It is the intent and purpose of this part to promote and enhance the role of historically black colleges and universities located in this state as prime contributors to the economic growth of the state by encouraging the institutions to continue their efforts to organize a consortium for the purpose of strategically partnering with the […]
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commission” means the Tennessee higher education commission; “Commissioner” means the commissioner of economic and community development; “Department” means the department of economic and community development; “HBCU” means and includes any historically black college or university located in this state, namely Fisk University, Knoxville College, Lane […]
In addition to the educational programs already provided for and funded by the state, financial support may also be provided for the organization, operation and continuation of the Tennessee HBCU consortium. Funding for the consortium shall be in an amount appropriated by the general assembly, and the appropriation shall be expended for the equitable benefit […]
The commission is authorized and directed to provide all necessary and appropriate guidance, assistance and support to facilitate strategy development and coordinated implementation by the consortium and the partnership to accomplish their respective and mutual key objectives. In furtherance of subsection (a), the commission may enter into one (1) or more memoranda of cooperation with […]
This part shall not be construed to be an appropriation of funds and no funds shall be obligated or expended pursuant to this part unless the funds are specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act.
