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SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR OUR WAYS TO SAVE! |
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| Last week we held another successful TICUA Annual Meeting and Legislative Reception! Many of our TICUA presidents and college leaders joined us for a day of important discussions on legal, state, and federal policy updates. |
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We were honored to be joined by various state officials throughout the day, including Governor Bill Lee, Senate Education Chair Dawn White, House Education Chair Mark White, Senate Speaker and Lt. Governor Randy McNally, House Speaker Cameron Sexton, Commissioner Jim Bryson of the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, and Steven Gentile, Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission/Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (THEC/TSAC). |
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We also received valuable legal insights from Joshua Bosin and Trip Conrad of Holland & Knight LLP where we discussed recent changes at both the state and federal level that impact the private institutions in our state. |
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| Before dinner, we capped off the day with a special Legislative Reception, where sponsors, legislators, and college presidents gathered together to network. We also had the privilege of recognizing President Emeritus Dr. Claude Pressnell, Jr., celebrating his 28 years of service to TICUA and his impact on private higher education in Tennessee. |
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Thank you to all who joined us for these important conversations. It takes all of us to make a better Tennessee! |
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Annual Meeting Reports Available Online! |
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| This annual publication highlights the benefits of independent higher education in Tennessee. This report reflects the contributions of private colleges and universities to the State, the communities, and the students and families these institutions serve. Detailed information on each of our members is included in this report. |
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FALL 2024 Characteristics |
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| This edition of the report highlights trends in student participation, affordability, and degree completion for our member institutions and their students through the 2024 fall semester. |
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2023-2024 TICUA AnnualState Student Aid Report |
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| This 2023-2024 study highlights the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) Program, Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, and the Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA). |
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DEVELOP YOUR SENIOR LEADERS!TICUA’S Executive Leadership InstituteDEADLINE: JUNE 6, 2025 |
| The TICUA Leadership Initiatives have been an overwhelming success, and we eagerly look forward to 2025-26! We are currently seeking members of your senior staff to serve as 2025-26 Pressnell Fellows in the TICUA Executive Leadership Institute (ELI). |
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The Institute serves as a leadership development program for senior campus leaders. It not only aims to equip senior campus officials with the leadership knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a presidency, but more importantly, it is designed to strengthen the leadership team on each campus. Each TICUA member president is invited to select one senior campus official to participate as a Pressnell Fellow in the 2025-26 Institute.Some presidents have selected Fellows based on their perceived potential for presidential leadership, while others have chosen Fellows to further develop leadership skills for key campus positions. We also appreciate your consideration of gender, age, ethnic, and racial diversity in your selection process. The Institute will hold monthly sessions at select TICUA member institutions, with the president of the host institution serving as Residential Dean during the two-day visit. Sessions will begin in September 2025, with graduation occurring in May 2026. Please feel free to contact Laura Cornick with any questions. |
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TICUA Campuses Come Out On Top |
| Three Tennessee colleges make ‘most beautiful’ campuses in U.S. list.The Tennessean |
|  | Tennessee is home to some of the most beautiful college campuses in the country—and all three featured in this list are TICUA campuses! Congratulations to Vanderbilt University, Rhodes College, and Sewanee: The University of the South for being recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as three of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States! Their breathtaking architecture, historic charm, and scenic landscapes make them incredible places to learn and grow. |
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 | CHASCo AprilMembership MeetingFriday, April 25, 202511:00am CentralVirtual |
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Please join us for our CHASCo Membership Meeting scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025! This meeting will take virtually via Zoom and is scheduled for 11:00am Central. Revisiting TN Campus Policies on Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Postvention: This session will provide an overview of TN Public Chapter 455 which requires institutions of Higher Education in TN to develop & implement a suicide prevention plan for students, faculty, & staff. Strategies & resources will be reviewed for suicide prevention, intervention and postvention approaches. Facilitators will also review current institutional policies and suggest updates and revisions based on best practices. Time will be allotted for campuses to share their current policies and to engage in groups to discuss any challenges with the implementation of suicide prevention strategies. |
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| | Partners in Prevention (PiP) Statewide Training Event for Campuses |
| Based on member feedback, we will be trying something new this year! For our annual Partners in Prevention event, we will have a campus track just for CHASCo Members! This will allow us to spend more time networking and sharing ideas with our campus partners. Please save the date and we look forward to seeing you in May! |
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Tennessee College Association's (TCA) Annual Meeting Tuesday, April 1, 2025 |
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| Register now to attend the Tennessee College Association's (TCA) Annual Meeting on April 1, 2025. This year's meeting will be at the Hilton Garden Inn - Nashville/Vanderbilt. A registration fee ($50 per person) is required. To register, please click HERE or contact Rusty Richardson at rrichardson@cumberland.edu. The TCA Annual Meeting is unique in that it has provided for more than 100 years a forum for the senior leaders of all of Tennessee's public and private universities, colleges, and technical institutions to come together, share ideas, and address challenges that impact each of our respective institutions. More than 100 individuals from 42 different institutions across Tennessee attended last year's annual meeting, and we anticipate an even larger attendance this year. |
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We encourage you to attend webinars and events and take advantage of the valuable goods and services available to you through TICUA’s partnerships. |
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|  | Don't Miss Out:Over $5 Billion in Settlement Opportunities for 2025 |
| The $5.54 billion Visa/Mastercard Class Action Settlement deadline may have passed, but significant opportunities are still ahead! |
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| More than $5 billion remains available in active class action settlements with upcoming deadlines in 2025—including the $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) provider settlement. Your organization may still be eligible to recover funds! Don't leave money on the table! Register for MCAG's services through our exclusive Coalition for College Cost Savings link. For questions, contact Kimberly Johnson, Vice President of Business Development. |
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|  | Stronger IPv4 Demand Driven by BEAD FundingThe IPv4 market in 2025 has kicked off with a bang, as several /16’s and /14 IPv4 blocks have already changed hands in response to companies who were awarded BEAD funding in just three states. |
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| | This long-anticipated influx of federal funds has fueled a surge in demand for IPv4 addresses, particularly among ISPs and network operators aiming to expand broadband access in underserved areas. See how the 2025 market demand has been affected |
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|  | Streamline Compliance & Efficiency with Case Tracker |
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| Compliance is critical in managing Title IX and equity cases, and Case Tracker is designed to make meeting those obligations easier. Whether it's federal, state, or local regulations, Case Tracker helps you stay compliant by providing streamlined, automated tools that keep you on track. |
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