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Many of the services available to students are coordinated
through identified programs, offices or organizational units.
While referenced elsewhere in this catalog and in other institutional
literature, the following are some of the offices/programs where students may receive information or assistance.
Admissions and Records - The Office of Admissions and
Records oversees activities relative to student admittance, enrollment,
grade reporting, academic standards, transcripts,
and graduation. The Admissions Office is located in the
Pierce Administrative Building, Room P203, telephone 423/323/0253.
Any person who has not completed high school should call
the GED Testing Center and investigate taking the GED. After
successfully passing the GED, the prospective student should
call Northeast State’s Admissions and Records Office 423/323/0253 or 282/0800 to schedule further testing necessary
for college entrance.
Advising and Assessment - The Advising and Assessment
Center provides a wide variety of services to both prospective
and currently enrolled students to include: assistance
with registration, academic advising, transfer advising, and
career planning. Students who are uncertain about their academic
major can work with advisors in the center to complete
interest inventories and conduct computer-based career
research to reach a decision and form an academic plan. The
center also conducts academic assessments, such as Compass,
ACT Residual, Academic Profile, CLEP, and GED. The
Advising and Assessment Center is located in the General
Studies Building, Suite C2407. For further information, call
423/323/0214.
Bookstore - The Bookstore at Northeast State is operated
under contract by Follett College Stores for the convenience
of faculty, staff and students. The Bookstore stocks textbooks
and educational supplies needed by students enrolled in an
academic program. The store also maintains a supply of other
items such as caps and shirts imprinted with the college
name/logo.
Business Office - Fees, tuition, bills, and fines can be paid in
the Business Office, Pierce Administration Building, Room
P107. Normal hours of operations are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Extended hours on registration days
will be noted in the class schedule. For further information,
contact 423/323/0258.
Campus Information Center - The Campus Information
Center is centrally located in the Pierce Administration Lobby
and its staff provides general information to students, visitors,
and employees of the college. Students can obtain copies
of their schedules and other important forms. Campus
tours are coordinated by this office daily, Monday - Friday at
10:30 and 1:30. To schedule a tour or for more information,
call 423/323/0243.
Campus Tour Guides -This program is open to all students
who have an interest in providing tours to prospective students,
parents, and visitors to Northeast State’s main campus.
Applications to be a tour guide are accepted each
semester for a limited number of positions. More information,
including eligibility requirements, may be obtained by
contacting Deb Johnson in P201B, ext. 3229 or Marsha Elam
in P201, ext. 3243.
Career and Employment Services - Career and Employment
Services provides job-seeking assistance and job referrals to
enrolled students and alumni. Assistance is available on topics
such as writing a resume, writing cover letters, interviewing
techniques, and dressing for success. The Career and
Employment Services Office is located in the General Studies
Building, C1108. Office hours are from 8 a.m. until 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday. For an appointment call 423/323/0214 or 423/354/2491.
Community Relations and Marketing - Northeast State’s
Community Relations and Marketing Office is the primary
media contact for the campus, as well as the coordinating
office for campus publications and promotional materials
and activities. The office produces the semester Schedule of
Classes and other major campus publications such as brochures,
viewbooks, business cards, and flyers. For additional
information, visit the Community Relations and Marketing
Office in the Pierce Building, Room P316 or call 423/323/
0259 or 282/0800, ext. 3259 or 3307.
Developmental Studies - The Developmental Studies Program
is designed to meet the educational and counseling
needs of under-prepared students and to provide instruction
in English, mathematics, reading, and study skills to
prepare students for college-level work. For more information,
contact the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
at 423/ 323/3191, ext. 3542.
Emergencies - Students may want to share the telephone
number where a family member or other individual may
call in case of an emergency. These numbers are:
Office of Student Affairs – 423/323/0210
Office of Evening and Distance Education – 432/323/0221
Security Office – 423/323/0255
Calls to the Elizabethton campus, Kingsport campuses or
other off-campus sites, and Weekend College should be directed
to the Office of Evening and Distance Education.
