Tennessee Tech has already implemented several programs leading up to the push for enrollment growth. Short-term annual goals have been developed to increase our undergraduate headcount. Of course, our annual operating budget is based on FTE, or full-time equivalent, enrollment. While our managed headcount goal won't immediately translate into additional state appropriations, we can count on increased funding once we pass our current FTE benchmark. But our desire for enrollment growth goes beyond a bigger budget.
Growth means vitality.
The perception created by a growing enrollment reflects well on the university and community. To increase faculty and staff morale. To increase the percentage of Tennesseans with a college education. To enhance the student body through diversity. To increase the university's variety of course offerings.