Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Phyllis Ridley’s organization
Mar 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Southwest Tennessee Community College Faculty Senate Minutes
The Faculty Senate meeting covered several agenda items, including introductions of new staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and Academic Assessment. The Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs discussed a consulting review of online content, dual enrollment program improvements, and efforts to increase budget transparency. The Senate received reports from various committees, including election needs, grade appeal policies, faculty handbook updates, and dual enrollment program metrics. Additionally, members discussed concerns regarding state legislation impacting faculty firing processes and approved the inclusion of the senate's support in a collective statement of objection.
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Southwest Tennessee Community College Faculty Senate Faculty Senate Minutes
The meeting featured a presentation from the college president regarding the 2025-2030 strategic plan, institutional administrative improvements, and faculty compensation studies. Senate officers reported on accessibility software implementation, recent enrollment figures, and the status of budget planning. Additionally, the senate discussed challenges associated with the Dual Enrollment program, proposed bylaws changes, and reviewed recent state senate legislation.
Nov 13, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Southwest Tennessee Community College Workforce Development Program
The Workforce Development Program offers short-term credential training to the general public and industry partners. The program aims to create career pathways and advancement opportunities by training individuals for entry-level and promotional positions across various sectors. Key areas of focus include arts, mechatronics, advanced electrical and instrumentation training, and healthcare. The program emphasizes providing individuals with high-paying job skills and enabling them to upskill in response to rapid industry advancements.
Nov 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Southwest Tennessee Community College Faculty Senate Minutes
The Faculty Senate reviewed updates from the Digital Learning department, including the launch of an online recertification pilot program and the implementation of the YuJa Panorama accessibility tool. The Senate Executive Committee reported on ongoing concerns regarding faculty contract start dates and discussed the transition of leadership within Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. Additionally, the Senate appointed members to the Promotion and Tenure and Promotion and Tenure Appeals committees. Other topics included the strategic reorganization of administrative silos and a request for status updates on the Faculty Compensation Study.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
