Opportunities: The President's Report 2021 by Columbia State Community College

Opportunities The President’s Report 2021

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PRESIDENT

Opportunities and Successes “Opportunities” is an annual report from the President’s Office that highlights the work of the college in fulfilling its mission, vision and values. The report provides you, the reader, with specific programs and activities that demonstrate the college’s success in attaining its strategic goals: student success, quality, enrollment, resourcefulness and community for the 2020-2021 academic year. This year as I turned the pages of the magazine copy, I was struck by the number of grants and outreach programs for enhancement of instruction and student learning that occurred during a most unusual time. The Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) Academy program, the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program for biotech, the MTSU-Columbia State-Motlow Partnership Grant in fermentation science, the Mentor Program, etc. In thinking about this resiliency, the new facilities at our campuses, the student recognitions and achievements, and the innovation involved–I think of growth. In a year where COVID-19 changed our actions and involvement with others–in a year that was filled with challenges, stress and anxiety–in a year when evaluation of instructional and service processes was continual, and change was a daily activity–Columbia State remained steady and grew in strength, service, and offerings. We faced our challenges, designed services and instruction to meet the needs of our students, and maintained a steadfast commitment to the success of our students as we looked to the future. “Opportunities 2021” celebrates that steadfast commitment to student learning, innovation, involvement and accomplishments demonstrated by Columbia State faculty and staff. It demonstrates the stability and fiscal soundness of the College and it shares the joy we have in our students and alumni. Moreover, it allows expressing our appreciation to the many donors, businesses and citizens that are committed to Columbia State and the fulfillment of its mission. If you are not involved with your College, we invite you to join the league of citizens who are making a difference for others. Enjoy!

Janet F. Smith, Ph.D. President

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CONTENTS

Opportunities

Table of Contents Mission.......................................................................... 5 Community College of the Year.............................6 Student Success......................................................... 8 Grants.......................................................................... 16 Williamson Campus.................................................22 Partnerships.............................................................. 24 Lineworker Academy............................................. 28 Southern Tennessee Higher Education Center.... 30 Athletics......................................................................32 Arts, Lectures & Entertainment........................... 34 Leadership.................................................................37 Faculty & Staff..........................................................38 Alumni Highlights.................................................... 44 Advisory Committees............................................ 49 COVID-19....................................................................52 Commencement Parade........................................ 54 Tree Campus............................................................. 56 Fast Facts & Awards................................................57 Revenue & Expenses.............................................. 58 Foundation................................................................ 60 Columbia State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an AA/EOE employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age (as applicable), status as a covered veteran, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal or state civil rights law with respect to employment, programs, and activities sponsored by the Board. Individuals needing this material in an alternative format should contact the Disability Resource Center. Columbia State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Science degree, Associate of Applied Science degree, Associate of Science in Teaching degree, and Technical Certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Columbia State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). CoSCC PRE-12-02-22 Printed by Prisma Nashville LLC, 211 Whitsett Rd, Nashville, TN (2,000 Copies)

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Pilar Garcia, a Chapel Hill resident, earned a university parallel Associate of Arts degree in Spring 2021. Garcia is a Tennessee Promise graduate. They were a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Delta National English Honor Society, PRISM, and they served as a Peer Leader. In addition, Garcia was the recipient of the 2020-2021 English Academic Discipline Award. 3

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Mission. Vision. Values. Mission

Columbia State Community College nurtures success and positively changes lives through teaching, learning and service.

We are committed to:

The core values of access, community, diversity, equity, excellence, innovation, integrity, learning, respect and success. These values guide and direct Columbia State as we pursue our vision.

Vision

Columbia State will be the “First Choice” for citizens of South Central Tennessee seeking post-secondary learning and hailed as outstanding by students, community partners and national benchmarks as a student-ready college.

Student Success is our cause!

Student success at Columbia State is defined as the completion of educational, professional and personal goals resulting from increased knowledge and skills. Success encourages lifelong learning, promotes responsible citizenship, and enhances the quality of life for self and others.

Equity Statement

Columbia State Community College intentionally cultivates a climate which values every individual student, employee, and community member and fosters success for all. We recognize and embrace individual differences through a culture of listening and empathy to achieve equity, including social and economic opportunity.

2015-2025 Strategic Goals Student Success & Completion Columbia State will grow the number of students successfully attaining their educational goals. Quality Columbia State will maintain highquality educational programs, services, and facilities supporting the workforce and higher educational needs of citizens. Access & Equity Columbia State will increase education and training opportunities for all students through equitable access to student-ready programs and services. Resourcefulness Columbia State will grow new streams of resources and will increase the efficiency of use for existing resources. Community & Partnerships Columbia State will be an active participant in the development and growth of the service area. 5

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Columbia State Named Community College of the Year

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Columbia State was awarded Community College of the Year by the Tennessee Board of Regents during the system’s third annual Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition Awards. The Community College of the Year award recognizes the college that has demonstrated, through evidence, a sustained commitment to and proactive advancement of the causes of student success and workforce development at their institution. “On behalf of Columbia State, we are deeply honored,” said Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president. “I think every community college across the state deserves this award. To be selected from among our group of sister colleges is more than an honor; it is something we are extremely proud of.” Dr. Flora Tydings, Tennessee Board of Regents chancellor, presented Columbia State with the SOAR trophy for the 2021 Community College of the Year at the inaugural ceremony of the Southern Tennessee Higher Education Center. “At our annual SOAR event, we recognize the best of the best in our system,” Tydings said.

“This award is not just given away, it is earned. It is based on their performance measures, initiatives that they’ve put in that help with student success and how well they have performed throughout the year. Columbia State is a tribute to this state, to this nation, for all that you do.” -Dr. Flora Tydings To be selected as Community College of the Year, the institution has: • Developed a comprehensive, bold and strategic completion plan with a particular focus on addressing existing equity gaps. • Achieved measurable and significant increases in: • On-time degree completion • Certificate completion • Transfer rates to either a two-year or four-year institution (as applicable) • Underrepresented student progression and completion • Developed innovative programs that support student success and workforce development in areas such as developmental education, student support services, K-12 partnerships/collaboration, workforce readiness and partnerships. • Substantially contributed to the integration of state completion goals and system strategic priority areas across the institution.

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ACADEMICS

Columbia State Selected for Inaugural BILT Academy

Gregory Golden and Caleb Kirschbaum with Columbia State Engineering Systems Technology equipment.

Columbia State was one of 10 colleges nationwide selected for the inaugural cohort of the Pathways to Innovation Business and Industry Leadership Team Academy. “The BILT Academy will enhance Columbia State’s interactions with local employers to address the workforce needs of the communities we serve,” said Dr. Matthew Muterspaugh, Columbia State dean of the Science, Technology and Mathematics Division. “We will be better able to design coursework that is well-matched to the current needs of businesses in the area. The experience will also serve as a model for building relationships and

addressing ongoing community needs applicable to a diverse range of subjects offered by the college.” The BILT Academy will coach teams of employers and faculty from STEM programs to keep pace with shifting workforce demands and evolving techniques. “A key part of this grant is our partner, Allen Farley, GM senior manufacturing engineer,” said Mehran Mostajir, Columbia State program director for engineering systems technology. “Our industry partners are vital in helping us prepare our students to meet workforce needs, and the BILT Academy is giving us an opportunity to outline the knowledge, skills and abilities that are in high-demand in our area.”

The initiative was designed to help community and technical colleges strengthen their employer engagement efforts. Pathways to Innovation is a new project led by the Center for Occupational Research and Development with funding from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education program. Building on the ATE-supported BILT model, a proven method for strategic employer engagement developed by the National Convergence Technology Center, the project will help colleges cultivate employer partnerships that foster continuous program improvement and innovation.

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STUDENT SUCCESS

2020-2021 New Programs & Realignment

MLT Program Receives ASCP Grant The Columbia State Medical Laboratory Technology program received a $1,000 Laboratory Science Program Director Educational grant from the American Society for Clinical Pathology. “We are very appreciative of the funding provided by this grant,” said Lisa Harmon, Columbia State MLT program director. “With these types of learning labs, students can be taught a wide range of biotech skills such as DNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis and restriction digest. Doing labs like this helps the students to visualize and document DNA experiments, as well as demystify key concepts in molecular biology and genetics.” Columbia State’s MLT program will use the grant to purchase supplies for the college’s new miniPCR™ (polymerase chain reaction) testing equipment. This equipment will allow MLT to offer learning labs in molecular testing. Molecular-testing is a fast-growing area in the clinical laboratory. This type of testing allows real time reporting of test results that once took days to complete. Older methods are being replaced by molecular testing, which can be easy to use, fast, cost-effective and more standardized. The techniques are changing the way testing is performed in the laboratory in areas such as microbiology. “As a result of the grant and project implementation Med Lab students at Columbia State will have opportunities to develop highly-valued competencies on campus in preparation for clinical rotations and future employment,” said Dr. Kae

Fleming, Columbia State dean of the Health Sciences Division. “Offering an educational pathway to become a medical laboratory technician is a great example of how Columbia State partners with the healthcare industry to meet the needs of students and the market.” The MLT program at Columbia State reopened in 2017 in response to a significant shortage of qualified personnel to fill current and projected vacancies throughout the region. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science and has grown from 10 graduates in 2018 to 16 graduates in 2020. Program graduates consistently exceed state and national averages for first-attempt credentialing exam success and are readily employed in-field. The MLT program at Columbia State teaches technical skills necessary to perform routine testing in the areas of hematology, serology, coagulation, clinical microbiology, clinical chemistry, blood banking and urinalysis in clinical laboratories of hospitals, clinics and physician offices under the supervision of a physician and/or medical technologist. MLT graduates fill a critical workforce shortage of medical laboratory technicians, locally and nationally. The ASCP Foundation offers Laboratory Science Program Director Educational Grants to help laboratory science programs educate and empower future medical laboratory professionals.

Associate of Arts/Science Degrees Communication Studies Tennessee Transfer Pathway, Previously Titled Speech Communication Geography University Parallel, Previously Tennessee Transfer Pathway Technical Certificate Cyber Security New Program

New Articulation Agreements Articulation agreements promote the transfer of credit for programs not in the Tennessee Transfer Pathways. High School Agreements Lawrence County Schools Dual Credit for Mechatronics I and II (EETC 1311, ENST 2361, ENST 1360, EETC 2361) Williamson County Schools Dual Credit for Cyber Security Defense Mobile Unit Project (CITC 1351, CITC 2326) 9

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Columbia State Student Heads to

U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Nicolas Matzirakis is presented with an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Pictured (left to right): Martin Plumlee, West Point alumnus; Nicolas Matzirakis; and Reuben Dickenson, congressional district coordinator for West Point admissions.

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STUDENT SUCCESS to engage in internships where I served as a technologist with Audi, Nashville. There were plenty of opportunities at Columbia State that helped me along my path to West Point.” Matzirakis reported June 28 to West Point where he will spend four years undergoing rigorous leadership, academic, physical, moral and ethical training to become a successful leader in the armed forces.

Nicolas Matzirakis

Columbia State dual enrollment student Nicolas Matzirakis was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. During his time at Columbia State, the Williamson County native earned 51 college credit hours. “Dual enrollment is a grand opportunity for students to become adjusted to college-level work and complete a degree in a shorter timeframe,” said Dr. Dearl Lampley, Columbia State vice president for Williamson Campus and external services. “Nicolas took full advantage of the dual enrollment opportunities at Columbia State. We are so thankful that we could be Nicolas’s first step on the pathway to higher education.”

“Nico is a force of nature in a good way,” said Reuben Dickenson, congressional district coordinator for West Point admissions. “He is determined, energetic, personable, outgoing – all great character aspects that West Point will help further develop.” Following his time at West Point, Matzirakis will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and will begin a five-year service obligation as an active duty Army officer. “Being nominated to a service academy is a great accomplishment in and of itself,” said Sam Nienow, service academy coordinator for Congressman Mark Green. “Most years, congressional members and senators only nominate 10 people and then even less of those get accepted.”

Columbia State has helped me get to West Point in many ways, Matzirakis stated. “Inside the classroom through dual enrollment I’ve been able to enhance my transcript and take classes through calculus III and differential equations, which as far as going to a service academy, mathematics helps tremendously,” he said. “Outside of the classroom, Columbia State has allowed me

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STUDENT SUCCESS

Columbia State Students’ Research Places 1st at Tennessee Academy of Science Meeting bacteriophages allows medical doctors to use them in the treatment of such microbial diseases and save lives in difficult cases.

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Columbia State student, Ava Brittain, placed first in the oral presentation microbiology category during the 130th Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science. Brittain presented “Host range specificity and genomic analysis of Actinobacteria phages” at the virtual TAS event hosted by East Tennessee State University. Alumni Tessa Cote and Jenna St. Pierre worked on the project alongside Brittain during spring 2020 in an Honors Biology Research course taught by Dr. Elvira Eivazova, Columbia State associate professor of biology. In the course, students get involved in research projects that bring valuable educational experiences in the form of evidence-based learning. Students gain experience through projects that focus on the discovery of new bacteriophages, which are viruses that kill bacteria, and the characterization of their genetic makeup. This is important because of the rise of multidrug resistant microbes in our environment which makes the treatment of such microbial diseases difficult or impossible. The study of

The phage samples, discovered and characterized by the students, go through rigorous quality control by Howard Hughes Medical Institute scientists. The final project shares authorship with the lead scientists of the HHMI SEA-PHAGES program. The highest level of quality is ensured when the results are published to the National Center of Biotechnology Information.

the Columbia State Undergraduate Biology Research program, Cote won the prestigious Vanderbilt University Aspirnaut™ research internship in summer 2020. Cote explained that “being a part of the research program at Columbia State changed my academic path entirely. Because of it, I have developed a passion for science and the drive to pursue a career in research. I am incredibly thankful to have been a part of this program, and I hope it will continue to give students like me the unique opportunity to experience research first-hand.”

