, a collaboration between the College of Health and Human Services and the College of Education.

The Coleman Center, which will enhance the University’s support for the Dothan and Wiregrass communities in the area of early childhood development, is made possible through a donation from the family of James F. Coleman.

In September, TROY received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, marking the largest ever received by the University within the science disciplines.

The grant helped establish the Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences with a focus on research in the areas of polymers and polymer recycling. The Center will also help prepare the next generation of the workforce for the industry. Students trained at the Center will be engaged in real-life/real-time industry projects.

Jeff Coleman, CEO of Coleman World Group, and his wife Tiffany, stand with Chancellor

Within its own classrooms, TROY continues to create new, updated programming for its students. In 2018, the University added multiple courses and degree offerings including:

Jack Hawkins, Jr., and Dr. Don Jeffrey, vice chancellor of the Dothan Campus, at the groundbreaking ceremony for Coleman Hall. Located on the Dothan Campus, the new facility will cost between $2 million and $3 million and feature classrooms that will serve students ranging from infancy to the age of four.

The facility will also provide conference and meeting spaces for workshops, assessment rooms, counseling spaces and more.

Undergraduate:

Graduate:

• Applied Health Sciences

• International Public Administration

• Cyber Security

• Security Studies – Criminal Justice

• Electronics Engineering Technology • Health Promotion

Certificate:

• Interdisciplinary Studies

• Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership

• Occupational Education

• Public Health Administration

Jeff and Tiffany Coleman at Coleman Hall groundbreaking

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Number section

QUALITY

ACADEMICS The Sorrell College of Business has received accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the world's leading institution for business schools.

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AC A D E MIC S

Beyond the classroom Troy University faculty continued to display excellence both in and out of the classroom during 2018 through groundbreaking research, outreach to the community and the creation of new programs and departments.

Dr. Stephen Carmody, an assistant professor of anthropology, was part of a team of researchers who uncovered evidence of the earliest use of tobacco in North America north of Mexico, a discovery that has changed our understanding of the early life and culture of Native Americans. The discovery came from tests that found traces of nicotine in a pipe (or “medicine tube”) found decades ago at a now-submerged site along the Flint River in northern Alabama, a tributary of the Tennessee River. The results show that native people were using tobacco more than a millennium earlier than previously believed.

Troy University faculty members from multiple departments published research in 2018 that sheds new light on feeding techniques that could improve patient health. Faculty members from the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and School of Nursing have spent several years studying the effects of blended tube feeding — in other words, using blended natural food instead of processed formulas. Their research, unique in recent U.S. history, indicates that many patients being tube fed, who struggle with commercial formulas, might benefit from switching to blended foods, a practice previously considered unsanitary and disallowed by most hospitals and clinics.

TROY also launched a new academic department last year that will give TROY students a path to high-tech, in-demand jobs. The Department of Geospatial Informatics began in May 2018 as the new home of the geomatics program, the geographic information systems (GIS) minor and the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) minor.

In addition, Troy University partnered with South Alabama Electric Cooperative, PowerSouth, John Weis of NASA and the Boys and Girls Club of Pike County to offer the Power Up with STEM Camp, which focused on science, technology, engineering and This ancient smoking tube is the subject of the study conducted

by Dr. Carmody and his fellow researchers.

mathematics and energy education for children in grades two through five.

“This new discovery changes how we think about the past. Tobacco is one of the most, if not the most, important plants to native peoples. We’ve now dated its use in our area 1,500 years earlier than the earliest dates we had.”

– Dr. Stephen Carmody

Students attending the 2018 Power Up with STEM Camp learned how to cook s’mores inside pizza box solar ovens they built.

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NIST grant opens new doors In 2018, Troy University started a new chapter as a center for scientific research with a $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The grant, the largest ever at TROY within the science disciplines, has established the Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences, focusing on research in the areas of polymers and polymer recycling. The center will serve as an integrated, multi-disciplinary research facility and will enable the University to build partnerships with the region’s polymer and plastics industry in order to increase their competitiveness in the global marketplace, and it will help prepare the next generation of the workforce for the industry.

A year of student, alumni success Thanks to the vision and hard

This past year was another year of success for Troy University students and alumni

work of Dr. Govind Menon,

who shined in their academic disciplines by earning prestigious scholarships and

director of the School of

internships around the country. Among them were Blake Swicord, a 2017 graduate who

Science and Technology, Dr. Steven Taylor, dean

spent the summer at Harvard University’s highly competitive Catalyst Visiting Research

of the College of Arts and

Internship Program, which pairs students with mentors in labs at Harvard-affiliated

Sciences, KW Plastics

hospitals. Swicord, a TROY biology-medical science graduate and current student of the

Recycling’s Director of Market Development Stephanie Baker, Walter Givhan, Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Economic

UAB Medical School, was assigned to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he assisted in the study of contributing factors of irregular heartbeats.

