TCAT/Roane St Campus Reenergizing That Side Of Jamestown
Construction continues on the new TCAT/Roane State campus in Jamestown, with hopes it can transform the landscape of the city. Fentress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the development of the nearly-finished campus could lead to more changes on that side of town. “This is probably the best thing that has happened for […]
Tech’s Frye: Roane State Partnership Different But Interesting
A Tennessee Tech program director said the new project management articulation agreement with Roane State essentially created a new custom major. Steven Frye directs the School of Interdisciplinary Studies. He said the new initiative took two different subject areas and brought them together for a project management focus. He said the connection between Roane State […]
Roane State, Tech Begin New Project Management Collaboration
A new agreement between Roane State Community College and Tennessee Tech paving a degree path for project management majors. Roane State President Dr. Chris Whaley said the agreement helps Roane State students know how to transfer and tells them exactly what courses they will take and when. Whaley said this is essentially a road map […]
Roane State/TCAT Naming Building After Johnson, Yager
Fentress County’s new TCAT/Roane State Facility will be named after Tennessee Senator Ken Yager and Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson. The Tennessee Board of Regents approved the building name during a quarterly meeting on Friday. The Ken Yager & Jimmy Johnson Building currently under construction. Johnson said he feels honored. “You get a name on […]
Roane State Celebrates Derby, Fentress Students At Gala
Fentress County’s Roane State Campus will offer up a taste of Kentucky Derby weekend Saturday to help students. The Roane State foundation and community members brainstormed ideas for a fundraiser before settling on the Scholarship Gala. Director Cheryl Tays said money will go to the Scholarship Foundation. “One of the mission statements of Roane State […]
Tech Hosting Events To Attract Transfer Students
Tennessee Tech hosting a new event called “Transfer Tech To You” in an effort to reach students looking to change schools. Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success Mary McCaskey said the event allows the university to present what the university has to offer to potential transfer students. McCaskey said several departments will visit […]
Fentress Library Gets Job Training Virtual Reality Equipment
New virtual reality job training equipment now in place inside the Fentress County Public Library to help residents prepare for potential future careers. Assistant Library Director Delana Goad said the devices include training programs for regionally-popular fields like nursing and welding. She said she worked through a nursing course while training with the headset at […]
Tays Named Director Of Roane State Fentress Campus
Cheryl Tays has been named the Director of the Roane State Fentress County campus, continuing a relationship with the school that began while she was a high schooler. Tays said she is excited to see the campus take a big step toward meaningful growth as they break ground on a new facility in April. She […]
State Clears The Way For Fentress Higher Education Center
Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said funding has been cleared for the early design phase of a new Higher Education Center. The 49,000-square-foot facility will be shared by Roane State and TCAT. It will be located on a 33-acre site on Old Highway 127 South just outside the Jamestown city limits. Johnson said he was […]
Cumberland Dual Enrollment And Work-Based Learning See Increase
The Cumberland County Schools have seen a big increase in the number of students participating in dual enrollment and work-based learning from last year. Dual enrollment students increased from 79 students last fall to 355 students now. Work-based learning has grown from 139 students last year to 331 students. Cumberland County Director of Schools William […]
