{"id":3642,"date":"2023-10-30T18:51:30","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T18:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/?page_id=3642"},"modified":"2023-10-30T18:51:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T18:51:30","slug":"october-2023-volume-7-issue-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/october-2023-volume-7-issue-3\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2023  Volume 7 Issue 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/voice-heading-1024x348.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/voice-heading-1024x348.png 1024w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/voice-heading-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/voice-heading-768x261.png 768w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/voice-heading.png 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignwide teal-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"presidents-update\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr-Shanna-L-Jackson-2021_print-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1189 size-thumbnail\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Update from the President<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>by Dr. Shanna L. Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Greetings,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the weather begins to cool and the leaves turn colors, I enjoy being outside to experience the change in seasons.&nbsp; The older I get, the more I understand and appreciate that each new day is a gift. &nbsp;What I am learning now is how to make the most out of each day and making time to do things I enjoy. That includes spending more time with our students and Falcons Family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our work is so critical to the greater good.&nbsp; Nashville State has the responsibility to help our region remain vibrant and thriving by providing education and training to the communities we serve.&nbsp; That is why in addition to Vision 2030 and our LEADS Core Values, we must continue to invest in our greatest resource \u2013 ourselves.&nbsp; It will take each of us working together to accomplish the bold targets of 2030.&nbsp; I believe in you; I believe in us, and together we will! &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below are a few updates for the Office of the President:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ms. Telania Wrigley \u2013 <\/strong>I am excited to announce the appointment of Telania as our new Campus Director for Dickson and Humphreys County.&nbsp; She joined Nashville State as the Clarksville Campus Coordinator after serving as the Registrar for Austin Peay State for over a decade.&nbsp; She begins her new role November 1st.&nbsp; She will focus on working with faculty, staff and the community to grow Humphreys County and the development of the new campus in Dickson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce \u2013 <\/strong>Dr. Johannah Williams and Dr. Emily Erwin interviewed on campus on October 25 and 26.&nbsp; Each day included one open forum for employees and students and one open forum for faculty; both forums were conducted in person and had livestream options.&nbsp; An evaluation form was provided to allow the college community to provide feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enrollment Update <\/strong>\u2013 The second 7-week term and early registration for spring is underway. Stay <em>Data-Informed<\/em>by viewing our enrollment dashboards using these links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/NSCCFallEnrollmentDash\">Fall Enrollment Dashboard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.powerbi.com\/view?r=eyJrIjoiNTg0YzEwYzgtMDM0ZS00MWE4LWFhZGEtNWZlNjhjNzVkNmQzIiwidCI6IjBjMGNiYzE2LWIxZjQtNDAwMi1hMjhiLWVlOTY3ZGMwYTJiNyIsImMiOjN9\">Spring Enrollment Dashboard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/NSCCEnrollmentProfileInternal\">Enrollment Profile Dashboard<\/a> (Fall and Spring)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/NSCC-PRG\">Persistence-Retention-Graduation (PRG) Dashboard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fantasy Football \u2013 <\/strong>After seven weeks, we still have three undefeated teams. Congratulations to Brawlers II (Mark Hodges), Snap Squad (Danielle Sullivan) and Don\u2019s Apocalypse (Don Turner).\u00a0 On the other end we still have 4 teams yet to win a game.\u00a0 I decided to take it easy on the league this year, but I remain in playoff contention at 5-2.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a><strong>Poverty Presentation <\/strong>\u2013<\/a><strong> <\/strong>Save the date for November 17!\u00a0 You are invited to attend a special presentation by Dr. Donna Beegle on how we can best support students who are living in or have experienced poverty. The presentation will be held in the morning on November 17 on the White Bridge Campus; the session will be recorded and livestreamed. More details to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Support <\/strong>\u2013 It is a challenging time both domestically and abroad for many.\u00a0 Whether you or someone you care about is directly or indirectly impacted by what is happening around us, please know that you are not alone.\u00a0 Falcons fly together and we must take care of both our physical and mental health. \u00a0Please remember EAP services are offered at no cost to all benefit-eligible employees and eligible family members. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.here4tn.com\/\">Here4tn.com<\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dr-jackson-birthday.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dr-jackson-birthday.jpg 360w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dr-jackson-birthday-300x286.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This month I celebrated my birthday, and I was overwhelmed with the well wishes, cards, beautiful plant, and delicious cake!&nbsp; I want to thank everyone who contributed to making my day very special.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe that this academic year will be one of continuous celebrations as we continue to build momentum towards Vision 2030.&nbsp; Each day we have an opportunity to build the future we want for our college, our students and ourselves.&nbsp; We are Nashville State Strong! Let\u2019s continue to Move Forward, making each day count as we Fly together Falcons!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jamica-headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-662 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jamica-headshot.png 449w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jamica-headshot-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jamica-headshot-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student Spotlight!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Jamica Hines, Campus Director\/Associate Dean, Southeast Campus<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/jonathan-gwendolyn-greer.