Impact Report Volume 3

Impact VOLUME 3

Student Success SOARS to New Heights

Building Trust, Relationships, and Lives: The Heartbeat of Motlow State

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Michael Torrence, Ph.D.

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t Motlow State Community College, connection, community, and conversation serve as guiding principles that shape every decision and action. These three pillars define our culture, our mission, and our vision for success. Our understanding of the link between fostering relationships continues to serve as an integral ingredient for relationship building; moreover, we are continually identifying pathways that lead to the aspirations of the students we serve.

We hope to lead, inspire, facilitate, and train. As we innovate in education, support our students, and develop meaningful partnerships with businesses and industries, we focus on building trust, fostering relationships, and changing lives.

Connection: The Power of Relationships At Motlow, connection represents more than simple interaction. Our faculty and staff work as advocates, mentors, and collaborators in students’ educational journeys. These connections create bonds that enable students to thrive academically and personally. Faculty members bring connection to life through their dedication to academic excellence. Initiatives such as the Automation and Robotics Training Center (ARTC) program equip students with skills that align with Tennessee’s growing automation and manufacturing sectors. We have award-winning faculty thespians who cultivate and further the arts. This year, we have been recognized as a Bellwether Finalist for our EMS program, which is another nod to our continued pursuit of service before self. By blending classroom theory with hands-on learning, our educators provide students with the tools to excel in high-demand careers. Motlow’s Student Success Centers further illustrate this commitment to connection. These centers offer advising, tutoring, mental health services, and links to the workforce via continued on page 12A

Academic Affairs: COLLABORATING TOWARD A COMMON GOAL Driving Academic Excellence Supporting Student Success

At Motlow, academic excellence is the cornerstone of our student success

mission. Our for-credit programs provide degree-seeking students with a rigorous,

comprehensive education that prepares them for success at graduation and beyond.

From supportive and foundational courses to transfer degree plans and two-year degree programs, we offer pathways that equip

students with both the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the workforce. Each

academic journey is supported by faculty who are dedicated to fostering critical thinking, innovation, and creative problem-solving,

ensuring that students not only graduate but

Through our commitment to excellence

in teaching, paired with the integration of

industry-relevant certifications, we are crafting

a distinctive Motlow student-first commitment.

Our focus on academic achievement

contributes directly to student success that

culminates in graduation and the successful transition to impactful careers.

We are delighted to announce that our

collaborative goals earned us recognition as

the state’s leader in Student Success this year!

As you turn the page of our Impact Report,

you’ll discover how our emphasis on academic rigor, engaging classroom experiences, and

embedded industry credentialing advance our unified goal of student success today and for the future.

are ready to further advance their academic experiences or assume early leadership positions in their chosen fields.

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Message from The President

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#1 SOAR Award for Student Success

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Teaching Success

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Learning Success

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Supporting Student Success

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High Impact Practices

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Where It All Comes Together (Commencement)

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#1 SOAR AWARD FO R ST U DENT S UCCES S

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otlow’s Jaxen Waggoner was named Student of the Year at the Tennessee Board of Regent’s 16th annual SOAR (Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition) Awards ceremony.

Waggoner was selected for her stellar SGA (Student Government Association) leadership and academic success in pursuit of a double major in English and Political Science that serves as the foundation of her vision of becoming a middle school English Teacher.

A youth dance instructor, Waggoner managed to successfully balance work, college, and extracurricular SGA leadership with the support of her instructors and Motlow student success staff. She was elected Freshman SGA President, then became Vice President of SGA, crediting SGA for providing her some of her closest friends and greatest opportunities.

We are delighted to share Jaxen Waggoner’s success in reporting on the impact of our work toward that mission.

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Teaching Success

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Motlow recently achieved accreditation approval to begin offering AAS degrees in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management. The College will sit its first classes of students for these programs in the fall of 2025.

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Andrea Green now serves as TBR High Impact Practice Ambassador.

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Motlow State received a grant in fall 2023 that paid for the training of Motlow Mechatronics faculty so that the College could expand its certification offerings to students. Instructors trained in Cogent Vision Systems, Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA), SolidWorks, and Programmable Logic Controllers and soon made these credentials available to students.