Also, alumnus Leebo Tyler (’18) earned a position as a local engagement fellow at William

Development, and Marcus

& Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Tyler, who was active within TROY’s Office of Civic

Paramore, president of the

Engagement and SGA, is one of four graduate students selected for the fellowship that

Troy City Council, it was

focuses on helping develop active citizenship as well as working for community change.

announced that a $3.2 million grant will help partner KW

TROY students also excelled in the arts. Veshonte Brown, a junior theater and graphic

Plastics Recycling

design double major from Gautier, Mississippi, was the first recipient of the John Cauble

and TROY.

College of Fellows Award for Arts Leadership from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. The national award recognizes students who demonstrate leadership in the arts.

TROY has established the Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences with a $3.2 million grant.

Veshonte Brown has received an arts leadership award.

Alumnus Blake Swicord spent the summer in a research internship at Harvard University.

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SERVING

STUDENTS

Educate the mind to think, the heart to feel and the body to act. - Motto 1887

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Montgomery Campus A new partnership not only brought growth to the Montgomery Campus’ outreach and service to the community in 2018, but also opened the door for new opportunities for TROY students.

In January, the University announced a partnership with Montgomery’s Valiant Cross Academy, agreeing to lease space on the Montgomery Campus to the all-male private academy to house the school’s eighth and ninth grades. In August, Valiant Cross students began the new school year with classes in Building 136.

The partnership is not only enhancing the educational experience for Valiant Cross students by providing access to University resources, but also providing academic opportunities for TROY’s College of Education students.

A new academic opportunity was made available to students on the Montgomery Campus in 2018. The bachelor’s degree program in interdisciplinary studies enables students to build their degree program based on their individual career goals and skill sets.

The past year also brought significant achievements for the Montgomery Campus’ Rosa Parks Museum. The Museum began the year with the announcement of its inclusion on the United States Civil Rights Trail. The trail links more than 130 landmarks and historical locations, spanning 14 states.

In July, the museum received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that will greatly expand its outreach. One of 26 awards made nationally, the grant will create two traveling exhibits – “The Legacy of Rosa Parks” and “Women of the Montgomery Bus Boycott” – that will be available for display in schools and universities, places of worship, public libraries and museums throughout the country.

Eighth- and ninth-grade

In 2018, the museum played an instrumental role in celebrating the state of

students at Valiant Cross

Alabama’s inaugural Rosa Parks Day. TROY Trustee Lamar Higgins led the legislative

Academy will have more

initiative to have Dec. 1 of each year honor Mrs. Parks and her role in the civil

resources and opportunities than ever before thanks to

rights movement. The Alabama Legislature passed the bill last spring, and it was

the school’s partnership

signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 6, 2018. During the day’s celebrations,

with TROY.

the museum joined with St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church and others in hosting commemorative events.

S E R V IN G

Valiant Cross has announced its partnership with the Montgomery Campus.

Marchers celebrate the life and achievements of Rosa Parks.

Top (left to right): Vice Chancellor of Montgomery Campus Dr. Lance Tatum, Valiant Cross Director of Development Kimberly Baker, Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr., Valiant Cross Head of School Anthony Brock, Valiant Cross Director of Operations Frederick Brock, Valiant Cross Chairman of the Board Eddie Welch and Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange announce TROY's partnership with Valiant Cross; Bottom: People of all ages and backgrounds came together to celebrate Alabama's inaugural Rosa Parks Day.

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Dothan Campus Troy University laid the groundwork for the future of its Dothan Campus while continuing to honor its tradition of academic success and community outreach.

In November, University officials broke ground on Coleman Hall, a $3.2 million facility to be located on the Dothan Campus. Expected to open in the fall of 2019, the 13,400-square-foot facility will house the Coleman Center for Early Learning and Family Enrichment, a collaboration between the College of Education and the College of Health and Human Services. The Coleman Center, named for James F. Coleman, will serve children ranging from infants to 4-year-olds in an effort to better prepare young children for the future.

It’s that commitment to helping children that spawned the Dothan Campus’ Summer Spectacular program, which took place for the 25 th year. The program, which began in Dothan and later expanded to the Phenix City and Troy campuses, features TROY students leading a hands-on summer camp for children ages 4 through 12. The program gave children a chance to have fun in an educational environment, while future teachers enjoyed valuable hands-on experience.

Another Dothan Campus student, Ashley Calloway, won the inaugural Trojan Heart Challenge in May. Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr., and First Lady Janice Hawkins presented Calloway with a $1,000 check to be donated to the Dothan chapter of Chicktime, a nonprofit aimed at connecting women to volunteer opportunities. The award goes to a student, faculty or staff member who embodies the Trojan Heart through acts of service or good deeds.

In May 2018, 83-year-old Vietnam veteran Robert

Nontraditional students have always been a significant part of the Dothan Campus,

McCloud received his

and recent graduate Robert McCloud embodies that. McCloud, an 83-year-old

associate of arts degree during

Vietnam veteran, received his associate of arts degree in May, 66 years after he

TROY’s Dothan Campus

enlisted in the Army at age 18.

commencement ceremony.