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3693\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7510729613733905;width:310px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/jonathan-gwendolyn-greer.png 525w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/jonathan-gwendolyn-greer-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jonathan and Gwendolyn Greer are first year culinary students who have not been in school since the 1980\u2019s. They both went to college and received a bachelor degree and got married a few years after working in their field, and they have been married 37 years. They have four children who have all received their degrees, now they get to see their parents back in college \u2013 \u201cwe always told our children to be a lifelong learner and we are living proof.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jonathan went to school in Michigan starting his college career at a community college, where he received his associates degree in science. He went to a four-year university where he graduated with his bachelor\u2019s degree in Applied Math and Statistics. This is where he met his wife, Gwendolyn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gwendolyn went to school in Michigan where she graduated with a bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting. Upon graduation she worked in the field of accounting in various areas including auditing, taxes and teaching. She also started her own business with a cliental of small businesses where she prepared monthly statements and taxes. After working for a few years their family grew and she became a full- time mother after the third child was born and raised her four children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Jonathan worked in the automotive industry for a number of years while obtaining his master\u2019s degree in Manufacturing Engineering and had his own consulting business specializing in employee development. He went back to school to get a second masters in adult education but did not complete this degree. He also worked at a Community College for thirty-two years as a professor in various departments from business, mathematics, and manufacturing courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jonathan retired in 2018 and decided to work at Kroger and asked his wife if she wanted to work with him, she decided to do so but after a year and a half she quit working, but Jonathan still works part-time. Jonathan has always loved trying new recipes, watching cooking shows, and has always wanted to study the Culinary Arts, so he asked his wife if she would like to go back to school with him and she said that would be fun doing that together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They both enrolled in their first culinary class in January 2023.They have enjoyed their culinary experience tremendously and they both are Certified, as they just passed the ServSafe Manager Exam. They are well on their way with Academic Honor status and are having fun with the students and faculty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group teal-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brenda-North.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3453 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brenda-North.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brenda-North-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Workforce Minute<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>by Brenda North, Project Coordinator, Workforce Development and Continuing Education<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-2-1024x813.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-2-1024x813.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-2-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-2-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-2-1536x1219.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-2-2048x1626.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Center for Workforce Development &amp; Continuing Education, under the Advancing Workforce Equity Grant, launched its \u201cReady to Reconnect\u201d program in the Bordeaux Community on October 9, 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReady to Reconnect\u201d was designed to empower individuals in underserved communities with exposure and resources to post-secondary educational options as well as high-quality, in-demand occupations.&nbsp; The primary goal is to help individuals attain sustainable jobs with a living wage and benefits by providing career exploration support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cathedral of Praise Church, located in the heart of Bordeaux, is the pilot site for this human-centered approach to empowering unemployed or underemployed individuals to find the right solution to the problems they experience in achieving economic self-reliance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-3-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-3-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-3-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-3-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-3-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-3.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The program began with a two-week orientation that included a condensed version of NSCC 1010.&nbsp; After consultation with Success\/Coach Advisor, Dr. Kenisha Burke, regarding the workforce pathway they were interested in, students worked with Social Worker, Courtney Woodard, for information and\/or referrals to wrap-around community services or needs the program could supply.&nbsp; Students who completed this module received one academic hour course credit toward NSCC 1010, should they decide to pursue a credit certificate or degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics covered during orientation included First Impressions, Values, Persistence, Growth Mindset and Networking as well as presentations from Workforce Development &amp; Continuing Education experts and motivational speakers. The students who completed orientation have already begun their workforce training, choosing the Patient Care Technician pathway! Congratulations to the first round \u201cReady to Reconnect\u201d students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-4-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-4-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-4-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-4-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-4-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-4-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-5-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-5-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-5-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-5-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-5-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ready-to-Reconnect-5-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kelsey-johanssen-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Kelsey Johanssen headshot\" class=\"wp-image-2073 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kelsey-johanssen-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kelsey-johanssen-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kelsey-johanssen-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kelsey-johanssen-1025x1536.jpeg 1025w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kelsey-johanssen-1367x2048.jpeg 1367w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kelsey-johanssen-scaled.jpeg 