Enrollment Services - The office of Enrollment Services is
responsible for the overall recruiting efforts of the college.
The office routinely visits area high schools and businesses
in the service area. New student orientation is coordinated
by this office, accommodating the needs of incoming students.
During orientation students are given essential information
regarding college policies and procedures. The office
of Enrollment Services is located in the Pierce Building, Room
P201. For more information, call 423/323/0229.
Evening and Distance Education - The Evening and Distance
Education division offers quality higher education
programs, serves evening and off-campus students, and provides community opportunities for lifelong learning through
distance education, professional development, and the Weekend
College. The Division of Evening and Distance Education
coordinates services for the evening students and faculty
on the Northeast State campus and offers classes at the offcampus
sites in Elizabethton and the East Tennessee State
University facilities in Kingsport and the RCAT in downtown
Kingsport.
Services to students who attend evening and off-campus classes
are coordinated by the Director of Evening Services who is located
in Room C2101. The Office of Evening and Distance
Education is open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through
Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Call
423/323/0221 or visit the office for assistance.
Financial Aid - Financial assistance is available to students
who need help in financing their education. Brochures
which describe the types of assistance and the criteria for
receiving aid are found in the Financial Aid Office (F102)
and in brochure stands throughout buildings at Northeast
State. For further information contact 423/323/0232.
Food Service - Food service in The Courtyard cafeteria is
provided by SUBWAY, a private vendor offering a breakfast
and lunch menu of different types of sandwiches, subs and
salads. Neither the college nor SUBWAY offers any type of
meal plan for students. Vending machines with snack foods
and drinks, including juices, are available at various locations
on campus.
General Education Development (GED) Department - The
GED Testing Center administers the GED examination to
citizens in the service delivery area of Northeast State. For
more information, call 423/323-0211, or 282-0800, ext. 3211.
Insurance - Since medical care is occasionally needed on an
emergency basis and on short notice, students are encouraged
to obtain student health and accident insurance. Brochures
on student accident and health insurance are available
from the Student Health Services Office, C-2113.
Library - The Library makes available to faculty, staff and
students a variety of multimedia materials and services for
educational purposes, research and reference interests, career
studies, personal enrichment and recreational reading.
The Library has a fully automated public access catalog and
numerous databases for information retrieval. Additional
resources are available. The Library is open to all students,
staff, faculty, and any members of the community from 7:30
a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. on Friday. For additional information, visit the Basler
Library.
Services for Individuals with Disabilities - It is the goal of
Northeast State Technical Community College to assure equal
educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Therefore, the Center for Students with Disabilities provides
services and academic accommodations for students with
disabilities who self-identify as having a disability and who
provide appropriate documentation of the disability. Documentation
guidelines are available upon request. Any student
with a disability wishing to arrange or obtain approved
accommodations must contact the Center for Students with
Disabilities, General Studies Building, Room C2418.
According to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a student
with a disability is someone who has a physical or mental
impairment; has a history of impairment; or is believed
to have a disability that substantially limits one or more of
the major life activities; such as learning, speaking, working,
hearing, breathing, caring for oneself, performing manual
tasks, seeing, or walking.
Services Provided by the Center for Students with Disabilities
- Services and accommodations for individuals with
disabilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Distribution of book vouchers from the Department
of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Assistance with pre-registration and registration
- Tutoring services for Vocational Rehabilitation Clients
- Career Assessment programs
- Wheelchair accessible tables and ergonomically
correct chairs
- Extended time on tests, quizzes, and in-class writing
assignments
- Note-takers, scribes, readers, interpreters
- Adaptive equipment/technology
- Testing in alternative locations and alternative formats
- Tape recording of class lectures
Appropriate accommodations are determined on an individual
basis as per disability and/or diagnostic documentation.