“My first place win helped me to see that attending a community college does not make me less competitive or less worthy of listening to,” Brittain said. “My research is no less adequate than the graduates from big universities.” Brittain, a Pulaski native, graduated in spring 2021 with an Associate of Science degree in pre-physical therapy.

Jenna St. Pierre

St. Pierre, a Columbia native, is currently a student at Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in anthropology. In addition, St. Pierre has worked at a University of Tennessee, Knoxville research lab on bacteriophage interactions with E. coli bacteria. Tessa Cote

Cote, a Mount Pleasant native, is currently a student at Middle Tennessee State University majoring in microbiology. Through

“I believe Columbia State prepared me well enough to work in a lab,” St. Pierre said. “I appreciate the opportunities I was offered in undergraduate research.”

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STUDENT SUCCESS

Columbia State Students Excel in Accounting Internships Columbia State students Annah Reischman and Daniel Reisinger were selected for internships in accounting at eCard Systems. Students can develop needed skills by engaging in challenging and interesting situations in the workplace. Work-based learning is important because it provides opportunities for students to develop their abilities in real-world work environments. “While working as an intern at eCard Systems, I discovered a true passion in the field of accounting,” Reischman said. “This internship better prepared me for the future by solidifying my knowledge of accounting, introducing me to the work environment and adding experience onto my resume. This experience has guaranteed my future in accounting.” According to Holly Brew, Columbia State associate professor of business, the Columbia State and eCard Systems partnership has been a rewarding experience for faculty and students.

Annah Reischman, Columbia resident and Columbia State student.

“The partnership is opening doors of opportunity for Columbia State students,” Brew said. “We received exceptional feedback about our students, and we are very proud of them. eCard Systems is becoming a valued partner, improving opportunities for students and creating new pathways for student success.” Melanie Coleson, eCard Systems accounting manager, and her team are providing guidance for students to help them prepare for entering the workforce. “We are so pleased with our interns,” Colson said. “We will absolutely do this again in the future.”

Daniel Reisinger, Franklin resident and Columbia State student.

Reischman and Reisinger worked with eCard Systems to perform a variety of accounting-

related tasks, including invoice, refund, data entry and QuickBooks use. “This internship gave me the opportunity to get a feel of what it is like to work in an office environment,” Reisinger said. “I completed a variety of projects and learned new financial and computer skills. I enjoyed working closely with management and other members of the Accounting Department as a team.” Accurate accounting is a key component of any successful business. Columbia State’s two-year program represents the first step toward a career in accounting, auditing or finance. 13

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Columbia State Celebrates Record Number of Dual Enrollment Graduates Columbia State celebrated the graduation of 26 dual enrollment students during the spring 2021 graduation celebration, a record number of dual enrollment graduates for the college. Dual enrollment is a program that allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to begin earning college credit while they are still in high school. This gives students the advantage of getting a head start on college.

Columbia State Receives Grant to Support Middle College Mechatronics Program Columbia State recently received a $200,000 grant from the Tennessee Board of Regents to support the Middle College Mechatronics program for the 2020-2021 academic year. The mechatronics program currently serves five high schools in Columbia State’s nine-county service area including Fairview High School, East Hickman High School, Columbia Central High School, Spring Hill High School and Mt. Pleasant High School. The grant funding will allow the program to extend to Lawrence County High School.

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“Dual enrollment provides great opportunities for students,” said Dr. Dearl Lampley, Columbia State vice president for Williamson Campus and external services. “We are proud of these students for their achievements and look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the future.”

The program offers certification in OSHA, as well as engineering systems technology. Students in the dual enrollment program will receive credit for courses taken toward the technical certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree in engineering systems technology at Columbia State.

Of the dual enrollment graduates, 17 students were a part of the engineering systems technology program and earned their degree/certificate from Columbia State prior to graduating from high school. “It is a great achievement for these students to be earning a college degree days before they receive their high school diploma,” said Dr. Matthew Muterspaugh, Columbia State dean of the Science, Technology and Mathematics Division. “I appreciate how many people supported these students as they grew through their talents, efforts, ingenuity and eagerness to learn.”

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GRANTS

M.E.N.T.O.R. Program Takes Next Steps in Preparing Students Columbia State’s Men Experiencing, Networking, Trying Optional Resources program took its next step in preparing men for the workforce at its M.E.N.T.O.R. event. “Today we are presenting our M.E.N.T.O.R. participants with a suit jacket and giving them the opportunity to hear from an expert in law enforcement,” said Dr. Christa Martin, Columbia State assistant to the president for access and diversity. “This program is all about providing the resources our minority students need for success.” Previous speakers included Roy Brooks, Columbia State adjunct emergency medical instructor, and Tia Sneed, City of Columbia advanced emergency medical technician, to talk to the students about careers in public service. The goal of the program is to provide additional support systems and to help increase completion rate of minority students.

The M.E.N.T.O.R. program provides opportunities for minority students and supports them towards completing their degree. The program was funded through a Student Engagement, Retention and Success Grant from the Tennessee Board of Regents. Prior to the event, students received a planner, dress shirt and tie, which has helped them plan for their classes and prepare for job interviews. D.J. Stacy, a Dickson County native and Columbia State student, said he feels empowered by participating in the program and has learned a lot that will prepare him for his future career goals. “We’re all dressing in suits and ties and that just makes you feel like you want to be successful in the future,” Stacy said. “I’ve learned a lot of important things, like being early for your job is noticed and being manageable in the workplace is important.”

Columbia State M.E.N.T.O.R. participants hear about Sergeant Orlando Cox’s experience in the Columbia Police Department.

Sergeant Orlando Cox with the Columbia Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is a mentor for the program. He spoke about his experience in law enforcement and offered himself as a Amiee Sadler resource to all of the program participants. Cox, a Columbia native, is a Columbia State alumnus. Cox joined the Columbia Police Department in 2003 where he has had a rich career. His duties have included patrol, Honor Guard and D.A.R.E. instructor. In 2009, Cox helped start the Gang and Intelligence Unit, which helped with crime reduction in Columbia for seven consecutive years. He has been a member of the Tennessee Gang Investigators Association since 2010, and has completed more than 1,796 hours of law enforcement and criminal justice trainings.

Columbia State M.E.N.T.O.R. participants.

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GRANTS “College-Going Mentor” Program SERS Grant Columbia State was awarded a $50,000 Student Engagement, Retention and Success Grant from the Tennessee Board of Regents to fund a “College-Going Mentor” program that will encourage low-income high school students in Maury County to enroll at the college. “In 2018, only 28.8 percent of Pelleligible students in Maury County enrolled at Columbia State,” said Yaritza Castro-Gotay, Columbia State director of student support services. “To mitigate low-income students’ barriers to college, the new mentor program seeks to be a resource during the college-choice process, which addresses barriers low-income students face. Students will be connected with resources and knowledge on career choices, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, the application process and enrollment in classes.”

serve as a liaison between students and the Columbia State Student Support Services, Enrollment Services, Access and Diversity and Financial Aid offices.

Grant funds will be utilized to hire a part-time mentor that will help Maury County high school students and their parents with first-hand information regarding Columbia State. The mentor will

A Summer Bridge program will be setup in conjunction with the Student Support Services program to prepare students for their new academic life journey. During the Summer Bridge program, students will be given tools for college success regarding time management and testtaking skills. In addition, they will be connected with peer mentors and participate in activities to enhance their understanding and build relationships with the college. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the Student Support Services program after Summer Bridge, which will guide and help them through their college journey.

TRIO Student Support Services Grant Columbia State recently received grant funding to continue support for TRiO Student Support Services.

that the program, and the important support it provides to these students, will continue for five more years.”

With this grant, TRiO will support more than 145 students each academic year from 2020 – 2025 in the eight rural counties of Columbia State’s service area, including Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Marshall, Maury, Perry and Wayne Counties. This grant will provide students additional support needed for college success. Over the five year period, this grant will bring in a total of over $1.3 million in funding to Columbia State.

The goal of TRiO is to increase retention and graduation rates of participants. Columbia State’s TRiO program has provided instructional and student support to approximately 2,000 eligible rural, disadvantaged, low-income, firstgeneration and disabled students since the program’s inception.

“TRiO Student Support Services is an incredibly impactful program for rural, underserved students at Columbia State,” said Patrick McElhiney, Columbia State director of grants. “I am thrilled

“It is exciting to have recieved such a competitive grant,” said Yaritza Castro Gotay, Columbia State director of student support services. “We are thankful for the support of our President, Dr. Janet F. Smith, and our faculty and staff for their support. Through these years we have had the amazing opportunity to see TRiO participants grow, graduate and be the first in their families to obtain a college degree.”

In Fall 2017, 50 percent of rural students enrolled at Columbia State met at least one of the eligibility requirements for TRiO participation. Rural students frequently face additional obstacles to college attendance and completion such as lack of college preparation, poor study and time management skills, lack of knowledge of educational and career opportunities available, as well as personal and family/cultural pressures. The program provides academic tutoring, advisement and assistance in postsecondary course selection, assistance finding financial aid programs and with applications, financial and economic literacy education, and assistance with enrolling in four-year institutions.

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GRANTS

Open Educational Resources Grant Funding Columbia State was awarded approximately $120,000 in funding for four Tennessee Board of Regents Digital Engagement Initiative Open Educational Resources grants. The new grant programs will increase access to quality, low or no cost, and inclusive educational materials through innovative programs focused on providing open education resources. Open educational resources are teaching, learning and research materials that permit no-cost access, use, adaptation and redistribution. The public domain status of these materials has been linked with an increase in success rates and improved educational outcomes for traditionally underserved students. “OER stands for open educational resource. Most commonly, OER materials are digital textbooks that can take the place of traditional textbooks,” said Judy Westley, Columbia State associate professor of English. “We want to remove cost as a barrier for students. The idea is that we will have online materials that students will be able to access from the first day of class. They can also print out copies of the materials if they want hard copies. They won’t have to wait to purchase their textbooks.”

Columbia State received funding for English Composition I, English Composition II, Introduction to Film and Modern World Literature grant projects. The overall goal of the program is to increase success rates and improve educational outcomes for traditionally underserved students, such as students of color, first-generation college students and economically disadvantaged students. The grant team members participated in a TBR-sponsored webinar series on OER

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development. Members are working to redesign courses that are currently using commercially published textbooks and materials to be OER supported. Once the materials and courses are redesigned, they will be submitted to TBR’s digital repository. This will allow instructors at other institutions to have access to them. Studies show that textbook costs negatively impact student access, success and completion. This grant program provides faculty opportunities to transform courses currently using commercially published textbooks to courses using open educational resources and other more affordable materials. These TBR projects are the first steps toward a zero-textbook cost degree and is influenced by Achieving the Dream’s OER Degree Initiative. “The opportunity to develop OER materials for literature studies not only provide the students with a cost-effective solution to textbooks that some just cannot afford, but also provide instructors the opportunity to introduce a further reach of materials to students beyond a traditional textbook,” said Coleen McCready, Columbia State instructor of English. 19

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GRANTS

Columbia State Awarded SERS Grant to Support Underrepresented Minorities Columbia State was awarded a $50,000 Student Engagement, Retention and Success Grant from the Tennessee Board of Regents to fund a “College Majors Lead to High Paying Career Salaries for Underrepresented Minorities” project. With this project, underrepresented minority students will work alongside Columbia State graduates and local industries that have hiring relationships with the college’s graduates to make college recruitment videos. The videos will be created to help students focus their educational plans by learning about particular college majors that lead to higher paying careers. The project will produce 16 videos in specific career clusters and programs of study that can be used as recruitment tools for the college, as well as information tools for students trying to decide on a major. “As we look at opportunities to engage our students outside the classroom while enrolled, and retain our students until

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Film crew technology students conduct an interview for the video project.

academic goals and graduation are achieved, this $50,000 will go a long way in promoting the mission of the college and building greater and lasting economic relationships in our communities,” said Dr. Christa Martin, Columbia State assistant to the president for access and diversity.

In addition to the opportunity for underrepresented minorities to be directly involved in marketing and media publications for the college, the project may lead to opportunities for job shadowing, co-ops, internships and possibly a full-time position in the future. Overall goals for the project include: increasing student enrollment of underrepresented minorities and Pell-eligible students in college majors that lead to higher paying careers; decreasing the disparity range of underrepresented minorities retained in college majors that lead to higher paying careers; and increasing graduation rates of underrepresented minorities from college majors that lead to higher paying careers. Student Engagement, Retention and Success grants are funded through the TBR with access and diversity funding and can focus on any subpopulation that is part of the following institution plans: Achieving the Dream, Pathways Project or diversity or completion plans.

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Dual Enrollment Is Your High School Student Earning College Credit? Last year, 998 local high school students got a head start on their college degree through Columbia State’s dual enrollment program.

Who is Eligible? • High school juniors and seniors or academically-talented sophomores. • Attend a Tennessee public/private secondary school or home education program.

Dual Enrollment Students Can: • Earn high school credit required for graduation. • Experience college-level work. • Earn transferrable college credits. • Access college resources. • Utilize grants to assist with tuition costs.

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WILLIAMSON CAMPUS

Williamson Campus Arts and Technology Building Included in Governor’s 2021-22 Budget

Artistic rendering of the new Arts and Technology Building to be located at Columbia State’s Williamson Campus. Final design is subject to change.

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WILLIAMSON CAMPUS

Pictured (left to right): Kurt Winstead, Columbia State Foundation board member; Rogers Anderson, Williamson County mayor; Rep. Sam Whitson; Susan Whitaker, Columbia State Foundation Board member; Dr. Ken Moore, Franklin mayor; Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president; Sen. Jack Johnson; Nancy Conway, Columbia State Foundation Board member; and Rep. Brandon Ogles.

