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

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

Greetings Fellow Falcons,  <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excitement is in the air as we enter the final weeks of the spring semester!  Commencement, my favorite day of the academic year, is right around the corner. I had the opportunity to visit with our graduating students during Cap and Gown pick up.  Our open access mission was on full display. From meeting a traditional aged student who graduated from Whites Creek and now has a full ride to TSU to an adult student who told me it has taken her 20 years to complete her degree \u2013 we are making a difference!

Below are a few updates from the Office of the President:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commencement \u2013 <\/strong>This year more than 700 students are expected to walk the stage at our 62nd Commencement on Tuesday, May 12 at 6pm. The ceremony will be held at the Allen Arena at Lipscomb University. Our guest speaker will be tech founder and Nashville State alumna Dr. Teresa Vasquez. If you were here in January, you will recognize her as our Convocation speaker. We loved her message so much, we knew students would be equally impacted. If you are interested in attending to celebrate our students, please reach out to Natalie Olsen. There are not extra tickets, but there is some limited seating available in VIP boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Fridays \u2013<\/strong> Virtual Fridays will be in effect May 15<\/strong> through July 31, 2026<\/strong>, with the exception of the TBR Quarterly Meeting on June 12. While campuses will be closed to the public on June 12, as host of the June Board meeting, employees may be asked to support the Board meeting at the White Bridge campus. Supervisors will direct where employees report to work on Fridays. Students and the community will continue to be served virtually on these days. Bookmark the Campus Contact Page<\/a> for specific information on how to connect \u2014 or connect others \u2014 with our departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Although the FY27 budget is still being finalized, I want to share the encouraging direction our planning is taking. For the upcoming year, we are projecting 4% enrollment growth in both the Fall and Spring terms, with Summer enrollment holding steady. Based on projected growth, we are seeking to make meaningful progress in addressing critical staffing needs. As funding allows, we are proposing to add 6 new Faculty positions, 7 Staff positions, and 4 Administrative positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Master Plan is underway, there are several significant critical projects that are moving forward for FY27. They include White Bridge Campus Science Lab upgrades, Southeast Campus HVAC upgrade\/replacement, and Southeast Campus external renovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any tuition or fee adjustments will be reviewed by the Board in June 2026, so our current estimates do not include changes in that area. To date, our preliminary projections show approximately $69,172,500 in revenue and $68,100,00 in expenses. This includes the Governor recommended 1.5% across\u2011the\u2011board salary increase for eligible employees. Overall, things are moving in a positive direction: steady enrollment growth, thoughtful investments in people, and a responsible approach to planning for the year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compensation Plan Update<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> The compensation consultant has completed her work. A compensation proposal will be submitted to TBR for approval at the June Board meeting. Overall, the recommendation is to adjust salary structures for Faculty 6% and for Staff and Administrative 5%. Open positions that begin July 1 or after will be posted with the new salary range upon approval. In addition, Senior Staff has included a recommendation to not pay Faculty or Administrative<\/a>[ON1]<\/a>  Professionals below $45,000 annually and Support Staff below $35,000 annually, regardless of range minimums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few positions were recommended for job grade changes based on the market analysis. We will continue the practice of moving individuals who have recommended job grade changes to at least the minimum of their new range. However, we are exploring the opportunity to make additional salary adjustments to percent in range for full-time employees below the midpoint of the new range during the October revised budget process as funding is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment Update \u2013<\/strong> Summer and Fall Registration is underway. As of April 23, summer is up 17.4% HC and 16.1% FTE and fall is up 13.5% in HC and 18.5% in FTE. Special thanks to Lindsay Hager<\/strong> for her leadership in an amazing Signing Day for our newest Falcons! I appreciate all the volunteers who participated on April 18. I also want to recognize the Dream Team for pulling the logistics and support together. Stay data informed by visiting the Data Access Page<\/a> which also has information regarding applications, persistence and retention data. Please contact Institutional Research if you have any questions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wellness \u2013 <\/strong>I am excited to share I completed my first 5k with Strolling for the Colon and my first 5-mile race with the Richland Creek Run with my daughter Cara! Several other Falcons participated in both races. Our physical and emotional health cannot be taken for granted.  There are many programs and resources available online to help you do both through Partners for Health and Emotional Wellbeing Solutions (formerly EAP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As our Convocation and Commencement speaker, Dr. Vasquez, a Nashville State alum, reminded us, what we may think of as an ordinary day at the college can produce extraordinary results. Each day we have an opportunity to speak life into others and remove a barrier for a student or colleague. Our mission is a powerful reminder of why access to opportunity is so important. But access isn\u2019t enough. We must continue our focus on getting students to and through Nashville State and successfully connected to their next step. I am grateful and honored to do this work with each of you! You are the difference makers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tennessee Flavors Tickets Still Available!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Sierra Leach, Director of Donor Relations and Programs, NSCC Foundation<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tennessee Flavors is right around the corner! This signature tasting event brings together many of the city\u2019s top restaurants, chefs, and beverage artisans for a night of exceptional flavors and Tennessee-sourced products that showcase what makes our community so special. Best of all, every dollar raised goes directly to supporting our students. Join us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tennessee Flavors is on Tues, May 19th<\/sup> from 6pm-8pm<\/strong> at our Southeast Campus (5248 Hickory Hollow Pkwy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are still on sale with a special Faculty\/Staff discount code!<\/strong> Purchase Tickets Here<\/a> Access Code: TNF26FS<\/u><\/strong> to get your faculty\/staff ticket for $75. Enter the access code at the start of ticket selection. Please double\u2011check the tickets you choose. Your ticket should display \u201cGeneral Admission – F\/S,\u201d and your total will be clearly listed at checkout. Please note that we cannot refund processing fees for accidental purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a question about TN Flavors? Please reach out to Sierra Leach at sierra.leach@nscc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students Showcase Research at MTSU Creative Arts and Research Symposium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Dr. Shreya Nagar, Biology Instructor, North Davidson Campus<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Students from the North Davidson campus recently participated in the Creative Arts and Research Symposium at Middle Tennessee State University on April 20, where they presented their research to a diverse academic audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cassie Abeyta, Taneile Pitts, and Phalyna Perkins confidently shared their work, earning positive feedback for their clarity, engagement, and professionalism. Their visually compelling poster drew strong interest from attendees, who were especially engaged by their investigation into antimicrobial resistance using a disk diffusion assay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project explored antibiotic resistance by testing two different bacterial species against four types of antibiotics and four common household cleaning agents. Through this approach, the students examined patterns of bacterial inhibition and variability in effectiveness across different antimicrobial substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As their mentor, I had the privilege of guiding these students through the research process. Watching them stand beside their work and communicate their ideas with confidence was deeply meaningful. What began as a classroom experiment evolved into a moment of genuine academic ownership and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study also sparked thoughtful discussion around antimicrobial resistance, with symposium attendees engaging the students in conversations about the broader implications of their findings. Their ability to clearly explain experimental design and interpret results highlighted the strength of their learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opportunities like this are especially significant in the community college setting, where access to undergraduate research is still growing compared to larger institutions. Despite these challenges, our students demonstrated strong scientific thinking, creativity, and the ability to communicate their work effectively to a broader audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiences like this reinforce the value of mentorship and hands-on learning. Sometimes, students simply need the opportunity to realize that their ideas matter and that they are capable of contributing to meaningful conversations in science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Green Sweep<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

