More about TAICS

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The Mission of the Tennessee Association of Independent Colleges and Schools is to promote the common interests of its members.

To accomplish this Mission the goals of TAICS are to:

1. Provide information to interested parties concerning vocational learning opportunities provided by member institutions;
2. Respond to requests for information from print and broadcast media, from elected officials, and from other individuals or organizations who wish to know about the role of private career colleges in providing technical education and training at the post-secondary level;
3. Monitor the activities of the Tennessee General Assembly and report to our members concerning the progress of specific legislative proposals which would affect the interests of our member institutions;
4. Monitor activities of state and federal agencies as they develop and implement rules and regulations which may be of interest to member institutions;
5. Formulate responses to notices of proposed rule making by these agencies and arrange testimony at public hearings where such rules are considered;
6. Maintain a library of state and federal law and regulations affecting member institutions and their students;
7. Analyze and disseminate this information to its members;
8. Affiliate with other educational organizations for the purpose of gathering information;
9. Support and encourage government and private providers of financial aid resources;
10. Sponsor and arrange education and training opportunities for our members and other schools.

We collaborate with a range of organizations and stakeholders to advance the interests of our members and promote the advancement of skilled careers across the state.