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Troy University's Dothan Campus

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Phenix City Campus TROY’s Phenix City Campus took strides to provide more convenient student services, while also expanding its educational outreach to the community.

In April, officials cut the ribbon on the new Registrar’s Office, located at the Phenix City Riverfront Campus. The move helped to consolidate the campus’ student services operations at the Riverfront Campus and includes Trojan Alley, a bank of computers that can help students identify needs and services to assist them along the pathway to receiving their degrees.

For city and county officials, the new office provided another example of the University’s commitment to revitalization of the city’s riverfront.

In July, faculty, staff and students from the Phenix City Campus teamed up to conduct a literacy program in the Russell County town of Hurtsboro. The twoweek program, made possible through a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, helped to strengthen school students’ reading and writing skills through a variety of activities.

The program helped to strengthen bonds across the generations by pairing school students with senior citizens from the Hurtsboro Senior Center. Students interacted with seniors and interviewed them to produce a published storybook that was presented during the program’s closing ceremonies.

Life is about relationships, and the work of our students, faculty and staff from Phenix City is an excellent example of Troy University’s commitment to building A golden phoenix statue, a gift created by Chinese sculptor Dr. Huo Bao Zhu, stands outside the Phenix City Riverfront Campus overlooking the Chattahoochee River.

lasting relationships within the communities we serve.

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Troy University’s Phenix City Riverfront Campus

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Alabama's online leader Troy University has long been recognized as a leader in online education. Starting from partnerships with the U.S. military, TROY began offering classes via the internet in the mid-1990s. TROY elevated its focus on online learning in 2005 with the creation of e-Campus, now called TROY Online.

Today, 70 degree programs are offered completely online, backed by a University with 132 years of history of providing quality academic experiences to our students. The commitment to offering quality academic programs and dedicated student services has earned the University recognition from a variety of publications and organizations.

Here are just a few of the accolades TROY’s online offerings received in 2018.

• CollegeChoice.net ranked Troy University 15 th in its “Best Online Master’s in Adult Education” rankings and 1 st in its “Most Affordable Online Master’s in Adult Education” rankings.

• AffordableCollegesOnline.org ranked Troy University 4 th nationally in its “Top Online Political Science Degree Programs 2018-2019” rankings.

• TheBestSchools.org ranked Troy University No. 1 nationally in its “Best Online Bachelor’s in Social Work Programs” and “Best Online Bachelor’s in Sports Management Programs” rankings. TROY was also ranked 5 th nationally in the “30 Best Online Master’s in Elementary Education Degree Programs”

ONLINE TROY began offering online

rankings and 5 th in the "10 Best Online Bachelor's in Anthropology Degree Programs" rankings.

• U.S. News & World Report named Troy University to several rankings for its

courses to the military in

online programs, including listings for Best Online Graduate Business Programs,

the mid-1990s. Since then,

Best Online MBA Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs,

TROY Online has continued

Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, Best Online Graduate Nursing

to grow, evolve and receive recognition for its excellence from publications around the globe.

Programs and Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs.

Students enjoy the flexibility of TROY Online.

TROY Online allows students to study anywhere around the globe.

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Freedom is not free

TROY continues to serve our nation's warriors TROY continues to improve its reputation as a leader in providing higher education to America’s fighting men and women in the Armed Services.

This year, the University was ranked as the top University in Alabama and 37 th nationally in Military Times’ Best for Vets college rankings. The SR Education Group has ranked TROY in its 2018 Top Military-Friendly Online Colleges and ranked us 10 th nationally in its 2018 Top Yellow Ribbon Online Schools list.

On campus, 2018 marked the continued growth of the University’s four-year Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps with cadets participating in Air Force programs across the country including Keesler Air Force Base in Gulfport, Mississippi, and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

This year, 51 cadets are in the program in its second year as a four-year program in more than a decade, allowing Detachment 17 students to be more competitive with commissions. In May, the Detachment had a six-year high of nine cadets commissioned and had the largest number of new cadets in the freshman and sophomore courses, meaning TROY is producing more quality Air Force officers and creating greater opportunities for cadets within the program.

In October, the University was particularly proud to honor Vietnam-era veterans at our annual Military Appreciation football game where the 908 th Airlift Wing stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base provided a pre-game flyover with its newly designated “Trojan Warrior Spirit” C-130 Hercules.

Troy University provides military-affiliated and veteran students with dedicated support at our TROY for Troops centers located on our four Alabama campuses as well as online.

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Maxwell AFB has designated a C-130 Hercules airplane to showcase TROY's logo.

Cadets salute during their commissioning ceremony.

Top photo: The United States Air Force Reserve showed off its “Trojan Warrior Spirit” in September with the unveiling of a C-130 Hercules airplane with Troy University-related “nose art.” Bottom photo: Every year, newly commissioned military men and women give their first official salute to Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr., during their commencement ceremonies.