Nashville State was well represented at the April 4th<\/sup> Centennial Park Green Sweep.  PTK members Phuc Tran, Amanda McCarthy, Damari Ornelas, and Ammi Landeros-Reyes; PTK advisor Harlan Pease; and Technology Tutor Debbie Nesbitt were all present to participate in the cleanup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleanups occur on the first Saturday of each month if you are interested in participating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Human Resources Update<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Connie Daniel, Senior Administrative Assistant, Human Resources<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Nashville State\u2019s newest employees!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Hires<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Hailey Adkins<\/td>Development Associate<\/td>Office of the College Foundation<\/td><\/tr>
Jaclen Casion<\/td>Student Services Specialist<\/td>Clarksville Campus<\/td><\/tr>
Kelsey Irvin<\/td>Student Success Advisor<\/td>Office of Student Success Center<\/td><\/tr>
Sinor Ismael<\/td>Testing Technician II<\/td>Office of the Testing Center<\/td><\/tr>
Tammy Oropesa<\/td>Sr Administrative Assistant<\/td>Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education<\/td><\/tr>
Jennifer Rines<\/td>Director<\/td>Office of Student Success Center<\/td><\/tr>
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Please join us in congratulating Nashville State\u2019s employees who are in a new role!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ian Rafferty<\/td>Computer Technician Coordinator<\/td>Office of Technology Services<\/td><\/tr>
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Please join us in saying farewell to this NSCC employee!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Allow me to explainify<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

