{"id":21111,"date":"2022-10-11T16:43:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T20:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/?p=21111"},"modified":"2022-10-11T17:30:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T21:30:17","slug":"tusculum-university-produces-a-58-million-annual-economic-impact-on-greene-county-and-other-parts-of-the-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2022\/tusculum-university-produces-a-58-million-annual-economic-impact-on-greene-county-and-other-parts-of-the-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Tusculum University produces a $58 million annual economic impact on Greene County and other parts of the region"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tusculum.edu\">Tusculum University<\/a>, which has served the region and prepared students to be career-ready professionals for 228 years, provides an annual economic impact of more than $58 million to its home community of Greene County and other parts of East Tennessee.<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_21112\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21112\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21112\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-2-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-2-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-2-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-2-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-2-1536x887.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-2-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-2-120x69.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-2-100x58.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-2-50x29.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-2.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21112\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum University\u2019s president, talks about the higher education institution\u2019s economic impact during the Greene County Partnership breakfast Tuesday, Oct. 11.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>From the pay and benefits it dispenses to faculty and staff members to the additional expenses it incurs for daily operations, Tusculum is helping churn the region\u2019s economic engine significantly. The university also supports the financial well-being of communities through the spending by our students and visitors who come for games, tours and special ceremonies. And a Tusculum degree results in higher salaries for graduates that reverberate in the community with even greater impact.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to be located in Greene County and drive economic activity throughout East Tennessee,\u201d said Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum\u2019s president. \u201cOur presence tremendously impacts the balance sheets of many businesses and budgets of various governments. Directly and indirectly, Tusculum University delivers great value to the region, producing outstanding graduates and stimulating the quality of life and financial stability of our region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Measuring the impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specifically, here are the numbers:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21116\" style=\"width: 287px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21116\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21116\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-6-min-2-277x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-6-min-2-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-6-min-2-947x1024.jpg 947w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-6-min-2-768x830.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-6-min-2-1420x1536.jpg 1420w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-6-min-2-1894x2048.jpg 1894w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-6-min-2-185x200.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-6-min-2-139x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-6-min-2-111x120.jpg 111w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-6-min-2-92x100.jpg 92w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-6-min-2-46x50.jpg 46w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21116\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students perform community service.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>$20 million \u2013 the employment of 260 full-time equivalent employees who earn an average annual payroll of $13.5 million and receive $2.2 million in benefits, as well as $4.3 million in indirect impact.<\/li>\n<li>$20 million \u2013 2,000 Tusculum alumni living in Greene County who earn an additional $10,000 on average in income because of their degree<\/li>\n<li>$14.3 million \u2013 $11 million in nonsalary expenses, such as utilities, supplies, services and insurance, and $3.3 million in indirect effects<\/li>\n<li>$3 million \u2013 $1.6 million from the economic activity of Tusculum\u2019s 700 residential students on items such as food, clothing and supplies and $1.4 million in economic impact from the 90,000 hours of community service by students, faculty and staff through events such as Nettie Fowler McCormick Service Day and the Pioneer Exchange, which includes the clothing closet and food pantry<\/li>\n<li>$1 million \u2013 Economic activity generated by 8,200 spectators for athletic events, 1,900 visiting athletes, 4,000 visitors for major events on campus and 500 people for campus visits to tour the university<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The $58.3 million in financial activity attributed to Tusculum represents 2.9 percent of Greene County\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Miller, associate vice president of institutional effectiveness, partnered with other Tusculum family members to collect the data. He continues to work with others at the university and in the community to refine the numbers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat we have identified so far are conservative estimates that do not tell the entire story about Tusculum\u2019s regional impact,\u201d Miller said. \u201cHowever, this initial snapshot demonstrates that Tusculum is a major player in Greene County\u2019s economy and also contributes to the financial health of neighboring communities. It is essential for people to understand that Tusculum\u2019s reach goes well beyond the walls of our classrooms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community perspective<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Morrison, Greene County\u2019s mayor, sees firsthand the impact Tusculum has on the community. He said the university is an integral factor in Greene County tourism by annually hosting the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Baseball World Series in Pioneer Park. He also highlights the sales tax impact of Tusculum due to the many purchases made by Tusculum personnel and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>As he reflects on the university, Morrison takes into account the cooperation Tusculum provides the community through the events held on campus. He also emphasized the value of the university with the diplomas and certificates it issues and said Tusculum\u2019s impact is extremely visible through the alumni in the community.