After a series of discussions on higher education and workforce development with business and community leaders, elected officials, educators and administrators, the Haslam Administration announced yesterday evening that they will not be seeking legislation to alter the structure of higher education governance this year. The Governor stated that his administration had nothing major in terms … Continued
Today, Governor Haslam met with UT Martin Chancellor Tom Rakes and members of his staff to discuss the unique role UT Martin serves within the West Tennessee region and state. Haslam’s visit is part of an ongoing dialogue held across the state concerning higher education and workforce development. Chancellor Rakes noted that UT Martin has … Continued
The Joint Government Operations Committee reviewed student conduct rules. Lawmakers questioned the specifics of rules surrounding student possession of guns and knives on campus. Tom Humphrey of the Knox News Sentinel has the story. Or, watch it for yourself here. Governor Haslam hosted the seventh and final higher education roundtable this week at the University … Continued
Memphis, Tenn. (August 8, 2012) – For an hour Tuesday afternoon, on the campus of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Gov. Bill Haslam led a candid conversation with some 25 Memphis educators, business leaders and legislators. His goal was to glean their perspective, ideas and comments on how the state can help … Continued
Governor Bill Haslam’s third higher education discussion was held today in Knoxville. The first two discussions, held at Northeast State Technical Community College and the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus, respectively, have focused primarily on workforce development. Today’s discussion continued to mirror that theme.
