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Tennessee Board of Regents to meet Oct. 31 to consider criteria for next president of TCAT Memphis
09/12/2024

The Tennessee Board of Regents will hold its next regular quarterly meeting at Dyersburg State Community College, with committee meetings on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, and the full board meeting on Friday, Sept. 20.

The board governs Tennessee's public community colleges and colleges of applied technology.

Governor's Investment in Vocational Education
08/28/2024

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission today announced that regional partnerships based at 20 community and technical colleges across the state are recipients of the third round of grants awarded through the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) program, which prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide.

Finalists selected for president of TCAT Jackson
08/26/2024

Two finalists have been selected for the next president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Jackson. Both will participate in public interviews on the main campus in Jackson on Sept. 4, 2024, the next step in the selection process.

The finalists are: 

Tennessee Board of Regents to meet Oct. 31 to consider criteria for next president of TCAT Memphis
08/21/2024

The Tennessee Board of Regents committee chairs will meet Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, to receive informational reports and preview the agenda for the full board’s next quarterly meeting in September. The board’s Audit Committee will meet immediately afterward to review and consider various audit matters.

The Board of Regents governs Tennessee's public community colleges and colleges of applied technology.

TBR & Google partnership to offer Google Career Certificates courses to students
08/07/2024

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and Google announced a new partnership Tuesday that will help thousands of Tennessee community and technical college students earn Google Career Certificates in high-growth fields.

Nissan partners with TBR, TCATs McMinnville & Shelbyville, local schools
08/01/2024

Nissan has announced the launch of its Centers of Excellence program, in collaboration with the Tennessee Board of Regents, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs), and several local schools in Middle Tennessee. The initiative aims to enhance students' career opportunities and support the growth of the automotive industry in the United States.

News Title Post date
Board of Regents and Google announce career training opportunities for thousands of students 08/07/2024
Nissan partners with TBR, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology, and local schools to launch innovative training program 08/01/2024
New Comptroller’s report on registered apprenticeship programs in Tennessee cites key roles community & technical colleges play 07/25/2024
Board of Regents announces colleges earning Postsecondary Aligned Advising Endorsements for 2024 07/19/2024
Six TBR-College System of Tennessee leaders selected to participate in Leadership Tennessee programs for 2024-25 07/19/2024
Tennessee postsecondary students win 57 medals at 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference 07/16/2024
TCAT at Stanton opens as Tennessee’s newest technical college campus 06/14/2024
Board of Regents approves tuition, fees, capital project proposals; appoints Heath McMillian next president of TCAT Elizabethton 06/13/2024
Tennessee Board of Regents earns Top Workplace honor for the second year in a row 06/12/2024
Three Tennessee community colleges awarded innovation grants to improve student success through corequisite learning support 06/10/2024
Board of Regents quarterly meeting is June 13 at Jackson State Community College 06/07/2024
Board of Regents to consider tuition, fees for Academic Year 2024-25 05/29/2024
Board of Regents committee chairs and three board committees to meet May 29, including committee review of tuition and fee recommendations. 05/23/2024
Tennessee Promise FAFSA deadline extended to Aug. 1, 2024, allowing more students to apply for crucial financial aid 05/17/2024
Board of Regents appoints Dr. Wendi W. Tostenson president of Volunteer State Community College, approves criteria for next president of TCAT Elizabethton 05/06/2024
Board of Regents to meet May 6 to consider appointment of next president of Volunteer State Community College and search criteria for next president of TCAT Elizabethton 05/01/2024
More than 250 college, business, industry and state leaders gather for Tennessee Workforce Convening 04/30/2024
Three finalists selected for next president of Volunteer State Community College. Public forums April 24-26. 04/19/2024
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Harriman, Hartsville & Knoxville earn VETS Campus certification for their services to help veterans succeed 04/10/2024
Tennessee Board of Regents partners with Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to launch new Employment Data Dashboard 03/29/2024

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