The Arts and Technology building slated for the Williamson Campus was included in the Governor’s 2021-2022 budget. Columbia State broke ground on the new building in August 2021. “I am thankful for the work of our college and community members in moving this project forward and appreciate the legislative and state-level support the College has received,” said Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president. “I am particularly appreciative of our Williamson Legislative delegation and their support for this project and for increased higher education opportunities in Williamson County. The Arts and Technology Building is aligned with their support as it opens the door for new programs, enrollment growth and enhanced partnerships with community businesses.” The Arts and Technology Building will be the first expansion since the original three buildings opened in 2016, creating opportunities for enrollment growth, new community partnerships and additional course offerings.

“We’re excited for the opportunities this space will bring,” said Dr. Dearl Lampley, Columbia State vice president for Williamson Campus and external services. “Aside from the new opportunities for space and new academic programs, this building offers an enhancement for student spaces.” The approximately 41,000 square foot building will house classrooms, labs, and student engagement space for existing and new workforce-oriented programs that include information technology, networking, cyber defense, data analytics, art and graphic design. Building features will also include an innovation center, student hub and flexible instructional space with theater-style seating and a small stage. In addition, the project provides for a state-of-the-art lab for anesthesia technology and collaboration and programming with Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Dickson for a licensed practical nursing program, certified nursing assistant, and other articulated certificates/ programs to be taught at the Williamson Campus. 23

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100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote Columbia State hosted a community event celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote alongside Callie Morton Temple #817, the General Federated Women’s Club and Girls Reaching Achieving Courage Everyday. Women from across Middle Tennessee traveled to Columbia to pay tribute to those who paved the way for female equality. The program included songs of encouragement, messages of hope and inspirational tributes recognizing 10 of the most notable women in the Women’s Suffrage Movement that worked hard to give women the right to vote. “The Women’s Suffrage Movement took over 72 years and today, 100 years after the 19th amendment passed with Tennessee’s 36th vote, we still need to do the work

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to encourage women to vote,” said Dr. Christa Martin, Columbia State assistant to the president for access and diversity. “Women play important parts in all aspects of our communities. This wouldn’t have been possible without the strong foundation that was established by many women suffragettes.” During the event, Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president, delivered a brief history on Tennessee’s involvement in the suffrage movement and spoke on the importance of voting. “Voting is a very special privilege that we all have,” Smith said. “It is a privilege that we need to take very seriously. It is a right and a duty to vote. There are too many individuals – men, women, black, brown, yellow – that

have worked extremely hard to give each of us the opportunity to make our voice count in our communities and in our government.”

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, Columbia State encourages all women and men to exercise their right vote.

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PARTNERSHIPS

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PARTNERSHIPS

$300K USDA Grant Between Columbia State, MTSU and Motlow The U.S. Department of Agriculture funded a grant project that will be used to increase awareness of agriculture and introduce fermentation concepts into select math and science classes at Columbia State and Motlow State community colleges. The objective is to lead students to agriculture and Middle Tennessee State University’s Fermentation Science program.

“Motlow is excited to partner with MTSU on this USDA grant project focused on fermentation science,” said Tammy O’Dell, director of grants. “This work involves the implementation of fermentation-specific information into the curriculum of organic chemistry, microbiology and mathematics courses to train students to understand the science and practice of fermentation better.”

The three-year, $300,000 grant was proposed by MTSU’s Tony Johnston, who is partnering with Columbia State’s Karen Kendall-Fite and Motlow’s Nathan Fisher, along with faculty from all three schools. “Students in general aren’t aware of what fermentation science is, much less that it’s actually agricultural,” said Johnston, professor and director of the MTSU Fermentation Science program. “The grant seeks to get more students interested in agriculture as a career.”

Columbia State and Motlow STEM faculty will be trained in problembased learning methods to work with their students, and the impact of their students’ awareness of fermentation science as a STEM concentration and career will be tracked. Johnston said the grant recognizes the overwhelming support the USDA offers to the 106 agriculture programs at land-grant colleges and universities and provides grant opportunities solely for the 56 USDA-certified agriculture programs at nonland-grant schools in the U.S.

“Ultimately, the objective is to increase undergraduate enrollment in MTSU’s Fermentation Science degree program,” Johnston added. Columbia State President Dr. Janet F. Dr. Tony Johnston, professor and director of MTSU’s Fermentation Smith said the grant “gives our Science program. students exciting opportunities in fermentation science that would not Fisher is an instructor in chemistry at otherwise be available to them without this Motlow. He is a former MTSU student, funding. The grant allows us to continue tutor, undergraduate research assistant and to build upon our excellent partnership chemistry adjunct faculty member. with MTSU.” Dr. Kendall-Fite, Columbia State associate professor of biology, said “career growth for our students and economic growth in our community are at the heart of our mission as a community college and this grant provides opportunity to achieve both.”

but it is not traditionally viewed this way,” he said. “The grant provides an opportunity to connect the dots between STEM courses and agriculture and raise awareness of and increase the potential for a student to become interested in the applied STEM career that is fermentation science.”

The value of the grant extends beyond the expansion of enrollment in the MTSU’s program, Johnston said. “Agriculture is an applied STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) field,

“It is estimated that 45 percent of all agricultural undergraduate degrees are awarded by nonland-grant institutions that offer agriculture degrees, which underlines the importance of these institutions to our country,” he said. Johnston said part of the grant will go toward classroom equipment — smartphones and scientific equipment — for Motlow and Columbia State students to learn about chemistry, biology and math through applications of fermentation in their freshmen- and sophomore-level courses. Additional funding will be used to train Motlow and Columbia State faculty as well as MTSU math professor Ginger Holmes-Rowell as an independent evaluator.

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PARTNERSHIPS

Adult Learner Expo Columbia State hosted an Adult Learner Expo at the Southern Tennessee Higher Education Center in June 2021. During the expo, students toured the new STHEC facility and saw the new classrooms and student engagement spaces. Students learned about opportunities for adult learners including the Columbia State Degree in Three program and Tennessee Reconnect. “The Southern Tennessee Higher Education Center facility is designed to encourage community and celebrate academic collaboration,” said the Southern Tennessee Higher Education Center Committee. “Lawrence County began dreaming of expanding the opportunities for students to earn a degree or certification beyond an associate degree. The facility offers state-ofthe-art classrooms, including science and computer labs, a beautiful library with group study rooms and inviting student activity and engagement spaces.”

Degree in Three allows students to earn an associate degree in social work, criminal justice or business in three years by attending Columbia State part-time one night per week and online. Students can utilize affordable tuition rates, and explore tuition-free opportunities through Tennessee Reconnect. “Columbia State strives to provide adult students the ability to balance their work and life responsibilities by offering classes to fit their busy schedules,” said Joni Allison, coordinator of Adult Student Services.

“We offer day, evening and online options. With the Tennessee Reconnect scholarship, eligible adult learners in Lawrence County and surrounding areas have a wonderful opportunity to retool their skills and attend Columbia State tuition-free.” Tennessee Reconnect is a last-dollar scholarship that provides free tuition for adults to attend a community college. The initiative is designed to help adults enter college to gain new skills, advance in the workplace and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential.

Columbia State representatives were excited to participate in the 17th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Health Fair at Pinkerton Park in Franklin. The event was held in June 2021 and was hosted by the African American Heritage Society. Pictured (left to right): Denise Holman, financial aid coordinator; Stasa Bakliza, enrollment recruiter for the Williamson Campus; Dr. Christa Martin, assistant to the president for access and diversity; and Chris Henson, development officer for the Advancement office.

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Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Academy

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and First Mini Rodeo Columbia State hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Academy program offered through the college’s Office of Workforce and Continuing Education along with hosting the first Mini Rodeo that allowed students to demonstrate the skills they learned during the sevenweek program. Throughout the course, participants climbed poles, obtained first aid training, earned an OSHA 10-hour safety card, earned a flagging certification and prepared to test for a commercial driver’s license. “This program is designed to train people with the necessary skills to enter the

profession as apprentice lineworkers with power companies,” said Dr. Dearl Lampley, Columbia State vice president of Williamson Campus and external services. “The program and the pole yard is all a culmination of efforts from across the region.” The pole yard is maintained through a partnership with Columbia Power and Water Systems. “In today’s economic climate, it is very important that industry and education come together to meet workforce needs,” said Scott Dahlstrom, CPWS president/CEO. “I think I can safely speak on behalf of all of the partners that are involved in this program, and everyone that represents our industry, in

saying that we will be supporting this program for many years to come.” In addition to CPWS, Duck River Utilities, GRESCO Utility Supply, Lawrenceburg Utilities, Lewisburg Electric System, Meriwether Lewis Electric, Mt. Pleasant Power System, Nashville Electric Service, Smithville Electric and TVPPA provided donations to help start the program. “This is a regional program with regional companies coming together to provide a program that will serve the industry, but most importantly, serve students in obtaining a career,” said Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president. “This program meets a need for students seeking a wonderful career.”

Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president, cuts the ribbon celebrating the kickoff of the Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Academy alongside community sponsors and the program’s first cohort.

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LINEWORKER ACADEMY

The program’s first cohort welcomed students from Summertown, Columbia, Shelbyville, Santa Fe and Mount Pleasant. The hands-on course challenges students to develop skills, self-confidence and training that will aid them in obtaining a career in a high-demand field.

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STHEC OPENING

The Southern Tennessee Higher Education Center and Columbia State Celebrate New Lawrence County Center

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The Southern Tennessee Higher Education Center and Columbia State gathered to celebrate the Inaugural Ceremony of the new Lawrence County center, alongside state and local government officials, higher education partners, industry leaders, community members and Columbia State faculty and staff. In 2014, community leaders began dreaming of expanding the educational opportunities for students to include earning a baccalaureate degree in Lawrence County. This concept included a partnership between Columbia State and area four-year institutions. In 2018, the STHEC broke ground and is the first community-owned, collaborative college campus in the state. “This is a historic day for Lawrenceburg, and for the state of Tennessee,” said Governor Bill Lee. “What happens in rural Tennessee matters to every Tennessean, and what’s happening in this community right now will profoundly impact all of our state.” The center was a collaborative effort among Lawrence County leadership, the state of Tennessee and higher education institutions across the state.

“The history of Columbia State and Lawrence County is one of success, which has given rise to the dreams that resulted in this beautiful campus. We are now celebrating the opening of an educational center that continues the growth of opportunity and that partnership that started many years ago.” -Dr. Janet F. Smith

The facility was designed to encourage community and celebrate academic collaboration and houses 15 classrooms, more than 11 administrative offices and support spaces, more than 12 faculty offices and support spaces, library group study spaces, a student engagement room and a community room with catering kitchen. In the STHEC, students will have the opportunity to take classes from Columbia State, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee system. Dr. Flora Tydings, Tennessee Board of Regents chancellor, recognized the leaders that made the center a reality. “This building is going to change lives,” Tydings said. “Thank you to each and every one of you that made this building a reality.”

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CAMPUS ATHLETICS LIFE

Columbia State Athletes Receive NJCAA All-Academic Awards Fifteen Columbia State athletes received all-academic awards from the National Junior College Athletic Association. “Our athletes work hard on the field, the court and the classroom,” said Johnny Littrell, Columbia State athletic director. “These awards are well-deserved.”

Luke Flatt

Students named to the NJCAA All-Academic First Team have maintained a 4.0 GPA; students named to the NJCAA All-Academic Second Team have maintained a 3.80-3.99 GPA; and students named to the NJCAA All-Academic Third Team have maintained a 3.60-3.79 GPA.

Chloe Ethrington

The following Columbia State athletes received awards:

Ryan Smith

Collin Huntley

First Team Luke Flatt Steven Minter Ryan Smith

Baseball Baseball Baseball

Second Team Collin Huntley Brandon Johnson Camryn Kennedy Wade Richardson Chole Etherington Olivia Holt Kelsie Vaughn

Baseball Baseball Baseball Baseball Women’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Women’s Soccer

Third Team David Wilson Morgan Nichols Madison Tennant Alyssa Brown Jaiden Cox

Baseball Women’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Softball Softball

Olivia Holt

Alyssa Brown

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ATHLETICS

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ARTS, LECTURES & ENTERTAINMENT

“Skeebo,” by Michael McBride. “HERe,” by Jahni Moore.

Pryor Art Gallery Hosts “An Artist’s World” Virtual Art Exhibit Columbia State’s Pryor Art Gallery presented its first virtual exhibit, featuring six local and regional African American artists and their work. The exhibit, “An Artist’s World,” took viewers into the artists’ studios as they presented and discussed their work, styles and techniques, as well as shared their inspirations and life experiences that have influenced their artistic philosophy.

Rusty Summerville, Pryor Art Gallery interim curator, traveled to the studios, documenting his visits and the artists’ stories.

“It was a joy, traveling between Nashville and Atlanta to visit with the African American artists featured in the virtual exhibit,” Summerville said. “Each studio visited was as unique as the featured artist, as different as individual styles, and distinctive as each artist’s use of color, composition and subject matter. The one constant was the hospitality shown by all. In addition to being a wonderful and informative project, it has also been just plain fun.”

The featured artists included Michael McBride and Elisheba Israel Mrozik from Nashville; James Spearman from Columbia; Felix Maxwell from Lewisburg; Jahni Moore from Huntsville, Alabama; and Samuel Dunson from Kennesaw, Georgia. This virtual event was made possible by an Arts Build Communities grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission and support from the Columbia State Foundation.

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ARTS, LECTURES & ENTERTAINMENT

“Celebrating Our American Heritage” Series Delivered Via Virtual Format Columbia State presented its thirty-fourth annual “Celebrating Our American Heritage” lecture series featuring professors from the college’s history department via Zoom.

despite not being able to vote themselves — to the continuing struggle after the 19th Amendment to attain true social and legal equality.

Zacharie Kinslow, Columbia State alumnus, presented “Live with your Head in the Lion’s Mouth: Elias Polk and 19th Century Race Relations.” Kinslow examined the interesting and controversial life of Elias Polk. Once a slave to James K. Polk, Elias rose from bondage to become a leading black conservative, supporting the southern Democrats who had earlier enslaved him and his people. Kinslow’s research on Elias Polk revealed a pragmatic and complex figure who did what he had to do to survive in postCivil War America while also working actively to secure and perpetuate African American economic independence.