1709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S.O.A.R. Student Leadership Program at Nashville State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>by Kelsey A. Johansen, M.Ed., Director, Student Life<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Last Spring, Student Life launched the SOAR program for student leadership development at Nashville State. SOAR seeks to connect and incentivize students to take advantage of resources and opportunities for development pre-existing at NSCC, that will better prepare them for their next phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOAR stands for the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>S<\/strong> \u2013 Serving the Community: Students are required to complete 3 hours of service at a site of their choosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>O<\/strong> \u2013 Orient to Nashville State: Participate in a club, join an honor society, or become a work study to better engage and connect with the college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A<\/strong> \u2013 Achieve Personal Goals: Students set a SMART goal based on their personal aspirations for the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>R <\/strong>\u2013 Rise to Your Next Challenge: By attending a career or transfer fair, participating in a workshop, or meeting with the career center; students can progress to their next educational institution or professional endeavor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A-student-signs-up-for-the-SOAR-student-leadership-progam-with-Mary-Troy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3645\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7142857142857143;width:330px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A-student-signs-up-for-the-SOAR-student-leadership-progam-with-Mary-Troy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A-student-signs-up-for-the-SOAR-student-leadership-progam-with-Mary-Troy-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A student signs up for the SOAR student leadership progam with Mary Troy.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By completing each of the categories during their time at Nashville State students can graduate with leadership distinction and receive an additional cord at graduation. Many students are already completing components of the program without realizing it, our goal is to connect students with other Nashville State development and preparation opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can sign up via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nscc.edu\/student-experience\/get-involved\/soar-program.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nscc.edu\/student-experience\/get-involved\/soar-program.php\">the website<\/a> or can email student life for more information at studentlife@nscc.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or your campus would&nbsp;like more information on SOAR, please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:Kelsey.Johansen@NSCC\">Kelsey.Johansen@NSCC<\/a> for promotional supplies and handouts!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group teal-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/amy_web-300x288.jpg\" alt=\"Amy Bryant Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-1016 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/amy_web-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/amy_web-768x737.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/amy_web.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NSCC Employees Attend TBR Middle Tennessee Regional Drive-In<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>by Amy S. Bryant, Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Director, The Teaching Center<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>On October 24, 18 NSCC employees attended the TBR Middle Tennessee Regional Drive-in hosted by Nashville State Community College. Attendees joined colleagues from across middle Tennessee in learning about high impact practices (HIPs), implementing HIPs, and mindset and HIPs. Dr. Jessica Rabb and Dr. Eli Nettles presented during the drive-in sharing about their work at NSCC with HIPs and growth mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tbr-drive-in-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tbr-drive-in-1024x702.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tbr-drive-in-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tbr-drive-in-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tbr-drive-in.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pictured from Left to Right: Quincy Rhoads, Jesmin Akther, Piper Sesnan, Laura Burridge, Rachel Lewis, Jessica Rabb, Maria Smith, James Rollins, Maryellen Nash, Danielle Sullivan, Neely Ann Sheucraft, Gracie King, Karen Kendrick, Amy Bryant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not Pictured: Thomas Druffel, Ashudee Kirk, Eli Nettles, and Helen Kunkel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Faculty Earn ACUE Microcredential<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>by Amy S. Bryant, Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Director, The Teaching Center<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16 NSCC faculty have earned the ACUE Microcredential in Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment.&nbsp; During this semester, these faculty have engaged in professional learning about creating inclusive and supportive learning environments, implemented inclusive and supportive practices in their courses, reflected on the impact of these practices, and planned for how to use these practices in their teaching moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching practices included focusing on leading the first day of class, promoting a civil learning environment, engaging underprepared students, helping students persist in their studies, embracing diversity in the classroom, checking for student understanding, and providing useful feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Belkis Barrios<br>Kristen Bradley<br>Courtney Foley<br>Michael Kiggins<br>Jennifer Knapp<br>Philip Lee<br>Diane Leonard<br>Eulunda Maxwell<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Scott McRoberts<br>Zachary Mills<br>Barbra Mullaney<br>Eli Nettles<br>Marian Soliman<br>Dara Talibah<br>Breanna Waller<br>Beth Youngblood<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/learning-environment.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3379\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"student-events\" class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group teal-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>October Student Life Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>by Kelsey A. Johansen, M.Ed., Director, Student Life<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-3644\" style=\"max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-108-0 metaslider metaslider-nivo metaslider-3644 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Student Life - October 2023 (Portrait)\" data-height=\"700\" data-width=\"500\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_3644\">\n        <div class='slider-wrapper theme-default'><div class='ribbon'><\/div><div id='metaslider_3644' class='nivoSlider'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A-student-signs-up-for-the-SOAR-student-leadership-progam-with-Mary-Troy.