3500 john a. merritt blvd. nashville, tn 37209 · contact: ms. dee green, pre-college summer...

Tennessee State University 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.

Nashville, TN 37209

Quick Facts – 2012-2013 Carnegie Class………………………………….Doctoral/Research Intensive Established………………………………………………………………1912 Affiliation or Control………………………………………………….....State Highest Offering……………………………..……………………..Doctorate Fall 2012 Enrollment……...6,780_ Undergraduate 1,995 Graduate 8,775 Total Overall Retention………………………………………………………..41.50 Fall to Fall Freshmen Retention………………………………………….56% Six-Year Graduation Rate……………………………...34.60% (2005 Cohort) Faculty……………………………..400 Full-Time Instructional; 150 Adjunct Total Degrees Awarded (Summer 2010-Spring 2011……………………1,602 Student Origins……………………………….…...48 States and 32 Countries Student Residency……………………………..80% instate 20% Out-of-State Student Ethnic Diversity……………………..2% Black 23% White 5% Other Average ACT Composite Score…………………………………………….18 Average SAT Composite Score……………………………………………871 Average High School GPA……………………………………………….2.88 Average Class Size………………………………………………………….19 School Mascot………………………………………………………….Tigers Colors…………………………………………………Reflex Blue and White Motto…………………………………………………..”Think, Work, Serve” Cost – Undergraduate - In-State Cost (Tuition, Room, Board)…….$12,546.00 Out-of-State (Tuition, Maintenance, Room, Board)…………$26,874 Cost – Graduate – Instate (Full-Time)………………………………….$7,572 Out-of-State (Full-Time)…………………………$17,904 Campus Size…………………………………………...450-acres main campus With 66 buildings and Avon Williams Campus located downtown Academic Calendar…………………………………………………..Semester Principal Degrees………………...Baccalaureate, Associate, Master, Doctorate Majors……………………………………..Undergraduate (40), Graduate (29) Colleges Seven Colleges: College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Engineering College of Health Sciences College of Liberal Arts College of Public Service and Urban Affairs

Web Address www.tnstate.edu

http://www.tnstate.edu

Youth Active and Media Savvy (YAMS) Two week, 5 day program for 8-14 year old, African American youth

Camp dates: June 3 – 14; June 17 – 28; & July 15 – 26

YAMS is a research-based summer camp program designed for African American

youth. This interactive summer program promotes self-confidence and healthy

living, as participating youth learn and engage in activities that explore media

influence on dietary behaviors and sedentary lifestyles, as well as nutrition,

physical activity/exercise, and weight maintenance. Emphasis is placed on

providing nutrition lessons and physical activities to promote healthy weight

management. Participants must identify as African-American, age 8-14, reside in

Davidson County, and be willing to complete surveys. The cost of the camp is

FREE, and all meals are provided. Campers can only attend one (1) 2-week

session.

For more information contact:

Amber Franklin at (615) 963-5624 Email: [email protected]

Upward Bound A Six-Week Residential Program for High School Students

Grades 9 - 12 ~~~~ June 2 – July 12, 2013

Students receive instruction in core curriculum courses and are exposed to experi-

ences that broaden their understanding of and appreciation for the fine arts.

Through the course of the program, students are in an environment that promotes

the development of values and attitudes conducive to productive citizenship and

lifelong learning. There is no cost.


Mary Love (615) 963 – 7461 or 1251

E-mail: [email protected]

TSU Lil’ Tiger Camp A Four Day Commuter Summer Football

Program for ages 6 - 14 —- June 3 - 6, 2013

The Tennessee State University Lil’ Tiger Camp is designed to provide partici-pants ages 6 - 14 with opportunities to develop and improve their football skills in a fun, safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Tennessee State University Head Coach, Rod Reed, along with his staff will be on hand to instruct campers in the funda-mentals of the sport in order to help improve their football skills. TSU Lil’ Tiger Camp will encourage each camper to develop new skills and achieve a new level of play and self-confidence. The cost is $135.


Roderick Reed (615) 963-7562 E-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Safari Arts Day Camp Two week, Commuter Program for ages 4-17

June 3rd - June 14th, 2013

This is a program focused on African Arts Heritage through music, dance, drama,

visual and literary arts. Students will move from one class to the next in age

appropriate smaller sessions with breaks for lunch, snacks, games and play.

Classes include African Rhythm and Dance, Orff Activities, Children's Choir, Arts

and Crafts, African Stories and Authors, Creative Writing and Improvisational

Acting. The classes meet daily from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. with a Friday, June 14

performance at 5:30 p.m. The cost of $150/week ($300 total) includes lunch and

snacks. Offered through the CAMA program by the TSU Department of Music.

