Clarksville Campus
Workforce Investment Area 8
K E N T U C K Y
The Clarksville Campus of the Tennessee College
of Applied Technology Dickson is located off U.S.
Highway 79 across from the Hemlock Semiconductor
plan, just east of Interstate 24, approximately eight
miles northeast of downtown Clarksville, and only 2½
miles south of the state line. This satellite campus of
TCAT Dickson has been in operation since 1992, and
an expansive new building opened in Fall 2013. The
campus consists of three buildings which total 88,197
gross square feet. The new building has an inviting,
modern appearance. During the 2012-2013 academic
year, the campus had an adjusted full-time equivalent
enrollment of 126 students.
STEWART
TCAT Dickson- Clarksville
MONTGOMERY ROBERTSON
CHEATHAM
HOUSTON
DICKSON
DAVIDSON
SUMNER
WILSON
HUMPHREYS
WILLIAMSON
PERRY
HICKMAN
RUTHERFORD
MAURY
TCAT Dickson-Clarksville is within the nine-county Local
Workforce Investment Area 8
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Regional Context
The Clarksville Campus of the Tennessee College
of Applied Technology Dickson is located in Local
Workforce Investment Area 8, which includes
Cheatham,
Dickson,
Houston,
Humphreys,
Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, and
Williamson Counties. The population of this region
was 711,500 as of 2010. There were 219,606 primary
jobs as of 2011.
Between 2010 and 2020, the region is expected to grow
at nearly twice the rate of the state as a whole. This
indicates a favorable climate for job growth. Worker
age profiles are similar to those for the state as a whole,
although the region has a slightly smaller percentage of
older workers. The percentage of jobs in each income
bracket closely mirrors that for the state as a whole.
Educational attainment in the region is higher than the
state as a whole. Compared to the statewide average,
there are about 4% more residents with a high school
diploma or equivalent. Approximately 5% more
residents of the region have completed a bachelor’s
degree or higher compared to the state average.
According to the U.S. Census, the following industry
sectors occupy a significantly higher percentage of
the regional labor pool compared to the statewide
average: construction; retail trade; finance &
insurance; professional, scientific, & technical
services; management of companies & enterprises;
and educational services.
The following industry sectors occupy a significantly
lower percentage of the regional labor pool compared
to the statewide average: manufacturing; wholesale
trade; transportation & warehousing; administration
& support/waste management remediation; and public
administration.
The regional employment outlook by industry cluster
shown on page 126 comes from the Occupational
Trends in Tennessee Employment Report (OTTER)
from the Tennessee Department of Labor. All data are
shown for Local Workforce Investment Area 8, which
includes Montgomery County.
Population
LWIA 8
Tennessee
2000 Population
563,788
5,689,283
2010 Population
711,500
6,346,105
2020 Population
(projected)
822,447
6,894,708
Annual Growth
(projected)
1.5%
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census, Tennessee State Data Center
Employment by Age and Salary (2011)
LWIA 8
Tennessee
Total Primary Jobs
219,606
2,478,765
Jobs held by those
age 29 and younger
25%
23%
Jobs held by those
age 30 to 54
57%
57%
Jobs held by those
age 55 and older
18%
20%
Jobs with salary of
$15,000 or less
22%
22%
Jobs with salary of
$15,000 to $40,000
40%
42%
Jobs with salary of
$40,000 or higher
37%
37%
Source: U.S. Census On The Map
2012 Educational Attainment
(Age 25+)
Bachelor’s Degree
or Higher
Some College/
Associates Degree
Completed High
School
No High
School Diploma
LWIA 8
Source: U.S. Census
Bachelor’s Degree
or Higher
Some College/
Associates Degree
Completed High
School
No High
School Diploma
Tennessee
According to this data, all industry demand clusters
related to programs taught on this campus are expected
to grow between 2012 and 2020. The job outlook in
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Employment by Industry Sector (2011)
LWIA 8
Tennessee
Agriculture, Forestry,
Fishing & Hunting
0.2%
0.3%
Mining, Quarrying,
& Oil & Gas Extraction
0.2%
0.1%
Utilities
0.6%
0.7%
Construction
5%
4.1%
Manufacturing
11.3%
12.4%
Wholesale Trade
3.9%
4.7%
Retail Trade
14.0%
12.1%
Transportation
& Warehousing
2.0%
5.0%
Information
1.7%
1.8%
Finance & Insurance
5.5%
4.1%
Real Estate
& Rental & Leasing
1.2%
1.2%
Professional, Scientific,
& Technical Services
6.5%
4.3%
Management of
Companies & Enterprises
2.2%
1.2%
Administration & Support,
Waste Management
& Remediation
5.2%
6.5%
Educational Services
10.3%
9.4%
Health Care
& Social Assistance
13.7%
14.3%
Arts, Entertainment,
& Recreation
1.1%
1.0%
Accommodation
& Food Services
8.9%
8.7%
Other Services (excluding
Public Administration)
2.7%
2.7%
Public Administration
3.7%
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census On The Map
these industry clusters takes into consideration the
following factors:
• Growth rate in the industry cluster relative to the
statewide growth rate for that industry cluster
• Number of annual job openings
• Supply demand ratio (the ratio of graduates of
programs in all related higher education programs
to the number of job openings)
The region’s above average population growth, low educational
attainment, and predicted growth
in many job sectors are evidence of
a continued demand for technical
education.
