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TICUA member colleges and universities are involved
with and committed to their local communities and
the State. |
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In 2010-11, Tennessee's private colleges and
universities had an economic impact estimated at
more than $8.1 billion. |
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TICUA institutions have been nationally recognized
for their student volunteer programs. In 2011, nine
institutions were named to the U.S. President's
Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. |
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TICUA member campuses serve as one of the State's
largest employers, employing more than 30,000
faculty and staff. In addition, their external
activities sustain an additional 301,000 jobs in
local communities. |
Sources: TICUA enrollment reports,
TICUA Economic Impact Study, Corporation for National and
Community Service
(http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/initiatives/honorroll.asp)
Photo courtesy of Tusculum College |
| Message from TICUA President Claude Pressnell: This message is part of an ongoing series
from the Tennessee
Independent Colleges and Universities Association,
highlighting the impact of our 34 member campuses. We hope that you will
find this information helpful. Please contact us for additional information
either by phone at 615-242-6400 or email at research@ticua.org. |
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