Combined Agenda - THEC Commission Meeting 5.17.19

Spring Quarterly Meeting Cordell Hull Building Senate Hearing Room May 17, 2019 Tennessee Higher Education Commission AGENDA TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION Spring Quarterly Meeting Cordell Hull Building, Senate Hearing Room May 17, 2019, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm CDT Adoption of Agenda Approval of Minutes, January 25, 2019 Meeting Chairman’s Report Executive Director’s Report Consent Agenda I Postsecondary Education Authorization (Action Item) Agenda Items II New Academic Programs (Action Items) A University of Tennessee Knoxville, Information Sciences, Bachelor of Science B University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Data Analytics, Master of Science C Austin Peay State University, Counseling Psychology, Doctor of Psychology III Institutional Mission Profiles (Action Item) IV New Administrative Rule – Access to Public Records (Action Item) V Tuition and Fees (Action Item) A Tuition Policy Revision B Range for Tuition Rates C Range for Combined Tuition and Mandatory Fees VI Reappointment of Audit Committee Member VII Legislative Updates VIII Master Plan Update Systems’ Reports Tennessee Board of Regents University of Tennessee Locally Governed Institutions T E N N E S S E E H I G H E R E D U C A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N Agenda Item: DATE: May 17, 2019 SUBJECT: Institutional Reauthorization I ACTION RECOMMENDED: Approval BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commission, under the Tennessee Higher Education Authorization Act of 2016, has the “power and duty” to act upon applications for authorization to operate an educational institution in the state For the institutions listed below, applications have been reviewed to determine whether all documentation was submitted in accordance with the Act and postsecondary rules The Committee on Postsecondary Educational Institutions met on May 2, 2019 and endorsed staff recommendations for reauthorization as described below Authorized Locations With Regular Authorization (June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020) (38) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Arnold's Beauty School (Milan, TN - Code: 1817) At-Home Professions (Fort Collins, CO - Code: 1229) Chattanooga Massage Institute (Hixson, TN - Code: 1248) Codes Unlimited Healthcare Academy (Memphis, TN - Code: 1251) College of Traditional Midwifery (Summertown, TN - Code: 1819) Contemporary Music Center (Brentwood, TN - Code: 1742) Dark Horse Institute (Franklin, TN - Code: 1596) Delta Technical College (Horn Lake, MS - Code: 1597) Dental Assistant School of Nashville (Brentwood, TN - Code: 1726) Dental Staff School (Chattanooga, TN - Code: 1748) Dental Staff School (Knoxville, TN - Code: 1655) Drive-Train (Memphis, TN - Code: 1656) Empire Beauty School (Brentwood, TN - Code: 1827) Empire Beauty School (Jackson, TN - Code: 1829) Empire Beauty School (Memphis, TN - Code: 1826) Empire Beauty School (Memphis, TN - Code: 1830) Genesis Career College (Cookeville, TN - Code: 1732) Genesis Career College (Lebanon, TN - Code: 1722) Genesis Career College: Nashville Airport Campus (Nashville, TN - Code: 1278) 20 Lab Four Professional Development Center (Memphis, TN - Code: 1405) 21 Master's Barber & Styling College Inc (Old Hickory, TN - Code: 1823) 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Max Trucking Training Academy (Memphis, TN - Code: 1910) Mind Body Institute, LLC (Nashville, TN - Code: 1424) Nashville Academy of Reflexology, LLC (Brentwood, TN - Code: 1680) New College Franklin (Franklin, TN - Code: 1440) Olympic Career Training Institute (Memphis, TN - Code: 1599) Paul Mitchell the School Memphis (Memphis, TN - Code: 1864) Recording Radio Film Connection & CASA Schools (Los Angeles, CA - Code: 1724) Sandra Academy of Salon Services, Inc (New Tazewell, TN - Code: 1825) Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies (Knoxville, TN - Code: 1271) Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Jackson, TN - Code: 1483) Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Lenoir City, TN - Code: 1484) Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY - Code: 1482) Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Nashville, TN - Code: 1485) The Allegiant Institute of Healthcare Solutions LLC (Memphis, TN - Code: 1905) Total Tech, LLC (Nashville, TN - Code: 1506) United Truck Driving School (Murfreesboro, TN - Code: 1517) Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN - Code: 1534) Authorized Locations With Conditional