2016-17 Annual Report

President’s Message President’s Message

Motlow experienced a successful 20162017 academic year. The college served as a lighthouse to citizenry transforming, educating, and impacting lives through educational excellence and service. Not only did the college make profound strides within its 11-county service area, its initiatives rang across the state and nation.

During this academic year, we often recalled the words of State Education Commissioner J. Howard Warf when he dedicated Motlow to “a lifelong career of service to those who dare to dream a dream.” While Motlow has advanced dynamically since its beginning in 1969, it continues to fulfill its original mission, “to enrich and empower its students and the community it serves.”

Motlow’s success comes from its ability to draw from its rich history as it creates a vision of an exciting and challenging future. We continue to lead the state with the largest enrollment growth for four consecutive semesters. Motlow faculty and staff continue as TN Promise mentors, and our completion coaches lead the state with the highest retention rate of Promise students. For middle Tennessee, we were the host institution to Governor Bill Haslam as he unveiled and signed the TN Reconnect for adult students. We were awarded a $5.5 million grant to build a robotic program in Tennessee and received initial funding for the third building on the Smyrna campus. The spotlight continues to shine on Motlow through our students who are recognized as scholars and leaders.

As the institution moves in a new direction, we are prepared to meet the challenges as well as the opportunities it will bring. We will continue to value our stakeholders: students, business and industry, peers, other institutions, taxpayers, and the community at-large. We will continue our commitment to expand opportunities through expanding technology in the classroom, embracing more diverse cultures and communities, and exploring greater opportunities for higher education through service.

As you read this Annual Report, only a few of Motlow’s achievements are chronicled. These achievements mirror the attributes of the purposes and principles of Motlow State Community College. I am proud to be a part of Motlow College, an institution that changes lives through the power of education.

Hilda Tunstill, Interim President

Tennessee Board of Regents 2016-17

Governor Bill Haslam, Chair Emily J. Reynolds, Vice Chair

MaryLou Apple

Candice

Barbara U.

Leigh A.

Yolanda S.

Tom Krause Marcum

J. Parker

Danni B. Varlan

Thomas A.

Faculty Promotion Recommendations

Approved by the Board of Regents 2016-2017

Name Department / Division Current RankProposed & ApprovedRank

1 Buchanan, ShaneCareer Readiness Assistant Professor Bush, Nicholas Languages Assistant Professor Associate Professor Caviezel, Jenna Languages Assistant Professor Copeland, Dawn Languages Assistant Professor Associate Professor Dickey, SusanBusiness and TechnologyAssociate Professor Professor Dodson, Nancy Humantities Assistant Professor Durham, Trerry Career Readiness Assistant Professor Flatt, Larry Career Readiness Assistant Professor Guerin, Stephen Social SciencesAssociate Professor Professor Hale, MargaretNursing and Allied Health Assistant Professor Harris, Pamela Social Sciences Assistant Professor Hooker, DrewNursing and Allied Health Instructor Assistant Professor Howell, WinifredNursing and Allied Health Assistant Professor Koller, Heather Social Sciences Professor Associate Professor Sand, Paul Career Readiness Instructor Assistant Professor Tantawi, Khalid Career Readiness Instructor Assistant Professor White, Elizabeth Languages Instructor Assistant Professor Whittenberg, Rhonda Languages Assistant Professor Associate Professor

Institutional Accomplishments

• Motlow State graduated its largest class on May 6, with more than 900 students receiving degrees and/or certificates, and was recognized as the fastest growing state college for the fourth straight semester.

• Our men’s basketball team won the TCCAA Region VII title and earned its berth to the NJCAA Men’s National Basketball Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Bucks advanced to the Elite Eight—a first in Motlow history.

• Motlow Smyrna was the host site for middle Tennessee’s Reconnect signing hosted by Governor Bill Haslam. The Reconnect program, which targets adult learners 25 years and older, provides free tuition to adults who will return to college, and will go into full effect in 2018. A pilot program was launched fall 2017.

• Motlow was awarded a $5.5million grant to build a state-of-the-art Advanced Robotics training center in McMinnville. The grant is the largest ever awarded to Motlow by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC).

• Tullahoma’s JuliAnna Dykes earns National Honors Student of the Year award: Motlow State Community College sophomore JuliAnna Dykes of Tullahoma was recently recognized as the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) “Student of the Year” at the NCHC national conference in Seattle.

