Spring 2026 Student Affairs In-Service

Each spring, the Office of Student Success hosts an in-service focused on a key student support topic, providing student affairs professionals and interested college personnel an opportunity to deepen their capacity to support students. Join us for TBR’s Annual Student Affairs In-Service, a one-day, in-person event centered on supporting students through the strategic partnerships and the effective use of state services of the Student Support Network.

Participants will learn about American Job Center in their local areas and engage in three regional discussions with representatives from each: the Tennessee Departments of Human Services, Labor, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse regarding needs and services. These sessions will highlight ways to connect students with relevant state and community agencies that can provide targeted support. Campuses will have the opportunity to begin connections with providers local to their communities. The in-service will conclude with dedicated time for campuses to further develop their action plans and begin connections with providers to strengthen local partnerships to enhance student engagement and success.

Event Details

Date & Time: Friday, March 6 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Travel & Hotel Information

Institutional attendees are responsible for all travel costs including mileage and meals. Lunch will be provided during the inservice.

Agenda

8:30 a.m.       Registration 

9:00 a.m.       Partnering with your local American Job Center         

10:00 a.m.     Break

10:15 a.m.     Regional Rotation with State Partners - Breakout 1 

11:00 a.m.     Regional Rotation with State Partners - Breakout 2

11:45 a.m.     Lunch

12:45 p.m.     Regional Rotation with State Partners - Breakout 3

1:30 p.m.       Campus Action Plans and Partner Connections

2:30 p.m.       Continued Work Time and Wrap Up