Update from the President
by Dr. Shanna L. Jackson
Greetings,
It is a busy but exciting time at Nashville State. As we enter the final stretch of the spring semester, we are in the early stages of summer and fall registration. The Honors convocation, healthcare professions pinning ceremonies and Commencement are just around the corner. In this active season, I want you to know how much I appreciate each and every one of you that contributes to the success of our students and our college. While it has not been an easy year, together, we continue to remain Nashville State strong!
One of the challenges facing our college centers around enrollment. Like many public Community Colleges, we have had two years of significant enrollment declines. I have come to the point where I will no longer accept “COVID” as the only response to our current situation. Indeed, it had a direct impact. However, I believe we collectively have the ability to change our current trajectory at Nashville State. And that starts with understanding our student data in a way that can inform how we communicate, promote and support our students.
This is what our fourth LEADS Core Value represents. Data-Informed: We are committed to using data and analytics to guide decision-making and resources allocation at all levels. This is different than data-driven, which means that data is the key determining factor in making strategic decisions. Data-informed means we use data as one point of consideration to guide the decisions we make.
As a part of Vision 2030, we are committed to making our student data transparent and accessible. We are also committed to helping you understand the data by sharing and discussing it during our convocations and throughout the year. We plan to increase the opportunities for you to better understand why we have an equity gap and the impact that poverty has on our students.
Here are several links to stay data-informed about college enrollment, student persistence, and retention.
Campus Updates
I recently toured the Humphreys County campus, and it was great to see faculty, staff, and students back on campus. We received notification last week that Freed Hardeman University is placing the Renaissance Center, home of our Dickson Campus, up for auction. We are working to identify spaces to transition our fall classes, offices, and support for students. Nashville State has been actively seeking a new permanent location in Dickson, this change may accelerate our timeline but not our commitment to remain in Dickson.
The North Davidson Campus ribbon cutting and open house were a great success. Special thanks to the planning team, security, facilities, and other staff on hand to help support the event. The Clarksville Campus expansion passed another important stage as legislation to approve funding for the Governor’s budget was approved. The project will next go to the State Building Commission in July.
The city recently approved moving forward to purchase the Global Mall connected to our Southeast Campus. Tentative plans involve Vanderbilt Medical Center leasing space to create a model similar to 100 Oaks. We believe this will have a positive impact on the campus. A renovation to the H-Building at White Bridge is still in the planning stages. The opportunity to consolidate our existing Healthcare Professions programs using HEERF funding into one building and allow for the expansion of new programs is what is driving this change.
Budget Update
The college budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023 is based on a projected decrease in revenue based on an enrollment decrease of 7.5% in fall, 5% in spring, and flat for summer resulting in a budget shortfall of $3,600,000. For the new fiscal year, we are prohibited from offsetting the revenue loss through increases in tuition rates and/or fees. As the college is state-supported and not state-funded, we like any other business have difficult decisions to make if we are unable to increase our revenues. Our best opportunity to change our budget situation is to grow enrollment and increase retention while spending wisely.
Support
Please remember EAP services are offered at no cost to all benefit-eligible employees and eligible family members. Visit Here4tn.com for more information. In addition, the United Way of Greater Nashville provides free financial counseling. You can make an appointment by calling 615-748-3620.
One thing I know about our college is that we are resilient! We have the tools and the talent to increase retention and grow enrollment to reach our Vision 2030 target before 2030. I hope you will find in this and every edition of The Voice many of the great things happening at our college. As always, I encourage you to send me a personal email or use the Good News Submission Form.
Nashville State Opens North Davidson Campus
by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing
Nashville State Community College unveiled its long-anticipated North Davidson campus in Madison during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This is Nashville State’s fourth campus in Davidson County. The community and dignitaries from the Madison community were invited to the ceremony and day-long open house.
The address is 1520 Gallatin Pike North, Madison.