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21117\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21117\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21117\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-4-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-4-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-4-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-4-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-4.jpg 1584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Football games are among the athletic events on campus that community members can enjoy and that stimulate the local economy.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_21114\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21114\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21114\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-5-min-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-5-min-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-5-min-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-5-min-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-5-min-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-5-min-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-5-min-280x200.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-5-min-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-5-min-120x86.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-5-min-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-5-min-50x36.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21114\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mamma Mia! has been one of the theater performances available to the community at Tusculum University. Photo courtesy of Kristin Girton<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In Greene County, Tusculum has 1,636 alumni living in Greeneville, 180 living in Afton, 147 living in Mosheim, 79 living in Bulls Gap and 46 living in Midway.<\/p>\n<p>Tusculum alumni also live throughout the region, including 2,511 in Knoxville, 508 in Kingsport, 396 in Johnson City, 316 in Oak Ridge, 270 in Rogersville, 245 in Sevierville, 235 in Newport, 224 in Jonesborough and 159 in Bristol. These alumni are contributing to the tax bases, demonstrating civic engagement and serving as career-ready professionals in their communities.<\/p>\n<p>Morrison notes intangibles, such as Tusculum\u2019s storied history and status as Tennessee\u2019s first higher education institution, that impact Greene County.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe value and importance of the university cannot be overstated, and the $58 million is probably very understated,\u201d Morrison said. \u201cTusculum University touches every sector of the community and is a vital spoke in making Greene County so strong. We greatly appreciate Tusculum\u2019s contributions to the Greene County economy and are pleased to have the university in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Business view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One company that has benefited considerably from Tusculum is Parker Hannifin, which operates a plant in Greeneville as part of its global footprint. Parker Hannifin makes hydraulic torque motors and hydrostatic transmissions. The Greeneville facility employs just under 500 people, and a large portion of the management team consists of Tusculum alumni.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21118\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21118\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21118\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-1-300x289.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-1-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-1-1024x985.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-1-768x739.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-1-1536x1478.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-1-208x200.jpg 208w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-1-150x144.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-1-120x115.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-1-100x96.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-1-50x48.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-1.jpg 1538w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Members of the Parker Hannifin management team who are Tusculum University graduates stand outside the Scott M. Niswonger Commons. They are, left to right, Timmy Thompson, Mike Karriker, David Glasscock, Todd Cross, Jim Harrison and Todd Collins.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>David Glasscock, the plant superintendent, who obtained a bachelor\u2019s degree in management and a master\u2019s degree in talent development from Tusculum, said the university has helped management team members gain additional knowledge that has enhanced their contributions to the company.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost of us were adult students, so our degrees related well to our work experience,\u201d Glasscock said. \u201cWe could apply a lot of what we learned in our coursework to some of the initiatives at our company. It was very easy to link the two. You don\u2019t always see that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Glasscock said Tusculum also offers a lot of expertise and training programs that can assist Parker Hannifin. He said Tusculum has additionally helped with some of the company\u2019s research and development efforts. Having Tusculum nearby is a great benefit to Parker Hannifin\u2019s plant, he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTusculum, as a higher learning institution, has been great for me and the other people who have received degrees from the university,\u201d Glasscock said. \u201cThere is a personal touch. I waited awhile before I started back to school, and attending Tusculum flowed very well and was easy to do with the help of Tusculum staff. I would not be where I am today without Tusculum.