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Keeping Up with Students and Their Mobile Devices

Mike Osborne — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:03:06 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) -- More than 300 educators from across Tennessee arrived in the mid-state Monday to learn more about using mobile devices in the classroom.

The conference is being sponsored jointly by Middle Tennessee State University and the Tennessee Board of Regents. Educators from 18 Tennessee Universities and Colleges are providing input.

Tom Wallace, head of MTSU’s Information Technology Division , is the conference host.

Governor Concludes Higher-Ed Listening Sessions

Mike Osborne — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:29:49 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMOT) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has wrapped up a series of meetings that focused on the future of the state’s higher education system.

Beginning in June, the governor held listening sessions in seven cities from Blountville in the far northeast to Memphis in the southwest. Haslam sought comment from educators, business leaders and legislators.

School Year Begins with New Round of Tuition Hikes

Mike Osborne — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:20:26 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn, (ANFINSON) -- Students on college campuses across Tennessee are bracing for yet another tuition hike. The Tennessee Board of Regents voted recently to increase tuition at all of its institutions, including a 6.8 percent increase at Middle Tennessee State.

Students attending schools in the University of Tennessee system will also face sharp hikes.

Governor Haslam Begins Higher Education Review

AP/WMOT — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:15:46 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP/WMOT) — Gov. Bill Haslam began a review of the state's college and university systems at his residence on Tuesday.

Tuition Increases Approved for TBR Schools

AP/WMOT — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:24:01 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn (WMOT) -- The Tennessee Board of Regents has voted to increase tuition at the system’s six universities, 13 colleges and 27 technical schools.

The Regents approved the measure in Memphis on Friday during their quarterly meeting.

Haslam Responds to Calls for Legislative Session

AP/WMOT — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:52:21 +0000

KNOXVILLE, Tenn (AP/WMOT) — The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees have approved tuition hikes that range from 8 percent at the Knoxville campus to 3.5 percent at the university's College of Law.

MTSU Tuition Increase to Address Faculty Imbalance

AP/WMOT — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:45:23 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP/WMOT) — Middle Tennessee State University is asking for a tuition increase, saying it needs the money - in part - to address a faculty imbalance.

The finance committee of the state Board of Regents met Tuesday and unanimously recommended increases at its six universities, 13 community colleges and 27 technology centers.

The proposed hikes vary in size. Students at Middle Tennessee State University would see a 6.8 percent rise in tuition if the plan is approved.

More College Tuition Hikes Likely on the Way

AP/WMOT — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:04:45 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — University students in Tennessee are likely facing still more tuition increases.

MTSU Making Efforts to Increase Graduation Rate

Associated Press — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:42:25 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Middle Tennessee State University is making efforts to increase its graduation rate. Just over half its students are currently completing college within six years.

Tennessee Tech Gets A New President

Mike Osborne — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:29:04 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) -- The Tennessee Board of Regents has named a new President for Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. The Regents have awarded the post to Phillip Oldham.

Dr. Oldham is currently serving as provost and senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at U.T. Chattanooga. He'll replace current TTU President Bob Bell, who plans to retire in July after 12 years as the school’s leader.

TBR Chancellor John Morgan says Oldham’s background in science is timely.