The campus will open for the summer semester, where it will host eight classes, ranging from English Composition to Statistics. It will open to full course offerings for the upcoming fall semester, which begins on August 22, 2022. Applications are being accepted.
“Nashville State provides a high-quality education that is accessible and affordable,” said Nashville State President Dr. Shanna L. Jackson. “Residents of Madison-Rivergate and surrounding communities will be able to point to the North Davidson campus with pride. We were intentional in our designing the campus with the student and community in mind.”
Focus groups were held with local civic, business, public, and higher education leaders so the College’s expansion meets the needs and character of the Madison community. Every design decision began with the question, “how does this serve the students?”
The site is “universally accessible,” allowing for ADA-compliant access to all portions of exterior walkways, exceeds all energy code requirements, and was designed as a “50 Year Building,” to last a minimum of half a century. The overall design nods to both traditional collegiate architecture, while also pulling from Madison’s defining mid-century character. Nashville State is committed to fitting in and investing in the Madison community and surrounding communities.
Nashville State aims to set a new precedent for development along the “Motor Mile” by providing a civic and community asset through increased landscaping, and bridging the connection between commercial development on Gallatin Pike and the adjacent residential community.
The College’s expansion into northern Davidson County has been discussed for several years, with more recent plans changing from retrofitting buildings, which have since been demolished, to the construction of a modern state-of-the-art facility. The campus layout allows for future growth.
Nashville State, with more than 80 A.S., A.A., and A.A.S. degree programs and technical certificates available at seven campuses, online, virtually and in a hybrid format is focused on producing equitable outcomes for all students.
To produce equitable outcomes, Nashville State has been working to remove barriers for students that lead to enrollment, retention, graduation, and post-completion success. In addition to tuition assistance programs such as Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect, the College has grown its online programs, offers students wrap-around support services through Nashville GRAD and Nashville Flex, food assistance through the Campus Cupboard, transportation assistance, a free technology loaner program, access to employer pipelines and professional attire provided at the Career Closet to name a few.
Nashville architecture firm Gilbert | McLaughlin | Casella was hired for design. Hoar Construction in Brentwood is the construction contractor. The College broke ground in June 2020. Other project partners include EMC Structural Engineers, P/C/, Enfinity Engineering, LLC, TLC Engineering Solutions, Barge Cauthen & Associates, and the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The Big Payback
by Chelsea Spence, Director of Development, NSCC Foundation
We have a donor that is willing to match donations up to $25,000!
If you have lived in the Nashville area for at least a year, you are probably familiar with the Big Payback. The Big Payback is an annual 24-hour, online giving celebration raising money and awareness for more than 1,000 area nonprofits, schools, and faith-based organizations and of course, your Nashville State Community College Foundation is one of them! This fundraiser directly supports our students with our Beyond Financial Aid Resources that include Textbook Assistance, Transportation Assistance, Child Care Assistance, the Campus Cupboards, and the Helping Hand Fund (emergency assistance funds).
This year we have a unique request. We are asking faculty and staff to join us in creating peer-to-peer fundraising pages. This will help us spread the word of the amazing work happening here in support of our students. Our goal is to have 10 peer-to-peer fundraising pages created. Create yours today and help us start spreading the word! Every staff member who creates a page will be entered into a drawing to win an Amazon gift card!
Then, when the clock starts ticking at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4th all you have to do is share your page with your network! It’s amazing what we can achieve when we all come together as a team! We also have an amazing donor, The Chi Boule Foundation who will make a $25,000 matching gift for donations made through the Big Payback. You can help us get there simply by creating a page and spreading the word!
Nashville State Alumna Has Eyes Set on Pediatric Occupational Therapy
by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing
After earning her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, She’noa Thomas has every confidence that she will pass the state licensure exam and become a pediatric occupational therapist. Ultimately, she would love to own her own practice.
