After a cursory look around the TBR website (trying to find info on the Nike contract extension), I noticed that Memphis is designated as the flagship of the system. IIRC, TN has two public systems - UT and TBR. Obviously, it's not a fair comparison as UT has its' own system while Memphis is lumped in with everyone else. However, seeing as how people on these forums make a HUGE deal out of flagship status, what does it really mean for the UofM? Do they get more funding? Preferential treatment? Please and Thank You.
We're actually very lucky to be the TBR flagship...
Quote:But over the years, it seems the university has always strived to be part of greater things, and one of the strangest incidents in its 100-year history took place back in 1951, when Memphis State College — as it was called at the time — almost became the University of Tennessee. "MSC" would have changed to "UTAM" — which just sounds odd to me.
http://www.memphismagazine.com/Blogs/Ask...Tennessee/
Think about UAB athletics...that would be us
UT won't even allow UT-M or UT-C to have FBS football
The way I understand it, we are considered a "flagship" because of the number of programs/degrees we offer, and the levels offered within them.
Funding is determined by graduation rates....which is why there was a big push last year to retain students, and an even bigger push to get adult students who dropped out to come BACK & finish their degrees when they're only a semester or two away from their goal.
Being the "flagship" doesn't get us any more $$ - our numbers, however, which is tied into why we're the flagship, does.