Dr. Luke Truxal, Columbia State adjunct instructor of history, and Greg Mewbourn, Columbia State associate professor of history, presented “Endgame 1945: The End of World War II in Europe and Asia.” This lecture was an examination of the closing months of World War II. Truxal discussed the end of the war in Europe, including the death of Adolf Hitler, and ultimate defeat of the Nazi regime. Mewbourn focused on the end of the conflict in the Pacific, including the decision to use atomic weapons against the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This presentation also revealed how, as World War II came to a close, the conflict intensified to levels unseen before in warfare, with civilians caught in the middle.

Dr. Anna M. Duch, Columbia State assistant professor of history, presented “All Persons Born or Naturalized are Citizens? The Rights of Women as Citizens in the United States.” The United States has always promoted itself as the keeper of liberty and of civil rights but, until the 20th century, just over 50 percent of its population was disenfranchised and silenced: women. Duch traced the history of women’s rights in the United States, from the letters of Abigail Adams, to the first women to own land in their own names, and the first women to be elected to office —

Dr. Anna M. Duch

Dr. Barry Gidcomb, Columbia State professor of history, closed the series with “Voices Across Four Centuries: Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the Voyage of the Mayflower and the Settlement of the Plymouth Colony.” Gidcomb told the story of the Pilgrims and the Plymouth settlement through the personal stories of Mayflower Pilgrims as told by Columbia State faculty colleagues.

Dr. Luke Truxal

“Voices Across Four Centuries” was presented in memory of Dr. Bill Andrews, retired Columbia State history professor, who was originally scheduled to lead this program.

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Financing College Finances Shouldn’t Be the Reason You Don’t Go to College There are many grant and scholarship opportunities to help you reach your dreams. In fact, many students can attend Columbia State tuition-free.

Financial Aid Opportunities Include:* Federal Student Aid

Pell Grants Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Federal Work-Study Veterans Benefits

State Scholarships

Dual Enrollment Grant Tennessee HOPE (Lottery) Scholarships Tennessee HOPE Scholarships (Nontraditional) Tennessee Promise Tennessee Reconnect And more!

Institutional Scholarships Academic Service Scholarships Foundation Scholarships Institutional Work Scholarships Opportunity Scholarships

*Payment plans and student loans are also options to help meet educational expenses.

Schedule an appointment with one of our financial aid experts to determine the plan that’s best for you.

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LEADERSHIP

Executive Leadership Dr. Janet F. Smith Joni Lenig

Tammy S. C. Borren Ruth Ann “Cissy” Holt Bethany Lay Dr. Dearl Lampley

President

Vice President, Academic Affairs Vice President, Finance and Administration Vice President, Student Affairs

Vice President, Advancement and Executive Director, Foundation Vice President, Williamson Campus and External Services

President’s Leadership Council Dr. Janet F. Smith Tammy S. C. Borren Ruth Ann “Cissy” Holt Keith Isbell Dr. Dearl Lampley Bethany Lay Joni Lenig Gary Rothstein Dr. Emily Siciensky Amy Spears-Boyd

President Vice President, Finance and Administration Vice President, Student Affairs Associate Vice President, Business Services Vice President, Williamson Campus and External Services Vice President, Advancement and Executive Director, Foundation Vice President, Academic Affairs Associate Vice President, Planning, Effectiveness and Special Projects Associate Vice President, Information Technology Director, Communications

Constituency Leadership Council Dr. Barry Gidcomb Katrina Woody Winston Neal Annaleisa Matzirakis

President, Faculty Senate Chair, Support Staff Council Chair, Professional Staff Organization President, Student Government Association

College Leadership Council Dr. Janet F. Smith Tammy S. C. Borren Marla Cartwright Cheryl Casner Dr. Kae Fleming Dr. Victoria Gay Dr. Barry Gidcomb Dr. Timothy Hallmark Ruth Ann “Cissy” Holt Keith Isbell Laura Jent Dr. Michelle Koenig Dr. Dearl Lampley Bethany Lay Joni Lenig Dr. Christa Martin Dr. Matthew Muterspaugh Winston Neal Jill Riley Adam Robertson Gary Rothstein Anne Scott Dr. Emily Siciensky Erica Smith Amy Spears-Boyd Katrina Woody Vacant

President

Vice President, Finance and Administration

Director, Academic Engagement and Innovation Executive Assistant to the President Dean, Health Sciences Division Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences Division President, Faculty Senate Director, Facility Services and Safety Vice President, Student Affairs Associate Vice President, Business Services Director, Human Resources Dean, Access, Southern Campuses and Regional Services Vice President, Williamson Campus and External Services Vice President, Advancement and Executive Director, Foundation Vice President, Academic Affairs Assistant to the President, Access and Diversity Dean, Science, Technology and Mathematics Division Chair, Professional Staff Organization Chief Enrollment Services Officer and Director, Admissions Director, Student Engagement and Services Associate Vice President, Planning, Effectiveness and Special Projects Director, Library Associate Vice President, Information Technology Director, Internal Audit Director, Communications Chair, Support Staff Council Assistant Vice President, Faculty, Curriculum and Programs 37

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FACULTY & STAFF

Johnny Wyatt Coordinator, College Success Advisors

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Johnny Wyatt Named Maxine Smith Fellow Dr. Johnny Wyatt, Columbia State coordinator for the Office of College Success Advisors, is among 21 faculty and staff members from colleges and universities across Tennessee selected to participate in the 2021-22 Class of the Maxine Smith Fellows program.

increased collaboration among institutions, development of a statewide network for program participants, and an overall increase in the diversity of ideas, thoughts, and experiences within senior leadership ranks at Tennessee public higher education institutions.

“The Maxine Smith Fellows program is an exceptional professional leadership program for current and future higher education leaders,” said Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president. “I commend Dr. Wyatt on his acceptance into this program.”

“Maxine Smith Fellows alumni have advanced to senior leadership positions, including seven fellows who have gone on to serve as presidents at colleges and universities in Tennessee and in other states. Many of them have said that the Maxine Smith Fellows experience contributed to their success,” said Dr. Wendy J. Thompson, the program’s administrator and TBR vice chancellor for organizational effectiveness.

The Maxine Smith Fellows program provides professional development, training and advancement opportunities for participants from traditionally underrepresented groups at Tennessee’s locally governed public universities and the community and technical colleges governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Members meet monthly for a year. In addition to the professional development of class members, the program stimulates

“One essential component of the program’s success is the continued support and engagement of college and university presidents, as well as other higher education leaders from across the state of Tennessee,” Thompson said. “Presidents nominate eligible faculty and staff from

their campus for consideration for the program.” The program is named in honor of the late Maxine A. Smith, who headed the Memphis Branch of the NAACP for 33 years and was a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents from 1994 to 2006. The Class of 2021-2022 is the program’s 15th cohort. “I am truly honored to be a part of such an impactful, professional development program that is named for such a great heroine, Ms. Maxine Smith,” Wyatt said. Wyatt helps supervise professional advisors across Columbia State’s five campuses. The goal is to offer academic guidance by helping students explore their academic interests, identify resources for additional information, academic support and develop plans of study appropriate for their educational goals.

League of Innovation Excellence Award The League of Innovation Excellence Award recognizes leadership and commitment to excellence in learning, teaching, staff development, and student success. Columbia State sought nominees, who this past year, made a significant contribution to the College’s culture of student success in service and/or instruction, a collegial and supportive campus environment, and/or outreach that contributed to the betterment of the communities we serve. 2020-2021 Nominees Iris Anderson, Coordinator, Human Resources Jon Arnold, Purchasing Coordinator and Financial Analyst Melissa Bohn, Systems Administrator, Information Technology Mandy Carter-Lowe, Associate Professor, Biology Diane Davis, Clerk, Access and Diversity Dr. Kae Fleming, Dean, Health Sciences

Jolene Gairrett, Coordinator, Enrollment Services Dr. Victoria Gay, Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences Shane Hall, Assistant Professor, English Greg Johnson, Coordinator, EMT Judy Westley, Associate Professor, English

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FACULTY & STAFF

Communications Office Wins State & Regional Awards The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations, District 2, awarded the Columbia State Communications Office four Medallion Awards in 2020.

The Tennessee College Public Relations Association awarded the Communications Office three 2021 Communication Awards. The TCPRA is comprised of higher education communicators from both two and four-year colleges and universities.

The NCMPR Medallion Awards regional competition recognizes outstanding achievement in communications among community and technical colleges. Gold

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Last year, 1,102 local high school students got a head start on their college degree through Columbia State’s dual enrollment program.

Who is Eligible? • High school juniors and seniors or academically-talented sophomores. • Attend a Tennessee public/private secondary school or home education program.

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Dual-Enrollment Students Can: • Earn high school credit required for graduation. • Experience college-level work. • Earn transferrable college credits. • Access college resources. • Utilize grants to assist with tuition costs. • Potentially graduate sooner from college.

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Dr. Amy Huff Doctor of Education University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa

Dr. Michelle Koenig Doctor of Philosophy North Carolina A & T State University

Jessica Jett Master of Science Trevecca Nazarene University

Dr. Andrea Poynter Doctor of Philosophy East Tennessee State University

Gregory Johnson Master of Arts Louisiana State University

Amber Prock Master of Science Purdue University

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FACULTY & STAFF

2020-2021 Faculty Promotion & Tenure Promotion

Tenure

Suzanne Christian Assistant Professor of Anesthesia Technology

Alissa Long Assistant Professor of Nursing

Shane Hall Assistant Professor of English

Dr. Thomas Flagel Professor of History

Dr. Leah Martin Associate Professor of Chemistry

Dr. Victoria Gay Professor of English and Dean of Humanities & Social Sciences Division

Mehran Mostajir Program Director and Assistant Professor of Engineering Systems Technology

Dr. Amy Huff Program Director and Associate Professor of Nursing

Tracey Hines Assistant Professor of Biology

Bonita Payne Program Director and Assistant Professor of Health Information Technology

Dr. Kristin Jernigan Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Erin Kealey Associate Professor of Philosophy

Dr. Kristin Jernigan Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Erin Kealey Assiociate Professor of Philosophy Brandon Richardson Assistant Professor of Mathematics

David Smith Professor of Film Crew Technology Barbara West Assistant Professor of Engineering and Physics

Cara Sutherland Associate Professor of Mathematics

2020-2021 NISOD Excellence Awards The following individuals were recognized for their outstanding work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development.

Faculty Dr. Stuart Lenig Professor Communications and Drama

Professional Staff Anne Scott Director Library

Support Staff Diane Davis Secretary/Clerk Access and Diversity

Part-Time Faculty Devin Dickey Adjunct Faculty Emergency Medical Services

2020-2021 TBR SOAR Nominees The following were selected as Columbia State’s nominees for the Tennessee Board of Regents’ Statewide Outstanding Achievement and Recognition Awards.

Faculty Dr. Ryan Badeau Assistant Professor of Physics

Professional Staff Dr. Christa Martin Assistant to the President for Access & Diversity

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Toothaker Awarded Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans Bobby Toothaker, Williamson Campus facility services coordinator and U.S. Army veteran, was awarded the inaugural Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans.

Before coming to Columbia State, Toothaker spent more than 11 years in the U.S. Army. He was a non-commissioned officer, providing both oversight and mentorship for young soldiers while serving in combat and intelligence deployments.

The Tennessee Board of Regents and Chancellor Flora W. Tydings established the new commendation as a system-level award to honor the service, bravery and sacrifices of military veterans in the campus communities. Toothaker was one of 35 Tennesseans to receive the Commendation. “Bobby helps make the environment for our students a better place,” said Dr. Dearl Lampley, Columbia State vice president for Williamson Campus and external services. “As he makes his rounds on campus, he talks to people and builds relationships — especially with our veteran students. He uses his disarming art of conversation to draw veteran students into comradery, shows them where the Veteran Study Room is located and helps them connect to each other. He also encourages them to get involved in the Student Veteran Organization.” “I was a student veteran myself so I understand the struggles that come along with that,” Toothaker said.

Toothaker has been a co-advisor for the SVO for the last four academic years. During his time working with the SVO, students have had the opportunity to attend two Student Veterans of America NATCON events, offer a suicide prevention event to emergency medical personnel, volunteer with a community veteran’s fundraiser and help conduct two Veteran History Project events with the Library of Congress.

Bobby Toothaker, Columbia State Williamson Campus facility support specialist, was presented a special TBR Challenge Coin from Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president on behalf of the chancellor.

“I am honored to help people find their way and to let them know someone is there for them and understands where they are and what they are going through.”

“I am honored to have served my country and to have the opportunity to serve Columbia State and student veterans in the capacity that I do,” Toothaker said. “I am honored to be recognized for this award.”

Challenge coins are a rich tradition in all branches of the military and signify special achievement, excellence, hard work, unit pride, respect and esprit de corps.