Karla Diggs, Sam Reilly, and Dr. Desiree Vannatta restructured the READ 0810 course, Learning Support Reading.

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Nathan Fisher spearheaded the Fermentation grant with MTSU, and he, Elizabeth Fitch, Ashley Bradley-Roland, and Adam Van Wart traveled to Argentina in May as part of the grant.

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Wes Spratlin and Dr. Will Murphy received a $25,000 OER grant to develop a film studies course, which is now being offered in Spring 2025.

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Dr. Janet Forde was named the new TBR OER Facilitator.

Motlow’s PTK chapter won first place in the Advisor Team Awards, and Misty Griffith won first place in the Continued Excellence Advisor Awards.

ARC awarded

$15k grant to increase courses with HIP certification

Motlow EMS is a finalist for the prestigious Bellwether Awards for workforce innovation.

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$25k $1.5M OER grant to develop a film studies course

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Honors students at the beginning of the fall 2024 semester.

Grants Awards

1,926 Dual Enrollment students

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Learning Success

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With Motlow State’s new Entrepreneurship certificate option, a student can take six classes that cover Microsoft Office, computer skills, accounting, business taxes, marketing, and business management to be better equipped for the business world.

Motlow’s upcoming AAS in Distilled Spirits will allow students to take advantage of the thriving distilling industry in middle TN. Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville is allocating space on their property so that students can train on-ground and see history in action all around them. Students will have a promising career and help keep a centuriesold tradition alive.

Motlow’s Theatre students performed Aesop's Fables for 4,000 elementary students on Motlow’s Moore County Campus. Each showing was filled with laughter, fun, and

squeals of delight. Events such as these create memorable moments for future Motlow students and show them that college is not just about the classroom.

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In Fall 2023, Motlow introduced a concentration in African American Studies.

An AS or AA with a concentration in African American Studies celebrates heritage and culture in the past, present, and future.

Students can study contemporary events and artistic movements through the lens of African Americans’ many contributions to and influences on literature, history, and music.

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PTK was published in the international Phi Theta Kappa Journal of Student Leadership.

Full-time faculty advisors include Dayron Deaton-Owens, Gregg Garrison, Misty Griffith, and Dr. Dawn Copeland, as well as adjunct faculty Rob Keel.

880 Associate Degrees earned

1,110 3,463 Total credentials awarded for the 2023-24 Academic Year

148 Certificates earned

Newly enrolled students for Fall 2024

1,401 students attended Fall 2024 Orientation

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Supporting Student Success

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The soccer team won the Region VII conference tournament again. One player was even named Tournament MVP. Several players were named to the All-conference team, including one as Freshman of the year. They raised money for charity, hosted tournaments for local soccer teams, donated supplies to children in Belize, and played Belize’s national women’s team.

In July 2023, Motlow updated the Nisbett Center gym with new lighting and flooring, featuring the new athletic brand. This update adds a modern appeal while emphasizing the importance of athletics at the College.

Motlow Athletics hosted the 2024 TCCAA Region VII Basketball Tournament in this

revamped space. Additional improvements to the Nisbett Center are in the works.

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In Fall 2023, Science faculty began hosting new tutoring workshops geared specifically toward students enrolled in science courses; various workshops are hosted all semester long.

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Motlow celebrated its first group of 13 Unidos Club graduates in April 2024, many of which are first-generation college graduates. The club exists to celebrate LatinX culture and build a community for Motlow's LatinX students.

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Eight high schools participated in early registration workshops.

5,978

5,088

51%

857

Total Enrollment for Fall 2024

Fall 2023-Fall 2024 Retention Rate

Total Enrollment for Spring 2024

Newly Enrolled students for Spring 2024

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continued from page 2A Motlow Trained to ensure that students feel supported at every stage of their academic experience. Staff members go beyond offering services; they create personalized plans and build relationships that guide students toward their goals. Our website and social media platforms highlight these meaningful connections. Student stories, like those of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members, reflect the strength of our academic and service-oriented community. PTK recognizes not only academic excellence, but also leadership, research, and service, fostering a sense of accomplishment and belonging.