Authorization (June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020) (1) Fortis Institute (Cookeville, TN - Code: 1413) The institution failed to meet the required 1:1 financial ratios for total revenues to total expenditures and current assets to current liabilities DPSA notified the institution of its intended recommendation and the institution responded by providing updated quarterly statements showing that it meets one of the two required ratios and agreeing to provide future quarterly statements Therefore, DPSA recommends that the Committee: Make the institution’s authorization conditional for the 2019-2020 authorization year Require the institution to file quarterly income statements and balance sheets Require the institution to submit quarterly student information, including a list of enrolled students and for each student a listing of the student's name, social security or student identification number, and contact information; program of enrollment; credits earned; and credits remaining DATE: May 17, 2019 SUBJECT: Temporary Authorization of New Institutions ACTION RECOMMENDED: Temporary Authorization BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commission, under the Tennessee Higher Education Authorization Act of 2016, has the “power and duty” to act upon applications for authorization to operate an educational institution in the state For the institutions listed below, applications have been reviewed, site visits have been performed, and staff has determined that all necessary documentation and bonds have been secured The Committee on Postsecondary Educational Institutions met on May 2, 2019 and endorsed staff recommendations for Temporary Authorization of these institutions A Achieve Trade School Franklin, TN 508 Autumn Springs Court, Suite 2B, Franklin, Tennessee 37067 Corporate Structure: Accreditation: Title IV Funding: C-Corporation None No Change of Ownership: Achieve Trade School was purchased by Harren Equity Partners and Kristi Shain on December 8, 2017 The institution is a C-Corporation and has been authorized by THEC since May 11, 2017 Achieve Trade School is seeking approval to revise one program The program will be offered in a residential format Instruction will be provided by the faculty from its authorized location in Franklin, Tennessee Program: Credential Awarded: Length of Program: Electrical (Revised) Certificate of Completion 800 Contact Hours 48 Months B Phlebotomy Training Specialists International Plaza, Suite 108, Nashville, Tennessee 37217 Nashville, TN Corporate Structure: Accreditation: Title IV Funding: Limited Liability Company (LLC) None No Phlebotomy Training Specialists is seeking approval for one new program The program will be offered in a residential format Instruction will be provided by the faculty from their authorized location in Nashville, Tennessee Program: Credential Awarded: Length of Program: C The CodeCrew Code School Memphis, TN 1350 Crosstown Concourse #375, Memphis, Tennessee 38104 Corporate Structure: Accreditation: Title IV Funding: Phlebotomy Training Certificate of Training 44 Contact Hours Weeks Full-Time 1.5 Months Part-Time Not-for-Profit Corporation None No The CodeCrew Code School is seeking approval for one new program The program will be offered in a residential format Instruction will be provided by the faculty from their authorized location in Memphis, Tennessee Program: Credential Awarded: Length of Program: Full-Stack Software Development Bootcamp Microsoft JavaScript Certification 720 Contact Hours Months DATE: May 17, 2019 SUBJECT: New Programs ACTION RECOMMENDED: Approval BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commission, under the Tennessee Higher Education Authorization Act of 2016, has the “power and duty” to act upon applications for authorization of educational programs in the state Applications have been reviewed and staff has determined that all necessary documentation for new program applications is in accordance with the Act and postsecondary rules The Committee on Postsecondary Educational Institutions met on May 2, 2019 and endorsed staff recommendations for approval A Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc 5307 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 Corporate Structure: Authorization Date: Accreditation: Title IV Funding: Highest Credential Offered: Knoxville, TN Not-for-Profit Corporation November 14, 2002 None No Certificate Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc is seeking approval for two new programs The programs will be offered in a residential format Instruction