The 2016 graduate of Nashville State’s Health Sciences program transferred to MTSU, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (Kinesiology) and after a little time, off is now pursuing her master’s degree in occupational therapy. She’noa splits her time studying and working at Vanderbilt Cardiology.
She believes that starting at Nashville State gave her time to learn about different professions and develop as a better student.
“I think people get caught up on a timeline based on what other people do and have done,” she said.
“School is challenging but when you can do it your way and with a great foundation (like Nashville State), you are more prepared for the future.”
While at Nashville State, she took full advantage of the Tennessee Promise scholarship, where she “was fortunate enough to not have to worry about finances except for my books and other class materials.”
However, since She’noa’s time at Nashville State, the College has been providing readily available support to cover costs associated with books and childcare, along with free laptop loaners and food and personal care assistance.
When looking back at her time on Nashville State’s Southeast campus, She’noa remarked, “The biggest thing for me was having someone who actually wanted to teach and help you succeed. My all-time favorite was (Associate Professor of Biology) Dr. Gracie King. She always went above and beyond in class and she set the foundation for me to pursue a career in healthcare.”
In her occupational therapy career, She’noa sees herself working with children and young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
“I get to help people get back to the lives they want to live and also build relationships along the way. I always wanted a career where I could do something different every day.”
“We put the FUN in FUNCTION.”
College Planning Council Update
by Charles Clark, Associate Vice President, Office of Planning and Research
The College Planning Council (CPC) is reorganizing its work to move forward in supporting and advancing the Vision 2030 – A Student-Ready College strategic plan. The Council’s work will be undertaken by two sub-councils. The workflow is modeled after the Simplex method for creative solutions structure as seen in the graphic.
The Strategy Development (SD) Sub-Council is charged with bringing forward or generating ideas, strategies, and solutions that advance Vision 2030. The SD sub-council includes the Admin Assembly, Staff Assembly, Faculty Senate Chair-elect, Student Government Association Vice President, Compliance and Diversity Officer, and depending upon the topic others from outside the Council as needed. The Strategy Development Sub-Council is chaired by Donna Whitehouse.
The Alignment and Integration (A&I) Sub-Council, chaired by Charles Clark, will work with the Strategy Development Sub-Council on solution formulation and determining which strategies to recommend for implementation. The A&I sub-council formalizes plans that align and integrate with Vision 2030 and other key institutional strategies. This sub-council is also charged with monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the approved strategies. The A&I sub-council consists of the Associate Vice Presidents, Executive Director of Enrollment Management, Director of Institutional Research, and others as needed.
The process of identifying and selecting institutional strategies will remain the same. Ideas, strategies, and solutions can originate from anyone at the College. They will be forwarded to the College Planning Council for development to ensure that they align with Vision 2030 via the workflow outlined above. The CPC will then make recommendations to the President’s Cabinet which, in turn, will make recommendations to the President for approval and implementation.
If you have any questions about the College Planning Council, then contact Charles Clark at Charles.Clark@nscc.edu.
Fun Celebration Held in Honor of Retirees!
by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing
During a special ceremony and gathering on Friday, April 22, dozens of faculty, staff, and family members came together to celebrate colleagues, friends, and loved ones who have recently retired or soon will be.
Dr. Jackson introduced the retirees, reviewed their work at NSCC, and presented each with a framed certificate of appreciation for their years of service.
Please see the photos and PPT Presentation listing each of the twenty-two retirees and a summary of their service to NSCC.
Congratulations to our retirees!
Another Successful Year for Edible Books
by Faye Jones, Ph.D., Dean, Learning Resource Center
The Library would like to thank everyone who was a part of the Edible Books contest this year. A water main break and delayed opening didn’t deter participants from enjoying the creativity of this year’s entrants. (Library staff and students also enjoyed tasting the entries!)
Autumn Trieu received the most votes for her entry The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. She received a gift card, a certificate, and a visit from the Jolly Librarian herself:
To see Autumn’s winning entry as well as all the other creative delectable treats from your colleagues, visit https://nscc.libguides.com/ediblebook.