Community: A Partnership for Progress

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Motlow State Community College functions as an integral part of the communities it serves. With locations in Smyrna, McMinnville, Moore County, Fayetteville, and Sparta, the college meets the unique needs of Middle Tennessee. Each campus reflects the character of its surrounding region while contributing to a shared mission of student success. The Smyrna campus focuses on technology and innovation, offering programs in cybersecurity, information systems, mechatronics, and health sciences. In McMinnville, partnerships with OEM’s, Tier 1 manufacturers, and agriculture and horticulture industries create opportunities for students to engage in sustainable and advanced practices. At our Moore County campus, connections with the distilling industry inspire pride and tradition alongside academic progress.

Motlow collaborates with local businesses and industries to ensure that our programs meet workforce demands. Partnerships with companies like Nissan, Bridgestone, and regional healthcare providers offer students internships, apprenticeships, and job placements. These connections strengthen

the bond between the college and the surrounding community, creating mutual growth and prosperity. Community also includes celebrating the people who bring Motlow to life. Events such as cultural fairs, workforce development expos, athletics, and student organization activities showcase the resilience and dedication of our students.

Additionally, organizations like the Student Government Association (SGA) allow students to develop leadership skills, engage with their peers, and create lasting impacts on campus.

Conversation and Building the Future Together: The “we” and “us” ...

Motlow emphasizes the role of meaningful conversations in fostering growth and change. Our team, human, focused, and collaborative, places emphasis on organizational development. Faculty create spaces where students challenge assumptions, explore new ideas, and develop critical thinking skills. Through classroom discussions and virtual learning platforms, educators inspire intellectual curiosity and innovation.

Community leaders like Larry Flatt, Gary Winton, and Eric Reynolds keep Motlow centered in local communities. Jenna Caviezel, who leads our Honors Program, guides students in collaborative projects that prepare them for success at four-year institutions and beyond. Motlow also prioritizes dialogues on success and innovation. Workshops, panels, and campus events hosted by the Success and Innovation team encourage open discussions about pressing social issues, opportunities, and growth. These conversations aim to cultivate mutual respect and inspire actionable solutions within our community. In Workforce Development, ongoing discussions with business and industry leaders shape our curriculum and programs.

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Panel Appearances

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Speaking Appearances

Governance by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), among other organizations, allow Motlow to respond to the evolving needs of the job market. Our programs align education with employment opportunities, ensuring that our students graduate ready to contribute to their communities. Motlow’s faculty, staff, and students together create a culture of academic exploration and practical application. Students pursue their passions through research projects, hands-on training, and leadership opportunities. Organizations like Phi Theta Kappa and campus clubs foster resilience, engagement, and a sense of community. Faculty and staff offer unwavering support, staying after hours to assist students, providing resources for personal challenges, and ensuring that no one feels alone on their educational journey. At Motlow, people form the foundation of everything we do.

The community shapes the college, and the college fuels the success of the community.

Together, we create pathways for growth, innovation, and opportunity. We build trust by adhering to our mission. We build relationships by prioritizing collaboration and mutual respect. Most importantly, we build lives by providing the tools and support that empower students to thrive.

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Podcast special on higher education in America

Motlow State Community College exists as more than an institution—it serves as a family. A family that believes in the transformative power of education. A family committed to creating lasting change. A family that grows stronger every day through connection, community, and conversation. Together, we shape the future.

Together, we embody Motlow.

View the President's Office presentations and public engagements:

Motlow.edu/PublicEngagements

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High Impact P R A C T I C E S Advancing Teaching Excellence Through Collaborative Learning and Collegial Growth

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ustaining academic excellence arises from remarkable faculty practicing transformative teaching strategies. Motlow’s strategy for excellence is grounded in the development of its Academic Resource Center (ARC) launched under the visionary leadership of Director Ramona Shelton.

Ramona Shelton: Leading the ARC for Faculty Excellence Established to advance teaching and learning excellence, the ARC has emerged as a cornerstone of Motlow’s mission to foster student success through faculty empowerment. Professor Shelton, a highly respected and experienced academic leader in education innovation, is shaping the ARC into a dynamic hub where faculty collaborate, learn, and grow. Over the past year, her leadership has been instrumental in shaping initiatives supporting faculty development and deepening Motlow’s position as a leader in High-Impact Practices (HIPs).

Faculty Supporting Faculty At the heart of the ARC’s efforts this year was the introduction of a Collegial Peer Growth model.

Recognizing the value of peer expertise and interdisciplinary mentorship, Professor Shelton facilitated a series of collaborative workshops and roundtable discussions where faculty shared strategies, insights, and successes.

These initiatives foster a

culture of mutual respect and camaraderie, as subject matter experts learn from each another to enrich instructional practices. ARC Coordinators, who are also full-time faculty members, work with their fellow faculty to enhance the faculty environment of support; this includes support for adjunct faculty and full-time faculty from the start, through the tenure and promotion processes, and beyond.

national conferences, sharing their classroom success with other peers. Faculty work with Motlow HIP Coordinators to implement and spotlight practices such as Undergraduate Research, Global Cultural Awareness, Technology Enhanced Learning, and Service Learning to not only help students be more successful and engaged in the classroom but also to help them build skills desired by employers.

Professional Development and High-Impact Practices

New Faculty Academy

The ARC also spearheaded a robust professional development program tailored to advancing High-Impact Practices. These evidencebased teaching strategies, known for boosting student engagement and retention, were the focus of multidisciplinary training sessions, webinars, and one-on-one consultations.

Faculty explored, cultivated, and launched innovative approaches such as learning communities, service learning, and collaborative projects to create transformative classroom experiences.

Professor Shelton’s leadership continues to spotlight Motlow faculty successes that serve as benchmarks for teaching excellence and student success.

This year, the work of the ARC supported other parallel efforts such as enabling several Motlow faculty members to present at regional and

Another recent milestone achievement was the launch of the New Faculty Academy, designed to onboard and support new educators at Motlow. This comprehensive program introduced incoming faculty to Motlow’s teaching culture, provided mentorship opportunities, and offered foundational training in HIPs. The academy ensures that new faculty are not only prepared to succeed but also inspired to innovate.

Under Director Shelton’s leadership, the ARC has become more than a resource center— it is a transformative force driving faculty excellence. As Motlow continues to prioritize teaching and learning, the ARC’s achievements reflect the college’s unwavering dedication to faculty development and student success.

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WE ARE ONE TEAM WORKING TOWARD ONE GRAND VISION.

Where it all Comes Together.

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otlow’s mission centers on two central purposes: student success and workforce development. This mission has historically been carried out through two distinct teaching strategies: Academic Affairs, serving degree-seeking students, and Workforce Development, providing technical certifications to meet industry needs.

Unifying Strategic Collaboration Through programs like EMS, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development are becoming more synergistic. By blending strategies, EMS is serving both students and employers more effectively. The emerging complementary efforts produce a more unified approach, preparing more students for successful careers and better meeting market demands for lifelong learning.

Bridging Academics and Workforce to Expand Access and Opportunity Motlow is working to integrate industry-recognized certifications into degree programs and offer short-term training options for existing EMS workers. These efforts satisfy both degree attainment and career advancement requirements so that for-credit and non-credit students can find what works for their success.

Under the leadership of Houston Austin, Director of EMS, EMS has risen to best exemplify this credit-non-credit synergy, creating a paradigm Motlow aims to expand across other programs. EMS learners can pursue EMT and AEMT training in both for-credit and non-credit pathways. This dual-track structure ensures greater accessibility for all learners, whether starting fresh, upskilling, or making a midcareer shift.

Austin’s efforts have expanded EMS training to four campuses and deeper into the community through high school dual enrollment partnerships.

Recently, the program also secured the Rural College Practitioner Data and Design Academy grant to enhance mobile resources needed to take EMS education into remote communities and open doors to rural learners to pursue healthcare careers.

Results Speak Volumes Because of Austin’s progressive vision for the program, EMS has expanded its for-credit enrollment, set workforce training contact hour records, achieved a 97% graduate placement rate, and earned state and national SkillsUSA recognition. His vision even extends beyond EMS by collaborating to launch a

paramedic-to-RN pathway to build EMS pathways into new career opportunities. This excellent work has awarded Motlow EMS a finalist position for the prestigious Bellwether Award in the category of Workforce Innovation.