GIVING BACK

Thanks to a $1.5 million donation from Hoover residents Sue and Lewis Rushing, the Troy University dorm formerly known as New Hall was renamed Rushing Hall. TROY’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously in May 2018 to rename the residence hall in honor of the alumni couple who are both 1965 graduates.

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Paving the way During 2018, Troy University alumni and friends displayed remarkable generosity by contributing more than $8.3 million in gifts that will create new opportunities for students and fund continued growth at the University.

Sue and Lewis Rushing, both 1965 graduates, donated $1.5 million to TROY. In recognition of their generosity, the University’s most recently constructed residence hall was named Rushing Hall during a ceremony September 1.

Dr. Harrel McKinney, a 1962 graduate, gave $262,000 to establish the Dr. Harrel McKinney Mentor Program, which will provide students with suggestions and advice on student entrepreneurial interests and help them develop a network that leads to the launch of a successful business, product or service. With his gift, students in the Troy Bank & Trust Entrepreneurship Program will be paired with mentors from business and industry who will help students build and refine business plans.

Roy Johnson chose to honor the memory of his son, alumnus Ken Johnson, with a $125,000 donation. Given to TROY and Sigma Chi fraternity, it will create an endowment to help new pledges who need financial assistance pay the cost of joining Sigma Chi. Ken Johnson was a TROY Trojans don’t just drive

Sigma Chi alumnus and dedicated volunteer who served as a mentor to many young pledges.

in style—they drive with

The Annual Giving Phonathon Phone Bank, launched in 2017, reached a milestone last year

purpose. For more than 20

by grossing $250,000 in pledges from alumni and other supporters.

years, TROY fans like you have supported students by

Finally, the TROY community worldwide came together on a single date to support the

purchasing TROY license

University with the first Trojan Giving Day on Oct. 4, which raised approximately $101,360

plates at their local DMVs. By adding approximately $50

from more than 420 donors.

worth of cardinal and TROY spirit to the cost of your regular car and motorcycle tag, you’re supporting the Chancellor’s Award for Global Competitiveness.

Foundation Board

These scholarships are given

The TROY Foundation’s elected board of directors helps set the governing policies of the

to TROY’s most deserving

foundation, which was created to promote, support and carry out broader educational

students. Fans can also support

opportunities and provide services to the University’s faculty, students and alumni. The

their Trojans by showing team spirit on the water with TROY distinctive vessel identification stickers for their boats!

Want to learn more about the Chancellor’s Award for Global Competitiveness?

Visit troy.edu/tag or call the TROY Foundation at 334-670-3608.

foundation also seeks to attract private support for TROY. Dr. Jim Bookout Mrs. Karen E. Carter Mr. Jeffrey F. Coleman Mr. Roy H. Drinkard Dr. Jeffrey Dugas Mr. John R. Ferguson Maj. Gen. Walter Givhan

Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. Mr. Bill Hopper Mr. Horace Horn Mr. Larry Hughes Dr. Earl V. Johnson Dr. Manley Johnson Mr. David Mallach

Dr. Harrel McKinney Mr. Doug Mims Mr. Randall Moore Mrs. Claudene Nichols Mr. Lewis Rushing Mr. H. William Wasden Ms. Becky Watson

Sigma Chi fraternity received a $125,000 donation from Roy Johnson in memory of his son, Ken.

Dr. Harrel McKinney

Rushing Hall is named in honor of donors Sue and Lewis Rushing.

TROY celebrates inaugural Trojan Giving Day.

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Grants fund programs, exhibits From efforts to reduce and prevent suicide, to creating educational opportunities for underserved populations and supporting local schools, Troy University received a number of grants in 2018 to support a variety of academic and outreach programs.

In February, a grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health helped three Troy University professors launch a suicide prevention program targeting the communities around the University’s Montgomery and Phenix City campuses.

Dr. Kanessa Miller Doss, assistant professor of psychology, teamed with Dr. Sherrionda Crawford and Dr. Shelley Reed, both assistant professors of counseling, to create The Trojan Suicide Prevention Program, which is working to raise awareness about suicide risk factors and provide resources to aid in its prevention.

TROY also received a $232,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to offer the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program, designed to provide first generation and underrepresented, undergraduate student populations the opportunity to pursue graduate and doctoral degrees.

In addition, TROY expanded its partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which provides funding for Project Pre-K to K Transition. The program, aimed at helping Dothan-area preschoolers better prepare for kindergarten, now includes a class of 3-year-olds in addition to the 4-year-olds previously included in the project.

TROY’s Rosa Parks Museum received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to create two traveling exhibits highlighting women who played key roles within the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The more than $119,000 Grants awarded to TROY

grant received by the museum was one of 26 awards made nationally through the

during 2018 will allow

IMLS African American History and Culture program.