It is the student’s responsibility to provide appropriate
documentation. To obtain accommodations, students must
schedule a needs assessment with the coordinator. After receipt
and review of required documentation, a letter will be
prepared by the Center for Students with Disabilities, as requested
by the student. Students must sign a written release
in order for instructors to receive accommodation letters.
Students are encouraged to speak with their instructors the
first week of the semester relative to accommodations needed
in each class. Instructors are not required to provide accommodations
for students prior to the receipt of accommodation letters
from the Center for Students with Disabilities.
All documentation is confidential and should be submitted
to:
Coordinator, Center for Students with Disabilities
Northeast State Technical Community College
2425 Highway. 75, Box 246. Blountville, TN 37617-
0246
Fax: 423/279/7649
Phone: 423/279/7640 (Phone/TDD)
Student Activity Fee - The purpose of the Student Activity
Fee is to provide and promote programs to assist in the development
of educational, social, cultural, vocational, athletic,
and leadership skills of all students. The fee, as approved
by the Tennessee Board of Regents, is collected from each
regularly enrolled student per term during the regular academic
year. Such fee shall be collected in addition to the
regular maintenance fees and out-of-state tuition fees. The
Student Activity Fee Committee is a standing committee
appointed by the President of Northeast State Community
College and is responsible for the allocation of all student
activity fees. The committee hears requests for allocations
and recommends the allocation of funds to the President of
Northeast State Community College through the Vice President
of Academic and Student Affairs.
All activity fees collected are state funds and as such, are
subject to all procedures, rules, and regulations relative to
state funds, including collection, disbursement, and audit.
Ultimate authority for the use of the activity fee rests with
the President of Northeast State Community College pending
approval by the Board. Primary consideration will be
given to those programs that are available to all students.
No funds shall be allocated to student programs not officially
sanctioned by the college or to student organizations not
meeting the conditions of annual renewal of registration.
No funds shall be allocated to programs limited to special
interest groups, unless such program is open to the entire
student body and the Student Activity Fee Committee recommends
approval based on a determination that the program
will benefit the entire student body. No funds shall be
used to finance instructional activities, charitable causes, or
partisan political activities. Northeast State prohibits the expenditure
of allocated Student Activity Fee funds on charitable
causes that include, but are not limited to, monetary
or item donations to an individual or individuals and/or
monetary or item donations to an organizational entity.
A detailed statement on the policies and practices of the
Student Activity Fee Committee is available from the Office
of the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs (P315).
Student Development and Activities - Northeast State is
committed to the concept of total student development and
support by encouraging participation in cocurricular activities
that lead to the development of individual and team
skills. The college sanctions various student organizations,
programs, and academic/cocurricular committees in support
of student life. Student life programs and student organizations
are coordinated through the Center for Student Development
and Activities, which serves as a clearinghouse
and resource center for campus programs designed to promote
student involvement. For more information, visit the
Center for Student Development and Activities in A212 or
call 423/354/2474.
Student Health Services - The mission of Northeast State
Student Health Services is directed toward enhancing the
educational process by modifying or removing health-related
barriers to learning, promoting optimal wellness, enabling
individuals to make informed decisions about
health-related concerns, and empowering students to be selfdirected
and well-informed consumers of health care.
Services include but are not limited to the following.
- A registered nurse is available for brief nursing assessment
and consultation as allowed by the State Nurse
Practice Act.
- Minor first aid supplies and some over the counter medications
are available. Self-care instruction sheets on common
symptoms are provided.
- The measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination required
for college students is available.
- Blood pressure and weight screenings and monitoring
are available.
- Special clinics for flu shots and cholesterol screenings
are coordinated for the campus.
- Health education materials including a collection of
books, brochures, and audio material on current health
topics are available for students.
- Wellness programming is based on Healthy People 2010,
the prevention agenda for the Nation. Healthy People
2010 includes two Overarching Goals: first, to increase
quality and years of healthy life; and second, to eliminate
health disparities. Most of our programs or services
can be placed in one or more of the ten major health
issues for our nation: Physical Activity, Overweight and
Obesity, Tobacco Use, Substance Abuse, Responsible
Sexual Behavior, Mental Health, Injury and Violence,
Environmental Quality, Immunization, and Access to
Health Care.
