The Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) conducts research at the institutional level that is used for planning purposes by our member institutions.  In addition, we conduct research at the state and national levels to support the development of public policy issues, and to understand the impact these issues will have on private colleges and universities.   

TICUA Research Reporting Guidelines and Survey Information

Enrollment and Completions Reporting

TICUA Surveys

Regarding the Use of Information Gathered by TICUA [.PDF - 23KB]

 

Methodology for FTE (Full-Time Equivalency Enrollment)

Methodology

TICUA Facts

A series of charts and diagrams highlighting the impact of the 35 TICUA member campuses.

State Mandated Copyright Infringement Report

As part of T.C.A. 49-7-142, the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) is required to file a report with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission detailing the efforts of the member institutions of TICUA to deter copyright infringement over each school’s computer and network resources.  The report filed in 2009 is attached here.

Research-Related Publications

Characteristics: The Fact Book on Tennessee's Private Colleges and Universities: Fall 2011

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This annual publication highlights the trends in student participation, affordability and degree completion for TICUA member institutions.

Overview of the 2010-11 Lottery Recipients: November 2011

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This report  highlights the trends in participation and persistence in the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) program by students attending TICUA member institutions.

Alternative Academic Programs Report: May 2010

This report reflects the current results of a biennial alternative academic programs campus survey conducted on TICUA member campuses in fall 2009 and which replaced the off-site/satellite campus survey. The purpose of this survey was to gain a better understanding of the educational opportunities available to students beyond the member institution main campuses. This report includes data on off-site and satellite campuses, dual enrollment, and on-line programs including, where available, location, the array of degree and/or certificate programs offered, and the number of students served by each program.

An Analysis of Tennessee's Private College's Economic Impact 2009-2010: June 2011

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This report estimates the impact of Tennessee's independent colleges and universities on the economy of the State in terms of business volume generated, individual income generated, and jobs created and sustained by the institutions' presence.
 

2009 TICUA Overview PowerPoint Presentation

Yearly, TICUA research staff create PowerPoint presentations specific to each of our member campuses which closely parallel the comprehensive TICUA slide show (see above).  If you are interested in receiving a copy of the PowerPoint presentation on your institution, please contact Patrick Meldrim, Vice President.

General information on the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

SACS Affirmation Information for TICUA Member Institutions

THEC Letter Concerning Regulatory Responsibility for Non-Profit Independent Institutions' Off Campus Locations

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Professional Association Links:

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarships: Student Support Systems Analysis and Recommendations: April 2008

This report presents the findings of a research project done by a group of Vanderbilt Ed.D. candidates on the behalf of TICUA. Interviews and surveys were administered to TICUA campus administrators to develop a list of best practices related to retention of TELS recipients. The resource page is linked here. The survey and interview protocols are linked here.