Grants Keeping TTU Dual Enrollment Affordable
Tennessee Tech Dual Enrollment tuition is set to increase, but Tech officials say it is still affordable for local high schoolers. Assistant Director of Admissions and Dual Enrollment Manager Ted McWilliams said the Board of Trustees approved a Dual Enrollment tuition increase from $178 to some $190 per credit hour. He said a state grant […]
Vol State Preparing For Middle College Program
Vol State Community College preparing for its new Middle College program in August, hosting dual enrollment students from Putnam County for extended days. Vice President of Regional Campuses Nick Bishop said students will be able to take classes at Vol State for the first half of the day and then return to their own school […]
Crossville & Livingston Campuses Now TCAT Upper Cumberland
TCAT Crossville and TCAT Livingston have become TCAT Upper Cumberland, effective Thursday, expanding programming and outreach. TCAT Upper Cumberland President Cliff Wightman said the merger is designed to increase student success above all else. He said the service areas of the two campuses already had major overlap. “This is something that’s thought of far ahead […]
Jackson Schools Look To Expand Dual Enrollment
The Jackson County School System will expand dual enrollment programming through a partnership with Vol State. Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the schools board Thursday night that he hopes the program would allow students to receive an associates degree before even graduating high school. He said the system already has a great relationship with […]
Monterrey High Focused On Growing Dual Enrollment
Monterey High School working to facilitate continued growth in dual enrollment and other post-secondary opportunities. Principal Bree Wheeler said the school now has an advisement period every Friday with fewer students per teacher, allowing teachers to help students understand what dual enrollment programs might be best for them individually. “Those teachers can really push those […]
Butler Sponsoring Bills To Expand Secondary Options
State Representative Ed Butler has sponsored a pair of bills focused on providing more flexible post-secondary education options for Upper Cumberland students. Butler said one bill will allow students to use the Tennessee Promise in summer semesters, allowing graduated seniors to use the scholarship immediately after high school. He said many students are motivated to […]
Tays Named Director Of Roane State Fentress Campus
Cheryl Tays has been named the Director of the Roane State Fentress County campus, continuing a relationship with the school that began while she was a high schooler. Tays said she is excited to see the campus take a big step toward meaningful growth as they break ground on a new facility in April. She […]
Putnam Dual Enrollment Grant Deadline Thursday
Applications for Putnam County Schools Dual Enrollment Grants for the spring semester are now due. Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said applications go through school counselors. He said all dual enrollment students who apply for the grant will receive it. “The financial side, I guess probably in the beginning, is the number one reason students […]
Putnam Schools Considering A Middle College Program At Vol State
The Putnam County School Board is considering a Middle College Program that would allow students to graduate high school with an associates degree. Middle College is similar to Dual Enrollment, but in Middle College students are set on the path to an associates degree from the start of high school. School System Future Ready Supervisor […]
Putnam Schools Working To Increase Monterey High’s Dual Enrollment Participation
Monterey High School continues to see lower dual enrollment participation than Cookeville or Upperman High School. Personal Learning Supervisor Sam Brooks said that just seven percent of Monterey students participate in dual enrollment programs. That’s compared to Cookeville’s 11 percent. He said one of the biggest factors that play into this is logistics. “When you […]