Contact Person: Roderic Bronaugh—(615) 963-5356

College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences

Summer Apprenticeship Program A Four-Week Residential Program for High School Rising Seniors and High

School Graduates June 3 –29, 2013

High school graduates who have applied to Tennessee State University or high

school students going into their senior year are candidates for this program. Each

student is assigned to a faculty- mentor from the College of Agriculture. Students

are exposed to the research work of their faculty-mentor. The students are required

to complete a mini-research project and present the findings at the end of the pro-

gram. Group activities including lectures, demonstrations, and field trips are

planned for each Friday. There is no cost.


William Hayslett (615) 963-5438 E-mail: [email protected]

Youth Empowerment Program A Four Week Commuter Program for High School Students

June 3 – June 28, 2013

The Triple Impact Youth Empowerment Program focuses on enhancing aca-demic

achievement, increasing self-esteem, and helping youth make healthy decisions.

Mentoring is a key component of this program. It is geared toward rising seniors

who participate in the program at the Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Academy. This

summer’s program will focus on Workforce Development and Employability

skills. There is no cost.


Shirley Nix-Davis (615) 963 - 5383 E-mail: [email protected]


TSU Prospect Camp

June 7, 2013

The Tennessee State University Prospect Camp will be held Saturday, June 7th at

Tennessee State University. The camp will consist of numerous events in which

you will be evaluated against other campers. This is the first opportunity for you to

make an impression on the coaches at Tennessee State University. We hope to see

you in June as you showcase your skills in front of Head Coach Rod Reed and the

rest of his coaching staff.



RealSports Leadership Academy A Four-Week Commuter Program for High School Students

June 5 - 28, 2013

The RealSports program is designed to give high school student athletes a head start in preparation for college by providing a clear vision of the expectations, knowledge and skills necessary for suc-cess. It is a four week pre-college program that provides a strong curriculum and faculty for enhancement in the basic aca-demic sub-jects of English, Math, Science and Computer Science. The summer program emphasizes essential learning strategies goal setting, time and task man-agement, critical thinking, decision making, study skills and test-taking skills in-cluding ACT preparation. Mentoring workshops presenting successful professional athletic role models, athletic administrators and coaches are significant parts of this program. RealSports promotes the personal, cultural, social and leadership development of student athletes by providing activities in the college environment that will contribute to their success. There is no cost.


Barbara Murrell (615) 804 - 6125 E-mail: [email protected]

TSU Repair Fest Two day in-service commuter workshop

for middle and high school band directors

June 4th - June 5th, 2013

The workshop is an intensive, hands-on experience in band instrument repair with

special emphasis upon emergency repairs to keep instruments playing when they

break just before a performance. Also included is instruction in cork, pad, and

solder work. Space is limited.

Contact Person: Music Department, (615) 963-5341

HBCU-UP / STEM Summer Institute (four-week residential program)

High School Graduate accepted to attend TSU in the Fall 2013 and plans to

pursue a STEM Major—June 9 – July 6, 2013

Students will have a four-week residential program of study in chemistry, English,

mathematics and physics to prepare for their freshman academic year at TSU as a

prospective STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) major. All

participants are required to complete a Summer Project. Academic awards are

available to the top HBCU-UP/STEM students. Cost: None

[Sorry, students who plan to pursue a degree in education/psychology or health

sciences are not eligible for participation in this program.]

Contact: Ms. Dee Green, Pre-College Summer Programs Coordinator

(615) 277-1663 Email: [email protected]

Engineering Concepts Institute – E.C.I. A Four-Week Residential Summer Program

June 9 -July 6, 2013

High school graduate accepted and enrolled in the TSU College of Engineering for

the Fall 2013 Semester. Students will have a four-week residential program of

study in basic scientific and engineering principles through projects, industry tours,

coursework, and other experiential learning activities to increase their familiarity

with engineering and the collegiate environment at Tennessee State University. All

participants are required to complete a Summer Project. Academic scholarships

are available to the top E.C.I. students. Cost: $100.00



National Summer Transportation Institute – N.S.T.I. A Four-Week Residential Program

Grades: 10-12 and completion of Algebra I - June 9 – July 6, 2013

Students will have a four-week residential program to introduce them to the trans-

portation industry. Students will participate in enrichment and preparatory course-

work cmputing, mathematics and physics to introduce them to the discipline of

engineering. Each week will cover topics in a different aspect of transportation

(AIR, LAND AND SEA). Activities for Summer 2012 will include field trips,

industry tours, and seminars from the Tennessee Department of Transportation

(TDOT) [administrator of the program], U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal

Highway Administration (FHWA), Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority

(MNAA), NISSAN and NASA, etc.



