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

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

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

This month officially begins my fourth year as President of Nashville State!  I still have the same excitement about our future as I had in 2018.  It is indeed my honor to serve our college, our employees, our students and our communities.  I find joy, even in the most challenging times, because our work is making a difference.  In fact, I feel more committed than ever to finish the road we are paving to lead the nation in achieving equitable outcomes for our diverse community of learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Sharing the Good<\/strong> \u2013 I am pleased to share a submission that is a reason for all of us to celebrate!  We set a Spring semester record by awarding over 700 certificates and degrees<\/strong>!  Special thanks to Kevin Thomas, Lisa Shaw and Kirstie Boyd<\/strong> for recognizing the significance of this achievement and Sharing the Good!  The efforts to improve persistence and completion at Nashville State are starting to show in our outcomes.   Please use this form<\/a> to recognize an individual (faculty, staff, or student), department, program, or group that has had a significant accomplishment or made a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constituency Leadership Changes<\/strong> \u2013 The summer is a time of transition for leadership in Faculty Senate, Administrative Assembly and Staff Assembly.  I want to extend a special thank you to Derek Smith, Jennifer Byrd and Drew Kovacs<\/strong> for their outstanding leadership during the unprecedented and challenging year.  They served on President\u2019s Cabinet and provided leadership on key initiatives for the college.  In addition, I appreciated their counsel throughout the year.  I consider the constituency leaders a key component of shared governance as they represent the voices of our faculty and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please join me in welcoming and congratulating our new leaders Jessica Rabb, Katrina Dupree and Rene Johnston<\/strong> that will take their new roles over the course of the summer.  All three served and on the College Planning Council providing leadership and input during the year.  We will have three new appointments representing each constituency group serving on the Council this Fall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Enrollment<\/strong> \u2013 At census for summer term, we were up 6.1% headcount and 6.3% FTE.  Special thanks to all involved and particularly the Faculty and Online Learning who work diligently over the year to increase online, hybrid and Zoom options for students.  On June 22nd<\/sup>, we were up 7.1% headcount and 5.2% FTE over Fall of last year.  We are closing the gap on 2019 as we are now down 11.7% headcount and 15.1% FTE.  Below are the links to the fall daily enrollment reports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2021 to Fall 2019 ETR Comparison Dashboard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2021 ETR Dashboard<\/a>             <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget<\/strong> \u2013 TBR approved our FY22 Budget at the June Quarterly Board meeting.  As a reminder, Nashville State\u2019s budget is based on a 2% increase in fall enrollment, 4% increase in spring and a 1.5% tuition increase.  Last year there were no increases in tuition and fees, this year TBR approved an increase in tuition for all Community Colleges of 1.98%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, TBR approved two new fees for Nashville State, a $1 SGA fee and $2 Student Life fee.  I want to congratulate SGA President Darrell Chambers<\/strong> and the SGA Officers who led this effort.   They engaged our students to support a fee increase during a pandemic because they believe these funds will further support student development and retention at Nashville State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office of the President Search<\/strong> \u2013 Please join me in congratulating Evon Wood<\/strong> who is departing for a wonderful new opportunity.  I wish Evon well and appreciate her contributions to the college over the past two years.  We will be searching for a new Executive Administrative Assistant to the President this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nashville State is 50 years old and we stand on the accomplishment of many who are still here and those who have served before us.  Our mission is worth the time, effort and investment that it will take to improve persistence, retention and close the equity gaps for students.  Our communities need us and we will continue to be a beacon of light and hope for the generations yet to come.  When Nashville State LEADS <\/strong>our students SUCCEED<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maxine Smith Fellows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

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Professor Richard Garvin, Jr. Selected for
Maxine Smith Fellows leadership program Class of 2021-22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(June 5, 2021)<\/strong> — Assistant Professor of Psychology Richard Garvin, Jr. from Nashville State Community College is among the 21 faculty and staff members from colleges and universities across Tennessee selected to participate in the 2021-22 Class of the Maxine Smith Fellows program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Maxine Smith Fellows program provides professional development, training and advancement opportunities for participants from traditionally underrepresented groups at Tennessee\u2019s locally governed public universities and the community and technical colleges governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR). Members meet monthly for a year, starting in June 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the professional development of class members, the program stimulates increased collaboration among institutions, development of a statewide network for program participants, and an overall increase in the diversity of ideas, thoughts, and experiences within senior leadership ranks at Tennessee public higher education institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaxine Smith Fellows alumni have advanced to senior leadership positions, including seven Fellows who have gone on to serve as presidents at colleges and universities in Tennessee and in other states. Many of them have said that the Maxine Smith Fellows experience contributed to their success,\u201d said Dr. Wendy J. Thompson, the program\u2019s administrator and TBR vice chancellor for organizational effectiveness.<\/p>

\u201cOne essential component of the program\u2019s success is the continued support and engagement of college and university presidents, as well as other higher education leaders from across the state of Tennessee,\u201d Thompson said. Presidents nominate eligible faculty and staff from their campus for consideration for the program.<\/p>

\u201cI am thrilled that Dr. Garvin was selected for this incredible opportunity,\u201d said Nashville State Community College President Dr. Shanna L. Jackson, a 2005-06 Maxine Smith Fellow. \u201cThe program will strengthen Professor Garvin\u2019s leadership skills while giving him an avenue to contribute outside of the classroom to the advancement of public higher education in Tennessee.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The program is named in honor of the late Maxine A. Smith, who headed the Memphis Branch of the NAACP for 33 years and was a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents from 1994 to 2006. The Class of 21-22 is the program\u2019s 15th<\/sup> cohort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Members of the Maxine Smith Fellows Class of 2021-22 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n