The Tennessee Association of Independent Colleges and Schools (TAICS) is a subsidiary of the Alliance for Career Education in the States (ACES). All institutions located in the state of Tennessee are encouraged to join in support of private career education and state-based advocacy.
TAICS will work to keep government officials in Tennessee abreast of the positive impact of proprietary schools in the state and will work with legislative leaders to facilitate in-person visits to their local schools.


TAICS members can receive special pricing on Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) courses offered through MaxKnowledge. The CHEP certification courses help career education institutions to enhance employee credentials and performance resulting in increased institutional effectiveness and student outcomes. Additionally, nationally certified faculty and staff set participating institutions apart in the career education sector.
TAICS members can use the VIP access code for prioirty pricing: TN823091

TAICS membership starts at $300. Members receive timely updates and regular communications covering all the political, business, and higher education news impacting Tennessee schools.
The advocacy work of TAICS is tailored to the unique needs of schools in Tennessee. All TAICS members will receive regular communications related to legislative, regulatory, and political activities important to the sector in the state capital.

The ACES webinar series is available as a complimentary benefit to all ACES partners including members of Tennessee Association of Independent Colleges and Schools (TAICS).
The webinars have been developed for the advancement of professional development offerings in the states though the ACES partnership.

The Tennessee Association of Independent Colleges and Schools (TAICS) represents Tennessee’s schools with the legislature and regulatory entities critical to your success including the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation, the legislature, and accrediting commissions.
Jay Frank
Miller-Motte College
Cyrus Vatandoost
Nossi College of Art
James Williamson
Fortis Institute