Roane State Cumberland Campus Welcomes New Director McGhee
Roane State’s Cumberland County Campus welcoming former student, teacher, and coach Dewayne McGhee as its new campus director. McGhee said received a text from a colleague last year. McGhee said it was then he got word he had been recommended for Roane State’s open Cumberland County Director position if he was interested. McGhee said that […]
Fentress Higher Education Project Moving Toward Official Groundbreaking
Though one more state building commission must give its approval before an official groundbreaking, plans for the Fentress County Higher Education Project are moving forward. The facility will bring together programs from Roane State and T-CAT Oneida/Huntsville, thanks to a $25 million legislative appropriation. Roane State President Dr. Chris Whaley told Fentress County Commissioners the […]
Fentress Commission Approves Next Steps For TCAT/Roane State Campus
Fentress County Commission approved an agreement with the city of Jamestown to provide sewer for the future Roane State/TCAT campus. County Attorney Leslie Ledbetter said Jamestown agreed to provide city sewer despite the fact that the property is just outside city limits. She said an adjoining property already has city sewer, and the extension would […]
Crossville Council Joins Roane State In Efforts To Expand Nursing Program
Crossville City Council donating $100,000 to Roane State as the campus raises funds to expand its nursing program. Director Holly Hanson said the money will help build two additional classrooms and a lab at the Crossville campus. “One of the most important things is that we will be able to provide local students to serve […]
Tech Partnering With Community College Puts Students At Forefront
The battle for undergraduate admissions for Tennessee Tech and a school like Roane State has ended, with the priority shifting to a focus on the student. Tech Vice President for Enrollment Management and Career Placement Brandon Johnson said if a student’s best interest is the starting point, systems must be in place for students to […]
Roane To Tech Pipeline Strengthened By New University Partnership
The Roane State to Tennessee Tech Pipeline is getting a boost this fall thanks to a new partnership between the schools announced Wednesday. Tennessee Tech Undergraduate Admissions Director Dr. Steve Keller said admission to Tech can be guaranteed through two pathways. Dual enrollment through select programs or completion of any associates degree. “We wanted to […]
Cumberland County Roane State Receives $1.7 Million For Lab
Roane State’s Cumberland County campus could get $1.7 million for a multi-purpose lab. This funding is included in Governor Bill Lee’s latest budget amendment that was introduced Tuesday. Roane State President Chris Whaley said if it is passed in the General Assembly, work can begin this summer. “We can really start ramping up the plans […]
Fentress Commits Funding and Land for Roane State
33 acres of land and up to $500,000 have been packaged together to show Fentress County’s commitment to bringing in a permanent Roane State campus. This package was approved Monday night by the Fentress County Commission and will head to the Tennessee Board of Regents for consideration. Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson said showing interest […]
Crossville’s Roane State Providing Food to Students
The Cumberland County Campus of Roane State Community College is offering a food pantry to assist students during difficult times. Campus Director Holly Hanson said the pantry is for any student needing assistance. “Our Roane State students, active students, are eligible to ask for help,” Hanson said. “We supply food for the entire household when […]
