TBR 2035

BUILDING

Tomorrow's

College

Strategic plan

COLLABORATE WITHIN THE SYSTEM AND WITH PARTNERS TO MAXIMIZE OUR RESOURCES AND OUR EFFORTS.

Strengthen internal and external partnerships that maximize TBR's capacity as an interconnected system and our role as a partner in the broader policy landscape.

PRACTICES

Collaborate with K-12 partners to build dual enrollment pathways that support seamless transitions into college.
Work with state partners to expand educational opportunities for incarcerated students.
Establish partnerships to connect students with mental health services, support for basic needs, and other resources to help students overcome barriers.
Enhance university partnerships to ensure smooth transfer experiences and expand access to bachelor's degrees.
Improve opportunities for students to transfer seamlessly within the TBR system between TCATs and Community Colleges.
Pursue a regional approach to meeting workforce needs so that community colleges and TCATs present a coordinated approach in their communities.

Our Progress

Tennessee's Innovative Correctional Education Efforts Highlighted as National Model

A new case study from The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) showcases Tennessee's pioneering work in expanding postsecondary education opportunities for incarcerated students, spotlighting the critical roles played by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT).
Members of the inaugural Chancellor’s Fellowship class announced, representing community & technical colleges across the state

The Chancellor’s Fellowship is specifically designed to further enhance the leadership capabilities of senior administrators within the community and technical college system, deepening participants’ understanding of education and workforce policy at both the system and state levels while strengthening a leadership pipeline equipped to move into executive roles in higher education.
Twenty-five college faculty members selected as 2025 Ambassadors for high impact teaching and learning practices for student success

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) has selected 25 college educators from across the state to serve as HIP Ambassadors for 2025. They will share with their campus colleagues information about High Impact Practices (HIPs) – evidence-based teaching and student-experience activities that help students learn, advance and graduate.

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