Vol State’s Brooks Said Many Don’t Know About TN Reconnect
A new state report shows participation in the Tennessee Reconnect program has dropped almost in half since its inception in 2018. Vol State Upper Cumberland Regional Director Sam Brooks said the primary obstacles preventing adults from returning to school are time constraints and existing family obligations. Brooks said the college is also navigating a fragmented […]
Chamber Awards Lori Richards Ambassador Of The Year
The Livingston-Overton Chamber of Commerce has honored Lori Richards with the Ambassador of the Year Award for her work in the community. The Chamber awarded four members of the community Legacy Awards, honoring each of them for showing selfless support toward the Chamber. The Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes Vol State Campus Director Richards […]
Brooks Named New Vol State UC Regional Director
Volunteer State Community College has named long-time Putnam County School Employee Sam Brooks as its new Upper Cumberland Regional Director. Brooks spent almost 33 years in the Putnam County School System, with his most recent role serving as the future-ready supervisor. Brooks said the position is a new and exciting opportunity. “Work with that team […]
Putnam Middle College Program Sees Growth In Year 2
The Middle College Program at Putnam County Schools is already seeing growth as the program begins year two. The Middle College Program provides students with an opportunity through Vol State to graduate from high school with an associate degree. Putnam County Schools Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said the program will start with 17 students […]
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 […]