University and area school students new opportunities

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama presented TROY and Ariton Elementary School

to learn and explore the world

with a $10,000 Be Healthy Schools Grant to improve the school’s outdoor physical

around them.

education equipment.

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Through the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, 3- and 4-year-old students gain learning opportunities.

Ronald E. McNair

Rosa Parks Museum has received a grant to help create two traveling exhibits.

Clockwise from top left: Thanks to a U.S. Department of Education program honoring the late American physicist and NASA astronaut Ronald McNair, eligible TROY students have the chance to pursue their graduate and doctoral degrees; TROY’s expanded partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation allows children ages 3 and 4 opportunities to take educational and fun field trips; A grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services is being used by TROY’s Rosa Parks Museum to help create two traveling exhibits highlighting the women of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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Trojan hearts in action At the heart of the Trojan Warrior Spirit is the desire to serve and make a difference, and Troy University students embodied that spirit to the fullest during 2018. Within the past year, students raised more than $197,000 for worthy causes and donated countless volunteer hours to community service projects throughout the Southeast.

After Jacksonville State University was devastated by a tornado in March, TROY students quickly rallied to provide aid to the Trojans’ historic football rival. The Student Government Association and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee led a campus drive to collect much-needed supplies for Jacksonville State students who were left without housing after an EF-3 tornado struck the campus.

That same spirit of service was manifested again months later after Hurricane Michael devastated the Gulf Coast and other regions. TROY students quickly rallied to collect supplies and raise funds. Students also took part in various cleanup recovery efforts on the ground in both Dothan and the Florida Panhandle.

But perhaps no one embodied the spirit of service better than Ashley Calloway. The senior from TROY’s Dothan Campus was the first winner of the Trojan Heart Challenge, an initiative launched in 2018 to recognize students, faculty and staff who have displayed the “Trojan Heart” through acts of service or good deeds. Calloway received $1,000 to be donated to the charity of her choice—the Dothan chapter of Chicktime, a nonprofit aimed at connecting women to volunteer opportunities in their communities. Calloway started the Dothan Chicktime chapter in 2013 to help women and children who are escaping abusive situations. Today, she dedicates much of her time to helping the Alabama Baptist Children’s From hurricane and tornado recovery efforts to championing non-profit organizations, TROY students continued to spread the Trojan Warrior Spirit throughout the world around them.

Home in Dothan.

Students respond to those affected by Hurricane Michael.

TROY provides resources in Hurricane Michael’s aftermath.

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Giving back to veterans Troy University is committed to honoring the men and women of the military, and one student organization continued to go above and beyond to show that appreciation in 2018.

For the 10 th year, students representing Alpha Tau Omega walked from Troy to Panama City Beach, Florida, as part of the Walk Hard event to raise money for combat veterans.

The event surpassed previous years as the students raised more than $60,000 for Jeep Sullivan’s Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventures, a nonprofit organization that takes wounded veterans and their families on hunting and fishing trips. The annual event, which is the primary fundraiser for the nonprofit, has become a national model for ATO. Chapters across the nation now carry out similar Walk Hard events, which originated with the TROY chapter in 2009.

Lending a helping hand In 2018, Troy University reached out to help the next generation. The University unveiled a new outdoor classroom at Troy Elementary School in April. The classroom was a twomonth-long project completed by students and other volunteers who constructed several benches, a podium and wooden signs adorned with quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Also that month, the annual Campus Kitchens Castle Contest collected 6,554 canned goods and other food items for the University’s Campus Kitchens and Backpacks for Kids programs. Several Greek organizations competed to build the most creative structure using the food items.

Understanding students’ need for affordable professional clothing, the University opened its Career Closet in March, offering an array of donated professional clothes to students. In October, the Career Closet expanded and reopened under the name “329,” a boutique space stocked to help students preparing for interviews and jobs.

Each spring, the brothers of Alpha Tau Omega "Walk Hard" to raise funds for wounded veterans.

TROY is the proud sponsor of a new, outdoor classroom at Troy Elementary School.

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A season to remember Fresh off of the 2017 season that saw TROY football post its largest win total (11) since moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision level, the Trojans approached the 2018 season with high expectations despite replacing several key players from last year’s squad. The Trojans didn’t disappoint, providing several memorable moments in the 2018 season.

After a season-opening, home loss to Boise State, the Trojans rebounded to win nine of their last 11 games, including a 24-19 victory over Nebraska of the Big 10 Conference. The win over the Cornhuskers marked the second straight season that TROY had knocked off a team from a Power 5 conference.

The Trojans finished the regular season with a 9-3 record and a 7-1 mark in Sun Belt Conference play, falling just shy of hosting the inaugural Sun Belt Conference title game with a loss to Appalachian State.

The Trojans placed 23 players on the All-Sun Belt Football Team, including seven as first team allconference selections.

TROY received an invitation to the Dollar General Bowl in Mobile, its third straight bowl appearance.

