STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT PLAN — Goal 3

ADVANCE TENNESSEE THROUGH WORKFORCE & COMMUNITY IMPACT

Educate Tennessee’s workforce of the future by preparing scholars for advanced study, aligning academic programs with industry needs and expanding enrollment in high-demand fields. UT will further its land-grant mission and improve the quality of life for Tennesseans through innovative learning models, meaningful research, expanded partnerships, and community engagement.

Goal 3 Strategies

Support Tennessee’s Workforce Needs

Produce more Volunteers in high-demand, high-growth fields, in collaboration with state and industry leaders to support Tennessee’s evolving economy.

Engage Communities Across Tennessee

Advance UT’s land-grant mission by expanding outreach and engagement in all 95 counties, fostering educational pathways and developing civic-minded Volunteers committed to serving their communities.

Expand Access to Lifelong Learning

Empower learners of all ages and backgrounds by creating new and innovative learning opportunities to support continuous achievement and advance the lives of Tennesseans.

Goal 3 Commitments

Tennessee Talent Pipeline

Prepare 50,000+ new graduates by 2030 to meet Tennessee’s economic needs.
Address Tennessee’s workforce demands by producing 20,000 new graduates in STEM, education, and allied health fields.

Statewide Impact | Expanded Presence in All 95 Counties

Strengthen our partnership with UT Extension and increase enrollment from distressed counties by 5%.
Build strategic collaborations with industry partners to deliver customized online learning opportunities for employees.
Increase student participation in community-engaged research and high-impact practices statewide by 10%.

Growth of Flexible Learning Opportunities

Expand Vols Online non-degree enrollments by 100% to support career growth, continuing education, and lifelong learning.

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Goal 1

Goal 2

Drivers of Growth