Austin Peay State University tapped for Tennessee Higher Education Commission increase recommendation in state performance funding for 2013-14
November 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – For the second year in a row, Austin Peay State University leads Tennessee’s four-year institutions in increasing the retention and graduation successes of its students, according to a report released today during the fall quarterly meeting of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
In its report, the THEC recommends that APSU receive a 12.9 percent increase in funding for 2013-14, based on the second year of the funding formula. [Read more]
APSU Degree Compass noted as case study in new e-book
May 14, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is featured in a new e-book about how colleges and universities are finding innovative ways to reach more learners effectively and with greater impact.
The e-book, titled “Game Changers: Education and Information Technologies,” includes a case study about Degree Compass, which was launched at APSU by Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs. [Read more]
APSU Provost named in National Complete College America report
April 29, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University administrator who has helped to position the campus and Tennessee as a national forerunner in college completion has been named in a report released April 19th by Complete College America.
Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs at APSU, is mentioned in “Remediation: Higher Education’s Bridge to Nowhere.” [Read more]
Austin Peay State University communication professor receives Harold Love Award
April 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University faculty member has been selected to receive the coveted 2012 Harold Love Community Service Award from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
John Moseley, associate professor of mass communication, is one of five faculty and staff recipients of the Love Award. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Enrollment Growing
November 24, 2011
Improvement in Graduations best among Tennessee Universities
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University continues to move toward the 11,000-student mark. Figures for the Fall 2011 semester show a record enrollment of 10,873 students at APSU.
But APSU has more reason to celebrate. Not only is enrollment increasing, but APSU also is graduating more students than ever.
While growth in student enrollment is vital for any postsecondary institution, APSU, like other public institutions in Tennessee, is being assessed by retention and graduation performance. [Read more]
APSU Assistant VP of academic affairs chosen as TBR Maxine Smith Fellow
February 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – After being nominated by the top two administrators at Austin Peay State University, the assistant vice president of academic affairs at APSU has been selected by the Tennessee Board of Regents as a Maxine Smith Fellow.
Dr. Brian Johnson will split his work duties between APSU and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) in Nashville, where he will work under the mentorship of Dr. Richard Rhoda, executive director of the THEC. Johnson, whose project will focus on the Complete College Tennessee Act, was nominated by APSU President Tim Hall and Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs. [Read more]
