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

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

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

I am excited to share that TBR approved our Vision 2030: A Student Ready College<\/strong> strategic plan during the September 24th<\/sup> Quarterly Board Meeting.  We are now officially Moving Forward<\/em>!  The College Planning Council has initiated the work to develop the detailed metrics and align our college-wide annual goals and strategies to our four strategic focus areas.  The next critical step is identifying how each of us individually and collectively supports Vision 2030<\/strong> and, as important, how we model our core values LEADS <\/strong>(L<\/strong>earning, E<\/strong>quity Driven, A<\/strong>ccountability, D<\/strong>ata-Informed and S<\/strong>tudent-Centered). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Humphreys County Campus <\/strong>\u2013 Thank you for answering the call and contributing to the Foundation and Charitable Solicitation Committee\u2019s requests for donations to support those employees and students impacted by the flood.  While the remediation for the campus is complete, we do not have a firm estimate of repairs or a timeline to re-open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support \u2013 <\/strong>As a college and as individuals we have been facing a variety of ongoing challenges.  Although the degree may vary, I recognize all of us are impacted as we continue to navigate these uncharted waters.  I wanted to remind you that there is support for you and your families.  EAP services are offered at no cost to all benefit-eligible employees and eligible family members. Visit Here4tn.com<\/a> <\/em>for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sharing the Good<\/strong> \u2013 There are many wonderful things happening at Nashville State! Please use consider using this Good News Submission 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

President\u2019s Office \u2013 <\/strong>Please join me in welcoming Natalie Olsen, Executive Administrative Assistant, to Nashville State.  You will find more information about Natalie in this edition of the Voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment<\/strong> \u2013 At Census, we were down 6% in headcount and 5% FTE.  As a system, TBR Community Colleges were down an average of 7% headcount and 10.2% FTE based on preliminary 14th<\/sup> day data.  We have been identifying budget reductions in operations, not personnel, to offset the loss in revenue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To stay Data-Informed<\/strong>, please review the Fall Report<\/a> provided by Institutional Research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vision 2030: A Student Ready College<\/strong> is not just a document, it is our North Star for creating a culture of student success.  Our targets, 10,000, 90, 60 and 30 are not just numbers but our bold aspirations to significantly improve access and student success at Nashville State.  Our ultimate goal is post-completion success \u2013 that is the true assessment of the educational experiences we provide.  We can do this Nashville State by working together!  When Nashville State LEADS, Students SUCCEED!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thom Druffel Named Director of Hospitality Program<\/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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Thom Druffel has been hired as the director and an instructor of our Hospitality program. Druffel brings nearly 40 years of experience in the local hospitality industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMy focus is to bring industry best practices in leadership and service into the classroom, so students have both the knowledge and skills for long-term success,\u201d said Druffel. \u201cWe plan on having strong skill development that will allow students to be job-ready at graduation. Our graduates are going to be \u2018Ready to Serve, Ready to Lead\u2019.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Druffel plans on identifying career paths through the MNPS high school hospitality academies and with local hospitality staff that wants to grow their careers in leadership positions. Included in his goals is to expand minority development in hospitality leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThom has the skill-set, professional reputation, organizational abilities, and network to take the hospitality program to new heights,\u201d said Karen Stevenson, dean of the Business, Management and Hospitality Division. \u201cStudents will benefit greatly from Thom\u2019s knowledge and experience.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Carol Rothstein said, \u201cWith the College\u2019s emerging Hospitality program, along with the Culinary Arts program, we are working to strengthen ties with local industry to be a key workforce solution partner and create a pipeline of sustained career success for our graduates.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp., Nashville had 16.1 million visitors in 2019. Hospitality is Nashville\u2019s second-largest industry and is expected to continue growing and placing more pressure on the need for skilled professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer students a variety of Hospitality Management programs to fit their needs and schedule, such as a Hospitality Management A.A.S., Hospitality Management Apprenticeship, Food and Beverage Management Technical Certificate, Food and Beverage Service Technical Certificate, Hotel Management Technical Certificate, and a Lodging Guest Service Technical Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the Hospitality program, Nashville State has a Culinary Arts program, with a state-of-the-art kitchen, led by award-winning, certified professional chefs. Both programs are located on the Southeast Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the past 19 years, Druffel has held the position of general manager at the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt (Inter Continental Hotels Group). He has also served as the vice president of operations for Prime Hospitality where he developed the portfolio to 42 hotels during a two-year span. From 1981 to 1999, Druffel was with Marriott, having served from 1994 to 1997 as regional vice president of Residence Inn by Marriott, Southeast, where he was responsible for 32 hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thom is active in the community holding several elected and appointed positions. He is the Metro Councilman for District 23. He chairs the Education Committee and is a member of the Budget and Finance Committee and the Convention, Tourism, and Public Entertainment Facilities Committee. Thom is also on the executive committee and board of directors for the Nashville After School Alliance (NAZA) and the Greater Nashville Hospitality Association. He is active with the Metro Nashville Public Schools Academies. Druffel is the recipient of numerous community awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Druffel earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Florida State University and a Master of Business Administration from California State Long Beach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Twelve Questions with Evelyn T. Hadley <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Cliff Rockstead, Assistant Professor of Business, BMAH<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Evelyn Hadley is the Special Assistant to the VP for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and has been at Nashville State 27 years. She Earned a B.A. in Human Resource Management from Trevecca University and an M.S. in Guidance and Counseling from Tennessee State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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