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"500\" data-caption=\"A student signs up for the SOAR student leadership progam with Mary Troy.\" title=\"A student signs up for the SOAR student leadership progam with Mary Troy\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3644 slide-3651 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Humphreys-County-Student-and-their-pumpkin-creations.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"500\" data-caption=\"Humphreys County Student and their pumpkin creations!\" title=\"Humphreys County Student and their pumpkin creations!\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3644 slide-3652 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Humphreys-County-student-shows-off-her-creation.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"500\" data-caption=\"Humphreys County student shows off her creation!\" title=\"Humphreys County student shows off her creation!\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3644 slide-3653 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/North-Davidson-Student-glows-at-night.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"500\" data-caption=\"North Davidson campus glows at night.\" title=\"North Davidson Student glows at night\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3644 slide-3654 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Student-Waylen-M.-serenades-other-students-on-the-quad.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"500\" data-caption=\"Student Waylen M. serenades other students on the quad.\" title=\"Student Waylen M. serenades other students on the quad\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3644 slide-3655 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Students-paint-pumpkins-at-Clarksville-campus.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"500\" data-caption=\"Students paint pumpkins at Clarksville campus.\" title=\"Students paint pumpkins at Clarksville campus\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3644 slide-3656 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-3657\" style=\"max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-108-0 metaslider metaslider-nivo metaslider-3657 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Student Life - October 2023 (Landscape)\" data-height=\"400\" data-width=\"600\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_3657\">\n        <div class='slider-wrapper theme-default'><div class='ribbon'><\/div><div id='metaslider_3657' class='nivoSlider'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Table-Participants-at-Fall-Yall-White-Bridge.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"Table Participants at Fall Y&#039;all White Bridge.\" title=\"Table Participants at Fall Yall White Bridge\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3674 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Students-enjoy-the-weather-at-Fall-Yall-Clarksville.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"Students enjoy the weather at Fall Y&#039;all Clarksville.\" title=\"Students enjoy the weather at Fall Yall Clarksville\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3675 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Students-applying-temp-tattoos-at-Humphreys-Fall-Yall.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"Students applying temp tattoos at Humphreys Fall Y&#039;all.\" title=\"Students applying temp tattoos at Humphreys Fall Yall\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3676 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/North-Davidson-students-enjoy-Fall-yall-food.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"North Davidson students enjoy Fall Y&#039;all food.\" title=\"North Davidson students enjoy Fall yall food\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3677 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Humphreys-County-student-partake-in-Bingo.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"Humphreys County student partake in Bingo.\" title=\"Humphreys County student partake in Bingo\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3678 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Humphreys-County-Fall-Yall-celebrations.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"Humphreys County Fall Y&#039;all celebrations.\" title=\"Humphreys County Fall Yall 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height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"Fall Y&#039;all at White Bridge.\" title=\"Fall Yall at White Bridge\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3682 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fall-Yall-at-North-Davidson.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"Fall Y&#039;all at North Davidson.\" title=\"Fall Y&#039;all at North Davidson\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3683 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dr.-Kim-Malone-Haddox-poses-with-a-student-at-ND-Fall-Yall.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"Dr. Kim Malone-Haddox poses with a student at ND Fall Y&#039;all!\" title=\"Dr. Kim Malone-Haddox poses with a student at ND Fall Yall!\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3684 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dr.-Kevin-Spencer-presents-to-students-about-magic-in-medicine.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"Dr. Kevin Spencer presents to students about magic in medicine.\" title=\"Dr. Kevin Spencer presents to students about magic in medicine\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3685 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dickson-students-take-part-in-Fall-Yall-activities.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"Dickson students take part in Fall Y&#039;all activities.\" title=\"Dickson students take part in Fall Yall activities\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3686 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dickson-students-show-off-their-new-tattoos-at-Fall-Yall.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"Dickson students show off their new tattoos at Fall Y&#039;all.\" title=\"Dickson students show off their new tattoos at Fall Yall\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3687 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A-White-Bridge-student-takes-part-in-temporary-tattoos-at-Fall-Yall.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"A White Bridge student takes part in temporary tattoos at Fall Y&#039;all.\" title=\"A White Bridge student takes part in temporary tattoos at Fall Yall\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3688 msDefaultImage\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A-White-Bridge-Student-focuses-intently-on-her-pumpkin-painting.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" data-caption=\"A White Bridge Student focuses intently on her pumpkin painting.\" title=\"A White Bridge Student focuses intently on her pumpkin painting\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3657 slide-3689 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"falcon-news\" class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353cc7fb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TomHayden_thumbnail_web-150x150.png\" alt=\"Photo of Tom Hayden, VP Marketing\" class=\"wp-image-56 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TomHayden_thumbnail_web-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TomHayden_thumbnail_web-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TomHayden_thumbnail_web.