Tennessee Statewide Dual Enrollment Conference Schedule

Conference Schedule

Bridging High School and Higher Education in Tennessee

Join education leaders from across Tennessee at this first-ever statewide conference dedicated to strengthening partnerships and expanding dual enrollment opportunities. Below is the schedule for the July 14, 2026 Tennessee Statewide Dual Enrollment Conference. #TNDEConf2026

Time	Conference Schedule
7:45 am – 8:30 am	Check-in / Networking / Visit Guest Vendors and Sponsors Breakfast Provided
8:30 am – 9:00 am	Welcome from Tennessee Leaders Dr. Flora Tydings, Chancellor, Tennessee Board of Regents Dr. Angi Smith, Vice President for Student Services, Walters State Community College Ms. Susie Cox, President, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown Mr. Bob Eby, Chairman, Tennessee State Board of Education Mr. Brett Gipson, Chief College Access Officer, Tennessee Higher Education Commission Representative David Hawk, Tennessee General Assembly Mr. Miles Burdine, Regent, Tennessee Board of Regents and President/CEO of Kingsport Chamber of Commerce
9:00 am – 9:10 am	Leave Your Mark, Tennessee! Brian O'Dell, Director of K12 Partnerships and Teaching Centers Ty Ramsey, Coordinator of High School Programs
9:10 am – 9:20 am	Student Spotlight Colten McLain, Former Dual Enrollment Student and Graduate of Walters State Community College
9:20 am – 9:25 am	Introduction of Keynote Speaker Dr. Matthew Hunter, Dean of High School Programs and Director of the Newport Center and P-16 Program
9:25 am – 10:20 am	Keynote Address: Learn to Love the Turbulence Keynote Speaker Ms. Amelia Rose Earhart
10:20 am – 10:35 am	Proceed to Breakout Session #1
10:35 am – 11:35 am	Breakout Session #1
11:45 am – 12:45 pm	Lunch & Sponsor Updates
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm	Breakout Session #2
2:00 pm – 2:10 pm	Proceed to Breakout Session #3
2:10pm – 3:10 pm	Breakout Session #3
3:10pm – 3:15 pm	Complete Conference Survey (Look for QR Code at the end of Breakout Session #3)