Based on these factors, the Business Systems
Technology program is predicted to have an excellent
job outlook in the region. The following programs are
expected to have very good or favorable job prospects:
Automotive Technology, Computer Information
Technology, HVACR, Industrial Maintenance,
Machine Tool Technology, and Mechatronics.
The Cosmetology and Practical Nursing programs
are expected to have a more competitive job market,
in part due to the higher number of graduates in
these fields relative to the number of anticipated job
openings. Some of these graduates and job openings,
however, may be related to four-year programs and
not affect the demand for those with certificates or the
Associate’s degrees into which some TCAT students
articulate.
Progr am Analysis
The regional context above shows broader trends in
the region. In order to obtain a more detailed picture
of the needs of each program, the master planning
team interviewed the TCAT Director and members of
the Business & Industry Advisory Group. The team
also surveyed key faculty. The paragraphs below
summarize the results of the input received for each
program. The Welding Technology, HVACR, and
Machine Tool programs are offered in the evening as
well as during the day.
Enrollment in the Automotive Technology program is
expected remain constant in the next five years.
Enrollment in the Business Systems Technology is
expected to increase in the near future.
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Regional Employment Outlook by Industry Cluster (2012-2020)
Graduates to
Jobs Ratio
Average Annual
Growth in Jobs
Job Outlook
Automotive Technology
1.1
1.8%
C (Favorable)
Business Systems
Technology
Business Systems Technology
0.3
2.2%
A (Excellent)
Computer Information
Technology
Web/Multimedia Management
Programming
1.0
2.8%
C (Favorable)
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
2.9
2.2%
D (Competitive)
Heating, Ventilation,
A/C & Refrigeration
Construction HVAC/R
1.2
6%
C (Favorable)
0.5
0.8%
B (Very Good)
0
0.5%
B (Very Good)
Program
Related Industry Demand Cluster(s)
Automotive Technology
Industrial Maintenance* Operations and Maintenance
Machine Tool
Technology
Precision Production Pathway
Mechatronics
Electrical, Electronic Equip. Repairers
0.6
0.6%
B (Very Good)
Practical Nursing
Practical Nurse (LPN)
1.9
2.8%
D (Competitive)
Data shown is for Local Workforce Investment Area 8
Source: Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Labor Market Information Section
*Information for this program is based on statewide data because regional data is not available
Demand for graduates of the Computer Information
Technology program is expected to increase in the
near future.
Enrollment in the Cosmetology program is expected
to increase in the coming years due to high interest
from potential students in the region.
Enrollment in the HVACR program is expected to
increase in the next five years, due in part to a retiring
workforce.
The Industrial Maintenance program is expected to
increase in enrollment in the coming years, due in part
to demand for skilled workers in the region.
The Machine Tool Technology program is expected to
increase in enrollment in the near future, due in part
to increase job openings.
Potential Future Progr ams
Based on data from the Tennessee Department of
Labor, the following industries have excellent or very
good job outlooks, but there are not currently any
programs at this campus that meet these industries’
needs: veterinary technology; pharmacy assisting;
nursing assistants and home health; personal & home
care; truck, bus, rail, water transportation, and heavy
equipment; collision repair technology; turf grass/
nursery production; construction masonry & concrete;
construction plumbing; and merchandising.
Local industry leaders identified the potential for more
programs in healthcare, information technology, and
advanced manufacturing.
Enrollment in the Mechatronics program is expected
to increase in the next five years, due in part to industry
demand in the region and improved marketing.
Enrollment in the Practical Nursing program is
expected to remain constant in the near future. This
program was recently relocated to this campus from a
leased location.