Every year the NCHC awards one student from a four-year and one from a two-year institution. Motlow Honors Program is recognized for having earned the distinction of having the National Collegiate Honors Council Student of the Year for three consecutive years. Robin Keel, Caitlin Tripp, and JuliAnna Dykes were named winners in 2014, 2015, and 2016, respectfully. JuliAnna is pictured here with Dr. Scott Cook, Honors Program Director and Vice President for Quality Assurance and Performance Funding.

• Motlow State Public Safety Department received a $2,500 grant to support Tennessee highway safety and education. The grant was awarded from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through Tennessee Highway Safety Office.

• Motlow signed articulation agreements with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Martin Methodist College. The Motlow/UTC agreement allows Motlow Honors Program students to transfer seamlessly into the UTC Honors College Innovations in Honors (IIH) program. The agreement with Martin Methodist allows Motlow graduates to use credits toward a bachelor’s degree and positions them to be eligible to receive a $10,000 scholarship.

• Dr. Khalid Tantawi named Faculty Excellence Award Winner: Dr. Khalid Tantawi obtained his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2012; after which, he joined Motlow College faculty, and now is an Assistant Professor of Mechatronics. He authored two books, and co-authored a book chapter. He has more than 30 journal and conference publications in engineering.

• Motlow State received a “no finding audit” for 2016 year.

• The College expanded its collegiate athletic program to include Women’s Soccer. Motlow became the first community college in Tennessee to offer soccer. Head coach Andy Lyons of Nottingham, England successfully recruited the first team--a group of all instate graduates. Parental and community support for the program has been tremendous.

• Motlow Lady Bucks basketball team made history by earning a berth to the NJCAA National Tournament in Lubbock, Texas. They achieved a 27-5 record, one of the best in the College’s history.

• Dr. William H. “Bill” Kraus was named Adjunct Faculty Award Winner. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Kraus received his Doctorate and Master’s degrees in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, a second Master’s degree in Urban Studies from Occidental College, and his B.S. degree in Political Science from the University of California at Riverside.

• Motlow announced a new interdisciplinary Reconnect Team: TN Reconnect, Tennessee’s free college tuition program for adults. This will have a powerful impact on thousands of families by helping adults to get the college degree they need to advance in the workforce.

• Student art was a featured exhibit on display at the Moore County campus.The fine art department hosted a two-part exhibition showcasing work by summer artists.

• The State Phi Theta Kappa chapter recognized Motlows PTK club for Distinguished Service at the Catalyst Honors Society.

• Mechatronics students created an outdoor solar-powered phone on the Smyrna campus as part of their capstone project this spring.

Overview of Data

Budget: Source and Use of Funds

Revenue Per FTE

Student Share of Total Revenue per FTE

Source: Tennessee Higher Education Commission

Student share of total revenue per FTE is defined as tuition and fees as a percent of total revenue from state appropriations and tuition and fees. Adjusted for inflation.

Student Financial Aid Information

Motlow State Organizational Chart 2016-2017

Motlow State Community College is a public, multi-campus college offering certificates, associate degrees, and flexible learning pathways for early transfer, college preparation, and workforce training. Students are prepared for employment, career advancement, and four-year college or university transfer. The College serves an eleven-county area comprised of full-time, part-time, traditional, and nontraditional age students from diverse socio-economic populations with disparate educational and cultural backgrounds. The College offers high quality accredited educational programs and a variety of support services emphasizing and promoting student success.

Motlow College Foundation

The Foundation hosted its 25th Annual Motlow Gala Sponsored by Jack Daniel Distillery and Southern Community Bank at the ManchesterCoffee County Conference Center. The Gala was one of the highest-grossing events ever hosted by the Motlow College Foundation, raising nearly $70,000, an increase of $20,000 over 2016.

Two alumni awards were presented at this year’s Gala.

Chris Jones of Murfreesboro received the Distinguished Alumni Award and Hope Sartain of Tullahoma received The One To Watch Award for young alums.

The Foundation’s Annual Spring Chari-Tea, hosted in conjunction with the Motlow Ladies Philanthropic Society, raised money to offset the unique college-attendance burdens of single mothers. Former scholarship recipient Hayley Austin, was guest speaker and her testimony of accomplishment provided insight into how difficult college completion can be without support, and how attainable it is when students get the help they really need. Since its formation in 2009, the Society has raised nearly $180,000 and given away more than $102,000 in scholarships.