2013 Tennessee State Men’s Basketball Summer Camps

The First Annual Father & Child Day Camp ages 6-15

June 14 ,2013 (Father’s Day Weekend)

The Father & Child camp will give fathers the opportunity to bond with their child

through the sport of basketball with direction from our Men’s Basketball Staff.

The cost for the Father’s Day Camp is $40 per pair, $20 per additional child.


Miguel Brady (615) 963-4931 E-mail: [email protected]

Chuck Davidson E-mail [email protected]

Reading, Romping, Racing through Literature Camp One week, 5 day Commuter program for 3rd and 4th graders

June 17- 21, 2013

This summer camp experience will take your child on a fun-filled week of reading,

romping, running, and racing through literature. Kids will read award-winning

books by some of the world’s best children authors. Reading will be enhanced by

dramatic skits, costume-making, puppet shows, arts and crafts, and lots of fun!

fun! fun! Classes meet daily, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00

p.m. The fee of $150 for the week includes lunch and snacks. Some full and

partial scholarships are available. Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Offered

through CAMA by the TSU Department of Languages, Literature and Philosophy.

Contact Person: Dr. Tim Quain—(615) 963-5664

Travis Williams 2013 Summer Basketball Camp ages 6-15

June 18—June 21, 2013

This camp will be conducted by the Tennessee State Men’s Basketball Staff along

with players on the team. The camp will focus on the fundamentals of basketball

from an individual stand point along with how to play the game as a team. This

camp will give young men the chance to get coaching from a Division I Basketball

Program. Camp is open to boys ages 6-15. The cost for the camp is $100.

All Camps will be housed in the Gentry Center Complex.


Miguel Brady (615) 963-4931 E-mail: [email protected]

Chuck Davidson E-mail: [email protected]

MET Singers Summer C.A.M.P.

Two week, Commuter program for 2nd to 12th graders

July 1st - July 12th, 2013

MET Singers Summer C.A.M.P. is a program of Choral Arts Link, Inc. and

C.A.M.P. stands for Choral Arts Music Performers. Summer Sing-ing Explosion

workshops are based on performance decorum using four choral settings and

sharpens singers’ skills through daily critical thinking classes and performances on

stage. Funda-mentals of these workshops serve to enhance vocal performance.

Singers return to school/community choirs with an explosion of new skills and

confidence. Classes meet daily from 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., concluding with a final

performance. The total two-week cost of $250 includes lunch and snacks. Offered

through CAMA by TSU's Department of Music in cooperation with Choral Arts

Link – a performing arts and youth development program.

Contact Person: Margaret Campbelle-Holman, (615) 876-9024

Edward L. Graves High School Summer Band Camp June 23rd - June 29th, 2013

Tennessee State University's Aristocrat of Bands presents a week-long resident

summer band camp for high school students. The camp focuses upon

showmanship, musicianship and leadership, preparing campers to be more

impactful, contributing members of their school band programs. Cost is $375 for

residential campers, $275 for non-residential.

Contact Person: Melva Townsend, (615) 963-2525

CSI/ Mock Trial Camp

One week, 5 day program for 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th graders

June 24th - June 28th, 2013

This camp will allow junior and high school students to explore the criminal

justice process, the definition of crime, the mechanics of crime scene investigation

and evidence collection, and the resulting procedures for arrest, prosecution, and

the court process. Learning opportunities include a mock trial competition and the

camp concludes with an analysis of forms of punishment. Ideal for students

interested in Criminal Justice or Law. Classes meet daily M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00

p.m. The cost of $150 for the week includes lunch and snacks.


TSU Dept of Criminal Justice at (615) 963-5356

Pre-Engineering Program to Stimulate Interest in

Engineering (P.E.P.S.I.E.)

July 15—19, 2013

Students may select Session I or II for an introduction to the disciplines of engi-

neering. The program will focus on hands-on-projects including project design,

manufacturing, robotics and aeronautics. All students will participate in refresher

activities to enhance and promote learning skills and knowledge in mathematics

and physics and conclude with a final project. Cost: $50.00



Summer Math Academy

A Two-Week Residential Pre-College Program

for Rising High School Sophomores and Juniors Enrolled in the

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools - July 7 - 20, 2013

The goal of the TSU Regents Summer Math Academy is to encourage high

school student participants to envision themselves as college students and to

provide them with the opportunity to explore careers in mathematics, science

and related science and technology fields. The math curriculum is designed to

demystify algebra and advanced mathematics, enhance attitudes toward mathe-

matical science, and strengthen mathematical reasoning skills necessary to per-

form well on college entrance examinations and in college level mathematics.

