{"id":32824,"date":"2026-08-24T12:08:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T16:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/?p=32824"},"modified":"2026-08-24T17:07:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T21:07:01","slug":"32824","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2026\/32824\/","title":{"rendered":"Tusculum alumnus and longtime employee with a history of teaching and mentoring promoted to dean of students"},"content":{"rendered":"

GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 An alumnus<\/a> and longtime employee of Tusculum University<\/a> who has an extensive record of teaching and mentoring has been promoted to dean of students at the higher education institution.<\/h3>\n
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Steve Anderson<\/p><\/div>\n

Steve Anderson will take the lead on assistance and support initiatives for students of concern and oversee the judicial process, work-study programs and intramural staff. He will also collaborate with faculty and staff members across the university to address matters that could impact student performance and well-being.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pleased to elevate Steve to this important position because of his longtime commitment to student success,\u201d said Chuck Sutton, vice president of student affairs<\/a> and retention. \u201cSteve is well known and respected across campus, and he will play an integral role in helping students overcome challenges and achieve their calling and purpose. He has a big heart for students and will be a tremendous asset in our holistic approach to education.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anderson, who has received two degrees from Tusculum, transitions from his role as outreach and retention coach for Student Support Services<\/a> at the university. This is a federally funded program that assists students whose parents or guardians do not have a bachelor\u2019s degree, who meet income-eligibility guidelines and who have disabilities. The program provides academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, financial aid and scholarship support, financial literacy guidance, cultural and social activities and visits to graduate schools.<\/p>\n

He worked for SSS since 2018. He was responsible for recruiting students to join the program and helping to maintain and improve their retention at Tusculum. He also oversaw the mentoring program, which trains SSS participants to assist others who join SSS.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Student Support Services, we are working with 200 students, but it’s difficult to not want to help others who do not qualify for that great program,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cAs dean of students, I have the opportunity to make a greater impact on the student population. I can address the needs of students on a larger scale while trying to enhance student engagement on campus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anderson has several goals for his new position. They are:<\/p>\n