Tennessee Tech Hits Modern Era Record Retention Rate
Tennessee Tech has set a modern era record retention rate of some 80.1 percent of students returning to campus. Tech Vice President for Enrollment and Communication Karen Lykins said improving retention is a campus wide effort. Lykins said student challenges can lead to students leaving the University. “The first year is when students are the […]
Another Growth Class For Tennessee Tech Approaching Fall
Roughly three percent more students expected on the Tennessee Tech campus this fall with freshman numbers again increasing. Vice President for Enrollment Karen Lykins said total fall enrollment approaching 9,000 including 1,930 freshmen set to enroll. Lykins said the numbers will fluctuate as many students make final decisions after attending programs like Tennessee Tech’s SOAR […]
Tech Joins Universities Across State To Promote Value Of Four-Year Degree
Tennessee Tech has joined forces with nine universities across the state to promote the value of a four-year degree. The “Four the Future” campaign will use television ads, billboards, digital media and community meetings to encourage residents to pursue a four-year degree. Vice President for Enrollment and Communication Karen Lykins said the narrative around four-year […]
Tech International Enrollment Slowly On Rise Again After COVID
Tennessee Tech has seen an increase in international student enrollment after numbers dipped in the aftermath of COVID. Vice President for Enrollment and Communication Karen Lykins said Tech officials are proud of the report. Lykins said Tech received 73 new international undergraduates and 28 graduates this year. That compares to last year’s 58 undergraduates and […]
TTU To Kick Off SOAR Orientation Thursday
Tennessee Tech’s Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) program will kick off its first session Thursday. The program is for all first-time freshmen and will help provide information to help with the transition to campus, review and finalize information about students’ academic major, and share more about Tech’s student life. The two-day session is required […]
TTU Forms New Division Combining Enrollment Management And Communication
Tennessee Tech combining enrollment management and communication into a new division under a new leadership position. Karen Lykins is the new Vice President for Enrollment and Communication and will be over the Division of Enrollment and Communication. “This position reflects something that many universities are taking a look at,” Lykins said. “Combining enrollment management and […]
Tennessee Tech Working To Build Of Off High Enrollment
Tennessee Tech working to build off of its historic freshmen class enrollment numbers. Vice President for Enrollment Management Karen Lykins said in order to do so, they look at successes from last year and work to repeat them. She said she believes this year’s enrollment was high because students better understood campus life and what […]
Tennessee Tech Puts Putnam Students First With Early Application
Tennessee Tech giving Putnam County residents early access to admission applications through its third annual Putnam First program. Karen Lykins is the Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management and Career Placement. She said that there are several advantages to letting Putnam County students have that early access. “Tennessee Tech is home, that’s a natural place […]
Students Taking Advantage Of Tech’s Online Courses For This Summer Session
Tennessee Tech’s summer session is seeing slightly decreased numbers than usual. Karen Lykins is the Interim Vice President for Student Enrollment. She said that despite lower than average numbers, they are offering even more courses for summer sessions than ever before. Lykins said that offering more online courses and has been a big plus for […]
TTU Seeing Highest COVID Numbers, Majority Off-Campus Students
Tennessee Tech has reported over 200 active COVID cases among students for seven days straight. The university currently has 267 active cases with the majority being off-campus students. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said the numbers follow state trends. “We realized that we returned to campus one to two weeks earlier than most schools,” Lykins […]
