STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT PLAN — goal 2
EXPAND ACCESS TO THE MODERN LAND GRANT
Broaden access to a UT education by removing barriers and creating new and affordable pathways for Tennesseans and beyond to earn a UT degree. By expanding access to Tennessee’s flagship university, our vision is to reinforce the lasting value of a UT education, ensuring our graduates are prepared for lifelong learning and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Goal 2 Strategies
Goal 2 Commitments
Recruitment & Engagement
- Maintain annual enrollment of 4,000+ first-time, first-year Tennesseans to support our in-state access mission.
- Expand access to UT by strengthening pipelines and continued investment in Flagship Schools and Communities programs.
- Increase transfer student enrollment by 20% by 2030 by streamlining pathways, enhancing partnerships with community colleges, and improving support for transfer student success.
- Increase total online enrollment to 14,000 by 2030 to meet learner demand and expand UT’s reach.
Academic Pathways & Program Expansion
- Expand the portfolio of fully-online academic degree programs to 70 by 2030, including 25+ baccalaureate programs.
- Implement AI-driven solutions to automate and streamline the transfer credit evaluation process.
- Launch five new graduate pathways (3+2 or 4+1 programs) to reduce time-to-degree and enhance career outcomes.
Financial Access & Affordability
- Advocate for increased state investment in HOPE, Aspire, and GAMS to keep high-achieving Tennesseans in-state and support enrollment growth among traditional and non-traditional learners.
- Pursue strategies aimed to increase affordability and further:
- Lower the average student loan debt of bachelor’s degree recipients by 5%.
- Reduce the percentage of those who graduate with debt by 5%.
- Increase the percent of students using financial wellness resources, including personalized college financing plans.