Faculty & Staff Retirees Sharon Bowen June 29, 1981 – October 31, 2021

Alan Fisher August 4, 2001 – July 31, 2021

Wanda Moore February 1, 1980 - July 30, 2021

Elaine Curtis September 16, 1975 – November 5, 2021

Christie Miller December 4, 2014 – May 7, 2021

David White August 1, 2010 – July 31, 2021

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2021 President’s Medal Dr. Tim Hallmark Director Facility Services and Safety

2021 Distinguished Faculty Award Greg Mewbourn Associate Professor of History

Employee Choice Awards The Employee Choice Awards give employees the opportunity to nominate and vote for coworkers who they feel have done an outstanding job. Nominations were received from all across the college, and nearly 200 employees cast their votes for the winner. Sunshine Award (Tie) Wanda Moore Records Specialist Brandon Richardson Assistant Professor of Mathematics

2021 Outstanding Professional Staff Award Anne Reeves Coordinator Tutoring and Learning Center

2021 Outstanding Support Staff Award Sharon Conant Coordinator, Help Desk Administrator Information Technology

Rockstar Rookie Award Dr. Michelle Koenig Dean Access, Southern Campuses and Regional Services Spirit Award Dr. Victoria Gay Dean Humanities and Social Sciences Division, Director of Learning Support and Professor of English Volunteer Award Randall Carroll Chief of Security Facility Services High-Five Award Randall Carroll Chief of Security Facility Services Grand Slam Award Facility Services 43

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ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS

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For Makayla Ogilvie, currently a nursing student at Columbia State, the growing pains of higher education were quelled by her tightknit family. She hails from a long line of Chargers: her father Trent, mother Yolanda and sister Tre’yana. “I chose Columbia State because I wanted to take advantage of the privilege of education without the financial baggage that it often comes with,” Makayla said. “It allowed me to stay close to home to smoothly transition from high school to college without the extra pressures of a new living environment.” Patriarch of the Ogilvie family, Trent worked at Columbia State as a media technician before attending to earn an associate degree in mass communication in 2002. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in

management and human relations from Trevecca Nazarene University and an Executive Master’s Business Administration degree from Bethel University. Today, he serves as the executive director/CEO at the Columbia Housing and Redevelopment Corporation. “Columbia State prepared me to meet the challenges in life by providing a highly rewarding educational experience,” Trent said of his time as a Charger. “The faculty cared about my success and worked to ensure that students learned, achieved, and benefited from an engaging curriculum.” For Yolanda, currently the testing coordinator at Columbia State’s Williamson Campus, Columbia State was the springboard for her as a first-generation college student.

“I chose Columbia State because... It allowed me to stay close to home to smoothly transition from high school to college without the extra pressures of a new living environment.” -Makayla Ogilvie

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ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS Yolanda earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in office administration in 1999 before continuing her education at Trevecca Nazarene University for a Bachelor of Arts degree in management and human relations in 2005. In 2018, she earned a Master of Professional Studies degree in strategic leadership at Austin Peay State University.

Today, she’s back at Columbia State as the enrollment services customer service clerk while she also works on completing her master’s degree in public administration from Trevecca Nazarene University. “Attending Columbia State gave me an opportunity to go to college while also living at home,” Tre’yana said. “During my time at Columbia State, I was able to meet new people along my journey and experience college life.”

“Columbia State helped me to learn time management, motivation skills, selfdiscipline, and how to handle unexpected challenges,” Yolanda said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have started my college education as a first-generation student here. The faculty and staff made me feel like they cared and wanted me to be successful in life.”

Tre'yana's main goal is to eventually become a professor at a college or university, and she fondly remembers the professors that impacted her at Columbia State.

Tre’yana, the eldest daughter, graduated from Columbia State in 2017 with a general transfer/university parallel Associate of Art degree in English before completing her bachelor’s in political science at Middle Tennessee State University in 2020.

"Having professors that wanted to see me succeed pushed me to continue my education,” she said. “I am thankful for my time at Columbia State because I was given the necessary tools to be able to rise to the challenges of life.”

Following in her family’s footsteps, Makayla anticipates graduating from Columbia State in spring of 2023. She plans on continuing her education at Austin Peay State University and dreams of a career either as an NICU nurse or a home health nurse. She believes that she will carry the lifelong connections she has made at Columbia State for the rest of her life. “I think it is a great college for anyone who wants to take advantage of a local educational resource,” Makayla said. “It is a college for everyone, no matter where you are or how much you have, there is a place for you.” “Columbia State is a great asset to our community by preparing students to enter the workforce or continue their educational advancement,” Trent said. “Learning is a lifelong process and the knowledge gained at Columbia State prepares you to succeed.”

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COLLEEN CONWAY-EDWARDS Enjoying her roles as a geriatric primary care physician and a mother to four children in upstate New York, Colleen ConwayEdwards is living the life she envisioned when she began her journey as a nursing student at Columbia State. Colleen graduated from Columbia State in 2014 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing. She was highly involved during her time as a Charger, participating in the President’s Leadership Society, the Gay-Straight Alliance, the Student Nurses’ Association, Student Government Association and Phi Theta Kappa. She was also presented with the 2014 Jo L. Hutton Outstanding Student Award, which is the highest honor given to a student of the college.

“At Columbia State, I learned the foundational skills I needed to successfully complete the ASN-MSN program at Vanderbilt,” she said. “Caring, dedicated and experienced faculty and staff supported my development as a student.” Determined to work for a hospital system as a geriatric PCP, which she now does, Colleen continued her education at Vanderbilt University where she earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in nursing. She credits Columbia State with the integral education on which she has achieved her successful career. “I hope to continue to provide quality care to my patients for the remainder of my career, as well as help advance the position through leadership and mentoring new nurse practitioners,” she said.

"THANKS TO COLUMBIA STATE, I’VE BEEN ABLE TO ATTAIN MY PERSONAL AND CAREER GOALS AND HAVE FINALLY MADE IT TO WHERE I WANT TO BE IN LIFE."

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GAYLE MATHIS As a wife and mother to two children, Gayle Mathis loved working as a substitute teacher, but earning a degree to become a full-time teacher seemed daunting. When Columbia State created a partnership with Middle Tennessee State University for the 2+2 Program, she had many people in her family, school system and community that encouraged her to take the leap to her dream of becoming a middle school English teacher. “Because the 2+2 students spent so much time on the Columbia State campus, the faculty shared teaching ideas and often materials if they knew what we aspired to teach,” Mathis said. “Therefore, I felt prepared to teach any subject I would be assigned. The Columbia State community of learners and teachers enriched my life.” During her time at Columbia State, Gayle was president of Gayle Mathis

Gamma Beta Phi and the Student Teacher Education Association. She also was a campus tour guide, a cultural arts performer and the 1993 Jo L. Hutton Outstanding Student Award recipient. When she completed her Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in education, she returned to Hickman County Middle School—where she had been a substitute teacher—as a seventh grade English Language Arts teacher.

“Columbia State prepared me for my lifelong career as a middle school teacher,” she said. “I was beyond blessed to have Dr. Gabrielle Hubert as my advisor and later a friend for life. She and Bea Curry, associate professor of English, took me under their wings and helped me soar. The entire college community of faculty and staff were accessible and approachable if I had questions or concerns.” Annual_Report_Alum_Highlights_2_22_22.indd 6

She has continued to thrive in the classroom, filling other roles such as response to intervention for grades six through eight, eighth grade math interventionist, remote online math teaching and filling in for an eighth grade English Language Arts teacher. Mathis was named HCMS Teacher of the Year three years, Grades 5-8 Hickman County Teacher of the Year once and Hickman County Teacher of the Year once. Among her countless accolades, she spoke at Columbia State’s Commencement in 1993 and returned to speak again in 2005. She has served on both the Alumni Association Board and the Foundation Board of Directors. Additionally, she was honored as the 2010 Alumnus of the Year. “This is my twenty-eighth year in the classroom,” Mathis said of her fulfilling career. “Not only have I worked with students in my county, but I have also had opportunities to serve my educational region and state. I have had the privilege of meeting and talking with all of our college’s presidents: Dr. Pryor, Dr. Sands, Dr. Hawkins and Dr. Smith. I consider myself a lifelong Columbia State ambassador.” 2/22/22 1:34 PM

ADVISORY COMMITTEES Thank you to the business and industry leaders who serve as advisory committee members for alignment of program curriculum for changing and future workforce needs.

Anesthesia Technology Sharon Baskette, Committee Member Veronica Beasley, Cer. A.T., VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Amanda Dickert, M.S.N., C.R.N.A., Associate Chief Nurse Anesthetist, Monroe J. Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Brent Dunworth, D.N.P., M.B.A., A.P.R.N., C.R.N.A., Director of Advanced Practice/ Division Chief, Nurse Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Doug Hester, M.D., Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Susan Krauser Lupear, D.N.P., C.R.N.A., A.P.R.N., Sr. Quality and Patient Advisor, Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Laura Payne, C.R.N.A., M.S., Department of Anesthesiology, Monroe J. Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Tonia R. Rozell, Cer. A.T.T., Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Gwen Stafford, Cer. A.T., Department of Anesthesiology, Monroe J. Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Student Representative Columbia State Community College

Business Kasey Lynch, Aetna Missy Meador, Heritage Bank Bryan Riddle, Analyst Warranty Systems, Nissan Kayla Rochester, Pre-Service Analyst/Physical Medicine Tech, Maury Regional Medical Center

Dan Ryan, Principal, Ryan Search & Consulting Allison Spader, Vice President, Graphic Label Solutions David Talley, Retired U.S. Air Force and Instructor Linda Wells, Black Box

Computer Information Technology Glenn Allison, Vice President of Information Technology, Tractor Supply Company Mark Britnell, Senior Manager of Information Technology, CSpire Jeff Crawford, Associate Vice President, Jackson Armando Fortuna, Senior Application Developer, Randa Solutions Jeff Goad, Director of Information Technology, Williamson Medical Center Shawn Gean, Senior Software Engineer, FiServ, Inc. Buzz Hundley, Chief Information Officer, Farm Bureau Gerald Lake, Director, United Bank of Switzerland Dr. Juli Oyer, Executive Director, Williamson County Schools Steven Priefer, Director of IT Collaborations, Acadia Healthcare Calvin Schimmel, Manager of Information Technology, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Dr. Emily Siciensky, Associate Vice President of Information Technology, Columbia State Community College Michael Spivey, Senior Systems Engineering Manager, CISCO Ramjee Thiruvengadathan, Director of Information Technology, United Bank of Switzerland Brett Williams, President, CJC Technologies

Criminal Justice Terry Chandler, Owner, Private Security Firm

Donnie Harville, Major, Vanderbilt University Police Department Peggy Hubbard, Agent, State Farm Insurance Mark Cooke, Retired, Security, Department of the Navy Tracy McKinnes-Carter, Mental Health Consultant Nathan Neese, Detective, Tennessee Bureau Investigation

Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Donnie Bear, Director, Dickson County EMS Lee Anne Boeringer, Tennessee State EMS Representative George Gates, Director of Sales, Country Rewind Records Scott Giles, D.O., Medical Director, EMS Academy, AirEvac Jeffrey Guy, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Centennial Women’s and Children’s Hospital Dr. Kae Fleming, Dean, Health Sciences, Columbia State Community College Brian Hupp, Director, Maury Regional EMS Mark King, Assistant Director, Williamson County EMS Richard Westgate, M.S.N., R.N., Williamson Medical Center, Catheterization Laboratory, Emergency Department and Radiology Nursing Director Paramedic Student Representative Columbia State Community College

Engineering Systems Technology Tanner Bush, EST Student Representative, Columbia State Community College Jennifer Calahan, IBTech, Inc., EHS and 49

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ADVISORY COMMITTEES Human Resources Manager, Mt. Pleasant Dwight Crowell, IBTech, Inc., Assistant to Vice President, Mt. Pleasant Wayne A. Ellington, Nissan of North America, Smyrna Allen Farley, General Motors, Skilled Trades Apprentice Committee Chairman, Spring Hill Anthony T. Fox, W.R. Grace and Company, Operations Supervisor, Mt. Pleasant Travis Groth, Director of Economic Development, Columbia Mark Jent, Modine, Inc., Lawrenceburg Albert Kirstiens, Mt. Pleasant Power Systems, Mt. Pleasant Jake Langsdon, Executive Assistant, Columbia Machine Works, Columbia Julie Love, United States Tiles, Mt. Pleasant Johnathan Michael, Columbia Central High School, Instructor, Columbia Larry Minyard, Adjunct EST Instructor, Columbia State Community College David Springer, Smelter Service Corporation, Mt. Pleasant Bill Phillips, Swarco, Columbia Kevin Sizemore, Fairview High School, Instructor, Fairview Lee Skelton, Production Engineer, W. R. Grace, Mt. Pleasant Gary Ware, R & D Director, Swarco, Columbia Amy Williams, APCOM, Human Resources Manager, Franklin

Film Crew Technology Derek Cameron, Producer/Director and Film Crew Technology program alum, Columbia Bryan Cheney, Camera Operator and Film Crew Technology program alum, Franklin Stacia Crawford, Producer for Mar Vista Entertainment, Atlanta, GA Melissa Kelly, Studio Manager, Paragon Studios

Daniel Kiedis, Evolve Studio, Film Production Company, Franklin Michael Lucker, Screenwriter/Author/ Producer, Gainesville, GA Jason Lyons, Producer, Director, and Editor, Nashville Jeff Marker, Head of Communication, Media & Journalism, University of North Georgia, Flowery Branch, GA Mark Mitchell, President of Magic Box, Nashville Gisela Moore, Tennessee Entertainment Commission Corey Rich, Producer/Editor at Stormlight Pictures, Nashville Jason Winn, Director, Tucker, GA

Fire Science LaTia Carney, Firefighter, Columbia Fire and Rescue Ty Cobb, Fire Chief, Columbia Fire and Rescue Phillip Grooms, Fire Chief, Mt. Pleasant Fire Renee Jacobs, R.N., CCEMT-P, Training Manager, Maury Regional EMS

Hospitality and Tourism Management Lauren Atkins, Human Resource Director, Cool Springs Embassy Suites Merrily Bell, General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Nashville/Franklin/Cool Springs Vision Group Jeff Charo, Recruiter, The Harpeth, Curio Collection by Hilton Claire Crowell, COO, A. Marshall Family Foods Joshua David Giamanco, Director of Dining Services, Brookdale Senior Living Chad Jasch, Columbia State Hospitality and Tourism Management program alum Ray Minias, General Manager, Southall Farms Chris Oclaray, Corporate Director of Human Resources, Chartwell Hospitality Kristina Ponder, Director of Sales and Marketing, Hilton Brentwood and

