Office of the President
President’s Post
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I Am True Blue – Blue Raider Pride and Values
As we begin the new semester, I thought it appropriate to reflect upon our emerging “I am True Blue” theme and how this simple expression of Blue Raider pride and values has begun to take hold across campus and the communities we serve. You may recall that the True Blue Pledge is a result of…
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Capital Projects/Construction Update
It’s nothing short of a marvel to watch as the new Student Union and other construction projects at MTSU seem to be in daily transformation. The Student Union is scheduled for occupancy this summer. The building features a food court and casual dining area, a bookstore, a ballroom that will hold 840 seats at dining…
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2012-13 Budget Overview
Last year, the State of Tennessee implemented an outcomes-based funding formula for higher education, as called for in the Complete College Tennessee Act (CCTA). Productivity, meaning improved retention and graduation rates rather than enrollment, now drives the methodology by which the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recommends state funding for higher education institutions. Fiscal year…
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MTSU’s Athletic Goals and Achievements
During the fall 2011 semester, eight of 17 teams had a semester team grade point average of 3.0 or higher; 63 student athletes made the Dean’s List (3.5+ GPA), and 20 had a perfect 4.0. Women’s soccer had the highest team GPA with a 3.49. Men’s tennis had the highest men’s team grade point average…
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A Few Pride Points from Last Semester
During the 2011 Fall semester, MTSU professors and students continued to work hard, produce results, and shine as examples of our University’s impact on the region. Here are some highlights: Chemistry professor Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross was invited to attend the Dec. 9 “White House Champions of Change” event, which saluted efforts to recruit and retain…