Bluegrass and Blue Jeans to raise money for Smyrna’s 3rd building. The Bluegrass event raised $45,000. It also hosted its 23rd annual Golf Tournament at Bear Trace at Tims Ford. The tournament raised approximately $14,000 for the Foundation to help students with tuition and book assistance.

Motlow College Foundation

The Foundation secured the sponsorship of Traders Bank to benefit the needs of the new women’s softball field. Traders helped underwrite the costs of the geen moster wind screen and score board and even joined the College for an inaugural exhibition game to celebrate the long awaited improvements to the field.

Mary Esther Reed, mayor for the Town of Smyrna, motivated the crowd at the first annual Blue Jeans and Bluegrass fundraisder to raise friends and funds to support the third building on the Motlow Smyrna campus. That event was graciously planned and organized by community leaders and raised over $45,000.

The Foundation Alumni Association. a series of Alumni events in McMinnville, Smyrna, and Tullahoma as well as a hugely popular booth at Motlow’s graduation.

The 26th Annual Charles Gleghorn Invitational Golf Tournament was hosted by the Bank of Lincoln County at Pebble Creek Golf Course in Fayetteville. L-R: Gay Dempsey, BOLC President; Charles Gleghorn, BOLC Chairman of the Board; Justin Harwell, BOLC Vice President; Phyllis Daniel, Executive Secretary of the Foundation; Lane Yoder, Director of Foundation.

Foundation Scholarships

In 2016-2017 the Motlow Foundation awared $204,491 in scholarships. 173 Motlow Students benefited from charitable gifts distributed through the foundation.

Motlow Foundation Trustees

OFFICERS

Lori North, Chair Gary Morgan, Vice Chair

Lane Yoder, Secretary

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Rhonda Allen

Jeffrey Anderson

Jerry Cooper

Rick Francis

Michael Griffith Todd Herzog

Dr. Sam Ingram

Howard Kirksey

Lane Yoder, ex oficio non-voting

Jeffery Anderson, Bedford County

Rick Francis, Bedford County

John Parker, Bedford County

Allen Pitner, Bedford County

Barbara Parker, Cannon County

Dr. MaryLou Apple, Coffee County

Jeff Fishman, Coffee County

Dr. Frank Glass, Coffee County

Ward Johnson, Coffee County

Liz Kennedy, Coffee County

Eugene London, Jr., Coffee County

Fran Marcum, Coffee County

Troy Martin, Coffee County

Don Midgett, Coffee County

Clifton Miller, Coffee County

Dr. Harry Nisbett, Coffee County

Cameron Ray, Coffee County

J. Stanley Rogers, Coffee County

Rogers Starr, Coffee County

Hilda Tunstill, Treasurer

Dr. Sam Ingram, Rutherford County

Gary Morgan, Rutherford County

Lori North, Rutherford County

Dr. Jean Anne Rogers, Rutherford County

Robert Stevens, Rutherford County

Fran Marcum

Gary Morgan

Dr. Harry Nisbett

Lori North

John Parker

Lynne Tolley

Hilda Tunstill

Daryl Welch

Steve Worsham, Coffee County

Lane Yoder, Coffee County

Les Enoch, DeKalb County

Brenda Cantrell, DeKalb County

Brenda Cannon, Franklin County

Howard Kirksey, Franklin County

Hilda Tunstill, Franklin County

Jerry Tunstill, Franklin County

Daryl Welch, Franklin County

Charles Gleghorn, Lincoln County

Dan Holt, Lincoln County John Smith, Lincoln County

Larry Combs, Moore County

Steve Mary, Moore County Dave Parks, Moore County

Judy Boyd Terjen, Moore County

Lynne Tolley, Moore County

Rhonda Allen, Rutherford County

Bill Hayes, Rutherford County

Andy Womack, Rutherford County

Jim Brewer, Warren County Jerry Cooper, Warren County

Rep. Kevin Dunlap, Warren County

Michael Griffith, Warren County Todd Herzog, Warren County

Gary Prater, Warren County

Bill Zechman, Warren County Jim Payne, White County

Brenda Lewis, Out of Area Dr. Art Walker, Out of Area