Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association

Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Address Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association 1031 17th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 2201 Phone (615) 242-6400 Fax 615 242-8033 Web Site Facebook Twitter Email Web Site Facebook Twitter pressnell@ticua.org At A Glance Year of Incorporation 1956 TICUA 1

Mission & Impact Statements Mission The Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) engages Tennessee's private colleges to work collaboratively in areas of public policy, cost containment, and professional development to better serve the state and its citizens. Background For over 200 years, private colleges have been serving the Volunteer state. In 1956, the precursor of The Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) was established to promote better cooperation among private institutions throughout the state of Tennessee. TICUA is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of member college presidents and corporate and civic leaders. Daily activities are coordinated by an eight member staff. TICUA engages Tennessee's private colleges and universities to work collaboratively in areas of public policy, cost containment, and professional development to better serve the state and its citizens. The association counts among its membership each independent, non-profit, regionally accredited college and university in Tennessee with a traditional arts and science curriculum. Service Categories Primary Organization Category Education / Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis Areas of Service Areas Served TN CEO Statement TICUA is dedicated to the preservation of student opportunity and choice in higher education. 2

Programs Programs Advocacy Description Population Served TICUA engages Tennessee's private colleges and universities to work collaboratively on public policy issues. TICUA staff work closely with the Tennessee General Assembly to highlight the legislative priorities of Tennessee s private colleges and universities for each upcoming legislative session. TICUA's priorities focus on the educational, economic and social impact of the state s private colleges and universities. Adults, Young Adults (20-25 years) -- currently not in use, Youth/Adolescents only (14-19 years) Research Description Category Population Served The Tennessee Independent Colleges and Univerisites Association (TICUA) conducts research at the institutional level that is used for planning purposes by our member institutions. In addition, we conduct research at the state and national levels to support the development of public policy issues, and to understand the impact these issues will have on private colleges and universities. Education Postsecondary Education Young Adults (20-25 years) -- currently not in use, Youth/Adolescents only (14-19 years), Professional Development Description TICUA engages Tennessee's private collegs and universities in professional development activities throughout the state. The professional development opportunities provided by TICUA are in response to needs by TICUA's membership, and the current needs of the profession. In the past, TICUA has held professional development opportunities for several TICUA member instituiton staff, including: academic officers, information technology directors, physical plant officers, library directors, chief financial officers, and enrollment officers. Population Served Adults,, Communications Description TICUA works closely with state, business, and higher education leaders, as well as member institutions to advocate for private colleges and universities throughout the state. TICUA's communications strategy focuses on the benefit that private higher education provides to the future economic and social well-being of all Tennesseans. Population Served Adults,, 3

Collaboration Description TICUA works with and on behalf of member institutions to promote collaborative projects that reduce costs for colleges and universities and increase educational opportunities for Tennesseans. Population Served,, 4

Governance Board Chair Board Chair Dr. Randy Lowry Company Affiliation Lipscomb University Term Feb 2016 to Feb 2018 Email lowrylr@lipscomb.edu Board Members Name Affiliation Status Ms. Janet Ayers Ayers Foundation Voting Dr. Steve Bares Bioworks Foundation Voting Dr. Tom Bogart Maryville College Voting Mr. Walter Butler Bethel University Voting Ms. Nancy Dishner Niswonger Foundation Voting Sister Mary Sarah Galbraith Aquinas College Voting Mr. Jeb Gerth Waller Law Exofficio Dr. Bill Greer Milligan College Voting Ms. Paige Kisber Hospital Alliance of Tennessee Voting Dr. Randy Lowry Lipscomb University Voting Dr. Matt Pinson Welch College Voting Dr. Claude Pressnell Jr. TICUA Voting Mr. Mike Ragsdale Tennessee Strategies Voting Dr. John Smarrelli Christian Brothers University Voting Ms. Renata Soto Conexion Americas Voting Dr. Gary Weedman Johnson University Voting Dr. Joe Wiley Freed-Hardeman University Voting Ms. Jamie Woodson SCORE Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 16 Hispanic/Latino 1 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 11 Female 6 5

Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 69% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? No Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 0% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 0% Constituency Includes Client Representation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 3 Standing Committees Executive Investment CEO Comments TICUA is a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Tennessee Student Aid Alliance, and the Tennessee College Association. In recruiting board members, there is an effort to have university executives and corporate/community members from the 3 regions of Tennessee. 6

Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Term Start Jan 2000 Email Dr. Claude O. Pressnell Jr. presnell@ticua.org Experience Claude, a native Kansan, has spent nearly 20 years in higher education administration. He began his career at Southwest Baptist University in Missouri as the Director of Admissions and Marketing and quickly gained the additional responsibility of the Student Affairs division. He holds a doctorate in Higher Education Administration/Educational Leadership from Vanderbilt University. While attending Vanderbilt he served as the Director of Financial Assistance and Assistant Professor of Religion at Belmont University. After this he served as the Founding Executive Director of the Institute for Family Studies, Executive Director of the Tennessee Foundation for Independent Colleges, and since 2000 has served as President of TICUA. In 2003 the United States Senate appointed Pressnell to the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance. The Committee serves as an independent source of advice and counsel to the United States Congress and the Secretary of Education on student aid issues. He currently serves as an international advisor on higher education reform in the Balkan region of Europe. He also serves on the Strategic Planning Team for the University of Prishtina, Kosovo. Staff Full Time Staff 8 Part Time Staff 0 Volunteers 0 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 100% Plans & Policies Does the organization have a documented Fundraising Plan? Does the organization have an approved Strategic Plan? Number of years Strategic Plan Considers 1 When was Strategic Plan adopted? Aug 2013 In case of a change in leadership, is a Management Succession plan in place? No Does the organization have a Policies and Procedures Plan? Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? 7

Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? Senior Staff Dr. Patrick Meldrim Title Vice President Experience/Biography Dr. Diane Berty Title Vice President Experience/Biography CEO Comments TICUA is a member of the Foundation for Independent Higher Education, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Tennessee Student Aid Alliance, and the Tennessee College Association. The years TICUA joined these organizations is unknown. In recruiting board members, there is an effort to have university executives from the 3 regions of Tennessee. 8

Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start Jan 01 2016 Fiscal Year End Dec 31 2016 Projected Revenue $1,101,822.00 Projected Expenses $1,100,657.00 Endowment Value $0.00 Endowment Spending Policy N/A Endowment Spending Percentage (if selected) 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $1,646,850 $1,464,877 $1,384,467 Total Expenses $1,447,100 $1,328,835 $1,278,494 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 $0 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $158,127 $126,150 $145,384 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $517,589 $446,761 $353,009 Investment Income, Net of Losses $19,948 $22,020 $59,528 Membership Dues $929,208 $818,415 $786,051 Special Events $0 $0 $0 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $21,978 $51,531 $40,495 9

Expense Allocation Program Expense $557,264 $495,431 $488,681 Administration Expense $881,016 $825,131 $781,920 Fundraising Expense $8,820 $8,273 $7,893 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses 1.14 1.10 1.08 Program Expense/Total Expenses 39% 37% 38% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 6% 7% 5% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $2,032,387 $1,818,089 $1,731,428 Current Assets $1,450,965 $1,245,251 $1,172,600 Long-Term Liabilities $131,387 $162,736 $251,958 Current Liabilities $96,680 $70,957 $52,802 Total Net Assets $1,804,320 $1,584,396 $1,426,668 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities 15.01 17.55 22.21 Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 6% 9% 15% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Membership Dues $929,208 Membership Dues $818,415 Membership Dues $786,051 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Program Revenue Program Revenue Program Revenue Amount $517,589 $446,761 $353,009 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Contributions, Gifts & Grants $158,127 Contributions, Gifts & Grants $126,150 Contributions, Gifts & Grants $145,384 Capital Campaign Is the organization currently conducting a Capital Campaign for an endowment or the purchase of a major asset? No Capital Campaign Goal $0.00 Capital Campaign Raised-to-Date Amount $0.00 as of 0 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? No State Charitable Solicitations Permit TN Charitable Solicitations Registration - Expires June 2015 Registration No 0 GivingMatters.com Financial Comments Financial figures are taken from the 990. Financial documents provided by Frasier, Dean & Howard. Organizational accounts are maintained on a cash basis so the audits offer limited information. 10