Charles Alexander was the winner of two tickets to the Grand Ole Opry and Human Resources had some excellent baked goods on offer. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Monday, October 28, 2019
Celebrating Ramer Renovations and SACS
Vol State faculty and staff gathered for a non-alcoholic toast on Friday to celebrate a successful SACS accreditation process. It was also an occasion to tour the offices involved in a large renovation project: Advising, Human Resources, Public Relations, and Admissions. It's part of the effort to make the Ramer Building a one-stop-shop for people considering college.
Charles Alexander was the winner of two tickets to the Grand Ole Opry and Human Resources had some excellent baked goods on offer. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Charles Alexander was the winner of two tickets to the Grand Ole Opry and Human Resources had some excellent baked goods on offer. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Respiratory Care Week
Respiratory Care Week began on October 20th. The Respiratory
Care students celebrated the week by providing information about smoking
cessation, COPD education, and Hands-Only CPR to the campus community. Dr. Jerry
Faulkner joined the group on Wednesday, as they sponsored a one-mile Walk for
Lung Health around the square. Kim Kermeen, the Director of Respiratory Care at
Sumner Regional Medical Center, delivered lunch to the group to show
appreciation for the patient care that is provided by the students during
clinical rotations. Applications for the upcoming cohort of students are still
being accepted. For more information go to https://www.volstate.edu/academics/health-sciences/respiratorycare/application
or contact Kim Christmon, Program Director, at 615-230-3329. #RCWeek19
National Radiologic Technology Week
The Vol State Radiologic Technology Program is celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week next week. NRTW is celebrated annually to recognize the
vital work of Radiologic Technologists across the nation. The celebration takes
place each year during the week that includes Nov. 8th to commemorate the
discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on Nov. 8, 1895.
The week-long celebration calls attention to the important
role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient care
and health care safety. NRTW 2019 will be celebrated Nov. 3-9.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Celebrating First-Generation College Students
First-Generation college students are a big part of Volunteer State Community College. They represent people who have embarked on a college career without, perhaps, the same level of knowledge about the college-process, as other students. November 8, 2019 is being marked as a day to celebrate First-Generation college students. Vol State is taking it a step-further with an entire week of events, sponsored by TRIO and Student Services.
This is our definition of a First-Generation College Student:
This is our definition of a First-Generation College Student:
A
First-Generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s) did
not complete a bachelor's degree and who is resilient, determined, driven,
persistent, tenacious, hopeful, supportive, AND is a trailblazer who inspires
others!
Please spread the word. There are ways for everyone, including those who are not First-Generation college goers to show support. There will be pledge cards, t-shirts and buttons. Info on how to get those and for the activities is below. If you have a question please contact the TRIO Office at 3732.
Monday, November 4
The Well Tables
Get your First-Gen t-shirts and for
faculty and staff. “I Pledge to Support First-Gen College Students” pledge
cards and buttons available. Hosted by Student Engagement.
Gallatin: 9:15-9:45AM and
11:00-11:30AM, SRB 2nd floor hallway. (Refreshments)
Highland Crest: 9:15-11:00AM
Tuesday, November 5
First-Gen and
Information Tables
Get info on services from TRIO, The Access
Center, Diversity and Inclusion, and Adult Learners and Veteran Affairs.
First-Gen t-shirts and “I Pledge to Support First-Gen College Students” pledge
cards and buttons will be available.
Gallatin: 9:00-11:00AM,
Wood, Mary Cole Nichols Dining Room A. (Refreshments)
Adult Learners and Veterans Affairs,
Information and First-Gen Table for evening students
Gallatin: 4:30-6PM, Mattox
Hallway. (Refreshments)
Wednesday, November 6
Lunch/Learn: What’s Next after Vol State?
A discussion of university transfer and
workforce decisions. Hosted by Diversity and Inclusion and TRIO.