Transformative Leadership Houston Austin exemplifies the innovative education of all leaders at Motlow who are transforming higher education to reach and teach more students in need of the transformational impact of a college education. Thanks to Austin, Motlow’s EMS program has become one of Tennessee’s largest and most respected, excelling in both degree-seeking education and workforce training. Austin embodies the college’s mission to meet learners wherever they are, offering education that elevates their professional opportunities, supports local communities, and strengthens the region’s economy.

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Academic & Workforce M I S S I O N S

EMS is Meeting Student Needs in the Classroom, at the Jobsite, in Each Community.

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STUDENT FINANCIAL DATA Student Financial Aid 2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023-24

Award Type

Award

Amount

Award

Amount

Award

Amount

Award

Amount

Award

Amount

Federal State Institutional Private Total

4,340 6,110 1,225 539 12,214

$10,837,422 $15,778,878 $1,498,651 $640,932 $28,755,883

4,128 5,752 1,255 247 11,382

$8,908,072 $14,499,367 $1,298,469 $ 420,876 $25,126,784

3,355 4,850 932 288 9,425

$11,782,264 $13,110,328 $1,009,781 $456,476 $26,358,849

2,486 4,737 478 374 8,075

$8,677,665 $14,274,976 $706,653 $608,049 $24,267,343

1,958 5,110 501 378 7,947

$9,279,574 $12,921,552 $752,038 $473,602 $23,426,766

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Source Tuition and Fees State App. Federal Grants State Grants Private Gifts Other Sources Total

Source of Funds

2019-20

%

2020-21

%

2021-22

%

2022-23

%

2023-24

%

$24,581,837 $17,708,600 $10,859,593 $13,267,172 N/A $796,370 $53,329,607

36.6% 26.3% 16.2% 19.7% 0.0% 1.2%

$21,600,940 $19,659,275 $14,337,989 $11,134,804 N/A $3,055,517 $69,788,525

31.0% 28.2% 20.5% 16.0% 0.0% 4.4%

$20,221,775 $23,705,091 $19,046,931 $9,632,307 $97,054 $5,621,770 $78,324,928

25.8% 30.3% 24.3% 12.3% 0.1% 7.2%

$20,042,463 $26,148,413 $10,007,131 $10,844,811 $228,844 $3,070,636 $70,342,298

28.5% 37.2% 14.2% 15.4% 0.3% 4.4%

$22,041,704 $28,458,912 $9,345,361 $10,934,062 $158,430 $4,098,290 $75,036,759

29.37% 37.93% 12.45% 14.57% 0.21% 5.46%

Use of Funds Use Instruction Academic Supp.

Public Service Student Services Institutional Supp.

Operation & Maint.

Scholarships Total

2019-20

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2020-21

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2021-22

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2022-23

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2023-24

%

19,838,753 3,021,781 428,574 3,560,224 5,393,840 4,115,867 24,281,573 $60,640,612

32.7% 5.0% 0.7% 5.9% 8.9% 6.8% 40.0%

$21,786,272 $3,318,976 $463,424 $3,364,091 $5,446,842 $3,977,610 $21,074,403 $59,431,618

36.7% 5.6% 0.8% 5.7% 9.2% 6.7% 35.5%

$25,544,191 $2,601,170 $603,531 $3,391,670 $5,879,211 $4,476,462 $21,627,640 $64,123,875

39.8% 4.1% 0.9% 5.3% 9.2% 7.0% 33.7%

$20,732,865 $2,956,976 $783,899 $4,736,555 $6,427,689 $4,728,645 $19,046,549 $59,413,178

34.9% 5% 1.3% 8% 10.8% 8% 32.1%

$21,709,850 $4,305,671 $761,295 $4,819,705 $6,761,737 $5,317,849 $20,060,837 $63,736,944

34.06% 6.76% 1.19% 7.56% 10.61% 8.34% 31.47%

Source: Motlow Digital Factbook

FY 2023-24 GRANTS AWARDS TBR Relational Advising TBR Access & Diversity JFF Perkins TN Three Star TDOT NSF Recite USDA

$21,471 $80,000 $22,500 $100,000 $50,000 $15,000 $104,607 $9,510

NSF Robotics The Lab USDA RePowering Schools Total Awards

$21,456 $50,000 $1,000,000 $6,000 $1,480,544

Additional: Dr. Amy Holder and Houston Austin helped secure a $50,000 Rural College grant.