I paid a fair fare to go to the fair, where I fared fairly well.  If you ask why, I can\u2019t explainify it to you.  I can qualify it, and testify to its truth, but I can\u2019t explainify it.  I don\u2019t like that, but I can\u2019t make a complaination.  I\u2019d have to make a complaint, and I wish someone would give me an explaint as to why. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, I am just being facetious, kidding, poking fun, and joshing.  But I\u2019m generally not plainly\/discernably\/evidently\/undeniably\/unmistakably being facetious, etc., as those words wouldn\u2019t work idiomatically.  Even though they are synonyms of \u201cobviously.\u201d      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to learn English as a second language?  Good luck.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those were some of the thoughts that scrambled through my brain as I observed Professor Leda Longwood teaching ESOL 0123, Conversation and Listening 3, on April 6th<\/sup> at the Southeast campus.  The day\u2019s lesson was focused on how suffixes are used to create different parts of speech from root words, and it was a good reminder of how many irregularities there are in the English language.  There are irregularities in every human language, of course, but if we are native speakers, we often don\u2019t notice the irregularities, because we internalized them before we thought about learning them.  We just know them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what really caught me was thinking about what it must be like to go through your day at Nashville State if English is your second language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In every class, you\u2019d be learning a language: the language of Math, or Art, or Philosophy, or Engineering, or Biology, and so on, and you\u2019d be learning them in English, a language that isn\u2019t native to you.  It\u2019s hardly a secret that students who speak English as their native language struggle with learning these languages associated with various disciplines; how frustrating it must be to have to decipher and translate everything you are hearing so you can try to learn the language that language you are deciphering is trying to share.  \u00df There\u2019s a sentence that probably needs a second read for many native <\/em>English speakers, and I should be punished for writing it<\/s> having wrote it<\/s> having written it.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More directly: If I had to study and write Philosophy in German, I\u2019d have a really hard time understanding lectures, doing my reading, writing my assignments, and passing the class.  And that would be just one of my classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what really stood out was just how lonely the day might feel if you were surrounded by language and customs that are foreign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That thought of loneliness is what really made Professor Longwood\u2019s class so warm and inviting: it felt like family.  Leda had clearly (obviously, discernably, evidently) facilitated partnerships between students as task partners, and she had created an environment of psychological safety where the entire class had a sense of togetherness and felt comfortable writing answers on the board, being occasionally wrong because of those irregularities in English, and recognizing those mistakes are part of the learning process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was one beautiful moment where a student used a suffix to form a word, and Leda tied it back to a project that student had done previously.  The student beamed<\/em>.   In Communications, we call this confirmation: sending the message that the person and their message matters.   There\u2019s a reason we teach it in Communications: it happens infrequently, even when the communicators speak the same language.              <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How rare that confirmation must be for those who spend their school day immersed in a language that is not their own.  I tip my hat to Leda for making it less rare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nashville GRAD\/Flex Goes to New York!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Michael Sostre, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Nash GRAD & Flex team was fortunate to travel to New York for the CUNY ASAP National Replication Collaborative Convening! On March 26 and 27, we spent our days hearing from nationwide programs just like Nash GRAD\/Flex about best practices, successes, and hard lessons learned from their CUNY ASAP replication efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team was made up of Haleigh Portillo, Student Success Advisor, Courtney Woodard, Student Resource Coordinator, and myself. We presented engagement activities specific to students on transfer pathways that we offer, as well as best practices for advising students in majors designed to transfer to other institutions. Our session was well attended, and we had a lively discussion with a highly interactive audience! The three of us spread out to attend different sessions throughout the rest of the convening and came together to discuss which practices we can implement into GRAD\/Flex operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the general convening schedule, Haleigh and I were delighted to meet other peers from the Replication Collaborative Near Peer Mentorship Program. One of my favorite new activities from this semester has been working with my Peer Mentees at Harford Community College as they develop their program, and it was wonderful connecting with everyone who\u2019s been involved in this new partnership!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My personal highlights were the time spent networking and having real, unscripted conversations with our peers from across the country. More than breakout sessions, these authentic conversations generated the best ideas that we hope to implement in the next academic year. Outside of all the formalities, we also took a walk down to the Queens side of the Hudson River waterfront, where we saw the beautiful New York City skyline with our new friends! Clara Chen, Associate Director, Replication Partner Engagement at CUNY ASAP was the best guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were honored to participate in this event, and we can\u2019t wait for future opportunities. They are always looking for host sites for future convenings, so stay tuned for future updates if we one day decide we can host everyone here in our own great city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nashville GRAD and Flex were created by Nashville State Community College in partnership with Metro Nashville and Davidson County and the Tennessee College Access & Success Network to replicate the successes of the City University of New York ASAP program.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Student Life Events!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