The Jolly Librarian gave the participation award to herself for finding a book, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender, that only required putting a face on food. She has managed this feat for two consecutive years.
Nashville State Nursing Instructor Ashley Carter Named Rising Star Nurse
by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing
Nashville State Nursing clinical instructor Ashley Carter was named a Tennessee 2022 Rising Star Nurse Leader by the Tennessee Nurses Association, Tennessee Hospital Association, and Tennessee Action Coalition.
Congrats on this statewide recognition, Ashley!
Deloitte Visits Economics Classes
by David Adams, Assistant Professor of Economics, BMAH Division
On Tuesday, March 29, three back-to-back Principles of Economics classes, ECON 2100-N01, ECON 2200-D01/N02, and ECON 2100-N03, were hosted by Duane Higgins, Chief Audit Executive, and Wesley Murray, Manager of Internal Audits from Deloitte LLP.
Deloitte is a company with more than 175 years of service, a network of member firms spanning more than 150 countries and territories, and they employ more than 330,000 people worldwide. Deloitte has an office in Nashville where Duane and Wesley both work.
Duane and Wesley lead these classes in an in-depth and engaging conversation about the relationships between market structures, company types, and economic incentives. They brought to class a wealth of knowledge and experience from the world of international business, corporate structures, government contracts, and cooperative internal audits.
It was an enriching opportunity that was enjoyed by students, faculty, and guest speakers. We are grateful for Duane, Wesley, and Deloitte’s willingness to share and support higher education efforts and Nashville State Community College. We are excited about our partnership with Deloitte and look forward to future collaboration and student enrichment.
Humphreys County Campus Hosts High School Senior Day
by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing
The Humphreys County campus recently welcomed seniors from Houston County High School, McEwen High School, and Waverly Central High School.
The campus, which has been undergoing extensive repairs since the August 2021 flood, is expected to fully open for the Fall 2022 semester.
Advising Chat
by Jessica Rabb, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Advising Chat ran from 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Thursday in April. Students could reach Advising Chat from the Nashville State registration help page and on the NS Online home page.
A big thank you to the administrators, faculty, and staff that monitored the chat in one-hour shifts.
Brent Smith, Sarah Roberts, Genevieve El Chaer, Jesmin Akther, Miranda Inman, Jared Irvine, Nejib Adem, Lindsay Hager, Karen Kendrick, Marla Perry, Elizabeth Schoenfeld, Jessica Rabb, Emily Bush, Mayaan Ornath, Julie Williams, Eric Morgan, Brian Curtis, Audrey Cross, Rachel Lewis, Breanna Butler, Sharley Ross, Peter Ortner, Maegan Puzas, Maria Smith, Dawne Moore, Justina Rogers, Raul Colon, Alissa Thacker, Mary Womack, and Fred Frazier.
There were 60 chats during the first week and 30 chats during weeks two and three. What are the chat topics? I looked at the first 100 chats to see.
FAQ First 100 Chats
- How do I register for classes? We answer short questions and help them connect with their Advisor, Welcome Center, etc.
- How do I change my major? We provide the link.
- How do I contact Financial Aid, Admissions, Dean, Veteran Advising, etc.? We provide the contact info.
- What happens if I fail a class? Can I repeat it? Will it replace the grade? Can I register for the class again? We answer short questions and provide contact information for Advisor, Dean, etc. when appropriate.
- Summer Specific Questions: Does FAFSA count? Can I use my scholarship? How many credits do I have to take? We answer short questions and provide contact information for Advisor, Financial Aid, etc., when appropriate.
- Online Course Questions: What is eCampus? What is an online class like? Are all classes offered online? Again, we answer the questions we can answer in chat format and then connect students to the right people and offices when appropriate.
Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts Earns ACF Accreditation
by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing
The Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts at Nashville State Community College, located on the Southeast campus in Antioch, has received a four-year accreditation for its Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.
