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

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

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Greetings, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall is my favorite season of the year. Cooler weather, the changing colors of the leaves, and football games every weekend brings joy to my heart. My hope as we build a Culture of Excellence in People, Programs and Places<\/em> is that we create special traditions, events and moments that we all look forward to each year. I am excited about future \u201cReturn to the Nest\u201d events and spending time with Finn the Falcon. Coming together to learn, grow and have fun is essential to Moving Forward<\/em>. Below are a few updates from the Office of the President: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we head into fall break for students, regardless of your role please check on the students that cross your path. I know it can make a big difference to students when we show genuine interest in their Nashville State experience. For those you encounter that have challenges, please help connect them to the most appropriate office. As a reminder, you can find more information to best direct students by visiting the Student Support Services<\/a> webpage for resource information and the Care Team Referral Form<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff Professional Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An exciting Professional Development opportunity for all part-time and full-time Nashville State staff will take place Tuesday, October 11 from 8:30am-12:30pm on the White Bridge Campus. I encourage staff and highly recommend supervisors to support participation in this new opportunity designed for staff to explore their roles as leaders at Nashville State. A special thank you to Staff Assembly Chair Renee Johnston and her team! This is a great example of how we Build a Culture of Excellence in People.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Appointment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On October 3, Shari Shields will transition from the Healthcare Professions Division to serve as the new Administrative Associate. In addition to the Office of the President, Shari will provide administrative support for several departments reporting directly to the President. Please join me in congratulating Shari! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dickson Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am excited to share that we have finalized a three-year agreement with the city of Dickson to relocate campus operations to the soon-to-be vacated senior center on West Walnut Street beginning Spring 2023. As we are committed to staying in Dickson, this agreement will provide the critical time needed to find a permanent location. We are thankful to TCAT Dickson for hosting us; they have been amazing partners.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nashville State classes will continue at TCAT through the current fall semester. The senior center will require some modification for instruction. A special shout-out goes to our outstanding facilities crew that will have a tight turnaround to prepare the building and move current operations from TCAT for Spring 2023 classes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clarksville Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On September 29, we held a 10-year celebration for the Clarksville Campus! All were invited to stop by the daylong celebration from 9am to 7pm.\u00a0A special ceremony took place at 11am. See the October issue of the Voice for photos and information about the event!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enrollment Update<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At fall Census, headcount was down .<\/strong>8% (52 students) and FTE was down 4.1%. Overall, TBR Community Colleges were down 4.0% in headcount (2,937 students) and FTE was down 4.9%.  While we, like most of our sister institutions, were down in continuing students, there were some very bright spots for Nashville State this fall.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating the Good, <\/strong>at census reporting, Nashville State was one of only four Community Colleges that saw an increase in new students this fall. We were recognized at the September TBR Board meeting as having the largest increase among the four. The college was up 2.2% in new undergraduate students which is fantastic considering the impact COVID still has on public community college enrollment. However, the most significant factor was an increase of over 230 new Dual Enrollment students! Continuing Dual Enrollment was up over 120 students as well. Congratulations to all involved with our high school partnerships throughout our seven counties.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget Update<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a reminder, we budgeted FY23 with a projected decrease in FTE of 7.5% in the fall, 5% in spring and flat in summer. Although our FTE decline was lower than projected, we still have a budget shortfall of $3.2 million. To bring the October budget into alignment, we will use our final HEERF allocation for lost revenue and eliminate several vacant positions. It is imperative that we continue the good momentum building from fall and remain better than projected for FTE in spring 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our state appropriations for next year will be determined by the outcomes funding formula that uses end of term fall 22 data, not fall Census FTE. We are continuing to enroll students in our 7-week courses which is important, but retention of current students should be our major focus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fantasy Football<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Week 3 is in the books, and we have six teams out of 60 that remain undefeated. Just in case you were wondering, my team is 3-0! Then, we have six teams that haven\u2019t won a game. There is plenty of trash talking, frustration and crying happening within the league, but it is all in good fun.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employee Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please remember we have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers services at no cost to all benefit-eligible employees and eligible family members. Visit\u202fHere4tn.com<\/a>\u202f<\/em>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.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nashville State, I believe we are turning a very important corner in the history of our college as we work toward Vision 2030: A Student Ready College<\/strong>. Lately, I have been reminded of my father\u2019s, who passed in 2020, favorite saying: \u201cthe race is not given to the swift nor to the strong but to the one that endures to the end.\u201d Together, I believe our vision to become a national leader in achieving equitable outcomes for our diverse community of learners will be realized. Together, I believe we will be the best community college in the country. I believe we are more than capable of doing great things \u2013 together. As Nashville State LEADS<\/strong>, Students Succeed. We are the difference makers!  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Local Moe’s Southwest Grill Franchise Teams Up with the Nashville State Community College Foundation to Fund Employee Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eligible employees of Middle Tennessee area Moe’s \u2013 a locally owned and operated burrito business \u2013 now have a $1,000 per year scholarship opportunity to assist with funding tuition, textbooks, supplies, or fees correlated to their associate degree or certificate program at Nashville State Community College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scott Portis, Owner of Cannon Restaurant Management and Independent Franchisee of Moe\u2019s Southwest Grill’s 8 Middle Tennessee locations has established a scholarship fund with the Nashville State Community College Foundation. This employee appreciation initiative supports new and existing employees enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Nashville State Community College while remaining employed by Moe\u2019s \u2013 working an average of 20 hours per week throughout the semester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Shanna L. Jackson, president of Nashville State, and Mr. Portis have long shared a commitment as leaders to make a difference in the lives of their students and employees, respectively. “By investing in our employees, Moe’s is able to contribute to success in the classroom and in the workplace,” said Mr. Portis, “The Nashville State team and I believe this initiative has the potential to weave a fundamental pattern of support in the academic fabric that hard working individuals can benefit from in the long-term.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scholarship fund broadens Moe’s Southwest Grill’s ongoing community-supporting efforts including fundraising opportunities and philanthropic giving, and adds to employee perks such as healthcare benefits, paid time off, a monthly cell-phone allowance, and growth promoted from within the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Working alongside Moe’s Southwest Grill, specifically Mr. Portis, Nashville State appreciates the opportunities this scholarship fund will bring in making sure all residents have access to an education and the liberating influences it brings,” said Cecily Stone, Nashville State Foundation’s executive director. “Partnerships such as this are an innovative practice that benefits all involved, and the College will continue seeking out and listening to additional opportunities.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Create a Lasting Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Chelsea Spence, Director of Development, NSCC Foundation<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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At Convocation, we heard from one of our students, James Copp, and the many challenges he faced at other institutions before arriving at Nashville State. Our goal at the Foundation is to support the college in becoming student-ready by identifying and eliminating barriers to success for our students. But we need your help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our students are faced with real-life challenges every day, these challenges can derail a college education for good. More and more of our students are reaching out directly for support, we are seeing the needs of our students continuing to climb at an alarming pace. For the Summer and Fall semesters, the Foundation has already deployed $158,455 to students through Beyond Financial Aid Programs. On top of Beyond Financial Aid Resources, this year we were also able to remove 104 students from the purge list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Last year, Dr. Jackson called on faculty and staff to join her in making a monthly payroll contribution toward the important work of the Foundation. We are so grateful for those of you who answered that call. We launched our new program, GEMs (Gives Every Month), and currently, 14% of our staff are signed up for payroll deduction \u2013 THANK YOU! Supporting the Foundation through payroll giving is easy and with a gift of any size, you are helping students achieve their educational goals. Giving through payroll deduction helps the Foundation determine how we can continue to support students throughout the year; this is crucial to our success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year, 62 of our colleagues pledged support during our staff campaign, answering Dr. Jackson’s call by either making a one-time gift or by signing up to become a monthly payroll donor. It\u2019s not about how much you can give, it\u2019s about what we can accomplish as a team! This year, our goal is to increase the number of donors participating in the staff campaign by 30%.  Imagine how many more students we could serve! Will you be the difference for one student this year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/strong><\/a> to become a GEM or to make a one-time gift directly from payroll. If you would prefer to make a pledge to pay later in the year, please contact Chelsea Spence at chelsea.spence@nscc.edu<\/a> in the Foundation Office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nashville State Student Receives Gift Violin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Loren Hatcher has many interests, but a passion is creating and sharing music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Visual Communications major with a concentration in Graphic Design is on course to graduate in May 2023. She is also a violinist in Nashville State\u2019s Jazz Ensemble and is in her second semester of Applied Violin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have always had a love for music from a young age and violin just happened to be the first instrument I tried at MNPS\u2019s Meigs Academic Magnet Middle School.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI practiced violin 24\/7, and it was with me wherever I went.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hatcher was an orchestral member for five years while at Meigs and then Hume-Fogg High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loren\u2019s quality of play along with her passion recently caught the attention of two staff members of The Rockley Family Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The College\u2019s Music Associate of Fine Arts program has partnered with the Foundation for the past two years to support music education through the sale of instruments. Due to this partnership, the Foundation provides scholarships and world-class instruments to the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was during a recent event on Nashville State\u2019s White Bridge campus that good luck and generosity came to Loren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While working the event, she had with her the violin that rarely leaves her side. Unfortunately, the violin had a large crack, which impacted the sound quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eric and Robin from the Foundation took an interest in Loren, especially when they saw her violin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey took a look at the instrument and really had determined that her violin was not reparable for the value it was worth,\u201d said the Foundation\u2019s President Tobin Rockley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the Foundation\u2019s core value of creating, supporting, and fostering musicians, Eric and Robin felt very strongly that gifting a new violin to Loren would make a difference to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The handmade violin, a Stravari Arista, is valued at approximately $10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eric and Robin personally wrote checks and got Mr. Rockley involved to make a match, with the manufacturer providing spectacular pricing as if the Foundation were donating it to an institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hatcher was beyond excited about the generous gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was honestly ecstatic; I didn\u2019t believe Eric was serious when he said the violin was mine. And I am genuinely grateful because now I can continue my music career and pursue the violin.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TLSAMP Welcomes Twenty New Scholars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Dr. Jo Williams, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This Fall, 20 Nashville State Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) students joined the Tennessee Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (TLSAMP) Program. TLSAMP consists of a consortium of ten higher education institutions in the state of Tennessee with the goal of supporting the retention and completion of underrepresented STEM majors. The scholars kicked off the academic semester with a welcome & orientation meeting where they learned about the program, its benefits, and resources for academic success. They also met their faculty mentors – Dr. Jessica Rabb (biology), Mr. Omari Smith (computer science) and Mr. Kwaku Forkuo-Sekyere (mathematics).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TLSAMP scholars will benefit from a textbook stipend, monthly educational seminars, workshops, networking opportunities, and transfer and workforce advising. Dr. Justina Rogers, director of the student success center and Nashville GRAD, was the featured speaker at TLSAMP\u2019s first monthly seminar where she provided advice on perseverance and student success. TLSAMP scholars will also attend a two-day undergraduate research conference hosted by Tennessee State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the goal of increasing the number of underrepresented STEM graduates in the state of Tennessee, TLSAMP offers students a community of support and mentorship. Students are supported through their academic programs at Nashville State, and coached through the academic transfer process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Civil and Construction Engineering Technology A.A.S. Students Visit TDOT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communication and Marketing<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Several Civil and Construction Engineering Technology A.A.S. students in Instructor Roger Foster\u2019s Soil and Foundations class recently got an in-person look and tour of TDOT\u2019s Materials and Test Division lab on Centennial Drive. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10 Questions with Brent Smith<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Harlan Pease, Associate Professor of Communication, EHCT<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brent is a Student Success Advisor at our North Davidson campus. Previously, he served Nashville State as a History adjunct professor, and he served our country as an Army Sergeant for two tours in Iraq and as a Marine Reservist for six years. Here are his answers to 10 questions to get to know him better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What are some favorite books\/movies and why?
<\/strong>My favorite book of all time is The Count of Monte Cristo<\/em>, by Alexandre Dumas. It is the ultimate revenge story. I also love Bernard Cornwell; he does the Sharpe series, the Last Kingdom series; he does a lot of historical novels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.If you were stranded alone on a desert island, assuming food and shelter were not a problem, what three items would you want to have with you?
<\/strong>I’m a big nerd, so I’d have to have my Foreign Affairs magazine. And of course, I’d have to have a copy of my favorite book, The Count of Monte Cristo<\/em>, and being a good old Texas boy, give me a supply of Shiner Bock beer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What do you miss most about being a child?
<\/strong>Just the innocence; I mean, just going out without a care in the world except your little sandbox or your football you\u2019re throwing with your buddies. Being carefree. And just being able to witness new things; everything is new. It was a magical time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. What are some favorite hobbies or activities?
<\/strong>I love, love to read! I also do Karv Maga, a martial art. It\u2019s an Israeli self-defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. What do you like best about working at Nashville State?
<\/strong>The people. The people are amazing; from day one when I got here, everyone was so kind. Everyone was willing to lend a hand and to say, \u201chow can we help you with this?\u201d  Dr. Julie Williams and Dr. Justina Rogers are so helpful; there is no, \u201cI run this department, or \u201cI\u2019m the Dean.\u201d We work together, we brainstorm together. Everybody is there to help each other out. It\u2019s a team here at the Success Center, and no one is too busy to help someone else out. I feel very blessed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. For those of us who aren\u2019t completely familiar, what does a Student Success Advisor do?
<\/strong>We wear a lot of hats. Of course, we help students get registered for classes and things of that nature, but it\u2019s more than that. We bring students in, show them their degree plan, show them the different types of programs we have here, make sure they are in the right program, and we just kind of pick their brain to ask them, \u201cwhat is your end goal in all of this?\u201d And then we help them make a plan. Once we do that, though, it doesn\u2019t end there. For each semester they are here, they\u2019re pretty much glued to us. We help them plan everything out, helping them with what they need to take this semester, next semester, etc. And even when their registered, it\u2019s ongoing. It\u2019s like coaching; we check in and ask them, \u201cHey, how\u2019s it going? Are you going to your classes? Are you having any issues? If so, what are those issues?\u201d And we try to help them solve problems and provide them with workarounds. Do you specialize in certain majors?<\/em> No, we help all students. It\u2019s a lot to keep track of.  Fortunately, we have a great team here under Dr. Julie Williams and Dr. Justina Rogers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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7. If you could go back in time and witness one historic event, what would it be?
<\/strong>That brings out the historian in me.  I\u2019d like to see two events, because they go together: I\u2019d like to go back to the 1850s. Looking at the country today, there is a lot of divisiveness, and there was a similar situation in the 1850s with the events leading up to the Civil War. I\u2019d like to go back and see that situation with the divisiveness between the North and South. That being said, I\u2019d also want to go back to a time when the country was united, like during World War II. So, I\u2019d like to see a time when we were coming apart at the seams, but also a time when we were as tight as we could be. I think it could give us a lot of perspective on what\u2019s taking place in today\u2019s society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Who has inspired you in your life, and how\/why?
<\/strong>I might get a little teary-eyed with this. My great-grandmother, Ms. Corine Smith. She lived to be 104, and she was always giving me different perspectives on things.  If I was having a bad day she would say, \u201cBrent, don\u2019t worry, this will all pass.\u201d I really valued her kindness, her perspective, and her hospitality.  She was a good, good, woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. If you won $10 million in the lottery, what would you do?
