January 25, 2021
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NEWS &information FROM THE PRESIDENT Sidney A. McPhee
Student Success
Welcome to the Spring 2021 Semester!
We work to ensure that all students who attend MTSU get the individual attention and support they need to graduate. We call this student success and even have a cabinet-level office devoted to it.
As we return to campus and embrace the excitement and promise of a new semester, COVID-19 continues to demand our close attention.
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Taking Stock In a year marked by great uncertainty, struggle, and strife, stories of compassion, strength, and ingenuity emerged in 2020 that helped us understand our unique ability to carry on and thrive. By taking stock of our blessings, we’re inspired to find solutions and a path to recovery. Here at Middle Tennessee State University, we recognized that uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus was affecting our students’ ability to make decisions about the future. And we pledged to do everything possible to mitigate the unknowns and barriers that stood between students and their educational goals.
Admissions
We know that, even in the best of times, college is a transitional period. Layer on social distancing and reduced contact with peers, and the isolating effects of the pandemic can easily become overwhelming.
MTSU reported the largest year-over-year enrollment gains last fall among the state’s locally governed institutions.
In response to these stressors, our campus community ramped up efforts to communicate and connect with students. Maintaining wellness, facilitating mental health check-ins, and finding reasons to celebrate are more vital than ever during this uncertain time.
Our growth during these challenging times was not an accident—it came from deliberate, focused, and relentless work by our faculty and staff during a global crisis.
Together, let’s remain mindful that through our reactions to the challenges of this global viral outbreak, we are writing our own stories. continued on page 2
Admissions ................ 3 The New Normal........................ 4 Campus Planning...................... 9
Academic Accomplishments.... 10
Graduate Studies...................... 16
Student Success..................... 14 Student Life............................ 15
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Advancement............ 18
MT Athletics............. 22
Research................... 17
CMS Printing Services....... 19
Budget and Salary........................ 24
Internationl Relations................... 18
Technology Enhancements.......... 20
Conclusion................ 24