Nashville State’s Culinary Arts program is one of four in the state to have earned this accreditation and the only one in Middle Tennessee.
The Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts offers several educational options such as federally and ACF registered apprenticeships, where students earn a paycheck in a professional kitchen while earning a degree or professional certification, a two-year associate degree in Culinary Arts, or professional technical certifications, which can be earned in 12 months.
“Students graduating from the program will leave with the skills and confidence to succeed in a professional kitchen,” said Chef Paul Brennen, a World Association of Chefs Societies World Certified Master Chef and program director of the Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts. “Our culinary faculty have sharpened their knives in kitchens across the country and bring a wealth of experience to our state-of-the-art kitchen lab.”
The culinary industry is booming in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, with an abundance of opportunities to begin and grow in an exciting career.
The American Culinary Federation (ACF) is the largest professional chefs’ organization in North America, consisting of more than 14,000 members belonging to more than 170 chapters. ACF is the leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship, competitions, and programmatic accreditation designed to enhance professional growth for all current and future chefs and pastry chefs. ACF operates the most comprehensive culinary certification program in the world.
Kappa Beta Delta Induction Ceremony
by David Adams, Assistant Professor of Economics, BMAH Division
On Saturday, March 26, 2022, the Alpha Eta Chapter of the Kappa Beta Delta International Honor Society at Nashville State Community College held its Induction Ceremony for the new 2022 inductees.
Kappa Beta Delta (KBD) member institutions are accredited through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP was established in 1988 as an accrediting body for business programs. An Associate Degree Commission established standards in 1991 for accrediting programs at two-year institutions. Since its founding in June 1997, Kappa Beta Delta has been affiliated with ACBSP. Kappa Beta Delta membership is available exclusively to business students enrolled at schools accredited by ACBSP.
To be eligible for induction into Kappa Beta Delta, a student must meet the following requirements:
- Rank in the upper 20% of students pursuing business degrees at the time of invitation to membership.
- Must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit, of which a minimum of six are in business subjects toward the degree program.
- Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Congratulations to the 2022 KBD inductees! Their names and their programs of study are as follows
- Luxanne Blackman, Associate of Applied Science in Business with a Concentration in Logistics
- Summer LeMaster, Associate of Applied Science in Business with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship
- Andrew Morgan, Associate of Applied Science in Business with a Concentration in Management
- Erzsebet Svajcsik, Associate of Applied Science in Business with a Concentration in Management
During the induction ceremony David Adams, Assistant Professor of Economics and Kappa Beta Delta Faculty Advisor presided over the ceremony and made closing remarks. Karen Stevenson, Dean of Business, Management, and Hospitality made opening remarks, and Dr. Carol Rothstein, Vice President of Academic Affairs made congratulatory remarks.
Special thanks to Yvette Spicer, Ruth Green, Evelyn Hadley, Dean Karen Stevenson, Dr. Carol Rothstein, and the faculty members that make up the Business, Management, and Hospitality Division.
Nashville State Receives Special Recognition from State Legislature
by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing
As you know, 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of Nashville State becoming a community college. To recognize that milestone, Senator Heidi Campbell introduced a Senate Joint Resolution, which passed the House and Senate. Governor Bill Lee signed it on March 31th.
The Tennessee Senate held a special recognition on April 7 on the Chamber floor where President Jackson received SJR (Senate Joint Resolution) 1384.
Dr. Jackson spoke on the floor to recognize faculty, staff, students, and alumni. She also thanked Nashville State’s many supporters in the state legislature.
CORE Program Update
by Ayesha Keller, MSW, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Last fall TBR awarded NSCC over $39,000 as a part of the SERS (Student Engagements Retention Success) grant to provide support and resources to African American students. The grant birthed the CORE program aimed at providing mentors, health and wellness activities, and opportunities for students to build community on campus.