- Health related education is also available to all students
via the Northeast State Student Health Services web page
at www.NortheastState.edu.
For further information call 423/323/0212 or visit the Student
Health Clinic in Room C2113 of the General Studies
Building.
Student Support Services - Provides a number of support
services for students who qualify under federally established
criteria. Criteria include low income, physically handicapped,
or first generation college student status. Support services are
designed to enhance the likelihood that qualified students
will remain in school through graduation.
All services are provided free of charge to qualified participants.
Services include academic advising, transfer assistance,
career advising, tutoring, workshops and seminars and access
to cultural event activities as well as financial aid referral
and assistance with study skills development. Students
interested in applying for services must see the program secretary
in the Student Support Services Office, General Studies
Building, C1107.
Note: Students interested in working as paid peer tutors are
encouraged to apply in the Student Support Services Office,
General Studies Building, C1107.
Students may choose to become involved in a wide variety
of student life activities at Northeast State Community College
based upon their individual interests. The college’s commitment
to the concept of total student development and
support is evidenced by these student life programs that are
designed to enhance the individual’s collegiate experience.
Northeast State is a member institution of the American Student
Association of Community Colleges, the Association for
the Promotion of Campus Activities, the Association of Student
Advancement Programs, and the National Council on
Student Development. The following are college sanctioned
student organizations, programs, and academic/cocurricular
committees in which students may participate.
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Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society - Alpha
Sigma Lambda National Honor Society is a nonprofit organization
devoted to the advancement of scholarship and to
the recognition of non-traditional students continuing their
higher education. The Nu Sigma Chi Chapter at Northeast
State is one of over 300 institutional chapters throughout
the United States. Anne Carroll (F114, ext. 3365) and Kim
Crowder (F230, ext. 3394) serve as faculty advisors.
American Welding Society (AWS) - Northeast State’s student
section of the American Welding Society promotes the
application and research of welding/metal fabrication
among students. Educational development, sound practices,
and career opportunities are emphasized. Charlie Bloomer
(S100, ext. 3399) is the faculty advisor.
Argumentation and Debate Society - The purpose of the
Argumentation and Debate Society is to provide the student
body with a forum for free expression and to offer opportunities
for students to voice their opinions on current events
and matters of interest to the academic community. The
organization also offers guidance in the execution of public
discourse and seeks to establish acceptable procedures toward
accomplishing the goals of free speech. Laura Barnett
(F219, ext. 3356), Kim Crowder (F230, ext. 3394), Ruth
Davis (C2301, ext. 7657), and Rick Merritt (C2301, ext.
3691) are the faculty advisors.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) - The Association
for Computing Machinery is an international scientific
and educational professional organization dedicated to
advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of information
technology. With a world-wide membership, ACM is a
leading resource for computing professionals and students
working in the various fields of information technology and
for interpreting the impact of information technology on
society. The Northeast State chapter provides a way for
students to meet and interact with other members on the
local level as well as participate in events sponsored by the
professional organization on the regional and national
levels. David Frazier (F206, ext. 3374) and Allan Anderson
(F208, ext. 3398) serve as faculty advisors. Visit http://cscilinux.NortheastState.edu/forums/ for more information.
Astronomy Club - The Astronomy Club is designed for
anyone who has an interest in astronomy or space exploration.
Activities include informative talks, observations of
the night sky, and field trips to observatories and planetariums.
Robin Byrne (B104D, ext. 3504) is the faculty advisor.
Black Student Association (BSA) - The Black Student Association
is an educational and cultural non-profit and nonpolitical
organization based at Northeast State. The organization
is open to all Northeast State students, faculty, and
staff. Its primary purpose is to serve the interests of minority
students. The BSA provides a professional, informational,
and social network for students of African descent to ensure
their retention, academic excellence, and participation in
student life at Northeast State. Contact advisors Patsy Bowers
(P216, ext. 3387) or Sherman Patrick (F228, ext. 2493) for
more information.