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Completion R ates by Progr am (2012-2013)
Enrollment
Headcount
Completion
Count
Completion
Rate
Statewide
Average
Automotive Technology*
31
25
81%
83%
Business Systems Technology*
54
39
72%
80%
Computer Information Technology*
28
20
71%
83%
Cosmetology
n/a
n/a
n/a
73%
Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration*
28
24
86%
84%
Industrial Maintenance*
17
16
94%
86%
Machine Tool Technology*
18
17
94%
88%
Mechatronics
11
10
91%
89%
Practical Nursing*
128
108
84%
79%
Total/Average
315
259
84%
83%
Available for
Placement
Placement
Count
Placement
Rate
Statewide
Average
Automotive Technology*
20
18
90%
87%
Business Systems Technology*
32
21
62%
76%
Computer Information Technology*
16
10
63%
77%
Cosmetology
n/a
n/a
n/a
86%
Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration*
22
16
73%
85%
Industrial Maintenance*
15
12
80%
83%
Machine Tool Technology*
16
15
94%
89%
Mechatronics
10
10
100%
87%
Practical Nursing*
104
93
89%
90%
Total/Average
235
195
81%
84%
Program
Placement R ates by Progr am (2012-2013)
Program
Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Central Office
*Includes data from Main Campus
What one word would you use to
describe students’ first impression of
the campus and facilities?
What one word would you use to
describe what the college could become
in the future?
The “wordles” above are based on responses to the online survey
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Office Space Needs
Numbers from the updated space audit, combined
with adjusted FTE enrollment data provided by the
Tennessee Board of Regents central office (see table
on following page) and employee counts provided by
the campus, served as the inputs for the space model
that calculated needed space. For details regarding
the model and an explanation of its methodology, see
Appendix A.
As shown in the chart at right, the model shows a
significant surplus of administrative office space. This
is likely due to the small number of administrative
employees and the fact that the model does not fully
account for administrative office support space such
as file rooms and conference rooms. The model shows
that the amount of existing faculty office space is
adequate. Most faculty indicated in surveys that their
existing office space was adequate.
The chart at center right compares four existing types
of space with modeled space needs in those categories.
The open computer lab category includes space for
Technology Foundations, testing, and open computer
labs. The model shows that the amount of space of this
type is adequate based on current enrollment.
The model shows an existing surplus of food service
space. This category includes student lunch rooms or
lounges, vending machine areas, and the like.
Meeting space includes space available for community
use, staff meetings, and large gatherings of students.
There is currently no space of this type, so the model
shows a need. This space is important for its role in
marketing to the regional community.
Central service and storage space does not include
storage and service space for individual programs
or for offices. It includes storage for campus-wide
supplies, maintenance and janitorial supplies, surplus
equipment, vehicle storage, and the like. The model
shows that there is currently a significant deficit of this
type of space.
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Existing space
Modeled space needs
Net Square Feet
The master planning team performed a detailed space
audit of the Clarksville Campus of the Tennessee
College of Applied Technology Dickson in order to
obtain the most up-to-date room inventory. Room
areas and use codes were updated as needed; a list of
updates was provided to the campus.
Administrative
Office Space
Faculty
Office Space
Other Space Needs
Existing space
Modeled space needs
Net Square Feet
Space Needs
Open
Computer
Lab Space
Food
Service
Space
Meeting
Space
Central
Service/
Storage
Space
Non-Teaching Space Needs
Existing
Assignable
Sq. Ft.
Additional
Space Needed
(Sq. Ft.)
Administrative Offices
3,983
-2,891
Faculty Offices
1,843
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Open Computer Labs
1,191
-183
Food Service
1,162
-658
Meeting Space
0
756
Central Service/Storage
0
1,890
Each space category includes related support space such as
conference rooms and storage closets; negative numbers indicate a
space surplus
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The chart on the following page shows the model’s
calculated needs for teaching space for each program.
Teaching space is the sum of classroom and lab (also
referred to as shop) space, as well as any storage or
other space that directly supports teaching space.
Adjusted FTE Enrollment
2012-2013
Enrollment
Automotive Technology
18
Business Systems Technology
9
Bars that extend to the right in the chart indicate a
need for more space, while bars that extend to the left
show a surplus of existing space. Where the bars show
both surplus and need, the amount of existing space is
within the acceptable range.
Computer Information Technology
11
Cosmetology
15*
HVACR
17
Industrial Maintenance
16
Because the model assumes a range of acceptable
space, the darker blue bars show the minimum amount
of space needed and the lighter blue bars show the
maximum amount of space needed. All calculations
are based on existing enrollment rather than capacity,
so modeled needs would increase with enrollment.
Machine Tool Technology
15
Mechatronics
12
The following paragraphs summarize each program’s
space needs, based on the results of the model,
interviews with faculty and administrators, and online
survey responses.
Practical Nursing (LPN)
12
Total
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Enrollment is based on total contact hour data for the 2012-2013
academic year and assumes 1,296 contact hours per full-time
equivalent student
Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Central Office
*Source: TCAT Dickson (this program opened late in 2013)
• According to the model, teaching space for the
Automotive Technology program would need to
expand by between approximately 1,400 and 2,500
square feet to adequately serve current enrollment.
The campus confirmed the need for more space.
• The model also shows a need for additional teaching
space for the Machine Tool Technology program
(approximately 800 to 1,700 more square feet). The
campus also confirmed this need. The Machine Tool
program is located entirely in Building 1.
