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House Members Take Bill Off Notice Requiring Public Hearings on Petitions Over 5,000 Signatures at State Colleges and Universities

House Education Administration and Planning Subcommittee members took a bill off notice this week that required state colleges and universities to host a public meeting with opportunities for public comment on all petitions created by students, alumni, faculty, or staff receiving more than 5,000 signatures. 

Administration & Governance

UT President Joe DiPietro with Governor Bill Haslam

UT President Presents Top Funding Priorities at Governor’s Budget Hearing

In today’s hearing, President DiPietro focused on the significant recent achievements of the UT System, and outlined eight priority budget items to build on those achievements.

Higher Education Funding

Governor Bill Haslam speaks with members of the press

Governor Haslam Announces Restructuring of TN Higher Education

Under the proposed plan, the six TBR universities will receive their own local governing boards. The impact of the proposed plan appears to be minimal to the University of Tennessee System.

Administration & Governance

Gavel

Second Round of Senate Higher Education Oversight Subcommittee Hearings Announced for December

The December hearings are expected to focus on how Tennessee’s three major higher education entities interact, how board and commission members are selected, and duties of those board members.

Administration & Governance

Tennessee State Capitol Building on a cloudy day.

Senate Panel Zeros In on Diversity Funding at UT

The Subcommittee, chaired by Sen. Joey Hensely (R-Hohenwald), spent the majority of their time diving into diversity efforts and associated spending at University of Tennessee campuses.

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