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DeLoach, Cara; Soliz, Adela; Mesa, Hidahis – Community College Review, 2023
Objective: This article analyzes the implementation of two state grant programs in Tennessee aimed at improving the quality of in-demand postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) programming at community and technical colleges. We use insights from our findings to propose a conceptual framework for understanding how external funding can…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Technical Institutes, Capacity Building, State Aid
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Tonn, Bruce; Ezzell, Tim; Ogle, Eric – Journal of Appalachian Studies, 2010
This paper describes the results of a participative planning class held in economically dis-advantaged communities in east Tennessee. The class follows a structured method, which includes community workshops and project development, in dealing with the communities. Among many observations gained in eight years of running the class are that…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Experiential Learning, Workshops, Community Colleges
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Carroll, Timothy D. – EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 2009
Implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a major undertaking for any higher education institution, with many challenges along the way. More than three years ago, Roane State Community College began a journey to implement an ERP system. Roane State recently completed a very successful implementation of the SunGard Banner Student…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Management Systems, Program Administration, Technology Planning
Sheppard, N. Alan; Valla, Dianne C. – 1974
The purpose of this study is four-fold. First, to determine the current status of program offerings for the aging in selected institutions of higher education. Second, to ascertain if any programs designed to train personnel to work with the aging are currently being offered. Third, to determine what plans for future programs were being made by…
Descriptors: Colleges, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Educational Attitudes
Chandler, Vrondelia – 1996
In response to the escalation of violent crime among youth in Knoxville, Tennessee, two partnerships have been developed by Pellissippi State Technical Community College (PSTCC), a university and the K-12 system in the Greater Knoxville area, and community leaders to provide non-violent alternatives for youth. The first effort, the annual Greater…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Colleges, Disadvantaged Youth, Partnerships in Education
Nicks, Roy S. – 1977
The work and condition of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee during July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977 are highlighted. Summaries are provided on: (1) enrollments in the member institutions; (2) graduates, including a breakdown by level of degree; (3) faculties, including discussions on an optional retirement program,…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Campuses, College Faculty, College Graduates
Tennessee State Board of Regents, Nashville. – 1976
The report covers the period from July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976. General information is given on board membership and staff, member institutions, enrollment, graduates, faculty, libraries, academic program development, public service and continuing education, student life, and policies, campus facilities development, and business and finance…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Adult Education, Annual Reports, College Faculty
Petry, John R.; And Others – 1978
As a result of the concern for knowledge about the problems students face in achieving their educational goals, a study was conducted to answer two questions: "To what degree is articulation working in Tennessee?" and "What do our constituents say should be done to establish the process for effecting articulation?" Opinions…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Articulation (Education), Career Guidance, Community Colleges
Van Allen, George H.; Belew, Valerie S. – 1992
Following a 1984 study revealing the limited preparation of its entering college freshmen, the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) intervened dramatically on behalf of underprepared students, providing enhanced funding for remedial courses and requiring that students complete remediation before enrolling in any degree program. Based on their…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Budgets, Community Colleges, Educational Finance