Governor Patton to unveil Kentucky National Guard, Virtual University partnership program

Guard network connects students with colleges via internet

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 26, 2001) -

Governor Paul E. Patton will unveil a partnership program between the Kentucky National Guard and Kentucky Virtual University (KYVU) in a press conference at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 26 April in Room #110 at the state Capitol Building.

The joint endeavor - which provides internet access to Kentucky residents across the state - will initially comprise three National Guard armories with access to KYVU, Department of Defense-sponsored computer literacy and certification courses, and a whole host of other training and information being developed specifically for distribution via the worldwide web.

Kentucky Virtual University was created by the 1997 higher education reform initiative from the General Assembly as an alternative to the bricks-and-mortar classrooms that are so hard to reach for hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians. All the courses can be transferred to participating institutions, and degrees and certificates are earned from a student's "home" school where they first register.

The initial configuration of the joint venture consists of six dedicated workstations installed at three Guard armory sites selected for their lack of public internet connectivity and distance from a university network. The first three sites are Marion, Tompkinsville and Jackson.

KYVU has provided the basic infrastructure costs consisting of funding for one video projector, three laser printers and six workstations and chairs. Total investment by KYVU is $23,900. Expansion of the project would enable the Commonwealth to provide educational opportunities across the state with very little cost using existing community-based facilities and existing communications services.

Contact:
Sue Patrick, KYVU
(502) 573-1555
sue.patrick@kyvu.org

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