On May 13, 2024, the University also established the Center for the True Blue Core (CTBC). Led by Susan Myers-Shirk, True Blue Core director, and Christina Cobb, assistant director, the CTBC will spearhead several key initiatives:

• Program Marketing and Recruitment: Engaging True Blue Core faculty, staff, and students in marketing efforts through the True Blue Tour, True Blue Preview Days, and CUSTOMS to attract new students.
• Assessment Plan Execution: Completing and implementing an assessment plan to ensure program quality and enhance the Core classroom experience through reflective practices and microgrants.
• Communication and Advocacy: Promoting the value of a Core education at MTSU to potential, incoming, and current students. Highlighting how the Core supports students in their majors, careers, and personal growth.

I anticipate several exciting True Blue Core developments in the upcoming year. They include:

• Course Expansion: Adding new courses that align with Core values.
• Blueprints Implementation: Developing an implementation plan for Blueprints, which are collections of thematically related Core courses to help students navigate their Core requirements.
• Study Abroad Integration: Creating an implementation plan for incorporating study abroad experiences into the Core.
• Assessment Cycle: Initiating the first cycle of the new assessment plan to evaluate and improve the program.

The upcoming year promises to be an exciting and transformative period for the True Blue Core, fostering an enriched educational experience for all MTSU students.