will be provided by the faculty from their authorized location in Knoxville, Tennessee Program: Credential Awarded: Length of Program: GoodTech Customer Service Core Training Certificate of Completion 45 Contact Hours Weeks Program: Credential Awarded: Length of Program: GoodTech Customer Service Technical Training Certificate of Completion 100 Contact Hours Months B NATS, Inc Nashville, TN 1161 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 217, Nashville, Tennessee 37217 Corporate Structure: Authorization Date: Accreditation: Title IV Funding: Highest Credential Offered: C-Corporation July 22, 1994 None No Certificate NATS, Inc is seeking approval for one new program The program will be offered in a residential format Instruction will be provided by the faculty from their authorized location in Nashville, Tennessee Program: Credential Awarded: Length of Program: C New Horizons Computer Learning Center Knoxville, TN 408 North Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 555, Knoxville, Tennessee 37923 Corporate Structure: Authorization Date: Accreditation: Title IV Funding: Highest Credential Offered: Phlebotomy Certificate 60 Contact Hours Weeks S-Corporation January 28, 1999 None No Certificate New Horizons Computer Learning Center is seeking approval to revise one program and for two new programs The programs will be offered in a blended format Instruction will be provided by the faculty from their authorized location in Knoxville, Tennessee, as well as on-line Program: Credential Awarded: Length of Program: Adobe Graphic & Web Specialist (Revised) Certificate 80 Contact Hours Months Full-Time Months Part-Time Program: Credential Awarded: Length of Program: Computer Support Certificate 120 Contact Hours Months Full-Time Months Part-Time Program: Credential Awarded: Length of Program: D NHLA Inspector Training School 6830 Raleigh LaGrange Rd, Memphis, Tennessee 38134 Corporate Structure: Authorization Date: Accreditation: Title IV Funding: Highest Credential Offered: Office Administration Certificate 96 Contact Hours Months Full-Time Months Part-Time Memphis, TN Not-for-Profit Corporation July 17, 2003 None No Certificate NHLA Inspector Training School is seeking approval for one new program The program will be offered in a blended format Instruction will be provided by the faculty from their authorized location in Memphis, Tennessee, as well as on-line Program: Credential Awarded: Length of Program: Lumber Inspection Online Certificate of Completion 187 Contact Hours 1.25 Months Full-Time 12 Months Part-Time DATE: May 17, 2019 SUBJECT: Optional Expedited Authorization ACTION RECOMMENDED: Approval BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commission, under the Tennessee Higher Education Authorization Act of 2016, has the “power and duty” to act upon applications for authorization to operate an educational institution in the state For the institutions listed below, applications have been reviewed and staff has determined that all necessary documentation has been submitted The Committee on Postsecondary Educational Institutions met on May 2, 2019 and endorsed staff recommendations for Optional Expedited Authorization of these institutions 10 American National University (DEAC) American National University (DEAC) American National University (DEAC) Ashford University Crown College of the Bible Daymar College Daymar College Daymar College DeVry University DeVry University Bartlett, TN Memphis, TN Nashville, TN San Diego, CA Powell, TN Clarksville, TN Murfreesboro, TN Nashville, TN Naperville, IL Nashville, TN 1540-01-11-.05 INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS (1) There shall be no charge for inspection of open public records (2) The location for inspection of public records within the Commission’s offices should be determined by either the PRRC or the Records Custodian (3) Public records may be inspected during regular business hours Under reasonable circumstances, the PRRC or a Records Custodian may require an appointment for inspection or may require inspection of records at an alternate location Authority: T.C.A §§ 10-7-503 and 10-7-506 1540-01-11-.06 CHARGES, PAYMENT, AND WAIVERS (1) The Commission shall not use fees and charges for copies of public records to hinder citizen access to public records The Commission shall make reasonable efforts to provide copies of requested records in a manner that will minimize or eliminate cost to the Commission and the Requestor The Commission’s schedule of fees and charges shall not exceed the amounts authorized by the OORC Schedule of Reasonable Charges