This year students participated in several events including fitness classes, and an on-campus study hall. Last week, students toured DevMar Products LLC, a black-owned business founded by Nashville State Foundation board member Sharon Reynolds. During the tour, Mrs. Reynolds and her husband gave students a behind-the-scenes view of the hard work and belief in oneself it takes to run a longstanding successful business.
The CORE program will close the year with an end-of-year celebration. If you know of any students that would benefit from the CORE program, please email ayesha.keller@nscc.edu or ryan.parker@nscc.edu.
SOAR Awards and TBR Day on the Hill
by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing
It was an important and enjoyable couple of days in late March, working with fellow community colleges and technical colleges to celebrate student, faculty, and staff successes while building support for continued investments in our communities, students, and industries we serve.
Congratulations to Nashville State student Kearra Weiting, who was a finalist for Student of the Year! Kearra is earning an Associate of Arts in English. She is benefiting from Nashville GRAD. After graduating, she plans to attend Mars Hill University in North Carolina. Her career ambition is to serve as a public defender.
Kearra is thankful for her advisor Maegan Puzas-Kessen and her professors, specifically Harlan Pease and Dr. Donald Turner.
We are so proud of you, Kearra!
Bella’s Closet
by Jaclen Christian, Student Service Specialist I, Clarksville Campus
The Clarksville campus was thrilled to host Bella’s Closet pop-up shop, a local non-profit organization committed to helping women and men obtain and maintain employment, by providing them with work attire and resources tailored to fit their needs. During the pop-up shop, many NSCC students were able to receive clothing for their current employment and others who have an interview coming up.
Having this partnership during school hours so our students were able to shop before and after classes was a great idea. This was also a great opportunity to have the staff and faculty shop as well.
One student stated, “…It was a great opportunity to try on clothes and have someone help me prepare for an interview I have coming up!”
Another student stated, “…It was nice to get clothing that will help me feel confident during future employment interviews especially being a part of the CMCSS cohort.”
Some faculty allowed their students five minutes before or after class just to shop!
If you would like to donate to this non-profit, please do so by setting up a drop-off time, or sending a donation. If you would like more information you can contact them at 931-206-1578 or visit their new finished location at the realty building Tuesdays and Thursdays, located at 151 W. Dunbar Cave Rd. Clarksville TN, 37040.
Nashville State Student Adrienne McSwiney Finds Career Track, Success, and Happiness
by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing
Adrienne McSwiney realized one day that she “wanted more.”
“I have always been a good student and the plan was to go college, but having children pushed it to the side,” she recently said.
Her children, Braden Martin (23) and Cerena Martin (21) are both recent graduates of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
McSwiney, who is on track to graduate in spring 2023 with an Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, is using the Tennessee Reconnect grant to cover tuition.
“This degree through Nashville State is giving me the opportunity to have a career, not just a job.”
While seeking her degree, Adrienne was notified of a position at LBMC, the largest Tennessee-based business consulting and advisory firm, and the no. 32 accounting firm in the nation, by Associate Professor of Accounting Laurie Swanson, CPA, who teaches several of her classes.
With assistance from Professor Swanson and Nashville State’s Career Services, McSwiney applied to be an Audit Support Specialist. She was offered the position and began work in December 2021.
As an Audit Specialist, Adrienne is responsible for preparing accounting work papers, selecting samples for testing, testing the samples, inputting budgets, updating client entity information, running the general ledger, and journal entry testing all related to the audit process.
“LBMC is a wonderful place to work,” she said. “This company really cares about its people and offers opportunities and resources for growth in your career.”
Adrienne’s direct supervisor at LBMC, Drew McCullough, CPA, senior manager for audit and advisory, said, “Adrienne has been a significant contributor to our efforts in the department. I am thrilled to have her on our team.”
After graduating, McSwiney plans on getting her CPA and is considering forensic accounting as a specialty.
In the meantime, Adrienne is learning in the classroom while getting hands-on experience in the professional workspace. At Nashville State’s Accounting Program, in addition to the core focus, students also take general education and business courses as part of the curriculum.