On Dec. 22, the Trojans defeated Buffalo of the Mid-American Conference 42-32 to hit the 10-win mark for the third straight season. TROY’s 31 wins over the last three seasons and three straight 10win seasons are both school records.

The 2018 football season marked the third year in a row former head coach Neal Brown led the Trojans to a bowl game.

TROY’s football team stands on the deck of the U.S.S. Alabama in Mobile.

Former football head coach Neal Brown receives the Dollar General Bowl trophy.

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A new class Troy University’s Sports Hall of Fame welcomed eight new members during a banquet in April in Trojan Arena.

The 2018 inductees represented the seventh class to be inducted for their outstanding achievements and commitment to Trojan athletics.

This year’s class included: Mandee Armstrong, one of the most dynamic scorers in the history of TROY women’s basketball, finishing her career with 1,606 points; Chuck Ash, who served TROY’s student athletes from his roots as an undergraduate student athletic trainer in the mid-1970s until his retirement as director of sports medicine in the fall of 2017; Ben Bates, a two-time All-American golfer and a national champion at TROY and a PGA professional; Bob Lambert, an eight-time conference coach of the year who served as director of the track and field/cross country program for 14 seasons, finishing as one of the most successful coaches in the University’s history; Leodis McKelvin, TROY’s only Football Bowl Subdivision All-American who enjoyed a nineyear NFL career with the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles; Bobby Pierce, the all-time winningest coach in TROY baseball history who led the Trojans to four conference titles and four NCAA Regional appearances; Wendell Stephens, the son of two TROY graduates, who ranks second all-time in TROY With the induction of the 2018 class, the Troy University’s Sports Hall of Fame celebrates 59 former TROY athletes.

history with a career .391 batting average and etched his place in Trojan lore with the “Grand Slam at Midnight” during the 1986 NCAA Division II World Series; Steve Venable, one of the most decorated athletes in TROY track and field history who was a five-time All-American and still holds numerous school records more than 30 years after his final meet.

Editor's Note: Venable died March 17, 2018, prior to his induction into the Hall of Fame. His passion for competing and his legacy at TROY will be remembered for generations .

Mandee Armstrong

Chuck Ash

Ben Bates

Bob Lambert

Leodis McKelvin

Bobby Pierce

Wendell Stephens

Steve Venable

The names of Troy University Sports Hall of Fame members are proudly displayed within the Trojan Arena on the Troy Campus.

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North End Zone Facility opens Football games at Veterans Memorial Stadium will never be the same after the opening of the spectacular North End Zone Facility.

The highly anticipated $24 million addition to the stadium features premium seating, instadium tents with deluxe seating and amenities, and the North End Zone Club. Fans, alumni and former players gathered for the facility’s opening ceremony in September. The North End Zone Facility includes memorabilia, a trophy case, workout areas, locker rooms, a players’ lounge, a recruiting area and a jumbo high-definition video screen and scoreboard.

The North End Zone Club features premium concessions, a full bar and a private concourse with tents and tables.

TROY fans first got to experience the facility during the Trojans’ season-opening game against the Boise State Broncos.

The North End Zone Facility’s trophy case displays a growing legacy of wins for the TROY Trojan football team.

Football players have access to top-of-the-line equipment and workout spaces within the $24 million addition to Veterans Memorial Stadium.

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A world-class reputation At the heart of Troy University’s mission is our service to students. We prepare students to be competitive in the global marketplace by offering quality academic programs led by dedicated faculty.

That commitment to serving students once again was recognized in 2018 by publications such as The Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report, among others. Here are just a few of the accolades our University received during 2018.

• 100 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities 2018 – College Consensus • 2019 Best Colleges – Regional Universities South – U.S. News & World Report • Most Innovative Schools – Regional Universities South – U.S. News & World Report • Niche.com has ranked TROY as one of the 15 safest colleges in Alabama.

• Top University in Alabama and 37 th nationally – 2019 Best for Vets Colleges and Universities – Military Times • Top Colleges and Universities – Military Advanced Education & Transition • Best in the Southeast 2018 – The Princeton Review • Most Affordable and Best Online Human Services Program – CollegeChoice.net • Top Military-Friendly Online Colleges – SR Education Group • Top Yellow Ribbon Online Schools – SR Education Group • Top-ranked bachelor’s degree program in sport management – Sports-Management-Degrees.com • Top-ranked bachelor’s degree program in social work – TheBestSchools.org • 4th best online political science degree program – AffordableCollegesOnline.org • TheBestSchools.org ranked Troy University No. 1 nationally in its “Best Online Bachelor’s in Social Work Programs” and “Best Online Bachelor’s in Sports Management Programs” rankings. TROY was also ranked 5th nationally in the “30 Best Online Master’s in Elementary Education Degree Programs” rankings and 5th in the “10 Best Online Bachelor’s in Anthropology Degree Programs” rankings.