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Measuring Success STUDENT DATA

Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity

Enrollment by Status Fall 2024 Full-time students Part-time students

2,986 2,992

Age Classification Traditional students Non-traditional students

82.75% 17.25%

Enrollment by Gender Female students Male students

62.7% 37.3% 51%

Pell Elligible Fall 2024

44.7%

Headcount and FTE by Affiliate Campus Spring 2024

Fayetteville McMinnville Moore County Smyrna Online

Fall 2020

Fall 2021

Fall 2022

Fall 2023

Fall 2024

Amer. Indian Asian Black Hispanic Multiracial Hawaiian Pacific Unclassified White

0.26% 2.36% 9.81% 10.27% 3.34% 0.18% 2.59% 71.19%

0.22% 2.36% 9.88% 9.57% 3.83% 0.12% 2.43% 71.59%

0.21% 2.47% 9.49% 11.67% 3.58% 0.18% 2.36% 70.03%

0.21% 2.64% 9.98% 12.72% 4.37% 0.08% 2.72% 67.26%

0.27% 2.8% 10.35% 13.55% 4.32% 0.05% 3.33% 65.37%

Age Distribution

Fall-to-Fall Retention All Students (Fall 2023)

Affiliate Campus

Race

Fall 2024

HC

FTE

HC

FTE

181 514 855 1394 2144

81.80 266 458.27 1006.81 1494.15

219 682 1089 1713 2275

127.47 334.67 630.54 1294.48 1595.95

Age

Fall 2020

Fall 2021

Fall 2022

Fall 2023

Fall 2024

20 & under 21-24 25 & over Avg. Age Oldest Youngest

69.81% 8.93% 21.25% 22 78 14

69.34% 8.89% 21.77% 22 79 13

70.39% 8.66% 20.95% 22 80 14

74.49% 8.51% 17.00% 21 81 14

73.67% 9.08% 17.25% 21 74 14

Dual/Joint Enrollment

Headcount FTE

Fall 2020

Fall 2021

Fall 2022

Fall 2023

Fall 2024

1,843 667

1,580 597

1,527 570

1,905 729

1,926 807

MOTLOW COLLEGE FOUNDATION 2023-24 Event Fundraisers

2023-24 Summary of Private Giving Gifts to Institution Cash & Marketable Securities from Foundations, Organizations, Businesses, etc.

$101,674

Gifts to Motlow College Foundation

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Cash & Marketable Securities from Individuals

$381,863

Cash & Marketable Securities from Foundations, Organizations, Businesses, etc.

$223,139

In-Kind

$563,639

Total In-Kind

$563,639

Total Cash & Marketable Securities

$706,676

Gala

$122,891

Golf Tournaments

$42,652

Ladies Philanthropic Society Tea

$8,427

Total Event Fundraisers

$173,970

Foundation Scholarships In 2023-24, the Foundation awarded $187,040 in scholarships.

185 Motlow students received scholarship funds from the Foundation.

Companies That Trust Motlow to Train their Employees

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250 New Robotics & Automation Techs Trained in 18 Months More than 150 companies from 33 states trust us to train and certify robotics technicians. We are able to train technicians for critical roles in automation and robotics in less than a week.

Companies in 33 states send their employees to us for training.

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103,817 Workforce Contact Hours

128%

250 New Automation Technicians

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Trained for

150 Companies

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New Aviation Partners

33

States Sent Workers to ARTC

Electric Vehicle Tech: The new ARTC Expansion is now complete. The AAS in Electrical Vehicle Engineering Technology will launch Fall 2025 pending SACSCOC Accreditation approval. Industry donations supporting the launch of the EVET program include:

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Nissan: Four electric vehicles from Nissan. This gift includes three Leafs and one Aryia used for hands-on training in the new EV labs.

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Eaton: Patented smart circuit breakers for home charging Eaton Corporation. This technology makes it possible to charge EVs without the installation of a external electrical box.

