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If you have children at home, or even in your family you spend time with, you understand the importance of the word “Why.” It is one of the first words or concepts a toddler learns to use consistently. Author Simon Sinek penned an entire book based on the concept of why entitled: Start with Why, How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. In his book, he encourages individuals, organizations, and corporations to not only understand why they do what they do, but then to capitalize on that understanding.
Chattanooga State Nursing Program Consistently High Quality
Chattanooga State’s Nursing program continues to exceed the Tennessee Board of Nursing benchmark. In fact, our May 2017 cohort of 107 RN graduates had a 100% licensure pass rate. Chattanooga State is unique in that we are the only institution in the state of Tennessee with such a large graduating class in one cohort to achieve 100% on their first attempt. The national average for passing the nursing licensure exam for 2017 is 87.11%, and the state average is 90.23%.
EWI Cumulative Scholarship Giving Exceeds $80,000
Executive Women International (EWI) of Chattanooga recently contributed a $4,600 check to the Chattanooga State Community College Foundation. Since chartering in 1987, EWI of Chattanooga has contributed more than $83,065 to Chattanooga State Foundation’s Executive Women International of Chattanooga Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship. This scholarship provides an opportunity for women, particularly single parents and displaced homemakers, to return to school in order to enhance their career opportunities.
A Note of Gratitude
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Wow! How is it that another calendar year is about to end? During this season of thanks and giving, I am grateful for many things. I am especially grateful for the unsung efforts of many professionals who are consumed with helping equip the next generation and our future workforce.
I am thankful for our students, students like Ashlee Kovalik, Allen Hunter, and Christy Cartwright whose grit and fortitude are an inspiration.
First 50th Reunion of the First Class of the First Two-year Technical Institute in the State
Chattanooga State recently celebrated the 50th Reunion of its very first graduating class from 1967. The Chattanooga State Class of 1967 is very unique in that they were the first students, and the first graduates, of the state of Tennessee’s first-ever two-year technical institution.
During the Reunion Luncheon, one-by-one, each classmate took their turn crossing the stage to be welcomed into the first-ever Chattanooga State Half Century Alumni Club by President Rebecca Ashford.
Zink Named 2017-18 First Tennessee Chair Of Excellence At Chattanooga State
Chattanooga State Community College Business faculty member Dan Zink was named the 2017-2018 First Tennessee Chair of Excellence. Zink is currently the director of the Hospitality & Tourism Management program at Chattanooga State.
Bobby Lusk, senior vice president of First Tennessee, presented the First Tennessee Chair of Excellence in Business to faculty member Dan Zink. “First Tennessee is proud to invest in education excellence in our community, and we are honored to recognize the outstanding work of hospitality instructor Dan Zink,” said Mr. Lusk.
Barnett, McCarthy Named 2017-18 Erlanger Nursing Chairs Of Excellence at ChattState
Chattanooga State Community College Nursing Faculty members Karrie Barnett and Michele McCarthy were recently named 2017-2018 Erlanger Chairs of Excellence. Ms. Barnett is an Assistant Professor in the nursing program, and Ms. McCarthy is a nursing instructor.
Dr. Jan Keys, senior vice president and chief nurse executive of Erlanger Health System, presented the Erlanger Nursing Chair of Excellence for Children to Ms. Barnett, and the Erlanger Nursing Chair of Excellence for Adults to Ms. McCarthy.
A network of people who cared about my success: Morgan Smith
by Morgan Smith, Class of 2011
There comes a time in every person’s life when he or she experiences that notorious sinking feeling. It starts with your stomach dropping to your feet, and ends when you finally put the stressful thoughts to bed.
I remember when I first experienced that ache in the pit of my stomach. I was sixteen, it was the beginning of my junior year, and we were discussing prospective colleges.