Gallatin: 11:15AM Wood, Mary
Cole Nichols Dining Room B. (Lunch)
Highland Crest: 11:15AM Zoom Only,
Room 146. (Lunch)
Livingston: 11:15-1:00PM Zoom,
Room 109, plus First-Gen Table (student lounge area). (Lunch)
Adult Learners and Veterans Affairs,
Information and First-Gen Table for evening students
Gallatin: 4:30-6PM, Wallace
North Hallway (Refreshments)
Thursday, November 7
First-Generation Student Celebration
A discussion with first-generation college
students, faculty, and staff hosted by President Faulkner. Everyone is
encouraged to wear their First-Gen t-shirt and/or button. Prize drawings for
gear and book scholarships for students.
Gallatin: 12:45PM Mary Cole
Nichols Dining Rooms A and B. (Lunch)
Highland Crest: 12:45 Zoom, Room
146, 12:00-3:00PM First-Gen Table (Lunch)
Cookeville:
8:00-3:30PM,
First-Gen Table only (Atrium) (Lunch)
Irish Visitors on Monday, October 28
We have visitors from Ireland coming to the Gallatin campus on Monday, October 28 and you can hear them perform in the Ramer Great Hall at 10am.They are 48 students and 7 faculty and staff from The Presentation School, Thurles, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland. The students will be performing choral music in the Great Hall about 10AM and visiting with Vol State students and faculty during the day. Vol State has worked with, and visited, the Presentation School in Ireland a number of times in the past ten years. Our Education and Music students have done performances and visited the school classes in Ireland a number of times. Please join us in welcoming them to Vol State!
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Work Based Learning Partnerships
Vol State team members Thomas Ekman-dean of Math &
Science; Pat Kiley- Mechatronics instructor; Rick Parrent- administrator of Work Based Learning; and Nick Bishop- vice president for
Economic and Community Development, recently met with officials
from Beretta to discuss plans for a Work Based Learning (WBL)
partnership between Vol State and Beretta. It will provide WBL opportunities for Mechatronics students starting in January 2020, with opportunities
in other programs to soon follow.
Beretta has also provided support to Vol State’s Mechatronics program through the recent donation of equipment, as well as
providing subject matter experts to serve on the Mechatronics advisory board.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Vol State in the News
The Tennessean sent a photographer to the Fall Fiesta on Saturday and put up this picture gallery from the event.
Vol State recently signed the MTSU Promise agreement. WGNS radio has the story.
This Warf reopening celebration story was in the Gallatin News. We appreciate their coverage of Vol State events.
Vol State recently signed the MTSU Promise agreement. WGNS radio has the story.
This Warf reopening celebration story was in the Gallatin News. We appreciate their coverage of Vol State events.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Gregory Promoted to Dean of Academic Support
Rhonda Gregory has been promoted to
the position of dean of Academic Support at Volunteer State Community College. The
newly created role supervises academic support programs, Distributed Education,
and International Education at the college. She had been director of Distributed
Education at Vol State since 2015.
“Academic support is so important to
the college mission. This position is really about promoting student success,” Gregory
said. “The Learning Commons is a one-stop-shop for student academic support. We’ve
integrated faculty advisory groups to help give direction in that effort and
worked to create even more synergy with the great Learning Commons staff.”
Gregory also worked in higher
education at Greenville University in Illinois. She held several positions
there over nine years, including director of Instructional Technology, adjunct
instructor, academic advisor, instructional technologist, and Online Learning
Program coordinator. She holds a bachelor of science degree from DeVry
University and a master of arts degree from Greenville College. She also has an
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Memphis.
Vol State in the News
Gallatin High School has a new Fire Science Dual Enrollment program in conjunction with Vol State. The Gallatin News has the story.
Monday, October 7, 2019
Mike McDonald Honored
Current adjunct faculty member and professor emeritus of Communication, Mike McDonald, was
presented the 2019 “Communicator of the Year” award at the annual meeting
of the Tennessee Communication Association recently. He is shown here being congratulated by Vol State Communication Department chair, Melva Black. Mike was honored for his lifetime
of service to communication education, both as a college professor and as a tireless
proponent of communication and higher education while representing Sumner County in the Tennessee
General Assembly.
Vol State in the News
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