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New ARTC Expansion

TN Tech Rural Reimagined EV Grant: Two dual-port commercial stations. Once installed, public charging stations will be available at the ARTC.

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Workforce Success

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New Record: Workforce set another record for the number of training hours completed. The audited report revealed a total of 103,817 hours for an increase of 128%.

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Coursera: Workforce signed a new partnership agreement with Coursera and launched a new marketing campaign providing self-paced training.

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Google: Workforce signed a new partnership agreement with Google and launched a new training initiative to help under-employed workers move into high-demand, entry-level IT roles.

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Aviation: Partnership agreements with aviation industry leaders provide free aviation simulation training toward reducing the cost of commercial pilot licensing. The aviation alliance works to fuel the commercial pilot pipeline by providing commercial pilot prospects better career advising and training guidance to address the pilot shortage and help learners complete the training faster and for less.

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Mitsubishi Certification: Workforce Robotics Instructor Emmett Woodard earned credentials leading to our Automation and Robotics Training Center (ARTC), making Motlow the first college recognized as a Certified Training Center for Mitsubishi Electric. Motlow is now authorized to deliver proprietary Mitsubishi training at the ARTC.

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Robotics Transferrable Skills Programming: Workforce developed a new outreach program that leverages the skills developed through playing with remote control dump trucks and trac-hoes to help participants understand the connection between fun, toy-based activities and real-world robotics. By transitioning from playing with RC vehicles to operating manufacturing robots with hand-held pendants, participants experience firsthand how these skills transfer.

The program has been a resounding success, receiving widespread enthusiasm from both youth and adults.

Over

Almost

Received

raised at the 32nd annual Black-tie Gala

of budget funds came from state grants

in Private Gifts

Over

Over

of budget funds went toward public service

of budget funds went toward student scholarships

$122k $11M $158k $761k $20M

$1M USDA Rural Utility Grant for Q-Sys technology

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Financial Success

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In March, the Motlow Foundation hosted the 32nd annual Black-tie Gala, where they raised $122,891. This extraordinary amount makes it the most successful event the College has ever held.

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As part of a five-year plan, the College installed Zoom phones with video call technology. This update comes with message transcription capabilities and also lets employees connect their personal cellphones to their professional Zoom accounts, enabling them to answer work calls from any location.

This means that employees can continue communication even in the event of disaster or interruption of service.

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All Motlow classrooms are now ADA compliant from a technological standpoint, but additional updates have already begun to give all classrooms Zoom capabilities through Q-Sys technology. These updates are made possible through a $1 million USDA Rural Utility Grant.

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The Nisbett Center, Clayton-Glass Library, Marcum Technology Center, Simon Hall, and Crouch Center have all received major network and infrastructure upgrades, creating better bandwidth and Wi-Fi access.

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incoln-County’s Gleghorn-Dempsey Family was named Partner of the Year at the Tennessee Board of Regent’s 16th Annual SOAR (Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition) Awards Ceremony.

The Gleghorn-Dempsey family was selected for their generational family role in bringing higher education to Lincoln County.

We are delighted to share the story of the Gleghorn-Dempsey Family’s generational partnership in reporting on the impact of work towards student success and workforce development.

Charles Gleghorn, founder of the Bank of Lincoln County, played a pivotal role in the development of Motlow’s Fayetteville campus. He served on the Motlow Foundation’s Board of Trustees as a member and chair. His daughter Gay Dempsey most recently held that role as Chair of Trustees.

The Gleghorn-Dempsey family has also played an invaluable role in supporting Motlow fundraising through golf tournaments, endowing a scholarship, room-naming gifts, campaign leadership, enrollment outreach, and industryeducation collaborations.

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MOTLOW WINS

#1 SOAR AWARD

F OR P H ILANTH ROPIC PARTN ERSH I PS

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Workforce Development: COLLABORATING TOWARD A COMMON GOAL Building Partnerships Supporting Student Success At Motlow, Workforce Development is an integral part of our mission to prepare students for success in today’s competitive job market. Our non-credit programs focus on short-term training and industry-recognized certifications that empower learners to enter the workforce quickly, definitively equipped with skillsets that employers demand.