and shall be published on the Commission’s website (2) The PRRC or Records Custodian shall provide Requestor with an itemized estimate of charges prior to producing copies of records and may require pre-payment of such charges before producing requested records Payment is to be made by personal check or money order, payable to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and presented to the Records Custodian or PRRC (3) If an outside vendor is used to duplicate records, the actual costs assessed by the vendor will be added to any other applicable charges incurred by THEC (4) The Commission may waive or reduce any part of the fees calculated under these rules upon a written determination that such waiver or reduction would be in the best interests of the public Authority: T.C.A §§ 10-7-503 and 10-7-506 1540-01-11-.07 AGGREGATION OF FREQUENT AND MULTIPLE REQUESTS (1) The Commission will aggregate record requests when more than four (4) requests are received by the Commission within a calendar month (either from a single individual or a group of individuals deemed to be working in concert) (2) If aggregating, the level at which records requests will be aggregated is the agency-level, encompassing all divisions of the Commission (3) The PRRC is responsible for making the determination a group of individuals are working in concert The PRRC or Records Custodian must inform the individuals that they have been deemed to be working in concert and that they have the right to appeal the decision to the OORC (4) Routinely released and readily accessible records excluded from aggregation include, but are not limited to any record regularly maintained by the Commission in electronic format, not requiring redaction or other modification, delivered to the requestor via electronic means Authority: T.C.A §§ 10-7-503 and 10-7-506 T E N N E S S E E H I G H E R E D U C A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N Agenda Item: DATE: May 17, 2019 SUBJECT: Tuition Policy Revision ACTION RECOMMENDED: V A Approval BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) Policy Manual outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Commission and its staff in the areas of academic affairs, finance, human resources, legal and regulatory affairs, and general operations F2.0 Tuition and Fees Proposed Policy Revision This policy was originally approved on April 22, 1988 and was last updated on May 11, 2017 It outlines the Commission’s procedures for determining and issuing annual ranges for tuition and fee levels The FOCUS Act expanded THEC’s authority, authorizing the Commission to issue binding tuition and fee ranges for in-state, undergraduate students Proposed revisions to this policy first specify the Commission staff’s responsibility to assess compliance with issued ranges Second, the revisions allow any institution to formally request a one-time assessment for compliance that recognizes the institution’s shift to a tuition model that incentivizes on-time completion RECOMMENDATION The proposed revisions to THEC Policy F2.0 Tuition and fees have been thoroughly reviewed by fiscal policy staff and the Office of General Counsel, and are recommended for approval and adoption Section Title: Financial Policies Policy Title: Tuition and Fees Policy Number: F2.0 2.0.10 Scope and Purpose Since the passage of its enabling legislation, the Commission has engaged with state leaders, institutions, and consumers to advance access and affordability in the higher education sector The Focus On College and University Success (FOCUS) Act of 2016 augmented the Commission’s responsibility and authority in the financing of higher education in Tennessee, including granting the Commission binding authority on tuition and fee policy 2.0.20 Authority As the coordinating body for higher education in Tennessee, the Commission is empowered by statute to develop a comprehensive strategic financial plan, focusing on student tuition and other charges; operate an outcomes-based funding formula, which considers the impact of tuition, maintenance fees, and other charges assessed by each institution; promulgate and adopt rules concerning residency, fee waivers, and tuition discounts; and develop and approve tuition policies binding upon all state institutions of higher education 2.0.30A Procedures The Commission shall review the tuition and institutional fee rates for all state institutions of higher education on an annual basis 2.0.30B The Commission shall annually develop and approve a tuition and fee policy applicable to tuition and fees charged to in-state, undergraduate students, commonly referred to as “in-state tuition” or “maintenance fees.” This policy shall be binding upon all state institutions of higher education 2.0.30C The Commission shall have no authority to set a tuition and fee policy applicable to non-resident or graduate students 2.0.30D The Commission’s tuition policy shall include two (2) approved ranges of allowable percentage adjustment, including: 1) One (1) range for any proposed modification to the current tuition rates; and 2) One (1) range for any proposed modification to the combined total amount of tuition and all mandatory fees assessed Institutions may adopt tuition and fee adjustments within the Commission’s approved policy range(s), but no increase shall exceed the Commission’s approved maximum percentage adjustment An institution may, however, reduce tuition and fees if approved by its respective governing board Commission staff shall assess compliance Should an institution seek to restructure its tuition model to accommodate on-time completion, it may request, with governing board approval, a one-time Commission assessment for compliance that recognizes the new tuition model structure 2.0.30E Commission staff shall annually produce a comparison of fees with the Southern Regional Education Board, peer institutions, and other states for presentation to the Commission and appropriate executive and legislative officials 2.0.30F The Commission shall determine the number of non-resident students who meet requirements for admission to a Tennessee community college that may be charged in-state tuition rates, provided that those non-resident students charged in-state rates: 1) Do not exceed three percent (3%) of the institution’s full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment; and 2) Have a bona fide place of residence in a county adjacent to the Tennessee state line that is also within a thirty-mile (30) radius of the city in which the institution is located The Commission shall make necessary adjustments to this number every three (3) years 2.0.30G The Commission shall develop and adopt rules and regulations concerning the implementation and operation of tuition and fee discount, waiver, and credit programs, as applicable by statute Approved: Revised: April 22, 1988 May 11, 2017 Applicable Statute T.C.A § 8-50-114, tuition waiver for public employees T.C.A § 8-50-115, tuition reduction for children of state employees T.C.A § 49-7-116, tuition-free courses for full-time university and college employees T.C.A § 49-7-119, tuition discount for children of public school teachers T.C.A § 49-7-202, strategic financial plan, tuition and fees, funding formula T.C.A § 49-7-211, financial disclosure of student activity fees T.C.A § 49-7-2303, tuition credits or refunds during military service T.C.A § 49-8-102, residency classification for tuition and fees Section Title: Financial Policies Policy Title: Tuition and Fees Policy Number: F2.0 2.0.10 Scope and Purpose Since the passage of its enabling legislation, the Commission has engaged with state leaders, institutions, and consumers to advance access and affordability in the higher education sector The Focus On College and University Success (FOCUS) Act of 2016 augmented the Commission’s responsibility and authority in the financing of higher education in Tennessee, including granting the Commission binding authority on tuition and fee policy 2.0.20 Authority As the coordinating body for higher education in Tennessee, the Commission is empowered by statute to develop a comprehensive strategic financial plan, focusing on student tuition and other charges; operate an outcomes-based funding formula, which considers the impact of tuition, maintenance fees, and other charges assessed by each institution; promulgate and adopt rules concerning residency, fee waivers, and tuition discounts; and develop and approve tuition policies binding upon all state institutions of higher education 2.0.30A Procedures The Commission shall review the tuition and institutional fee rates for all state institutions of higher education on an annual basis 2.0.30B The Commission shall annually develop and approve a tuition and fee policy applicable to tuition and fees charged to in-state, undergraduate students, commonly referred to as “in-state tuition” or “maintenance fees.” This policy shall be binding upon all state institutions of higher education 2.0.30C The Commission shall have no authority to set a tuition and fee policy applicable to non-resident or graduate students 2.0.30D The Commission’s tuition policy shall include two (2) approved