TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE

May God give you of heaven’s dew and of earth’s richness – an abundance of grain and new wine. Genesis 27:28

Thanks for higher ed report

Thank you for the 12-page insert in the Nov. 11 edition titled “Educating Tennessee.” This piece was well-written and really delved into the efforts in Tennessee to expand college access and improve graduation rates at institutions of higher learning.

Gov. Bill Haslam is dedicated to exactly these goals. This insert got into the key players in higher ed in the state while explaining the problems encountered by students as they try to further their education. Well done.

The designation of Frayser/38127 as an education desert especially drew my interest. I spent almost 20 years teaching math at the Gill Center for Southwest Tennessee Community College/Shelby State.

I can assure you that all the people identified in this project, such as Candice

LETTERS

Email letters to letters@commercial appeal.com; mail Letters to the Editor, The Commercial Appeal, 495 Union, Memphis, TN 38103; or click on the “Submit Letter” link on the Opinion page atcommercialappeal.com. McQueen, Flora Tydings, Anthony Wise, Kenyatta Lovett, Tracy Hall, Mike Krause and Shanna Jackson, are dedicated to improving higher education in the state of Tennessee.

A lot of hard work has been done already to expand access and increase graduation rates, especially to poor, rural and minority students. More needs to be done. We have excellent leadership in place to continue to improve.

Bill Summons, faculty regent, Tennessee Board of Regents