Nashville Suites Michael Sanders, Regional Manager, Chartwell Hospitality Austin Schneider, Director of Education, Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association Suzanne Smith, Human Resources Manager, Cools Springs Marriott Marti Timmons, Director of Sales and Marketing, Homewood Suites by Hilton with Nashville and Franklin Dale Wasem, Local Owner, Taziki’s Café Elaine Wells, President, Well-Planned Events Ellie Westman-Chin, President & CEO, Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau Susan Whitaker, Consultant, Former Tennessee Commissioner of Tourism

Medical Informatics Ann Chunn, RHIA, Health Information Manager, NHC Place, Cool Springs, Franklin Crys Hill, HR Director, Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village, Old Hickory Sally Irwin, Public Member, Lewisburg Beverly Lee, CEO, Medical Billing Solutions TN, Inc., Lawrenceburg Dr. Marc Lerner, Lerner Chiropractic, Columbia Jim Parcel, Vice President/Chief Information Officer, Maury Regional Medical Center, Columbia Debbie Pillow, RHIT, Parallon Health Services, Columbia Rick Sample, RHIA, Regional Director, NHC Place, Leoma

Medical Laboratory Technology Charles Bramlett, M.D., Maury Regional Medical Center, Medical Director for MLT Program, Columbia

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ADVISORY COMMITTEES Martha Dagen, M.T. (ASCP), Laboratory Assistant Director, Williamson Medical Center, Franklin Lisa Harmon, MLT Program Director, M.S., M.T. (ASCP), SBBcm, Columbia State Community College Van Hendrickson, M.T. (ASCP), Lab Director, Maury Regional Medical Center, Columbia Jennifer Klein, Graduate MLT, Maury Regional Medical Center, Columbia

Nursing Misty Tummins, Director of Nursing, NHC-Cool Springs, Franklin Tracy Brown, Director of Nursing, NHC-Oakwood, Lewisburg Pam Browning, Regional Nursing Director, Tennessee Department of Health, South Central Region, Columbia Bethany Crutcher, Director of Nursing, NHC-Place at the Trace, Bellevue Shirley Derryberry, Director of Nursing, NHC-Lewisburg, Lewisburg Cynthia Foster, Director of Nursing, Life Care, Columbia Deborah Lumpkins, Vice President - Nursing, Maury Regional Medical Center, Columbia Karen Martin, Director of Nursing, Marshall Medical Center, Lewisburg Lori Orme, Director of Nursing, Williamson Medical Center, Franklin Ann Patton, Unit Educator, St. Thomas Midtown, Nashville Tammy Peter, Director of Nursing, NHC-Franklin, Franklin Carrie Rogers, Chief Nursing Officer, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg Brenda Powers, Director of Nursing, MRMC/ NHC Transitional Care Center, Columbia Helen Smith, In-Service Coordinator, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg Angie Whittle, Director of Nursing, NHC-Columbia, Columbia

Radiologic Technology Kevin Ambrose, R.N., Maury Regional Medical Center, Columbia Carrie Belew, R.T.(R), Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, Lawrenceburg Spencer Gambrell, R.T.(R), Fast Pace, Collinwood Jim Grippo, M.D., Maury Regional Medical Center, Columbia Lanesia Johnson, M.S.HSA, R.T. (R)(M)(BD) (ARRT), Committee Chair Kelly King, R.T.(R)(MR), Marshall Medical Center, Lewisburg Sarah Pierce, B.S.R.T.(R), R.D.M.S., R.V.T., Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, Pulaski Gary Podgorski, M.D., Maury Regional Medical Center, Columbia Karla Roman, R.T.(R), Bone & Joint Institute of Tennessee, Franklin Christi Thompson, R.T.(R)(M)(CT), Wayne Medical Center, Waynesboro Raquel Waters, Community Member, Columbia State Community College Kristy Watkins, R.T.(R)(M), Tennova Healthcare, Shelbyville Gwen Wright, R.T.(R), Middle Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, Columbia Radiologic Technology Sophomore Class Rep., Columbia State Community College Radiologic Technology Freshman Class Rep., Columbia State Community College

Respiratory Care Chris Asbery, R.R.T., Supervisor of Respiratory Care, St. Thomas Rutherford, Murfreesboro Cheryl Burney-Jones, R.R.T., Director of Respiratory Care, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville Markyha Cheacham, R.R.T., Manager of Respiratory Care, Trevecca Health Care, Nashville

Derrick Cox, R.R.T., Manager of Pulmonary Services, St. Thomas West, Nashville John Freels, M.D., Medical Director, Columbia John Freeman, R.R.T., Manager of Respiratory Care, St. Thomas Midtown, Nashville Amy Garland, R.R.T., Manager of Respiratory Care, Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, Florence, AL Jeff Garner, R.R.T., Director of Respiratory Care, Williamson Medical Center, Franklin Maura Lipp, M.D., Medical Director, Columbia Craig Rooks, R.R.T., Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville Dana Thomas, R.R.T., Director of Respiratory Care, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Lawrenceburg Rachel Thomas, R.R.T., RT Medical, Hermitage Christi Wright, R.R.T., Director of Respiratory Care, Maury Regional Medical Center, Columbia Respiratory Care Sophomore Class Representative, Columbia State Community College Respiratory Care Freshman Class Representative, Columbia State Community College

Veterinary Technology Julie Anderson, D.V.M., Crossroads Pet Professionals Phillip Gordon, D.V.M., Tennessee Department of Agriculture Mary Kirby, L.V.M.T. (RET), Franklin Louis Lembo, D.V.M., Pet Emergency Clinic, Columbia Herbert McCollum, D.V.M. (RET) Amy Nunnally, L.V.M.T. (RET) Kevin Thompson, Research Center Director, Middle Tennessee Agricultural Research and Educational Center Monica Weiss-Sharp, L.V.M.T. Veterinary Technology Sophomore Class Representative, Columbia State Community College Veterinary Technology Freshman Class Representative, Columbia State Community College 51

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STUDENT COVID-19 SUCCESS

Columbia State Student Heads to

U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Impact of COVID-19

Nicolas Matzirakis is presented with an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Pictured (left to right): Martin Plumlee, West Point alumnus; Nicholas Matzirakis; and Reuben Dickenson, congressional district coordinator for West Point admissions.

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COVID-19 During this time, the college sought ways to enhance communication to students and employees, streamline processes, and provide support and encouragement to students. Columbia State faculty conducted classes from home using live-stream platforms such as Zoom. Student engagement found ways to connect with students by developing a weekly newsletter and offering events such as online trivia and virtual paint night. In addition, student services created virtual advising and recruiting hotlines in order to serve students remotely.

In March 2020, Columbia State extended spring break amid the coronavirus pandemic to give faculty adequate time to convert classes from traditional on-ground course instruction to a virtual format. By Fall 2020, a small number of classes were held on-ground for courses that required in-person and hands-on learning, specifically some labs and Health Sciences courses. However, the virtual learning environment continued throughout the 2020-2021 academic year for the majority of Columbia State students. Meanwhile, Columbia State employees continued to conduct daily operations from home.

Columbia State also looked for opportunities to serve the local community. For example, the Health Sciences Division donated critical PPE to local healthcare organizations. The college opened up its Columbia Campus to the Maury County Health Department to be used as a COVID-19 testing, and later vaccine, location. Columbia State also partnered with One Generation Away to serve as a location for free food distribution for those in need.

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Columbia State celebrated 582 spring graduates in May 2021 during a drivethrough style commencement ceremony.

Spring 2021 Drive-Through Commencement Ceremony

“We love to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates,” said Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president. “I, along with the faculty and staff, could not be more proud of this group and all they have achieved.” In lieu of a traditional ceremony, students walked across the stage at the Circular Commons while their families observed from their vehicles near the fountain. “Our ceremony might look different due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the celebration and excitement for these graduates remains the same,” Smith said. 54

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COMMENCEMENT PARADE

2020-2021 Graduation Celebration Columbia State held a special ceremony in June 2021 to honor more than 40 20202021 graduates. Many of the participants graduated during the height of the pandemic and as a result, were unable to perform the traditional act of crossing the stage to symbolize the completion of degrees. This ceremony allowed those alumni to have this experience. 55

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TREE CAMPUS 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation Columbia State was honored with the 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. “I am proud of this award,” said Dr. Tim Hallmark, Columbia State director of facilities services and safety. “I see it as validation of the hard work and dedication of the college’s Tree Campus Committee.”

The Tree Campus Higher Education program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Columbia State achieved the title by meeting Tree Campus Higher Education’s five standards, which include maintaining a tree advisory committee, a campus treecare plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree

program, and an Arbor Day observance and student service-learning project. “Tree Campuses and their students set examples for not only their student bodies but the surrounding communities showcasing how trees create a healthier environment,” said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Because of Columbia State’s participation, air will be purer, water cleaner and students and faculty will be surrounded by the shade and beauty trees provide.” Only 10 colleges in Tennessee have received the Tree Campus USA distinction - only two are community colleges.

Neil Letson, Tennessee Urban Forestry Council president, presented Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president with a banner to recognize Columbia State for being named to the 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education program. It was the college’s fourth year to be recognized for continued efforts in maintaining beautiful and quality campus grounds.

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FAST FACTS & AWARDS

Fast Facts 5,385 91% Student Enrollment*

998

Dual-Enrollment Students*

94.8%

Students would recommend Columbia State to a friend or family member. (Spring 2021 Community College Survey of Student Engagement)

Job Placement Rate, 2019-2020 A.A.S. & Technical Certificate Graduates

2020 Licensure Pass Rates

98.7% Nursing (National Average: 86.6%)

92.9% Rad Tech (National Average: 88.2%)

92.9% Respiratory Care

ASPEN PRIZE

Top 150 U.S. Community College 2019 & 2017

(National Average: 81%)

2020, 2018 & 2014 AACC Award of Excellence in Advancing Diversity Finalist Award

1,041

2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017 Tree Campus USA

2020-2021 Degrees & Certificates Awarded

663

Associate Degrees

249

Associate of Applied Science Degrees

129

Technical Certificates *Fall 2021 Numbers

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REVENUE & EXPENSES

College 2020-2021 Revenue 2020-2021 Operating Expenses: Natural Classification

Other Revenue 2% Gifts 1% Tuition & Fees 20%

State Appropriations 34%

Depreciation 5% Scholarships 20%

Grants & Contracts 43%

Salaries 40%

Depreciation 5% Scholarships & Fellowships 19%

Operating 20%

Instruction 39%

Benefits 15%

Maintenance & Operation 11%

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Institutional Support 12%

Student Services 9%

Academic Support 5%

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REVENUE & EXPENSES

Foundation Grants & Contracts 4%

2020-2021 Foundation Revenue

In-kind Giving 4%

Donor-Designated Support (Scholarships, Capital Projects, Programs, etc.) 18%

Investments 74%

2020-2021 Foundation Expenses

Other 3%

TN Community CARES Grant 21%

Donor-Designated Support (Scholarships, Capital Projects, Programs, etc.) 35%

Cultivation/Fund Development 1%

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FOUNDATION

Con and Mary Vrailas at the 2014 President’s Society Dinner.

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FOUNDATION

Constantine and Mary Vrailas Donate to Student Success The Columbia State Foundation received a donation from Constantine and Mary Vrailas to establish two grants and one scholarship to support the success of students, especially given the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

numerous capacities. Their compassion and heart for others is demonstrated over and over again with an impact that will continue for years into the future. We appreciate their devotion to our students and to the college’s success.”

“Con and Mary are among Columbia State’s most dedicated supporters,” said Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president. “Our community as a whole has benefitted in so many ways over the years. They have provided jobs and service through operating a successful business and have served on numerous boards and volunteered in

The three funds take into consideration challenges that students may encounter because of extenuating circumstances. These funds can help address food insecurities experienced by students. In addition, funding gaps may be filled to help with tuition, fees and textbooks.

Con serves on the Columbia State Foundation Board. Both he and Mary have been supporters of the First Farmers Performance Series that hosts a variety of artists performing on the Columbia Campus in the Cherry Theater, as well as the Pryor Art Gallery. In 2014, Con and Mary were the recipients of the prestigious TBR Chancellor’s Award. In addition to their service at Columbia State, Con and Mary have provided scholarships that benefited their employees and have established scholarships for public service men and women and their families.

Performance Series Patrons 2020-2021 Platinum - $2,000 + Dr. Jeff and Tina Adams Kenneth and Ramona Cherry Dr. O. Rebecca Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Waymon L. Hickman Gold - $1,000 - $1,999 The Family of Cyril Evers Lonnie and Renae Roberts Tennessee Aluminum Processors, Inc.

Silver - $500 - $999 Franklin and Dina Crigger Family Dental Associates at Campbell Station Bronze - $100 - $499 Stacy Adams Ralph K. Baker Charlotte G. Battles Len Callahan

(7/1/20 - 6/30/21)

Molly Cochran B. E. Curtis Sara K. Fralix James W. Gardner Rippey Auto Parts Company, Inc. Susan M. Russell

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FOUNDATION Foundation Trustees Executive Committee Darlene Baxter, Chair Mike Alexander, Vice-Chair Elaine Curtis, Treasurer, Vice President, Financial and Administrative Services Bethany Lay, Secretary, Vice President for Advancement & Executive Director Foundation Dr. Janet F. Smith, President Dana Salters, Trustees Committee Chair Robby J. Moore, Investment Finance Committee Chair Con Vrailas, at Large 2020-2021 Trustees Mike Alexander Chuck Barber Darlene Baxter Kenny Boyd J. Phil Comstock Nancy Conway Byron Davis Clint Evers Waymon L. Hickman Steve Hill Stephen Hughes Julius Johnson Mike Keny John K. Langsdon, III Lee Maddox Sydney McClain Faye C. McEwen Robby J. Moore Rena Purdy Donna Roberts Jim Robinson Dana Salters Dr. Janet F. Smith Pam Stephens Con Vrailas Susan H. Whitaker Barry B. White Kurt Winstead

The Columbia State Foundation was formed in 1971 as an institutionally related, yet independently chartered and separate 501(c)(3). Trustees are leaders in Columbia State’s service area who contribute their time, experience, funds and wisdom in selfless service to the College and community. Mission The Columbia State Foundation’s mission is to support and partner with Columbia State to positively impact our communities and student success through the maintenance and enhancement of resources. This is achieved by excellence in relationship building, fundraising and investment management. Vision To lead in attitudes and actions that enhance academic excellence, student success and prosperity within our service area through vibrant individual, public and private partnerships.