ranges of allowable percentage adjustment, including: 1) One (1) range for any proposed modification to the current tuition rates; and 2) One (1) range for any proposed modification to the combined total amount of tuition and all mandatory fees assessed Institutions may adopt tuition and fee adjustments within the Commission’s approved policy range(s), but no increase shall exceed the Commission’s approved maximum percentage adjustment An institution may, however, reduce tuition and fees if approved by its respective governing board Commission staff shall assess compliance Should an institution seek to restructure its tuition model to accommodate on-time completion, it may request, with governing board approval, a one-time Commission assessment for compliance that recognizes the new tuition model structure 2.0.30E Commission staff shall annually produce a comparison of fees with the Southern Regional Education Board, peer institutions, and other states for presentation to the Commission and appropriate executive and legislative officials 2.0.30F The Commission shall determine the number of non-resident students who meet requirements for admission to a Tennessee community college that may be charged in-state tuition rates, provided that those non-resident students charged in-state rates: 1) Do not exceed three percent (3%) of the institution’s full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment; and 2) Have a bona fide place of residence in a county adjacent to the Tennessee state line that is also within a thirty-mile (30) radius of the city in which the institution is located The Commission shall make necessary adjustments to this number every three (3) years 2.0.30G The Commission shall develop and adopt rules and regulations concerning the implementation and operation of tuition and fee discount, waiver, and credit programs, as applicable by statute Approved: Revised: April 22, 1988 May 11, 2017May 17, 2019 Applicable Statute T.C.A § 8-50-114, tuition waiver for public employees T.C.A § 8-50-115, tuition reduction for children of state employees T.C.A § 49-7-116, tuition-free courses for full-time university and college employees T.C.A § 49-7-119, tuition discount for children of public school teachers T.C.A § 49-7-202, strategic financial plan, tuition and fees, funding formula T.C.A § 49-7-211, financial disclosure of student activity fees T.C.A § 49-7-2303, tuition credits or refunds during military service T.C.A § 49-8-102, residency classification for tuition and fees T E N N E S S E E H I G H E R E D U C A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N Agenda Item: DATE: May 17, 2019 SUBJECT: Tuition and Fee Ranges ACTION RECOMMENDED: V B & C Approval BACKGROUND INFORMATION Since 2010, the Complete College Tennessee Act has required the Commission to make student fee and state appropriation recommendations concurrently Numerous factors impacted the tuition recommendation, including affordability and financial aid, the income profile of students attending Tennessee public institutions, and institutional revenues and cost inflation The FOCUS Act expanded THEC’s authority on student fee levels, requiring that the Commission issue binding tuition ranges each year These ranges apply only to resident, undergraduate students on the tuition (maintenance fee) rate, as well as the total maintenance and mandatory fee charge TENNESSEE’S TUITION AND FEE PROFILE Average full-time, annual tuition and mandatory fees for 2018-19 is $9,403 at public universities, $4,444 at community colleges, and $3,842 at the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs) Over the last five years, tuition and mandatory fees have increased an average of three to four percent annually, while state appropriations have increased an average of seven percent per year Tennessee’s financial aid resources are among the highest in the U.S., according to the National Association of State Student Grant Aid Programs Tennessee has the eighth largest financial aid program and the third largest per capita Funding for the lottery scholarship and Tennessee Student Assistance Award comprises the majority of financial aid in Tennessee Due in part to these funding levels, Tennessee’s bachelor’s degree graduates have the 10th lowest debt level in the nation, according to the Project on Student Debt RECOMMENDATION At the November 2018 Commission meeting, the Commission approved a tuition and fee guidance range of zero to two and a half percent, incorporating a budget increase request of $64 million in new state funds On April 30, both chambers of the 111th