Tennessee State University Reviews

Former Employee – worked at Tennessee State University

Pros – Free classes, good benefits, easy access off Interstate, many paid days off to recover from being at work. Good band and pep squad. Up-to-date computer equipment and software campuswide-they did a good job keeping the latest bells and whistles on everyone's computer.

Cons – Politics, favoritism, some people were not challenged when they acted inappropriately because administrators feared backlash. Inappropriate references to people's religious beliefs and proselytizing--religious messages on employee's voicemail, questions about religious beliefs during job interviews. Salary compression a huge problem--newly graduated faculty brought in at the current salary of 20-year veterans.

Advice to Senior Management – Stop being so label conscious. Stop worrying about whether other schools are getting bigger or better pieces of cake than you and focus on baking and frosting your own cake.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Tennessee State University

Pros – Gratifying to work for the benefit of young people.
Good location at either campus (for ease of access)
Good benefits if you are eligible.

Cons – Constant stream of controversies and decline in admissions make it sometimes stressful to work there.
You may feel administration is incompetent.
Lack of support for the institution from the Board of Regents, the school's governing body.

Advice to Senior Management – Realize that being more open to losing the "black identity" of the institution may create more opportunities for black students by keeping the Board's hands off the curriculum.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend