{"id":2995,"date":"2023-04-06T19:58:05","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T19:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/?page_id=2995"},"modified":"2023-04-19T17:33:48","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T17:33:48","slug":"march-2023-volume-6-issue-8","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/march-2023-volume-6-issue-8\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2023 Volume 6 Issue 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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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,\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The month of March signals the beginning of spring and our halfway point in the semester. We now have more weeks behind us than in front to help our students finish strong.  Please take time to reach out and connect with our students as you are moving about your day.  You can make a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting with students is something I enjoy. Just this month, I have spent time on every campus with our Donuts with Dr. J or Popcorn with the President events. Listening to how they are experiencing Nashville State affirms why we must keep Moving Forward<\/em>! The investments we are making in building a Culture of Excellence in People, Places, and Programs are working. I believe we will continue to see improvement in student outcomes by working better together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are a few updates from the President:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employee Engagement Committee:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The committee is busy looking at ways to improve the work culture at the college by focusing on four key areas: Culture, Connections, Appreciation\/Recognition, and Well-Being. If you have ideas for events or activities, please send those to committee chair Natalie Olsen at natalie.olsen@nscc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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College Communication:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Communication is a challenge for any organization. President\u2019s Cabinet is taking on this topic by discussing ways we can improve our current communication channels within the college and by learning how to seek and share information as individuals. We will share more with you in the coming months. In the meantime, a great way to keep up with college business is to read meeting minutes for the President\u2019s Cabinet and other committees on the SharePoint site.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I understand that we all have lives outside of Nashville State, and I encourage you to make your physical and mental health a priority. Please remember EAP services are also offered at no cost to all benefit-eligible employees and eligible family members. Visit Here4tn.com<\/a> <\/em>for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our<\/strong> Vision 2030<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Student Ready College<\/strong> is a bold but achievable plan. I am encouraged by the positive change happening inside and outside the classroom. We are indeed building a Culture of Excellence in People through our Teaching Center, ACUE cohorts, and evolving Professional Learning opportunities. It is the internal talent of our college that will make the difference. It is time for the Nashville State Falcons to soar!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Jackson Addresses Civic, Corporate, and Non-profit Leaders at Business Forum<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/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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Dr. Jackson joined the CEO of Nashville General Hospital, President of Belmont University, and CEO\/CFO of The Surgical Center as panelists for an engaging healthcare discussion organized by Capital Analytics at Bridgestone Arena. The panel addressed several hundred attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel examined \u201cHow Healthcare & Higher Ed drives economic development across Nashville and provides a unique opportunity for regional growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the event, Dr. Jackson was joined by College leaders from Academic Affairs, Workforce Development, and the Nashville State Community College Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NSCC Historical Minute: Doug Jameson<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/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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The first NSCC photo of Doug Jameson was in 1997 when he was elected vice-president of the SGA. He then earned an AAS in Business Management and started working at the college in the office of Distance Education (now Online Learning). When he retired after 23 years at the college, he was serving as a Student Success Advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doug was known for three things: his passion for helping students, his outgoing personality, and his willingness to help the college in whatever way it needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his time in Online Learning, he served as the student liaison for the eCampus program, known then as the Regents Online Degree Program, and was given the award \u201cCampus Contact of the Decade.\u201d Doug was always reaching out to students who needed a little push, a little encouragement, and\/or a listening ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doug was a regular feature at many campus events. At spring fling or fall fest, he grilled hamburgers. He often traveled to Southeast (which was originally on Foster Avenue) to help with the International Food Festival. He was also an avid gardener, finding unwanted and unloved plants on campus and bringing them back to life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It was only fitting that a tree was planted in his memory to bring shade and beauty to future generations of NSCC students and employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nashville State Community College and Herzing University Create Transfer Pathway for Nursing Students<\/strong><\/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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Nashville State Community College and Herzing University in Nashville have established a transfer pathway that allows graduates of the College\u2019s Nursing A.A.S. degree program to be eligible for application for junior-grade level standing in the University\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nashville State President Dr. Shanna L. Jackson, and Herzing University Associate Vice President of Community & Educational Partnerships Thomas P. Perin, Sr., working with Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kitty Kautzer, signed the articulation agreement on the College\u2019s White Bridge Road campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNashville State is committed to creating and expanding clear pathways for our students to continue their education or start a career,\u201d said Dr. Jackson. \u201cThis is the sixth such transfer agreement in the past few years that Nashville State entered into to streamline continued education for our graduates. We thank Herzing University for working with us on this pathway.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herzing, which has a campus off of Centerview Drive, near Stewarts Ferry Pike in east Davidson County, is a private non-profit university. The University has campuses across the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHerzing University is proud to partner with Nashville State Community College and appreciate Dr. Jackson and her team for working with us to establish this partnership,\u201d said Perin, Sr. \u201cThis articulation agreement fits well for transferring nursing students from Nashville State as the majority of the enrollment at Herzing University is in Healthcare and Nursing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHerzing is committed to the success of all students,\u201d Perin, Sr. continued, \u201cwhich includes the graduates from our 60+ community and technical college partners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nashville State Nursing graduates have an NCLEX licensure exam pass rate of 97.1% and a job place placement rate of 99.5% between 2016 and 2021 (2022 data not available).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about Nashville State\u2019s accredited Nursing A.A.S. program, visit https:\/\/www.nscc.edu\/academics\/degrees-certificates\/nursing-a-a-s<\/a>. The deadline to apply for the cohort starting the Fall 2023 semester is March 1, 2023. Attendance of one virtual information session is mandatory to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conversation with the Pros: How to Navigate the Workforce as a Black Professional<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Kelsey A. Johansen, M.Ed., Director, Student Life<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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On February 27th<\/sup> in the C Building Auditorium on the White Bridge Campus, Student Life in partnership with the Diversity Committee and Nashville State Foundation hosted Conversation with the Pros: How to Navigate the workforce as a Black Professional as part of programming for Black History Month Programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel featured Nashville States very own talented professional staff: Dr. Kimberly Malone-Haddox, Director of the North Davidson Campus, Dr. Johanna Williams, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Division, Charvis Rand, Chief Information Officer and Jeremy Calico, Director of High School Initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students, Faculty, and Staff were invited to listen to the professional experiences and career journeys of five our own Nashville State professionals. Ryan Parker, Development Officer for the Nashville State Foundation moderated the panel which highlighted panelists\u2019 professional and educational journeys; as well as their professional lessons and mantras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel sought to encourage the sharing of both professional and life experience. Both of which are invaluable as we learn about our Nashville State community. We have a wealth of talented and diverse professionals here, and it should be celebrated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Panel can be viewed via the following link: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=A_FpZ5YKYCE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks again to all the panelists, as well as Ryan Parker and Mia Sneed for their hard work in coordinating the program. A special shout out to members of the TSD team who worked hard to pull this off in C-210, David Crawford and Thomas Melton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chef Patricia Marzella on Talk of the Town<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/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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Chef Patricia Marzella, an instructor with The Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts at Nashville State and a personal chef, recently prepared a Cast Iron Cherry Pear Cornmeal Cobbler for News Channel 5’s Lelan Statom on Talk of the Town. Click on the link below to view the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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