<\/strong>My great-grandmother had a ranch down in Texas, and my uncle and my father run that place, but they don\u2019t live there. What I would do is fix up her old ranch house, which is getting a little rundown, and it would be a nice vacation home for me. That\u2019s exactly what I would do with the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.  What is a favorite quote?
<\/strong>“Learning does not make one learned: there are those who have knowledge and those who have understanding. The first requires memory and the second philosophy.” Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bass, Berry & Sims and GSRM Law Partner with Nashville State Community College Foundation to Provide Pro Bono Legal Clinics for Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bass, Berry & Sims and Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC (GSRM Law) have partnered with the Nashville State Community College (NSCC) Foundation to hold a monthly Legal Help Clinic. These events will provide Nashville State students with pro bono legal counsel and referrals to appropriate legal resources for a variety of civil legal matters, such as landlord-tenant issues, vehicle purchase and repair, child support, expungement and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning September 13, attorneys will meet students in-person at the College\u2019s White Bridge campus and virtually with students across the College\u2019s seven campuses in Tennessee, with the next events scheduled for October 11 and November 15. Each clinic will take place between 5 and 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur top priority at the Nashville State Community College Foundation is to ensure that every student who enrolls at the College has access to a comprehensive system of supportive resources that removes all potential barriers to the completion of a degree or certificate program,\u201d said Cecily Stone, executive director of the Nashville State Foundation. \u201cThis partnership with two law firms with such deep roots in our communities reflects our commitment to that priority, and we are deeply appreciative of the time and legal resources they are so kindly donating for our students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attorneys from Bass, Berry & Sims and GSRM Law will address a variety of legal matters for students by providing the appropriate legal and practical guidance, such as legal advice at the events, referrals to other legal service providers and resources or agreeing to provide extended counsel following the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nashville State students interested in participating in this free clinic should check-in at the Student Services Center at the White Bridge campus, outside room S118.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bass, Berry & Sims\u2019 participation in this new event coincides with its 100 Acts of Service<\/a> commitment to celebrate its 100th<\/sup> anniversary, in which attorneys and staff are volunteering time and expanded pro bono services to causes important to the firm and its employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe congratulate the team at the Nashville State Foundation for their leadership in coordinating this wonderful event to connect students across the state with pro bono legal counsel and resources that are seldom made available to college students,\u201d said David Esquivel, pro bono member at Bass, Berry & Sims. \u201cOur firm is committed to ensuring equal access to justice and legal services, and we are excited to build upon our firm\u2019s foundation of giving back with this new initiative. We also would like to thank the great team at GSRM Law, who share our commitment to our communities in Nashville and across the state, for their partnership in this program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GSRM Law is also celebrating an anniversary with 80 years of business in Nashville since launching as Martin & Cochran in 1942, which was followed by mergers with Gullett, Sanford & Robinson (1957), Westlake, Marsden & Montgomery (2003) and MTR Family Law (2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are grateful to celebrate 80 years as a firm and dedicated member of the Nashville community, and this is an exciting opportunity to continue GSRM Law\u2019s legacy of supporting the community, legal and civic initiatives by contributing financial resources and volunteer hours,\u201d said Ginna Winfree Burrell, attorney at GSRM Law and board member of NSCC Foundation. \u201cThis partnership with Bass, Berry & Sims to help fulfill this innovative initiative from the NSCC Foundation is a great opportunity for our attorneys to give back and engage with the future of our communities across Tennessee.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NSCC Historical Minutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Faye Jones, Ph.D., Dean, Learning Resource Center<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In 1969, an article in The<\/em> Nashville Tennessean<\/em> showed a photo of Edward Weld at the construction site of what was to become Nashville State Technical Institute. Weld had been hired to bring Nashville State to life, supervising not only its construction but also the hiring of faculty and staff and developing the curriculum. The college officially opened in 1970, and Weld served as its director, then president, until 1978 when he retired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In that first decade, NSTI saw many changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n