We provide certification programs designed to meet urgent workforce needs and to provide learners with opportunities for career advancement. Whether our students are seeking work-ready credentials as supplements to their degree plans or in lieu of a two-year commitment, we are ensuring that the College works to support each student’s individual goal.

our credentialed completers. By integrating workforce-focused credentials into academic pathways as well as making them available parallel to those pathways, Motlow is creating multiple college-going entry points for students and powerful exit points into business and industry.

We are delighted to announce that our collaborative goals earned us recognition as the state’s leader in Industry Partnerships this year!

As you explore the stories ahead, you will see how the efforts of Workforce Development lead directly to shared goals: graduation, industry recognition, and lifelong career advancement.

Motlow won the Tennessee

Board of Regents’ 2024 SOAR

Industry partnerships ensure that our training programs are relevant, responsive, and directly aligned with market demands. The successes of our Public-Private Partnerships are reflected in the new and enduring alliances we are building as well as the outstanding stories of

(Statewide Outstanding

Achievement Recognition) Award

for Partnerships. (See story on next page)

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#1 SOAR Award for Philanthropic Partnerships

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Financial Success

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Workforce Success

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250 New Robotics & Automation Techs Trained in 18 Months

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Measuring Success

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Unifying Academic & Workforce Mission

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TN BOARD OF REGENTS & FOUNDATION TRUSTEES Tennessee Board of Regents

Bill Lee Governor of Tennessee, Ex-Officio Regent Emily J. Reynolds Vice Chair, 5th Congressional District Lizette Reynolds Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Education, Ex-Officio Regent Charles Hatcher Commissioner of Agriculture, Ex-Officio Regent Steven Gentile Executive Director at Tennessee Higher Education Commission Flora Tydings Chancellor, Tennessee Board of Regents Thomas A. H. White, At-Large, East Jeremy Harrell, At-Large, Middle Mark George, At-Large, West

Miles A. Burdine, 1st Congressional District Danni B. Varlan, 2nd Congressional District

Barry Stephenson, 3rd Congressional District Shane Hooper, 4th Congressional District

Deanne DeWitt, 6th Congressional District

Motlow College Foundation Trustees Barbara Parker, Cannon County Jeffrey Anderson, Coffee County Dr. MaryLou Apple, Coffee County Dr. Frank Glass, Coffee County Dr. Lisa Henry, Coffee County Liz Kennedy, Coffee County Eugene London, Coffee County Fran Marcum, Coffee County Molly Marcum, Coffee County Troy Martin, Coffee County Don Midgett, Coffee County Clifton Miller, Coffee County Paige Prescott, Coffee County Steve Worsham, Coffee County Les Enoch, DeKalb County Brenda Cannon, Franklin County Howard Kirksey, Franklin County Hilda Tunstill, Franklin County Jerry Tunstill, Franklin County Daryl Welch, Franklin County Gay Dempsey, Lincoln County Dan Holt, Lincoln County Larry Combs, Moore County Judy Boyd Terjen, Moore County

Lynne Tolley, Moore County Nelson Forrester, Jr., Putnam County Carl Owens, Putnam County Cindy Schueman, Putnam County Lance Lee, Rutherford County Gary Morgan, Rutherford County Kirt Wade, Rutherford County Andy Womack, Rutherford County Cheryl Cole, Van Buren County Gary Prater, Warren County Bill Zechman, Warren County Jim Payne, White County Cain Rogers, White County Jody Sliger, White County Eric Yarbrough, Williamson County Officers Kirt Wade, Chair Molly Marcum, Vice Chair J. Mark Hutchins, Secretary Renee Austin, Treasurer

Todd Kaestner, 7th Congressional District

Kyle Spurgeon, 8th Congressional District Nisha Powers, 9th Congressional District Ross Roberts, Faculty Regent

Angela Richardson, Faculty Regent (Non-Voting) Cayden Keltgen, Student Regent

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Motlow benefits from a long list of volunteer leaders.

These individuals contribute their time, expertise, and resources to help us advance the mission of student success and workforce development. This Report is a testimony to the contributions of our partners in support of our world-class faculty and staff.

We thank them all for their dedication and are pleased to report this collective progress in hopes that you too will support our mission.

Impact VOLUME 3

Partnerships SOAR to Great Success