3.2.2.4  

The legal authority and operating control of the institution are clearly defined for the following areas within the institution's governance structure: related foundations (athletic, research, et.) and other corporate entities whose primary purpose is to support the institution and/or its programs.

RATIONALE FOR COMPLIANCE JUDGMENT

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policy 04:01:07:02 governs the relationship of foundations supporting the campuses of the TBR system [1].  Policy requires the college have a written agreement with the foundation that describes each party's responsibilities and the description of any services provided by the college.

TCA 49-7-107 (a) gives the Tennessee Board of Regents the authority to enter into agreements and do whatever is necessary to establish foundations for the campuses within the system [2].

NSCC has one foundation, the Nashville State Community College Foundation which was chartered in August of 1994 [3].