This is a resident program and students are required to live on campus for the

entire 2-week program period. Eligible students must be rising 10th and 11th

graders for the 2013-2014 academic year. This is a free program and students

from underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.


Dr. John Robinson Phone: (615) 963-5762


Program information and application website:

www.tnstate.edu/mathacademy


http://www.tnstate.edu/mathacademy

CAMA: Musical Theater Day Camp

Two-week, 10 day Commuter program for children ages 4-17 to experience

both on-stage / behind the scenes workings of the musical theater

July 15th - July 27th, 2013

These children will experience both on-stage and behind the scenes workings of

the musical theater. Students will be grouped in age appropriate smaller sessions

with breaks for lunch, snacks, games and play. Classes include rhythm and dance,

theatrical activities, stage craft, stories, creative writing and improvisational acting.

The classes meet daily from 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with a theatrical performance on

Saturday, July 27th at 3:00 p.m. The total two-week cost of $300 includes lunch

and snacks. Offered through CAMA by TSU's Department of Music and the

Theater Area of the Department of Communications.

Contact Person: Roderic Bronaugh—(615) 963-5356

OL/DL CAMP

July 20, 2013

Your lineman will have the opportunity to compete with other linemen in numer-

ous competitions to see who is Music City’s Big Man. The day consists of instruc-

tions and drills from the Tennessee State University Coaching Staff along with

other highly respected coaches. The end of the day will consist of different

strength and agility drills along with 1-1 competition to see who is Music City’s

Big Man. Each Camper is required to fill out a registration form and pay $15.



Music City Showdown 7on7 Tournament

July 20, 2013

Each team will play in a minimum of four (4) games. After the initial round, a

single elimination tournament will begin. The tournament will conclude with

crowning the 2011 Music City Showdown Champs. Each team should consist of

at least seven (7) players; it is recommended that each team consist of 10-20 play-

ers. All teams are required to pay $120 admission fee per team. Please send all of

the players’ registration forms along with one check per team. Each Camper is

required to fill out a registration form.



High School Media Camp Two week, Commuter Program for 10

th, 11

th & 12

th graders

May 28th - June 7th, 2013

Students with a strong interest in the media field will enjoy this program that

includes two weeks of media experience writing stories for print and on-line and

producing radio and TV programs in state-of-the-art facilities. Grades 10-12 along

with recent high school graduates are encouraged to apply. A minimum grade

point average of 3.0 and a two page, double-spaced narrative addressing your

interest in the workshop are required. Application deadline is May 17, 2013 at 5

p.m. Registration fee of $200 covers the cost of lunch and project materials for the

two-week period. The camp will run from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. each day. Offered

through CAMA by the TSU Department of Communications.

Contact Person: Joseph Richie, (615) 963-1582

TSU Summer Success Institute A Five-Week Program for High School Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and

Freshmen Admitted to Tennessee State University

May 28—June 28, 2013

The Summer Success Institute is a TSU community outreach program designed to

enhance students’ skills in English, math, reading, test taking, and study skills. The

program provides the ACT Prep Class for high school sophomores and juniors.

Students are equipped with the necessary tools required to improve their ACT/SAT

scores or to successfully complete their initial test-taking attempt. For graduating

seniors who are being considered for admission to TSU and who have an ACT

subscore of 12 or less in at least two areas, the ACT Prep provides them with the

tools needed to improve their scores as a condition of their admission to the Uni-

versity. For graduating high school seniors who have been admitted to TSU with

subscores of 17-13 in English, 18-13 in math, and/or 18-13 in reading, the Summer

Success Institute offers the College Prep, which provides the tools needed to en-

hance the students’ skills and improve their placement upon entry into TSU. The

cost is $100.00.

For more information contact: Sharon Bradley (615) 963-5521


Academic Boot Camp and Excel-O-rate Programs June 1 - June 28, 2013

The TSU Academic Boot Camp and Excel-O-rate Programs are rigorous four-week residential programs allowing incoming freshmen, already admitted to TSU, to earn academic credit. Students receive quality instruction, individualized tutoring, and computer technology training. Upon completion of the program, students will have completed three (3) credit hours to apply toward their major field of study upon enrolling at TSU in the Fall.

For more information contact: Randy Arnold (615) 963 - 5119 E-mail: [email protected]


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