About TnCIS
The Tennessee Consortium for International Studies (TnCIS) represents a group of colleges and universities devoted to making international education and cultural understanding a central goal of higher education throughout the state of Tennessee. TnCIS sponsors an annual conference on international education and will expand study abroad opportunities for students throughout the state.
Mission Statement
The Tennessee Consortium for International Studies (TnCIS) was founded in 2006 to provide greater focus on the international needs of the state and to develop, support and promote international exchanges of all types. Initially, TnCIS consists of nineteen colleges and universities in the state of Tennessee and the Tennessee Board of Regents. TnCIS welcomes membership from all colleges, universities and other organizations seeking to expand opportunities for international educational exchanges. Please see the membership section for a current listing.
Specifically, TnCIS will:
- develop research and study abroad opportunities for faculty and students
- attract high quality international students and faculty to Tennessee institutions
- foster curriculum development in international education
- offer cultural programs, seminars, workshops and conferences on international topics
- develop linkages and cooperative projects with institutions abroad
- improve international education and cultural awareness throughout the state
- use the international expertise represented by the Consortium to serve the people of Tennessee
It is our conviction that students and faculty in all academic fields should have an international dimension in their studies and the opportunity to participate in an international experience.
