About Tusculum College
Accreditation

Tusculum is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts in about 20 majors from Biology to Visual Arts, the Bachelor of Science in organizational management, the Master of Arts in education, and the Master of Arts in organizational management.

Mission Statement

Tusculum College remains true to its origins as a church-related institution of higher learning in the civic republican tradition by developing educated citizens distinguished by academic excellence, public service, and qualities of Judeo-Christian character. The College reflects the ideal of its civic arts heritage through its commitment both to integrity and to the development of strong citizenship qualities in the traditional-aged students from diverse backgrounds as well as the working-adult students from the region. Furthermore, the College uses innovative approaches to teaching and learning at the undergraduate and Master's levels to instill factual knowledge, cultivate the habits of practical wisdom, and develop the skill of reflective thinking, all necessary for personal success in a democratic society.

Values Statement

We measure our success in living out our values by the success of our students, the personal growth of our employees, and tangible improvement in the quality of life in communities where we have a presence, thus exemplifying the Civic Arts. [The Values Statement includes the following institutional values: integrity, student success, excellence, financial self-sufficiency, environment, health and safety, respect for people, growth, and accountability. Each value is listed with definitions and explanations in the statement. Click for a full version of the Values Statement.]

History

Founded in 1794 Founded in 1794, Tusculum College is the oldest college in Tennessee, the twenty-eighth oldest college in the nation, and the oldest coeducational institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The wooded 140-acre Tusculum College campus has eight buildings and the Tusculum Arch that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

Located in Greeneville, Tennessee, Tusculum College lies in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The city of Greeneville and Greene County have a combined population of over 65,000. Tusculum also maintains offices in Knoxville, Tennessee, for its Graduate and Professional Studies Program, in addition to other class sites across East Tennessee.

Driving Distances

Thirty minutes to Johnson City, TN and Morristown, TN / One hour to Knoxville, TN, Bristol, TN/VA, and Asheville, NC / Four hours to Nashville, TN, and Atlanta, GA / Twelve hours to New York City, NY, and Orlando, FL.   See Tusculum College on a map.

Distinctions

Listed in the Templeton Foundation's 'Guide to Character Building Colleges'; selected by the Carnegie Foundation as a model institution for education that encourages effective citizenship; one of three colleges in the country to operate on a focused calendar, in which courses are scheduled one at a time; in 1994, embarked upon third century of producing educated, effective citizens.

Academic Calendar

Focused calendar. Students take one course at a time, also known as a "block", with 8 blocks offered in the academic calendar (4 per semester). Each course lasts 3 and one-half weeks, followed by a four day break. During summer, three optional blocks are offered to interested students.

Athletics

Tusculum College competes in the South Atlantic Conference of the NCAA Division II. Tusculum fields 14 varsity sports teams, including: Baseball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's and Women's Golf, Men's and Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's and Women's Tennis, and Volleyball. Tusculum also offers 8 intramural sports tournaments during the academic year.

Clubs & Organizations

The College offers over 20 clubs and organizations for its students to participate in. Clubs range from those as diverse as the Student Government Association (SGA) to Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and WTPL, the campus radio station.

Housing

Tusculum College offers students a choice of 10 residence halls. Each hall boasts a paraprofessional staff which includes a hall advisor and resident assistants that are available to assist with the needs of residents. Halls include: Katherine Hall, Welty-Craig Hall, Haynes Hall, the Charles Oliver Gray complex (consisting of C.O.G. South, East, and West), and four apartment-style residence halls, which opened in Fall of 2002.