TROY ranks as one of the safest colleges -Niche.com

“100 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities 2018” -College Consensus

TROY named to the “Best in the Southeast” rankings for 14 consecutive years -T he Princeton Review

"Most Affordable and Best Online Human Services Program" - C ol l e g e C h o ic e . n e t

"10 Best Online Bachelor's in Anthropology Degree Programs" - TheBestSchools.org

2018 TOP YELLOW RIBBON ONLINE COLLEGES SR EDUCATION GROUP

"Top Yellow Ribbon Online School" - S R E d u c atio n Group

“Top Veteran Friendly School” in 2018 "Best of the Best rankings" - Military Times

TROY named as a “Top School" - Military Advanced Education and Transition

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Faculty and staff achievements

Maj. Gen. Walter Givhan

Sara Jo Burks

Dr. Chris Shaffer

Troy University’s faculty and staff are committed to serving students, and today, we have the most dedicated and highly qualified collection of employees ever assembled here. Consider the following as a small sampling of their achievements.

• Dr. Andrew Creamer, Dr. Keith Cates and Dr. Lynn Boyd from the Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Interpreter Training make up the editorial team for the “Journal of Military and Government Counseling,” designed to present current research on the mental health needs of military, veteran and government employees.

• Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Economic Development Maj. Gen. Walter Givhan was named chairman of the Alabama Historical Commission.

• Sara Jo Burks, assistant director of housing and residence life, was crowned as Ms. Senior USA 2018 during the pageant that took place in June in Las Vegas.

• Dr. Hank Dasinger, Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Administration and Chief of Staff for the Chancellor, serves on the Personnel and Compensation Committee for the USA Olympic Diving Team’s National Governing Board.

• Faculty members from TROY’s Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the School of Nursing are on the cutting edge of feeding tube research. Dr. Teresa Johnson, Dr. Amy Spurlock, Dr. Debra Milton, Dr. Kelly Johnson, Daniel Bass and Holly Carter teamed with researchers from the Mayo Clinic to research the benefits and concerns of the use of blended tube feeding.

• Dr. Chris Shaffer, dean of library services, was honored with the Alabama Library Association’s Distinguished Service Award for his leadership in developing library service within Alabama.

In 2018, TROY faculty members teamed up with the Mayo Clinic to conduct research that is changing the way medical professionals use feeding tubes for their patients.

As dean of Troy University Libraries, Dr. Chris Shaffer has spearheaded projects that have made TROY libraries dynamic and technologically advanced places to study and research.

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Taking the lead Dr. Hank Dasinger was named Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Administration and Chief of Staff for the Chancellor. Dr. Dasinger, who filled the position vacated by the retirement of Dr. John Dew, previously served the University as dean of the College of Education. Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims, who previously served as an associate dean, was named dean of the College of Education.

Dr. Earl Ingram, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, announced his intentions to retire at the end of 2018, and in August, it was announced that Dr. Lance Tatum, who had served as vice chancellor for the Montgomery Campus, would take on the role of Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. In addition to his leadership of the Montgomery Campus, Dr. Tatum had previously served the University in a number of roles, including vice chancellor of Global Campus, dean of the College of Education and chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion.

TROY welcomed Ray White out of retirement to return to the Montgomery Campus as vice chancellor. White most recently served the University as vice chancellor for human resources.

Alumni Board Members of TROY’s Alumni Association are the torch bearers of the Trojan Warrior Spirit and leaders in encouraging loyalty, involvement and investment and advancing the University. The alumni association’s board of directors exists to promote mutually beneficial relations to Troy University and its alumni.

Bill Hopper, President Roni Holley, Vice President Bob Boothe, Immediate Past President Faith West Ward, Executive Director Terry L. Butts

Richard Dowling Rosemary Elebash Carolyn Gibson Marrell Hartley Scott Hartley Julius Pittman Steve Sanders

Jody Singleton Lloyd Taylor Freddie Thomas Mitt Walker Jack Weaver Jerry Williams Sam Whalum

Dr. Hank Dasinger

Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims

Dr. Lance Tatum

A Trojan Warrior statue stands proudly above the fountain located on the Troy Campus quad.

Ray White

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History of total asset growth

2018 financial highlights

TROY continues to maintain and

It’s a great day to be a Trojan! Troy University is more than halfway through its fiveyear strategic plan to be recognized as Alabama’s premier international University, providing a stellar academic experience for our diverse student population across all delivery mechanisms. Through effective leadership, dedicated faculty and staff, devoted alumni, a growing donor base, well-established partnerships, and a student body which continues to excel in academics and athletics, we are on track to achieve our goal.

protect its strong financial position.

This financial health, as reflected in total asset growth, is a result of prudent utilization of financial resources including careful cost controls, conservative utilization of debt and adherence to a long-range capital plan for the maintenance and replacement of our campus facilities.

Revenue by source One of TROY’s strengths is the diverse stream of revenue that supplements tuition and fee revenue, including private support from foundations and corporations, along with sponsored programs, state appropriations, investment income and auxiliary services. TROY’s tuition rates remain competitive with peer institutions, demonstrating our commitment to provide high quality higher education at an affordable price.

