Complete Tennessee

We are profoundly grateful to our partners, friends & collaborators for your support of our work for almost three years. Now that @CompleteTN has officially merged with @SCORE4Schools, please join us in welcoming SCORE to the higher ed space & be sure to follow them on Twitter.

Big news: @SCORE4Schools and @CompleteTN today announced they are joining forces to create greater opportunities for TN students. We are confident this new partnership will build upon the mission and vision of Complete Tennessee. Learn more: ow.ly/6YU650uGqp5

“Mental health and related issues such as stress, anxiety and depression rank at the top of health concerns on campuses.” #ICYMI: @DiverseIssues' @DrLaMontJones analyzes new efforts colleges are taking to help students across the country: bit.ly/2R4wHfV

In this op-ed in @Forbes, @collegeaccess' @BillDeBaun highlights the strong connection between FAFSA completion and postsecondary enrollment. Read "To Help More Low-Income Students Get To College, Focus On FAFSA Completion" here: bit.ly/2XEo9im

Factors like rising #tuition, lack of #affordablehousing, and the cost of #childcare, #gas, and #food have “fueled the homelessness crisis among college students." Read this @USATODAY deep dive on homeless college students via @charissejones: bit.ly/2Zhz3e5

Roughly one in three students who enroll in college never earn a degree. This @NYTimes deep dive on the college dropout crisis suggests that “the problem isn’t the students — it’s the schools.” Read more: nyti.ms/2VXV4Sj

#ICYMI: @ConexionEd’s new research “asks that regional councils and #highered centers do more to promote post-secondary pathways.” Read about @ConexionEd’s report on issues facing Tennessee's rural communities in the @Tennessean @ByJasonGonzales: bit.ly/2EJsYQ0

#SkillSPAN partner @CompleteTN supported increased investment in the TN Higher Ed Initiative, providing edu opportunities to people who are incarcerated. The state quadrupled its investment in the initiative to $1M & will expand CTE & postsecondary edu in correctional facilities.

“Enrollment isn’t colleges’ biggest problem. It’s completion.” @Steven_Mintz considers eight strategies to improve student success & college completion. From promoting a sense of belonging to reimagining support services, read them in @insidehighered: bit.ly/2wnZN0c

#ICYMI: Our team released a research brief analyzing food and housing insecurities among college students, in addition to examining support programs assisting students around the country. Read more: bit.ly/30BM7fX

Don't miss this inspiring story in the @TimesFreePress on TN Community College Student of the Year James Fry who enrolled in college 35 years ago and graduated last week from @ChattStateCC through @TNReconnect: bit.ly/2Huyzvn @Driveto55

Congrats to @ConexionEd on the release of a new report examining rural education in TN. This research emphasizes the importance of early postsecondary opportunities for high school students, placing them on stronger pathways to #highered degrees: bit.ly/2JNvOaS

“Opportunities like [#CTLI] allow ed leaders and business leaders to come together and learn from each other and share their varied perspectives." Read about #CTLI & Class of 2019 graduate Vicki Bunch @JaxTNWorkforce via @NewsTalk1015FM @DavidThomasWNWS: bit.ly/30BDkdT

"While the U.S. has made progress in increasing #postsecondary attainment, data trends show that there are still persisting inequalities in #highered opportunity." @DiverseIssues analyzes a new report on income & race disparities in #highered: bit.ly/2JZt7SK

.@richardwhitmir analyzes three solutions to help more underrepresented students graduate from #college. Read them in the @HechingerReport here: bit.ly/2w8cNGZ

While #mentoring can have a huge impact on students it can be "difficult, time-consuming, and expensive...[requiring] a sustained institutional commitment." The @Chronicle explores how colleges are demonstrating a commitment to mentorships: bit.ly/2Qcq3Ul

Complete Tennessee recently released a new research brief exploring the issue of food and housing insecurity among college students and highlighting holistic student support programs that are making a difference around the country. Read more: bit.ly/30BM7fX

“Choose a college wisely. Get financially educated and organized. Advocate for yourself. Find a community. Ask for help.” These are a few ways students can reduce the stress of paying for #college via @USNewsEducation's @emmarkerr: bit.ly/2YAUkz7

.@jpmorgan is investing $250K to train #Nashville adults to give them a path to a career in IT. We're honored to be a part of a regional approach to solve local #workforce issues. Read more: bit.ly/30AsiWa CC: @nashchamber @lipscomb @NashvilleState @columbiastate

"It comes down to not being able to navigate these challenges because they don't have the support systems." @LAist examines the different programs #California colleges are taking to aid formerly incarcerated students in the transition to college: bit.ly/30kdvPA