I Support Columbia State Because... “of the educational opportunities the College provides to students during all phases of life. The quest for a degree becomes manageable through the expertise and support of the administration, professors, and staff from the first time a student walks onto the campus and throughout the continuum until the final steps at graduation. Serving on the Foundation Board of Trustees is a privilege, to give back in a small way for the life changing skills that my degree from Columbia State gave to me for which I am most grateful. As a Board member, I also see firsthand the College in action for students and the community as a whole.”

Dana Salters, Administrative Director of Oncology Services at Maury Regional Medical Center, is a Columbia native and a proud Columbia State alumna. She has served on the Foundation Board since 2016 and is currently Chair of the Trustees Committee.

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FOUNDATION Legacy Society The Legacy Society recognizes those with documented planned gifts on record with the Columbia State Foundation. Documentation is important to have your wishes clarified. (Members listed through June 30, 2021.)

Dr. B. I. Naddy, Columbia State retired professor of chemistry, with Bethany Lay, Columbia State vice president for advancement and executive director of the Columbia State Foundation.

Columbia State Receives Veterans Endowment from Dr. B. I. Naddy The Columbia State Foundation recently received an endowment from Dr. B. I. Naddy that will fund the Dr. B. I. Naddy Support for Veterans Grant. “Dr. Naddy, Columbia State retired professor of chemistry, strongly believes that our country’s veterans are important to protecting and sustaining the freedoms and quality of life we are able to enjoy,” said Bethany Lay, vice president for advancement and executive director of the Columbia State Foundation. “He believes it is fitting to show appreciation and to support Veterans. This grant will help meet needs that might interfere with a Veteran being able to complete his/her education at Columbia State.” Naddy was one of the first faculty members at Columbia State starting as a professor of chemistry in 1967. Following his retirement, Naddy continues to participate in events and activities on campus and is active in the community with sharing the happenings at Columbia State with others.

“Dr. Naddy’s passion for the success of students has gone beyond his excellent instruction to include supporting all areas that impact student success,” said Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president. “His care will impact lives for years to come.” Naddy has contributed several monetary gifts to the college. In 2014, he established a scholarship endowment that benefits STEM and pre-professional students continuing their education and moving toward a bachelor’s degree or higher. Naddy also provided funds for a display at the college called “The Alumni Success Project,” which highlights what past alumni have accomplished so students can see what others have done with their Columbia State degree. In 2018, Naddy was presented with the 2018 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy by Dr. Flora W. Tydings, Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor. Naddy believes in Columbia State, its mission and the students.

Charles and Virginia Alexander** Betty Bryant* Cecil B. Cecil* Billy and Jean Evans** Aubrey and Judy Flagg Dr. O. Rebecca Hawkins, President Emeritus Eugene* and Reva Heller Chris and Heather Henson Estate of Margaret Herrod* Waymon L. and Helen Hickman Estate of Abner Jones* Barney Kappelmann* Kirk and Re Kelso James P. Langfitt Victor and Bethany Lay Louis E. Lindsey* Carolyn T. Looper* Vernell W. Marshall* Mrs. J. David (Sydney) McClain Virginia J. Meece* Dr. Kenneth and Linda Moore Dr. B. I. Naddy Aubrey Nelson* Dr. Harold S. Pryor* Joanne Ring Mary Ann Roberts* John Williams Steenbergen* Glenn Stevenson Trust* Florence York* James York* * Deceased ** Both Deceased 63

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FOUNDATION President’s Society The President’s Society honors donors who have reached impactful levels of cumulative giving to Columbia State. These donors have given in a variety of ways – all have made a difference to the college. This recognition goes on in perpetuity, as a donor’s cumulative giving will always exist. (Members listed through June 30, 2021.) Crystal - $1,000,000 + Community Health Systems Maury County Government Maury Regional Medical Center Dr. Harold S. Pryor* Gold - $500,000 + Cecil B. Cecil* Kenneth and Ramona Cherry Farm Bureau Health Plans First Farmers & Merchants Bank William and Jo Ann Marbet Williamson Medical Center Silver - $100,000 + A Youth Educational Foundation, Inc. City of Columbia William and Marsha Coble Cyril* and Nell Evers Glenn Stevenson Trust* Dr. O. Rebecca Hawkins, President Emeritus Waymon L. and Helen Hickman Jackson National Life Insurance Barney Kappelmann* Lawrence County Education Foundation Lawrence County Livestock Association Lawrence County Trustee Louis E. Lindsey* Magic Restaurants, Inc. Maury County Retired Teachers Association Dr. Kenneth and Linda Moore Aubrey Nelson* Mary Ann Roberts* Patricia Selle

John Williams Steenbergen* Con and Mary Vrailas Bronze - $50,000 + Ayers Foundation Darlene Baxter Columbia Rock Products James Crunk* Estate of Abner Jones* First National Bank Foundation for Geriatric Education Franklin Tomorrow GM Spring Hill Manufacturing Dr. H. Pitts and Kathy Hinson Humphreys County–21st Century Foundation Joe and Betty Lancaster** Lee Company Charles A. Mann* Maury Regional Healthcare Foundation Sydney R. McClain Virginia J. Meece* James P. Moon Virgil H. Moore, Jr.* Richard W. Perry Charles* and Nancy Sargent Jim Sloan Smelter Service Corporation Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg Spring Meadows Church of Christ Kelley G. Strickland Voiture Local 1394 40 & 8 Waste Management of Lewisburg Women of Williamson Medallion - $10,000 + 21st Century Council Dr. Jeff and Tina Adams Charles and Virginia Alexander** American Legion Auxiliary, Herbert Griffin Unit 19 AmSouth Bank Dr. Veena Anand* Tom J. Anderson AT&T Atmos Energy Corporation Virginia L. Austin Axis Security, Inc. Keith and Debbie Baker Bank of America

Victor and Patricia Beck Frederick* and Patricia Behrens Brentwood/Franklin Woman’s Service Club Bright Event Productions Louise Brown* Betty Bryant* Dr. Eura O. (Lockridge) Burks Carrier Corporation City of Lewisburg Columbia Breakfast Rotary Club Columbia Civitan Club Columbia Noon Rotary Club Columbia Power & Water Systems Community South Bank Cytec Industries, Inc. Thomas and Cathie M. Davidson Betty J. Dial John O. Dillingham* Doss Brothers, Inc. Duck River Electric Membership Corporation Jean Dye* East Tennessee Foundation Edwards Oil Company of Lawrenceburg Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pollock Billy and Jean Evans** Farm Bureau Insurance - TN First Tennessee Foundation Follett Higher Education Group Franklin Synergy Bank Dawson Frierson* Steve and Shelia Frisbie Dr. Barry and Debra Gidcomb Fred H. Gillham HCA Foundation Dr. Harry Helm* Heritage Bank & Trust Hoar Construction Kenneth and Beverly Horner Diane G. Hughes Hull Storey Dr. and Mrs. William L. Hunter III Independent Band of Hope Industrial Contractors Industrial Development Board of Maury County John Maher Builders, Inc. Mollie B. Johnson

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FOUNDATION Sam and Elizabeth Kennedy** Knights Of Columbus Tillman Knox* Kraft CPAs PLLC Dr. and Mrs. Sam J. Kuykendall Law Office of K. Brian Hay Lawrenceburg Kiwanis Club Lawrenceburg Lions Club Betsye and Don Ledford Thomas L. Leonard Lewisburg Printing Company Listerhill Credit Union Lonesource Carolyn T. Looper* Loretto Telephone Company Harold W. Lucas* Marguerite Rose Burton Human Development Foundation Marshall County Government Marshall Medical Center Maury County Veterans Gina McKenzie Paul and Sharon Messick Mid South Gastroenterology Associates PC Mid-Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic James R. Moon* Dr. Lewis* and Lil Moore Peggy Morgan* Morning Pointe

Dr. B. I. Naddy Nashville Academy of Veterinary Medicine National Christian Foundation Heartland James Ron and Connie Neal John D. Neal Numatics, Inc. Ralph Owens Faye and James* Painter Stewart and Sara Parker Houston and Suzanne Parks Peoples Bank Timothy and Lynn Pettus Porter Walker, LLC Regions Bank Reliant Bank Mildred H. Ribble* Lonnie and Renae Roberts Rogers Group, Inc. Rotary Club of Franklin at Breakfast Steve and DeeAnna Saliba John and Rebecca Sharp Dr. Janet F. Smith Margaret D. Smith, Ph.D. South Central Tennessee Development District Southern Carton Company, Inc. Southern Radiology Associates Robert B. Springer Randy and Leesa Stevens

I Support Columbia State Because...

Lawrenceburg, which I expect, will have the same impact that the Williamson Campus has had. I hope to help contribute to that growth with continued involvement with the College beyond my term as a Foundation Board member.”

“…of the importance of the College to the community; not just for students who want an alternative to a four-year school, but also for single parents and other adults looking for an opportunity to better themselves. In my time working with the Foundation, I am proud of the scholarship money we have raised and the work we have done to give back to the community, and I am grateful for the lasting friendships gained. I am excited for the continued growth of the College, particularly with the new building in

Hull Storey Dr. Chaitram and Nalini Talele Teledyne Advanced Electronic Solutions Tennessee Aluminum Processors, Inc. Tennessee Baptist Foundation Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association Thompson Machinery United Communications Vulcan Materials James Walker Mildred L. Walker* William R. Walter James D. and Sue R. Webb Barry and Cherry White Fred* and Betty White James G. White Paul R. White II Carol M. Williams William R. Witherow Wolfe Enterprises York, Dillingham & Co. * Deceased ** Both Deceased

Kirk Kelso, executive vice president of Lewisburg Printing Company, first became involved with the Foundation as a committee member for the J.R. Moon Golf Classic, which benefits Marshall County students through scholarships and support of the Columbia State Lewisburg Campus. His role evolved from there, serving on the Board from 2013 including as Chair from July 2017 June 2019. 65

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FOUNDATION ‘66 Circle The ‘66 Circle honors 1966, the year that Columbia State held its first classes. These donors are people who have displayed a great deal of loyalty by reaching six years or more of consecutive giving. (Members listed through June 30, 2021.) A Youth Educational Foundation, Inc. Dr. Jeff and Tina Adams Howard and Kay Allen Alliances, LLC David and Rachel Ammons Ascend Federal Credit Union Jennifer L. Basinger Jerry and Charlotte Battles Darlene Baxter Ronald and Sherry Beck Victor and Patricia Beck Robert and Gail Beech Frederick* and Patricia Behrens Joann Belcher Beta Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Bo Bollinger Thomas M. and Christy Bottoms Pearl* and Henry Bransford Brentwood/Franklin Woman’s Service Club Mary Breeden Brown-Forman Cooperage Linda L. Brunton Sonja Callicott Cardin Distributing Co, Inc. John and Ashley Carroll Chapel Hill Lions Club Kenneth and Ramona Cherry Citizens Bank & Savings Company City of Clifton Clifton Marina DBA Hook & Sinker Clifton Rotary Club Lee Anne Coble Molly Cochran Columbia Breakfast Rotary Club Columbia Civitan Club Columbia Power & Water Systems Diana Combs Jim and Jennifer Compton Rita J. Cook John and Mary Cotham

Council for the Written Word Robert and Debbie Coward B. Elaine Curtis Thomas and Cathie M. Davidson Alphonse H. Davis Frank C. Davis Martha N. Davis Harold D. Delk Doss Brothers, Inc. Spence R. Dowlen Duck River Electric Membership Corporation James G. Dugger, Jr. Dr. Kenneth and Jennifer Edwards Johnnie Ruth Elrod Nell and Cyril* Evers Farm Bureau Health Plans First Commerce Bank First Farmers & Merchants Bank First National Bank Aubrey and Judy Flagg Dr. Emma Kae Fleming Melinda and John Fleming Elinor B. Foster Foundation for Geriatric Education Sara and Harold Fralix Franklin Synergy Bank Dr. Paul Gaddis* James and Brenda Gardner Dr. Victoria M. Gay Georgia Pacific Thomas and Teri Gordon Dr. Ronald and Ann Griffeth H & S Pharmacy #1 Roy Haislip Dave and Lynda Hall David and Deanna Hall, Jr. Hardin County Regional Health David G. Hardison* Naomi* and Bobby Harris Hawk Converting Dr. O. Rebecca Hawkins, President Emeritus Clara Haydak John O. Helling* Chris and Heather Henson Waymon L. and Helen Hickman Dr. H. Pitts and Kathy Hinson Curtis D. Hobbs Richard C. and Donna Holland Darien D. Holman Rebecca Holmes

Ruth Ann and Jansen Holt Nancy C. Hopper Kenneth and Beverly Horner Camille E. Howell* Dr. and Mrs. William L. Hunter III Demarcus I. Jackson Dr. Shanna L. Jackson Terry W. Jackson Cecelia H. and Mitchell G. Johnson Julius and Karen Johnson Dr. Amit and Nicole Keswani Clare P. Keller Daniel W. Kelley Mary and Sam Kennedy Mike and Cheryl Keny Knights of Columbus Stephen A. Konz Lambert Lumber Company Victor and Bethany Lay Betsye and Don Ledford Lori and Timothy Lee Lewisburg Animal Hospital Lewisburg Industrial & Welding Lewisburg Printing Company Joe B. Liggett Listerhill Credit Union Loomis Armored Car Services Magic Restaurants, Inc. Sue H. Malone Gene Maples William and Carol Marsh Marshall Medical Center Dr. Christa Martin Ronald & Charlotte Martin Virginia Massey-Holt Maury County Retired Teachers Association Sydney R. McClain Drs. Jack and Cathryn McDonald David and Elizabeth McDow Benton and Emily McKnight Alma McLemore Virginia J. Meece* Gregory H. Mewbourn Frank Miceli Beverly Mitchell Edward and Dawn Moore Dr. Kenneth and Linda Moore Dr. Lewis* and Lil Moore Virgil H. Moore, Jr.* NHC Healthcare of Scott Dr. B. I. Naddy William G. Odom

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FOUNDATION David Ogden MSgt. Edgar R. Overby, USMC, Ret. Stephen and Elizabeth Parey Peoples Bank Timothy and Lynn Pettus Bill and Alesia Piper Pratt Industries Dr. Harold S. Pryor* W. Fred and Linda Reynolds Brandon S. Richardson Wayne and Bonitta Rinks Lonnie and Renae Roberts Mary Ann Roberts* William and Cheryl Rochelle Rogers Group, Inc. Janet M. Rogers Patti W. Saliba Judy M. Sanders Susan and Dean Schatz Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County, Inc.