Student Life is excited to share photos from Student Life for April!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Remember, you can also stay informed through the Wednesday What\u2019s Happening sent through Campus Announcements and posted to @NashstatestudentLife on Instagram and Facebook.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Workforce Minute<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Joseph Johnson, <\/em>Executive Director, Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re excited for you to meet the newest member of The Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education team, Tammy Oropesa. In this month\u2019s \u2018Minute\u2019, Tammy introduces herself and shares her journey, professional background, and enthusiasm for supporting programs that expand access to education and workforce opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s that time of year! A quick reminder about contact hours:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All noncredit workforce and continuing education activities generate contact hours, which are reported annually to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. These hours help demonstrate our impact, support performance funding, and strengthen future programming. Thank you for submitting your activity details, every hour\u2014and every effort\u2014counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hi, Nashville State Community College!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My name is Tammy Oropesa, and I am thrilled to be joining the Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education as Senior Administrative Assistant!  My role will involve supporting program department heads, coordinating events, contributing to the development of new course curriculums, and serving as a resource for those inquiring about our programs \u2014 helping to connect people with the information and resources they need to move forward on their educational and professional journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a kid, I absolutely loved school.  I was that straight-A student with broken glasses, taped right in the middle.  I am proud to have been that girl and still love learning to this day.  I hold a bachelor\u2019s degree in Philosophy and a diploma in Studio Audio Engineering, a combination that I feel reflects both my investigative mind and my hands-on creative spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing up as a proud Cuban-American, with grandparents who made the courageous journey to the United States in the late 60\u2019s, I know firsthand the difference that access to education can make.  My own college journey was made possible through a scholarship I earned through hard work and dedication.  It\u2019s an honor to be part of a team dedicated to expanding access to education and professional growth.  I look forward to being a fellow Falcon!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Falcons’ News on NSCC.edu<\/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

Visual Communications Students Shine at Five-state District Competition
<\/strong>https:\/\/nscc.edu\/news\/visual-communications-students-shine-at-five-state-district-competition.php<\/a>

\u201cHelping people is what life\u2019s all about\u201d: The Making of Dr. Jaime Taylor<\/strong>
https:\/\/nscc.edu\/news\/the-making-of-dr-jaime-taylor.php<\/a>

Building Belonging and Supporting Success: Nashville State\u2019s New Peer Advisors Empower Learners
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The NSCC Voice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founded 2017<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cliff Rockstead,<\/strong> Managing Editor<\/em>
David Gerth,<\/strong> Assistant Managing Editor<\/em>
Kevin Woods,<\/strong> Layout <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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April 2026 Contributors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Connie Daniel
Tom Hayden
Dr. Shanna L. Jackson
Dr. Kelsey A. Johansen
Joseph Johnson
Sierra Leach
Dr. Shreya Nagar
Harlan Pease
Michael Sostre<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Update from the President by Dr. Shanna L. Jackson Greetings Fellow Falcons,   Excitement is in the air as we enter the final weeks of the spring semester!  Commencement, my favorite day of the academic year, is right around the corner. I had the opportunity to visit with our graduating students during Cap and Gown pick …<\/p>\n

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