Expense by function In addition to revenue diversification, Troy University makes cost containment an ongoing priority.

This is necessary as the University continues to face significant financial pressures, particularly in the areas of compensation, employee benefits, energy, technology and ongoing maintenance of facilities and infrastructure. TROY is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff. Scholarships also continue to be a significant commitment for the University as we focus efforts on the recruitment and retention of students.

Any success for TROY is a win for the state of Alabama. The Trojan family cares about promoting the economic and social growth of Alabama and the southeastern United States through education. As such, we are extremely proud of our newest undertaking – the Coleman Center for Early Learning and Family Enrichment. This facility will be housed on our Dothan Campus and will be a multi-million-dollar pre-K establishment which will serve the Wiregrass Area. Scheduled to open in August 2019, the Coleman Center will provide early educational support for preschool children, thereby laying a foundation for academic success.

Work continues on the Trojan Fitness Center, a state-of-the-art facility that includes a multi-activity court, weight training areas, aerobic rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, multi-level walking track and office space. Since the conclusion of the Building Beyond Boundaries campaign in 2015, the University has continued to invest in facilities to enhance the image of the University and the experience for all involved.

The effort behind our capital development projects would be for naught if there were not an equal investment in the recruitment and retention of exceptional faculty, staff, and students. TROY offers competitive benefits for employees, supplements our tuition and fee revenue with private support from various groups and, most importantly, provides a high-quality education at an affordable rate.

Finally, we strive to be prudent stewards of our financial resources. TROY implements careful cost controls, conservative utilization of debt, and adherence to a long-range capital plan for the maintenance and replacement of our campus facilities. Our net position has grown by more than 154% over the last ten years, complemented by our 143% growth in assets, totaling more than a half billion dollars. Troy University’s long-term audit success, S&P A+ rating, Moody’s A1 rating, healthy reserves, and solid core financial ratios are further testaments to this, building a foundation of sustainability upon which future generations can continue to advance TROY’s mission.

I am pleased to present Troy University’s 2018 Financial Report. May we continue to grow in knowledge, truth, and strength.

James M. Bookout, Ed.D., CPA, CITP Senior Vice Chancellor Financial Affairs and Online Education

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IN MILLIONS $600

$563

$500

$457

$457

2012

2013

$474

$508

$510

$516

2015

2016

2017

$444

$400

$395 $365

$300

$200

$100

2009

50%

2010

2011

2014

2018

REVENUE BY SOURCE

48 %

Tuition & Fees, Net of Scholarship Allowance............................$ 1 27,654,039 State Appropriations. . ..................................$ 50,145,233

40%

Grants & Contracts.......................................$ 48,638,300 Auxiliary Services ........................................$ 17,242,296 Sales & Services of Educational Department.. .......................$ 9,506,078

30%

Investment Income.......................................$ 7,412,025 Foundation.....................................................$ 4,680,951 19%

20%

Total.................................................................$ 2 65,278,922

17%

10% 7% 4%

3%

2%

0%

EXPENSE BY FUNCTION 30% 27%

Instruction......................................................$ 69,322,066 Institutional Support. . ..................................$ 42,473,587 Student Services.. ..........................................$ 34,021,418 Student Aid, Net............................................$ 28,935,035

20%

Public Service................................................$ 18,754,091 Operation & Maintenance of Plant...........$ 17,260,040

16%

Academic Support.........................................$ 15,211,148 Depreciation..................................................$ 12,686,144

13%

Auxiliary Services.........................................$ 9,866,651

11% 10%

Interest on Capital Asset-Related Debt. . .$ 6,398,918

7%

7%

6%

Other Non-operating Expense...................$ 3,591,716

5%

4%

Research.........................................................$ 485,429

3%

Total.................................................................$ 2 59,006,243

1% 0%

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TROY Board of Trustees In 1967, under the authority of Alabama Governor Lurleen B. Wallace, the Troy State College Board of Trustees was established with the appointing of eight members. Today, TROY’s Board of Trustees consists of 11 voting members who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate to serve 12-year terms. These men and women serve without compensation and have full management over Troy University. TROY’s current Board of Trustees includes: Her Excellency, Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama, President, ex-officio Area 1 – Forrest S. Latta Area 2 – Earl V. Johnson

Area 6 – Karen E. Carter Area 7 – Roy H. Drinkard At large – Edward F. Crowell At large – C. Charles Nailen

Area 2 – John D. Harrison – Vice President

pro tempore

Jack Hawkins, Jr., Ph.D. – Secretary

Area 3 – Allen E. Owen, III

Gus McKenzie – Student Member - SGA President

Area 4 – Lamar P. Higgins

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Area 4 – C. Gibson Vance

Gerald O. Dial, John D. Harrison, Karen E. Carter,

Area 5 – Gerald O. Dial – President pro tempore

Allen E. Owen, III