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Building community connections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Hummel said Tusculum values connections with Greene County and other communities. While Tusculum has identified a financial impact of the university\u2019s community service, Dr. Hummel said the university also contributes to the well-being of the region in practical ways.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21119\" style=\"width: 262px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21119\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21119\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-13-252x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-13-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-13-768x914.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-13-168x200.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-13-126x150.jpg 126w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-13-101x120.jpg 101w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-13-84x100.jpg 84w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-13-42x50.jpg 42w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/economic-impact-13.jpg 830w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tusculum students Taylor Miles, left, and Ben Gall helped clients with their income tax returns.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For example, Tusculum has participated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.tusculum.edu\/vita\/\">Volunteer Income Tax Assistance<\/a> program since the 2016-17 academic year. This initiative provides free tax preparation to qualified taxpayers in East Tennessee. Internal Revenue Service-certified student volunteers from the university and community members provide a valuable service to taxpayers who might not have the resources or expertise to prepare their own returns.<\/p>\n<p>Tusculum\u2019s Costume Shop has contributed significantly to theater productions in the region. The university has shared costumes with local schools, community arts groups and theaters as well as provided guidance to those in need.<\/p>\n<p>During the height of the pandemic, Tusculum nursing students assisted the region by vaccinating residents against the coronavirus. Nursing alumni also served in New York when that city was experiencing a major load of cases in the early days of the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe provide an active and experiential education that benefits the community as well as our students,\u201d D. Hummel said. \u201cOur focus on civic engagement gives students the foundation to make a difference and strengthens communities. Combine that with the economic impact of the university\u2019s programs and activities and the effect is profound.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>More information about the university is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tusculum.edu\">www.tusculum.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><h3><strong>GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tusculum.edu\">Tusculum University<\/a>, which has served the region and prepared students to be career-ready professionals for 228 years, provides an annual economic impact of more than $58 million to its home community of Greene County and other parts of East Tennessee.<\/h3>\n<p>From the pay and benefits it dispenses to faculty and staff members to the additional expenses it incurs for daily operations, Tusculum is helping churn the region\u2019s economic engine significantly. The university also supports the financial well-being of communities through the spending by our students and visitors who come for games, tours and special ceremonies. And a Tusculum degree results in higher salaries for graduates that reverberate in the community with even greater impact.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to be located in Greene County and drive economic activity throughout East Tennessee,\u201d said Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum\u2019s president. \u201cOur presence tremendously impacts the balance sheets of many businesses and budgets of various governments. Directly and indirectly, Tusculum University delivers great value to the region, producing outstanding graduates and stimulating the quality of life and financial stability of our region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2022\/tusculum-university-produces-a-58-million-annual-economic-impact-on-greene-county-and-other-parts-of-the-region\/\"> Read the full article&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[131,91,7,137,19,1,172],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Tusculum University produces a $58 million annual economic impact on Greene County and other parts of the region :: Tusculum University<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2022\/tusculum-university-produces-a-58-million-annual-economic-impact-on-greene-county-and-other-parts-of-the-region\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Tusculum University produces a $58 million annual economic impact on Greene County and other parts of the region :: Tusculum University\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"GREENEVILLE \u2013 Tusculum University, which has served the region and prepared students to be career-ready professionals for 228 years, provides an annual economic impact of more than $58 million to its home community of Greene County and other parts of East Tennessee. From the pay and benefits it dispenses to faculty and staff members to the additional expenses it incurs for daily operations, Tusculum is helping churn the region\u2019s economic engine significantly. The university also supports the financial well-being of communities through the spending by our students and visitors who come for games, tours and special ceremonies. And a Tusculum degree results in higher salaries for graduates that reverberate in the community with even greater impact. \u201cWe are proud to be located in Greene County and drive economic activity throughout East Tennessee,\u201d said Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum\u2019s president. \u201cOur presence tremendously impacts the balance sheets of many businesses and budgets of various governments. 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