“What I love about accounting is it really is just a big puzzle that you have to investigate to figure out,” she says.
LBMC
How to Find Nashville State Policies
by Natalie Olsen, Executive Assistant, Office of the President
Staff and faculty can now access approved Nashville State Policies and Procedures through the SharePoint Drive.
The President’s Cabinet has been reworking policies so that they are specific to Nashville State. Once all Nashville State policies are approved by the Cabinet, they will be moved to their permanent home on the website. In the meantime, you can access the policies by going to the Committees folder on the SharePoint Drive.
All staff and faculty have access to this drive: SharePoint/President’s Cabinet/Policies & Procedures. This folder also contains a PDF list of the policies that have been completed to date. For questions, please email Natalie.Olsen@nscc.edu.
Honor Society Students at Tennessee’s Community and Technical Colleges Celebrated at Student Honors Luncheon
by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing
Nashville State students Cailin McGlory and Kearra Weiting were celebrated, among a group of 51 peers from across the state, during the College System of Tennessee 2022 student honors luncheon.
The annual luncheon salutes top-achieving members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS).
PTK is the national honor society for students at two-year colleges. The 25 honored students are members of the PTK All-Tennessee Academic Team.
NTHS honors and recognizes students in career and technical education from Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology.
In addition to recognizing student achievement, both honor societies provide opportunities for student leadership development and service. The students honored were nominated by their colleges. Each was individually recognized during the luncheon program, and presented medallions and certificates by their respective college presidents, signifying their achievements.
The Honors Luncheon is a part of the College System of Tennessee’s fourth Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition (SOAR) program.
Facilities Management Report
by Christopher Saunders, CFM, Executive Director of Facilities Management
This month’s NSCC Major Projects celebrates the new North Davidson Campus Grand Opening celebration.
Other projects that are currently underway:
- Clarksville: LED Lighting and Cameras upgrade
- Humphreys County: Continues to be rebuilt
- Southeast:
- Building Refurbishment Project
- Chiller Replacement
- Second Floor Storage Clean Up
- White Bridge
- LED Lighting Retrofit
- H-Building Renovation
Thank you to all who support NSCC in the completion of these projects.
Human Resources News
by Janet Dennis, Personnel Assistant, Human Resources
New Hires
| 4/18/22 | Christopher McKeever | Computer Lab Technician | Extended Campuses, TSD |
| 4/1/22 | Johnny Wyatt | Assistant Director | Southeast Campus |
| 4/1/22 | Taryn Butler | Assistant Director | Records |
| 4/1/22 | James Rooks | Security Guard II | Police and Security |
| 4/1/22 | Jayla Crawford | Records Clerk | Admissions and Records |
| 4/1/22 | Stephanie Flores | Nashville GRAD Coordinator | Student Success and Nashville GRAD |
Changes
| 4/1/22 | Chuck Hackney | System Administrator | TSD |
| 4/1/22 | Diana Blackburn | Online Systems and LMS Support Administrator | Online Learning |
Separations
| 4/22/22 | LaToya Bailey | Benefits Coordinator | Human Resources |
| 4/11/22 | Gwendolyn Falin | V.A. Student Support Specialist | Admissions and Records |
| 4/8/22 | Christopher Griffith | Employment Specialist Recruitment | Human Resources |
| 4/8/22 | Lauren Robinson | Work-Based Learning Coordinator | Academic Affairs |
| 4/7/22 | Leslie Searcy | Security Guard | Southeast Campus, Police and Security |
| 4/5/22 | Lauren Bell | Executive Director of Foundation | Foundation |
| 3/31/22 | Troy Valentine | Technical Systems Coordinator | TSD |
| 3/30/22 | Will Plunk | Help Desk Supervisor | TSD |
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April Contributors
- David Adams
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- Dr. Shanna L. Jackson
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