• The model shows that the amount of teaching
New facilities mean that most programs have adequate space
space for all other programs is adequate. This was
confirmed by the campus. The new facility likely
accounts for this. Space in the Buildings 1 and 2
formerly occupied by the following programs was
not counted for the sake of this analysis since it
is no longer in use: Business Systems Technology,
Computer Information Technology, HVACR,
Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology,
Mechatronics, and Welding Technology.
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Teaching Space Needs
Surplus
Minimum space needed
Maximum space needed
Need
Automotive Technology
Business Systems Technology
Computer Information Technology
Cosmetology
HVACR
Industrial Maintenance
Machine Tool
Mechatronics
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Welding Technology
sq. ft.
Teaching Space Needs
Total Existing
Classroom & Lab Space
Minimum Additional
Space Needed
Maximum Additional
Space Needed
Automotive Technology
4,061
1,430
2,499
Business Systems Technology
2,802
-2,347
-2,256
Computer Information Technology
2,808
-1,422
-1,311
Cosmetology
3,854
-2,004
-1,704
HVACR
5,622
-2,171
-906
Industrial Maintenance
5,789
-2,827
-1,186
Machine Tool Technology
4,311
748
1,660
Mechatronics
5,790
-3,417
-3,043
Practical Nursing (LPN)
6,566
-5,345
-4,984
Welding Technology*
5,747
-5,747
-5,747
All numbers shown are in assignable square feet and include related support space related to each program, such as storage closets and tool
rooms; negative numbers indicate a space surplus
*Space is provided for this program but no enrollment was reported, so the model shows a surplus
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Detailed Teaching Space Needs
Existing
Classroom
Space
Additional
Classroom Space
Needed
Existing
Lab
Space
Minimum
Additional Lab
Space Needed
Maximum
Additional Lab
Space Needed
Automotive Technology
912
-412
3,149
1,842
2,911
Business Systems Technology
996
-996*
1,806
-1,351
-1,260
Computer Information Technology
996
-496
1,812
-926
-815
1,000
-500
2,854
-1,504
-1,204
HVACR
964
-464
4,658
-1,707
-442
Industrial Maintenance
976
-476
4,813
-2,351
-710
Machine Tool Technology
784
-284
3,527
1,032
1,944
Mechatronics
982
-482
4,808
-2,935
-2,561
3,497
-2,997
3,069
-2,348
-1,987
984
-984
4,763
-4,763
-4,763
Cosmetology
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Welding Technology**
All numbers shown are in assignable square feet and include related support space related to each program, such as storage closets and tool
rooms; negative numbers indicate a space surplus
*The model assumes that the Business Systems Technology program does not need separate classroom space
**Space is provided for this program but no enrollment was reported, so the model shows a surplus
Space Recommendations
Facilities & Site Needs
Nearly all programs have adequate teaching space due
to the new building. The following recommendations
are one potential set of solutions to provide space for
programs that need it. As migrations and renovations
occur, care should be taken to ensure that all faculty
have adequate office space.
The master planning team did not perform a
comprehensive facilities assessment of this campus,
and Physical Facilities Survey did not yet exist for the
new building.
According to parking ratio assumptions developed
as part of this Master Plan, and based on the existing
number of students, faculty, administrators, and staff
on the Main Campus, parking is currently more than
adequate on campus.
• The former Business Systems Technology lab in
Building 1 should be converted to an expansion of
space for the Machine Tool Technology program.
• The Automotive Technology program should
expand to incorporate the former Welding area.
• Room 106 in the new building should be used for a
future program.
• The former HVACR shop and classroom should be
repurposed for a future program.
Existing Buildings
Building ID
Building Name
Year Built
Use Code
Gross Sq. Ft.
800
Building1-CA
1992
10 (Classroom/Office)
11,200
801
Building2-CA
1995
10 (Classroom/Office)
10,773
802
New Building
2013
10 (Classroom/Office)
66,224
Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Schedule D, November 2013
Note: The online Physical Facilities Survey databased has not yet been updated to show the new building
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Existing Floor Plan: New Building
Student
Lounge
CNA
Classroom
Practical
Nursing Lab
HVACR
Classroom
HVACR Lab
HVACR
Storage
vacant
vacant
vacant
Practical
Nursing
Classroom
Ind. Maint.
Classroom
Industrial
Maintenance Lab
Cosmetology
Classroom
Cosmetology Lab
Ind. Maint.
Storage
Mechatronics
Storage
Mechatronics Lab
Mechatronics
Classroom
CIT
Classroom
Computer
Information
Technology Lab
Welding
Classroom
Welding
Technology Lab
BST
Classroom
Business Systems
Technology Lab
Technology
Foundations
Welding
Storage
Floor plans were provided by the campus and may not be to scale or accurately reflect existing conditions
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Building 1
Building 2
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New
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