General Assembly passed the 2019-20 General Appropriations Act, granting formula units $56 million (inclusive of increases for outcomes productivity and a partially-funded two percent salary pool) THEC staff, therefore, maintain the initial recommendation of a tuition binding range of zero to two and a half percent at universities, community colleges, and TCATs and a combined total tuition and mandatory fees binding range of zero to two and a half percent at universities, community colleges, and TCATs Scenarios for minimum and maximum tuition and mandatory fee increases for 2019-20 are presented and summarized in Attachment I for each university and community college, as well as the TCAT system Attachment II details the comparison of 2018-19 tuition and mandatory fee rates with the maximum allowed increase (i.e., two and a half percent) for each university and community college, as well as the TCAT system If all institutions increased maintenance and mandatory fees by two and a half percent (the maximum allowed), the average full-time, annual tuition and mandatory fees for 2019-20 would be $9,638 at public universities, $4,555 at community colleges, and $3,938 at TCATs—increases of $235, $111, and $96, respectively Attatchment I - 2019-20 Binding Tuition Ranges Maximum Increase of Maintenance (Tuition) and Maintenance + Mandatory Fees: 2.50% 2019-20 Binding Ranges Institutions Maintenance Fee Minimum Maximum Maintenance + Mandatory Fees Minimum Maximum Austin Peay $0 or Less $ 172 $0 or Less $ 212 East Tennessee $0 or Less $ 186 $0 or Less $ 232 Middle Tennessee $0 or Less $ 184 $0 or Less $ 230 Tennessee State $0 or Less $ 172 $0 or Less $ 200 Tennessee Tech $0 or Less $ 196 $0 or Less $ 228 University of Memphis $0 or Less $ 202 $0 or Less $ 243 Chattanooga $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 111 Cleveland $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 111 Columbia $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 112 Dyersburg $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 111 Jackson $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 111 Motlow $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 111 Nashville $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 110 Northeast $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 111 Pellissippi $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 112 Roane $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 111 Southwest $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 111 Volunteer $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 111 Walters $0 or Less $ 104 $0 or Less $ 111 UT Chattanooga $0 or Less $ 172 $0 or Less $ 217 UT Knoxville (admitted after 2013-14) $0 or Less $ 278 $0 or Less $ 325 UT Martin (Part-Time & Full-Time w/ 90+ SCH) $0 or Less $ 185 $0 or Less $ 222 UT Martin (Full-Time w/ less than 90 SCH) $0 or Less $ 201 $0 or Less $ 238 TN Colleges of Applied Tech $0 or Less $ 90 $0 or Less $ 96 University Average2 $0 or Less $0 or Less $ $ 195 104 $0 or Less $0 or Less $ $ 235 111 Community College Average - The tuition rate for full-time students who have completed fewer than 90-credit hours is a flat rate for 12 hours per semester, regardless how many hours the student is enrolled Full-time students who have completed more than 90-credit hours are also charged a flat rate for 12 hours, regardless how many hours the student is enrolled Part-time students are charged on a per-credit hour basis at the 90+ credit hour rate - This average incorporates a weighted tuition for UT Martin students to reflect both differentiated tuition levels Attatchment II - 2019-20 Binding Tuition Ranges 2019-20 Maintenance and Mandatory Fee Increase Scenario and Comparison - 2.50% Limit 2018-19 Institutions Maintenance Fee 2019-20 Maximums Mandatory Fee Combined Maximum Maximum Mandatory Fee Maintenance Fee Combined Fee Combined Combined Increase % Increase Austin Peay $ 6,888 $ 1,583 $ 8,471 $ 7,060 $ 1,623 $ 8,683 $ 212 2.50% East Tennessee $ 7,422 $ 1,855 $ 9,277 $ 7,608 $ 1,901 $ 9,509 $ 232 2.50% Middle Tennessee $ 7,380 $ 1,826 $ 9,206 $ 7,565 $ 1,872 $ 9,436 $ 230 2.50% Tennessee State $ 6,900 $ 1,107 $ 8,007 $ 7,073 $ 1,135 $ 8,207 $ 200 2.50% Tennessee Tech $ 7,860 $ 1,243 $ 9,103 $ 8,057 $ 1,274 $ 9,331 $ 228 2.50% University of Memphis $ 8,064 $ 1,637 $ 9,701 $ 8,266 $ 1,678 $ 9,944 $ 243 2.50% Chattanooga $ 4,140 $ 319 $ 4,459 $ 4,244 $ 327 $ 4,570 $ 111 2.50% Cleveland $ 4,140 $ 299 $ 4,439 $ 4,244 $ 306 $ 4,550 $ 111 2.50% Columbia $ 4,140 $ 333 $ 4,473 $ 4,244 $ 341 $ 4,585 $ 112 2.50% Dyersburg $ 4,140 $ 299 $ 4,439 $ 4,244 $ 306 $ 4,550 $ 111 2.50% Jackson $ 4,140 $ 285 $ 4,425 $ 4,244 $ 292 $ 4,536 $ 111 2.50% Motlow $ 4,140 $ 305 $ 4,445 $ 4,244 $ 313 $ 4,556 $ 111 2.50% Nashville $ 4,140 $ 255 $ 4,395 $ 4,244 $ 261 $ 4,505 $ 110 2.50% Northeast $ 4,140 $ 311 $ 4,451 $ 4,244 $ 319 $ 4,562 $ 111 2.50% Pellissippi $ 4,140 $ 339 $ 4,479 $ 4,244 $ 347 $ 4,591 $ 112 2.50% Roane $ 4,140 $ 303 $ 4,443 $ 4,244 $ 311 $ 4,554 $ 111 2.50% Southwest $ 4,140 $ 319 $ 4,459 $ 4,244 $ 327 $ 4,570 $ 111 2.50% Volunteer $ 4,140 $ 293 $ 4,433 $ 4,244 $ 300 $ 4,544 $ 111 2.50% Walters $ 4,140 $ 288 $ 4,428 $ 4,244 $ 295 $ 4,539 $ 111 2.50% UT Chattanooga $ 6,888 $ 1,776 $ 8,664 $ 7,060 $ 1,820 $ 8,881 $ 217 2.50% UT Knoxville (admitted after 2013-14) $ 11,110 $ 1,896 $ 13,006 $ 11,388 $ 1,943 $ 13,331 $ 325 2.50% UT Martin (Part-Time & Full-Time w/ 90+ SCH) $ 7,416 $ 1,460 $ 8,876 $ 7,601 $ 1,497 $ 9,098 $ 222 2.50% UT Martin (Full-Time w/ less than 90 SCH) $ 8,052 $ 1,460 $ 9,512 $ 8,253 $ 1,497 $ 9,750 $ 238 2.50% TN Colleges of Applied Tech $ 3,612 $ 230 $ 3,842 $ 3,702 $ 236 $ 3,938 $ 96 2.50% University Average2 $ $ 7,805 4,140 $ $ 1,598 304 $ $ 9,403 4,444 $ $ 8,000 4,244 $ $ 1,638 311 $ $ 9,638 4,555 $ $ 235 111 2.50% 2.50% Community College Average - The tuition rate for full-time students who have completed fewer than 90-credit hours is a flat rate for 12 hours per semester, regardless how many hours the student is enrolled Full-time students who have completed more than 90-credit hours are also charged a flat rate for 12 hours, regardless how many hours the student is enrolled Part-time students are charged on a per-credit hour basis at the 90+ credit hour rate - This average incorporates a weighted tuition for UT Martin students to reflect both differentiated tuition levels T E N N E S S E E Agenda Item: DATE: May 17, 2019 SUBJECT: Reappointment of member to audit committee VI ACTION RECOMMENDED: Approval BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The THEC/TSAC Audit Committee Charter outlines the requirements for membership on the audit committee The committee and its H I G H E R E D U C A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N chair shall be selected by the Executive Director of THEC/TSAC and confirmed by the Commission/Board of Directors The audit committee shall consist of five members with representation from both organizations who are generally knowledgeable in financial, management, and auditing matters The committee chair shall have some accounting or financial management expertise Each member shall serve for a term not to exceed three years, and may be reappointed Each member shall be free of any appearance of conflict and of any relationship that would interfere with his or her exercise of independent judgment The current composition of the audit committee is: Sharon Hayes, Chair, representing TSAC Claude Pressnell, representing TSAC Pam Koban, representing THEC Greg Turner, designee for Finance and Administration Commissioner, representing TSAC Reappointment: Ms Pam Koban has completed a three-year term on the audit committee Mr Krause recommends reappointment to another three-year term as permitted by the charter T E N N E S S E E H I G H E R Agenda Item: DATE: May 17, 2019 SUBJECT: Legislative Update ACTION RECOMMENDED: Information BACKGROUND INFORMATION: An update will be given regarding the closing of the 111th General Assembly-first session with an overview of legislation impacting THEC / TSAC and higher education E D U C A T I O N C O M M I S S I O  N VII T E N N E S S E E H I G H E R Agenda Item: DATE: May 17, 2019 SUBJECT: Master Plan Update ACTION RECOMMENDED: Information BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The THEC/TSAC staff is updating the Tennessee Higher Education Master Plan, for approval by the Commission in November, 2019 Staff will provide an overview of the objectives, process, and timeline to update and improve this document E D U C A T I O N C O M M I S S I O  N VIII ... BUDGET LINE $ - 125,084 257,673 442,338 683,413 774,307 924,241 1,027,187 99,000 250,456 227,212 297,076 72,337 1,843 110,205 194,839 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 99,000 $ 375,540... 240,464 357,757 481,870 613,108 (119,700) (220,464) (273,757) (395,350) (523,993) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10,000 $ 20,000 $ 84,000 $ 86,520 $ 89,116 Notes: (1) In what year is tuition and... Sub-Total One-time B Recurring Expenditures Personnel Administration Salary Benefits Sub-Total Administration $ $ $ 45,000 3,000 6,000 54,000 - $ - $ - $ - $ $ - $ - $ - - $ $ $ - - $ $ - $ -