Susan D. Vance, Tusculum College's interim vice president for institutional advancement, recently completed a week-long Institutional Advancement Leadership Training course at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College.

Vance, who has been with Tusculum College's Institutional Advancement Office since 2003 and has served as interim vice president since February 2007, "participated in the intensive program focusing on cutting-edge theoretical explorations of institutional advancement best practices," a press release said.

Vance said the Peabody Institute program was a significant professional development opportunity because it was designed for the professional in the institutional advancement field and allowed for exploration of various functions of the college.