{"id":1868,"date":"2022-08-29T19:38:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T19:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/?page_id=1868"},"modified":"2022-09-01T15:25:28","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T15:25:28","slug":"august-2022-volume-6-issue-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/august-2022-volume-6-issue-1\/","title":{"rendered":"August 2022 Volume 6 Issue 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>
\n

Update from the President<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Dr. Shanna L. Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

Greetings,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall classes are underway, and it is wonderful to see so many students on campus. As I have been connecting with students you see the hope and excitement but also the uncertainty and anxiety on their faces. It does not take long to discern those who are not quite sure if they can do \u201ccollege\u201d or those who are discovering the reality of how difficult it will be to manage school with work and\/or family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first few weeks are critical for the students who are wavering about staying at Nashville State.  I encourage each of us with roles inside and outside the classroom to connect with the students we see.  Sometimes a simple \u201chello, how are you doing?\u201d can make a big difference.<\/a> If you are not familiar with the variety of resources available to our students, please visit the Student Support Services<\/a> webpage for resource information and the Care Team Referral Form<\/a>. I don\u2019t expect everyone to specifically know how to help students, but as a Student Ready College<\/em> every employee can encourage a student and direct them to the right area for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking time to intentionally connect with students is the student-centered culture we need to embody to reach Vision 2030. As we discussed during Convocation, to go from a good college to a great college, we have to<\/a> separate ourselves from the pack. I am excited about the work taking place at the Nashville State and our focus on Building a Culture of Excellence in People, Programs and Places<\/em>.  I look forward to building new traditions with you, being intentional about connecting with one another and having fun! I cannot wait to see who comes in second to me in Fantasy Football at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Updates from the Office of the President<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dickson Campus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On August 1 we transitioned to TCAT Dickson for the Fall semester. We are working with the city and anticipate approval to use their Senior Center beginning Spring 2023 for the next 3-4 years. We are actively working on finding land and resources to build a permanent campus.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clarksville Campus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On September 29, we will hold a 10-year celebration for the Clarksville Campus! A wonderful day of celebration is being planned. The bid process for an architect for the Clarksville Expansion has been completed.  The design process will take around a year, and we project breaking ground early 2024 with an expected opening in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment Update<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Nashville State and TBR Dashboards are available for viewing.  Our dashboards are updated daily and TBR\u2019s is updated every Monday.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n