Lucas L. Johnson II, Associated PressSportsOfficial: Tennessee Promise Helps Spike in Higher Ed EnrollmentNASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam’s free-tuition program has contributed to a spike in students pursuing a postsecondary degree at the state’s public higher education institutions, the program’s executive director said Thursday. Tennessee Promise offers eligible high school seniors free tuition to a two-year community or technical college. According to the Tennessee Higher Education […]November 19, 2015Leadership & PolicyTennessee Lawmaker Considering Bill to Allow College Faculty to be ArmedA Republican state lawmaker says he might offer legislation authorizing faculty and employees at Tennessee’s public higher education institutions to carry firearms and have “the best chance possible to defend themselves” if there’s a campus shooting.October 15, 2015HomeGov. Haslam’s Postsecondary Education Initiatives Showing SuccessNASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Gov. Bill Haslam’s efforts to persuade more Tennesseans to get a postsecondary education appear to be paying off.May 7, 2015InternationalEducation Historian Ravitch Wants More Input From Teachers on Common CoreDiane Ravitch said that while she opposes the standards, there’s no harm in getting public input about them as long as what teachers say is taken seriously.November 20, 2014StudentsGovernor Haslam Promotes Free Tuition Plan in TennesseeGov. Bill Haslam on Wednesday urged students to take advantage of his program to cover a full ride at two-year colleges for any high school graduate.August 20, 2014HomeTN Lawmaker to Propose Tuition FreezeA Republican state lawmaker says he wants to freeze tuition at Tennessee’s colleges and universities despite criticism from education officials that such a proposal would eliminate funds needed to sustain essential programs and basic operation.July 23, 2013Faculty & StaffBill Offered to Create Higher Ed InspectorRepublican state lawmakers are proposing legislation to create an inspector who would examine operations within Tennessee’s higher education systems.March 6, 2013Leadership & PolicyAnti-Affirmative Action Bill Fails This SessionThe sponsor of a proposal to eliminate affirmative action initiatives from higher education institutions in Tennessee said fellow Republicans who contributed to the failure of his bill on Wednesday could face repercussions in next year’s election.February 28, 2013StudentsCollege Discrimination Policy Bill AdvancingA proposal that seeks to prevent public higher education institutions in Tennessee from discriminating against religious groups was approved by a House subcommittee on Tuesday despite criticism that it’s unnecessary and its language is ambiguous.February 27, 2013HomeAnti-Affirmative Action Bill Stalls In SenateA proposal to eliminate affirmative action initiatives from higher education institutions has stalled in the Senate.February 13, 2013Page 1 of 2Next Page
