County
Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
at Fort Valley State University and Albany State University
Welcome to FVSU ROTC.
Greetings:
Thank you for your interest in Army ROTC. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC): it's the college elective that can add an important dimension to your education by preparing you to handle the varied demands and heavy competition of life-after graduation. ROTC does this by training you to lead. Fort Valley State University partners with Albany State University and Darton College to offer an invaluable leadership training opportunity!
Enroll in the program as a college freshman, and you'll get a good head start on this training, which will benefit you all your life. You can take Army ROTC along with your other courses and attend classes a few hours a week. Through these weekly classes, you'll gain executive skills and leadership abilities that will give you an edge over other graduates.
As an Army ROTC Cadet, you'll receive money while still in college if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Considering the cost of college, you know what a difference this money can make. Army ROTC has always been one of America's leading sources of scholarships, making awards to thousands of the highest caliber students each year. A student who goes to college on an Army ROTC scholarship is sure to make the best out of his or her years at school. Army ROTC offers four, three, and two year scholarships that pay tuition and required fees. Four-year Scholarship winners that attend Fort Valley State University receive free room and board. These scholarships can be worth as much as $47,000 or more. They're awarded on merit -- like academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interviews. Scholarship winners receive a tax-free stipend of $300-$500 for each academic month plus an allowance of more than $1200 for books and other educational items. If you're a non-scholarship student, you can still receive the stipend and book allowance as a contracted cadet during your last two years. If you're selected to receive a scholarship, you will have a commitment to the Army after completing the program. You can fulfill it by either serving part time in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve, or full time on active duty.
You'll have plenty of opportunities to practice leadership skills learned in the classroom and to reinforce your self-confidence. Orienteering, leadership reaction courses and field training exercises are a few of the many activities in which you can discover your hidden strengths and develop them to the fullest. Upon graduation, you'll be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and serve in the Active Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserves.
No matter what career you pursue later on- business, nursing, law, engineering, you name it - your experience in college Army ROTC will prove a valuable asset. Employers look for men and women with the ability to think clearly, solve problems as they arise, and lead others in making businesses more productive. These and many other management skills are basic to ROTC training. Leadership training...extra cash for college...lifetime skills...camaraderie...the chance to travel...the attributes and professional values of officership...these benefits and more are all part of why you should consider enrolling in the smartest college course you can take - Army ROTC.
I wish you the best and hope you will make Army ROTC a part of your college career. For more information about our ROTC Program, you can call 478-825-6340/6341 or email MAJ Terrence Henry at henryt@fvsu.edu. I look forward to seeing you as a part of the Wildcat Battalion!!
TERRY LOVE
Lieutenant Colonel, Military Intelligence
Professor of Military Science
Campus Information
Fort Valley State University
A Living Legacy
Founded over 100 years ago, Fort Valley State University embraces a history that weaves together African-American culture, a commitment to personal and intellectual growth, and a deep sense of community. What students of every era have found here is unequaled leadership across a wide scope of programs. Our status as a land-grant university has led to remarkable innovations in agriculture and related fields. Our acclaimed Biology Department and Chemistry Department help Fort Valley State University send more students of African descent to medical school and dental school than any other state school in Georgia. And our comprehensive liberal arts curriculum continues to set new standards of excellence.
A Proud Tradition
With an enrollment near 2,500, our school is the perfect size for building lifelong ties that go beyond race and background-ties that are based on a shared love of learning and thirst for personal growth. We're family here. Everyone belongs. Our more than 70 student organizations and activities range from a thriving sorority and fraternity system to conference-leading athletic teams, from honor societies to student government. Fort Valley State University's stately campus is the ideal environment for one-on-one learning, but we also encourage connections to the world around us, both near and far - through close ties with local communities and study abroad programs that trace ancestral bonds halfway around the globe.
Albany State University
Albany State University, a historically black institution in Southwest Georgia, has been a catalyst for change in the region from its inception as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute to its designation as a university. Founded in 1903 to educate African American youth, the University proudly continues to fulfill its historic mission while also serving the educational needs of an increasingly diverse student population. A progressive institution, Albany State University seeks to foster the growth and development of the region, state and nation through teaching, research, creative expression and public service. Through its collaborative efforts, the University responds to the needs of all its constituents and offers educational programs and service to improve the quality of life in Southwest Georgia.
The primary mission of Albany State University is to educate students to become outstanding contributors to society. Offering Bachelor's, Master's and Education Specialist degrees and a variety of non-degree educational programs, the University emphasizes the liberal arts as the foundation for all learning by exposing students to the humanities, fine arts, social sciences and the sciences. Global learning is fostered through a broad-based curriculum, diverse University activities and the expanding use of technology.
A leader in teacher education, nursing, criminal justice, business, public administration and the sciences, Albany State provides a comprehensive educational experience with quality instruction as the hallmark of all its academic programs. The University embraces the concept of "students first" as a core institutional value. The University advocates the total development of students, especially the under served, and provides a wholesome academic environment in which students can study, learn and develop through their interaction with fellow students, faculty, staff, administrators, visiting scholars and community leaders.
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Fort Valley State University Phone: 478-825-6340 Albany State University Phone: 229-430-4791 |
