HB0665: Remove Outdated Military Credit Evaluation Reporting Requirement
TN Gen. Assy Bill: HB0665
Bill Summary
- Provision Removal: Eliminates an outdated requirement for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
- Reporting Deadline: Previously mandated submission of a report by February 15, 2019.
- Report Content: Detailed progress on establishing uniform evaluation processes for military credit.
- Credential Completion: Assessed how military credit aids in efficient and timely credential attainment in line with state goals.
Risks & Considerations
- The removal of the obsolete provision regarding the evaluation of military credit does not introduce new risks or considerations for Vanderbilt University. The provision was outdated and its removal is a procedural update rather than a policy change.
- There is no immediate impact on the university’s current processes or obligations concerning military credit evaluation, as the requirement for reporting was already past its due date.
- Vanderbilt University should continue to monitor any future legislative changes that might affect military credit evaluation to ensure compliance and alignment with state goals.
Impacted Programs
- No specific programs at Vanderbilt University are directly impacted by the removal of this obsolete provision. The change is administrative and does not alter current educational or operational practices.
Financial Impact
- There is no financial impact associated with the removal of this provision, as it does not affect funding, resource allocation, or financial planning for Vanderbilt University.
Relevance Score: 1 (The removal of the obsolete provision has no impact or very little impact on the university.)
Key Actions
- Vanderbilt’s Financial Aid Office should evaluate the implications of the “Speak UP, Tennessee Scholarship Act” which provides scholarships for students demonstrating artistic excellence in spoken word poetry. This evaluation will help in aligning Vanderbilt’s scholarship offerings and financial aid strategies to attract talented students in the arts.
- The Tennessee Higher Education Commission changes, including the addition of the executive director to the selection process for chief executive officers, should be monitored by Vanderbilt’s administration. Understanding these changes will be crucial for strategic planning and leadership appointments within the university.
- Vanderbilt’s Office of Institutional Research should prepare to contribute to the required reports on tuition discounts and waivers. By providing comprehensive data and analysis, Vanderbilt can ensure its interests are represented in state evaluations of financial support and student outcomes.
Opportunities
- The introduction of the “Speak UP, Tennessee Scholarship Act” offers an opportunity for Vanderbilt’s Department of English and Creative Writing to develop partnerships with high schools and community organizations to identify and nurture potential scholarship candidates, enhancing the university’s reputation in the arts.
- The expanded authority of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission presents an opportunity for Vanderbilt’s Government Relations Office to engage more actively with state policymakers. By influencing the commission’s decisions, Vanderbilt can help shape higher education policies that align with its strategic goals.
Relevance Score: 3 (Some adjustments are needed to processes or procedures due to changes in scholarship opportunities and administrative processes.)
Timeline for Implementation
N/A: No active timeline exists because the measure removes an obsolete provision with a past deadline.
Relevance Score: 1
Impacted Government Organizations
- Tennessee Higher Education Commission: The provision directly impacts the commission by removing its previous obligation to submit a report concerning the evaluation of military credit as part of state education goals.
- Legislative Committees with Jurisdiction over Education: These committees are indirectly affected as the now-obsolete report submission to track progress on aligning military credit with credential completion is eliminated.
Relevance Score: 1 (Only two government organizations are directly or indirectly impacted by the removal of the report submission requirement.)
Responsible Officials
- N/A – The measure only removes a previous directive and does not impose any new responsibilities on officials.
Relevance Score: 1 (No directives affecting implementation were identified.)