Neal R. Sharpe Dr. Emily G. Siciensky James and Terra Smith Dr. Janet F. Smith Dr. Margaret D. Smith Southern Carton Company, Inc. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg Jolina St. Pierre Teledyne Advanced Electronic Solutions Tennessee Aluminum Processors, Inc. Tennessee Baptist Foundation Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association The Box The Gray Law Firm Town of Chapel Hill Dr. Michael L. Tyler US Tank and Cryogenic Equipment, Inc. John and Hilda Vaughan Voiture Local 1394 40 & 8 Con and Mary Vrailas

Walker Die Casting, Inc. William R. Walter Candace Warner Waste Management of Lewisburg Alan and Michele Watson Wayne County Bank James D. and Sue R. Webb Judith Westley Barry and Cherry White Joe and Judy White Paul R. White II David and Nanette Williams William and Jenna Wilson Women of Williamson Andrew Wright Larry and Ann York Craig and Patricia Young

* Deceased ** Both Deceased

Columbia State Receives Mary C. McKenzie Nursing Scholarship Endowment The Columbia State Foundation received a scholarship endowment from Carol M. Williams and Gina McKenzie in memoriam of their mother, Mary Elizabeth Cromartie McKenzie. McKenzie was born a Marshall County native, but grew up and lived 37 years in Florida. As a young woman, she aspired to become a nurse so she could help people. McKenzie started her education in Florida, but was unable to complete at that time. So, her dream took a backseat to life. She married, raised two daughters and moved with her family back to Marshall County in 1966. The opportunity to fulfill the dream of a nursing career began again when McKenzie entered the nursing program at Columbia State. In 1971 at age 41, McKenzie earned an Associate of Science degree, and her dream of becoming a registered nurse became a reality.

McKenzie worked as a public health nurse for the Marshall County Health Department. She continued her education at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, and in 1973 earned a Bachelor of Science degree. A series of opportunities and promotions with the Tennessee Department of Health led to McKenzie returning to the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing to earn a Family Nurse Practitioner certificate in 1976, and led to her a position as nursing coordinator with the Crippled Children’s Service at the Regional Health office in Columbia. McKenzie then returned to the Marshall County Health Department where the remaining years of her nursing career were spent giving care to her home health patients. Following her retirement, McKenzie volunteered at the Marshall Medical Center. “The Foundation is pleased to help Carol and Gina honor their mother’s life and work by

Mary C. McKenzie

awarding this scholarship to students entering the nursing profession,” said Bethany Lay, Columbia State vice president of advancement and executive director of the Columbia State Foundation. According to her daughters, McKenzie’s greatest joy was helping people and her care was remembered by patients and their families long after her retirement. 67

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FOUNDATION Annual Giving Annual Giving is a vital source of institutional momentum for Columbia State and a primary way for all alumni, parents and friends to help sustain the college. Annual giving is recognized as giving during the college’s fiscal year. (Members listed from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.) Dr. Jeff and Tina Adams Stacy and David Adams African American Heritage Society Mike and Denise Alexander Lynn C. Alford Howard and Kay Allen Alliances, LLC Glenn and Tricia Allison American Association of University Women American Legion Auxiliary, Herbert Griffin Unit 19 Priya Anand James and Roberta Anderson Julia Andres Virginia L. Austin A Youth Educational Foundation, Inc. Keith and Debbie Baker Ana M. Basoa-McMillan Jennifer L. Basinger Jerry and Charlotte Battles Darlene Baxter David and Niki Baxter Ben and Jennifer Bayless Teresa Beck Joann Belcher Diandra Bell Beta Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma David Bigelow Bo Bollinger Linda and Robert Boshers Ben Boston Kenneth and Nakina Boyd Brentwood/Franklin Woman’s Service Club Kenneth and Sue Brinkley Anita Britt

Douglas Broome Lisa Browning Dr. Eura O. (Lockridge) Burks Randy and Anita Butler Len Callahan Cheryl M. Casner Bobby Chance Kenneth and Ramona Cherry City of Columbia Molly Cochran Columbia Breakfast Rotary Club Jim and Jennifer Compton Nancy Conway Rita J. Cook Suzanne Cooper John and Mary Cotham David Craig Franklin and Dina Crigger Elizabeth P. Crutcher B. Elaine Curtis Cytec Industries, Inc. Lisa Daniel Gene D. Davidson Byron and Cindy Davis Martha N. Davis Marianne DeMeyers Stan M. Dickerson James G. Dugger, Jr. Kenneth and Jennifer Edwards Chloe L. Etherington Evers Construction Company, Inc. Nell Evers Family Dental Associates at Campbell Station Teresa Farish Dr. Barry and Martha Farris Aubrey and Judy Flagg Dr. Emma Kae Fleming Harold and Sara Fralix Franklin Tomorrow Grace Fuchs Christina Gaines James and Brenda Gardner Remy Garrison Dr. Victoria M. Gay Makenna Gebhard GFWC of Maury County Womens Club Thomas and Teri Gordon Dr. Timothy and Maribeth Gordon Gresco Utility Supply

Jaime and Elizabeth Hagan David and Deanna Hall, Jr. Scott and Shanna Hall Melissa Harper Amye S. Harris Bobby and Naomi* Harris David Harrison Ronald C. Hart Dr. O. Rebecca Hawkins, President Emeritus Chris and Heather Henson Waymon L. and Helen Hickman Curtis D. Hobbs Jerry Hollis Darien D. Holman Ruth Ann and Jansen Holt James B. Hughes Stephen and Rachel Hughes Dr. and Mrs. William L. Hunter III Walter and Jean Hurt Desda K. Hutchins Keith and Laura Isbell Demarcus I. Jackson Christen Jefferson Julius and Karen Johnson Mitchell and Cecelia Johnson Jones and Lang Sporting Goods Daniel W. Kelley Mike and Cheryl Keny Dr. Amit and Nicole Keswani Anthony and Michele Kimbrough Janice M. Kirk Kiwanis Club of Columbia, Inc. Briley Knotts Stephen Kraskin Kristina Lands Connie Lane John and Melissa Langsdon Richard Law Lillian Lawson Victor and Bethany Lay Lori and Timothy Lee Donna LeMay Janice Livengood Tim T. Locke Kimberly Lockwood Vikki and Gary Luffman Lee and Alicia Maddox Magic Spray Storage Linda Marlin

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FOUNDATION Dr. Christa Martin Ronald and Charlotte Martin Sharon Martin Mark and Lynn Mason Virginia Massey-Holt Maury County Retired Teachers Association Staci McBurnett Sydney McClain Meredeth M. McCoy David and Elizabeth McDow Gina McKenzie Benton and Emily McKnight Alma McLemore Gregory H. Mewbourn Frank Miceli Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation Mighty Oak Builders Danielle Mincey Beverly Mitchell Mayor Robby and Katrina Moore Ryan Moore Mounger & Molder, PLLC Mount Pleasant Power System Robert A. Murray Dr. B. I. Naddy James Ron and Connie Neal Alex Van Ness Elizabeth Nichols Alex O’Bryan William G. Odom The Offutt Family Joel and Paula Oswalt MSgt. Edgar R. Overby, USMC, Ret. Dylan Overcast Faye Painter Anthony and Melissa Palazzo Pam Lewis Foundation Stephen and Elizabeth Parey Michael and Gayle Parrott Rebecca Patterson Jerry D. Pigg Morning Pointe Dr. Harold S. Pryor* Mike and Sheila Pryor Faye D. Pulse Rena Purdy Michelle Rayfield Judy A. Redden

Re/Max Pros Brandon S. Richardson Marjorie B. Rickard Wayne and Bonitta Rinks Rippey Auto Parts Company, Inc. Eddie and Donna Roberts Lonnie and Renae Roberts Karlee Rochell Dr. Susan M. Russell Dana L. Salters Judy M. Sanders Dean and Susan Schatz Randy R. Schutt Eriona Shabani Neal R. Sharpe Keith and Susan Shields Kyle and Angela Shofner James and Terra Smith Dr. Janet F. Smith Roger Smith Frederick F. St. Amour Jolina St. Pierre Pamela J. Stephens Randy and Leesa Stevens Tony Stigler Christy Street Jody Street Michael Street Tennessee Aluminum Processors, Inc. Tennessee Baptist Foundation Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association Pamela D. Thomason Terri Thompson Susa Tipton Dawn Vance Bob and Vicki Vogt Con and Mary Vrailas Alfred and Annette Wakefield William R. Walter Dr. Charles H. Webb James D. and Sue R. Webb Judith Westley Ken and Susan Whitaker Barry and Cherry White Joe and Judy White Paul R. White II Clyde C. Wilhoite David and Nanette Williams Paris Williams

Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. Cheryl and Joe Wilson Kurt and Beth Winstead Andrew Wright Larry and Ann York Craig C. Young * Deceased ** Both Deceased

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FOUNDATION Heritage Society The Heritage Society honors named endowments that provide scholarships, programs and other support. (Members listed through June 30, 2021.) Abner Jones Scholarship Amar Kirti Anand Scholarship American Association of University Women Scholarship Barbara Nelson Memorial Nursing Scholarship Bill and Jean Evans Scholarship Bill Looper Scholarship Brenda Coleman Professional Grant Brentwood-Franklin Woman’s Service Club Scholarship Burger King Public Service Scholarship Caloway and Jean Crunk Scholarship Cam Anderson Nursing Scholarship Carey and Waymon L. Hickman Honors Scholarship Charles and Vivian Sanders Scholarship Cherry Performance Series Columbia Civitan Scholarship Columbia Noon Rotary Scholarship Denham Scholarship Doris White Nursing Scholarship Dr. B. I. Naddy Chemistry Fund Dr. B. I. Naddy Scholarship Dr. B. I. Naddy Support for Veterans Grant Dr. Lawrence Nickell Scholarship Dr. O. Rebecca Hawkins Student Leadership Grant Dr. William B. Sutter Scholarship E. Bronson Ingram Scholarship Ebert Family Scholarship Eric James Moeller Scholarship Finney-Kennedy Scholarship First Farmers and Merchants Scholarship Frank Sowell Scholarship Harold S. and LaRue V. Pryor Scholarship Harold S. Pryor Student Emergency Fund Program

Harry and Elizabeth Tyler Memorial Scholarship Harry Pressnell Scholarship Hickman Building Hoglund Scholarship Horner Lovett Scholarship Independent Band of Hope Student Emergency Grant J.R. Moon Scholarship James G. and Charlotte Hamilton Robinson Scholarship Jason Messick Memorial Scholarship Jo L. Hutton Prize Jo L. Hutton Scholarship Jock Steenbergen III Scholarship John Dillingham Scholarship Kenneth and Ramona Cherry Scholarship Kiwanis Scholarship Knights of Columbus Scholarship Knights of Columbus Scholarship Special L. Paul Sands Scholarship L.A. Sands Sr. Scholarship Lawrence County Livestock Association Scholarship Lennie Johns Memorial Scholarship Leonard Scholarship Lester and Marie Hickman Nursing Scholarship Lewis E. Moore, Jr. Scholarship Lewis E. Moore, Sr. Scholarship Louis E. and Jean Lindsey Scholarship Loyd W. Booker Memorial Scholarship Mack and Betty McClain Scholarship Malcolm Sprinkle Scholarship Margaret D. Smith Community College Leadership Grant Marion Wilhoite Scholarship Marshall County Adult Education Scholarship Marshall P. Ledbetter, Sr. Scholarship Marvin “Mart” Austin Scholarship Mary Anna McGaw Neal Scholarship Mary C. McKenzie Scholarship Mary Eunice Campbell Moore Memorial Scholarship Mary S. Potts Scholarship Maury County Healthcare Programs

Maury County Retired Teachers’ Scholarship Maury County Veterans Memorial Scholarship Mildred Hunt Ribble Scholarship Mildred L. Walker Scholarship Monsanto Fund Annual Scholarship Mt. Pleasant Rotary Scholarship Nashville Academy of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Nell Evers Nursing Program Noel G. Evans Memorial Scholarship Paul S. and Cecil B. Cecil Scholarship Pearl Bransford Health Sciences Scholarship Randolph Howell Memorial Scholarship Rev. Calvin Martin & Mrs. Eura Mai (Bryant) Lockridge Scholarship Ron Neal Family Scholarship Ron Wallace Memorial Scholarship Sally Lou Steenbergen Scholarship Southern Radiology Associates Scholarship Stevenson Trust Nursing Scholarship Teledyne Advanced Electronic Solutions Scholarship Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship Tommy Hawkins Scholarship Virginia Flanigan Ammons Nursing Scholarship Visual Arts W.E. and Sally Ronstadt Scholarship W. J. Billy Webster Scholarship W.H. (Billy) Coble Jr. and Marsha A. Coble Scholarship W.L. Pop Hunter Memorial Scholarship W.O. Johnson Memorial Nursing Scholarship Waste Management Marshall County Scholarship William Morris “Butch” Neely Memorial Scholarship William R. Buher Memorial Scholarship * Deceased ** Both Deceased

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