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Falcons&#8217; News on NSCC.edu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>by Tom Hayden, Associate Vice President, Office of Communications and Marketing<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what is happening on our news site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nscc.edu\/news\/nashville-state-foundation-hosts-the-falcon-awards-2023.php\">Nashville State Community College Foundation Hosts The Falcon Awards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nscc.edu\/news\/i-loved-studying-abroad-you-may-as-well.php\">I Loved Studying Abroad, You May As Well<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nscc.edu\/news\/curiosity-positivity-and-community-runs-deep-with-afotey.php\">Curiosity, Positivity, and Community Runs Deep with Afotey<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nscc.edu\/news\/nine-students-awarded-scholarships-from-vumc.php\">Nine Nashville State Surgical Technology Students Awarded Scholarships from VUMC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nscc.edu\/news\/nashville-state-foundation-announces-four-new-board-members.php\">Nashville State Foundation Announces Four New Board Members<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"facilities-update\" class=\"wp-block-group teal-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Saunders_headshot_web-150x150.png\" alt=\"Chris Saunders Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-189 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Saunders_headshot_web-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Saunders_headshot_web-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Saunders_headshot_web.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facilities Management Department Report<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>by Christopher Saunders, CFM, Executive Director of Facilities Management<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Listed below are the Facilities Management September Projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clarksville:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Design Team balanced the budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Value engineering complete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dickson:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New campus Design Team underway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humphreys County\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Falling ceiling tiles &#8211; burnt out lights changed out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>North Davidson:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Floor surface, roof, HVAC issues addressed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FEMA trees replacement being addressed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Southeast:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New chiller &#8211; follow up commissioning project underway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building refurbishment project value engineered &#8211; painting &#8211; signage &#8211; jail in progress (for correctional officer technical certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinkler system upgrades underway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitchen and laundry equipment to be purchased by NSCC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White Bridge:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>H &#8211; K demolition is complete, studs installed in K<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central plant construction project combined with the water pit project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We thank everyone for their help in completing our work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"hr-update\" class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.nscc.edu\/thensccvoice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Janet-Dennis-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Janet Dennis\" class=\"wp-image-768 size-thumbnail\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Human Resources News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>by Janet Dennis, Personnel Assistant, Human Resources<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Hires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Position\/Title<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Department<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Seth Lata<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Police Officer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Police and Security Services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Travis Voorhies<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Information Security Officer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Technology Services Division<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Status Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prior Position\/Title<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prior Department<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Current Position\/Title<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Current Department<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mary Elizabeth Wilson-Patton<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Associate Professor<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Southeast Campus<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Professor<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Southeast Campus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Separations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Position\/Title<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Department<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Janice Beasley<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Admission Clerk<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Admissions and Records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">David Sanford<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Instructional Designer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online Learning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group teal-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The NSCC Voice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Founded 2017<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cliff Rockstead,<\/strong> <em>Managing Editor<\/em><br><strong>David Gerth,<\/strong> <em>Assistant Managing Editor<\/em><br><strong>Isabella Putman,<\/strong> <em>Layout Editor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>October 2023 Contributors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amy S. Bryant<br>Janet Dennis<br>Tom Hayden<br>Jamica Hines<br>Dr. Shanna L. Jackson<br>Kelsey A. Jonhansen<br>Brenda North<br>Christopher Saunders<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update from the President by Dr. Shanna L. 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