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 […]
Vol State Cookeville Campus Director Retiring Monday
Vol State’s Cookeville Campus and Upper Cumberland Director Lori Richards retiring from her position Monday.
12 Putnam Students Slated For Middle College
Twelve Putnam County students are registered and preparing to begin the Middle College program at Vol State this fall. Putnam Schools Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said all of the students met with staff from the school system and Vol State to make sure they understand what will be expected and what they will get […]
Vol State Preparing For Middle College Program
Vol State Community College preparing for its new Middle College program in August, hosting dual enrollment students from Putnam County for extended days. Vice President of Regional Campuses Nick Bishop said students will be able to take classes at Vol State for the first half of the day and then return to their own school […]
Jackson Schools Look To Expand Dual Enrollment
The Jackson County School System will expand dual enrollment programming through a partnership with Vol State. Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the schools board Thursday night that he hopes the program would allow students to receive an associates degree before even graduating high school. He said the system already has a great relationship with […]
Pickett High Fielding Parents’ Dual Enrollment Questions
Pickett County High School students and their parents can hear firsthand accounts about the benefits of dual enrollment at a meeting Thursday night. Pickett County High School Counselor Amber Steddum said representatives from TCAT and Vol State will be in attendance to inform parents of the opportunities. She said parents may not realize that their […]
Monday Deadline For Livingston Nursing Program
The application deadline is Monday for Vol State’s Summer Nursing Program through the Livingston Campus. Vol State offers an associate of applied science and nursing degree. Assistant Nursing Professor William Hall said students who finish the program can take take the national licensure exam to become a registered nurse. “The nursing shortage right now is […]
Vol State Launches Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program
Vol State has partnered with an Overton County-based manufacturing company to launch the first registered apprenticeship program in the school’s 53-year history. Vice President of Economic Development Nick Bishop said the program has been years in the making. He said the school partnered with Hutchinson Manufacturing to develop a program focused on advanced mechatronics. He […]
School System Takes Next Step With Putnam Middle College
25 to 50 Putnam County students are expected to participate in the Putnam County Middle College program in its first year. Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said he is pleased with that number. He said if the program is run the right way, it will grow on its own. The program provides another alternative for […]
Vol State To Offer A Phlebotomy Class In Celina
A Vol State-sponsored phlebotomy class is a go in Celina. Vice President for Economic Development and Regional Centers Nick Bishop said this opens the door for Vol State to continue working with Celina. “We really appreciate our friends and partners there with the city of Celina,” Bishop said. “They’re trying to do the best they […]