The Book Swap - The Book Swap program serves as a
clearinghouse for the purchase, sale, or trade of used textbooks
by Northeast State students. Sponsored by the Northeast
State Student Ambassadors, this service is available online
at http://www.NortheastState.edu/nssa. Follow the designated
links. No textbooks are accepted or money exchanged
by the Student Ambassadors; the program merely
puts buyer and seller in contact. For more information,
contact Greg Walters (A213, ext. 3274) or Chris Steger
(A212, ext. 3416).
Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF) - The Campus Christian
Fellowship provides opportunities for students and
employees to meet regularly to enjoy Christian fellowship
and fun. Meetings include music, prayer, devotions, Bible
study, and worship and praise to the Lord, as well as fun and
laughter. Other activities include participation in schoolsponsored
events, sponsoring speakers or musical concerts
for the campus, and volunteering at area Christian and/or
church events. Brenda Denton (M101C, ext. 3206), Kim
Nunn (F118, ext. 3353), and Mary Ella Poteat (F111, ext.
3390) are the advisors.
Campus Tour Guides - This program is open to all students
who have an interest in providing tours to prospective
students, parents, and visitors to Northeast State’s main
campus. Applications are accepted each semester for a limited
number of positions. More information, including
eligibility requirements, may be obtained by contacting Deb
Johnson (P201B, ext. 3229) or Marsha Elam (P201, ext.
3243).
Clinical Laboratory Science Club - The Clinical Laboratory
Science Club promotes understanding of the field of laboratory
medicine through scheduled meetings, distribution of
educational materials, participation in recruitment opportunities
at elementary/secondary schools and organizations,
as well as through community service projects. Funds are
raised to attend state and national meetings for the purpose
of continuing education and networking with peers. Anyone
interested in club membership is invited to join. Linda
Lahr (Nave Center, Room 102, 547-4907) is the faculty
advisor.
Criminal Justice Society (CJS) - The Criminal Justice Society
serves as an organization dedicated to exposing students
to critical issues of justice and equal treatment in America by
agencies of the criminal justice system. To accomplish this
goal, the society promotes excellence in the education of
criminal justice; strives to promote better relations between
local criminal justice agencies and the general public; serves
as a liaison between local agencies and Northeast State, and
provides members with information on the varied nature of
career opportunities in criminal justice. Faculty advisors are
Steve Buttolph (C2301, ext. 3227) and Lanny Smith (A203,
ext. 3331).
Cultural Activities - The Cultural Activities Committee
(which includes two student representatives) identifies, plans,
and coordinates a series of cultural events and activities each
year. The Arts Alive! series includes performances by regionally
or nationally known artists, musicians, singers, dancers,
writers, and lecturers. The performances are free and open to
the public. Jim Kelly (C2307, ext. 7669) is the committee
chair.
Drama Club - The Drama Club is open to all students,
faculty, and staff who want to expand their understanding
and enjoyment of drama. Students who are interested in
acting, directing, working backstage, or just watching live
theatre are encouraged to join. Drama Club members raise
funds to assist with travel to see top quality productions.
Michael Aulick (F227, ext. 3279) and Eric Fish (F217, ext.
3462) are the faculty advisors.
Echoes and Images - Echoes and Images is Northeast State’s
student literary magazine. Published in the spring, the magazine
features poems, short stories, essays, and visual art by
currently enrolled students. Entry deadline for submissions
is at the end of the fall semester. Exact dates are posted during
the fall semester. Cash prizes are awarded to the first- and
second-place winners in each category. Echoes and Images has
been consistently recognized for excellence by the Southern
Division of the Community College Humanities Association.
Tamara Baxter (F235, ext. 3363), Gretchen McCroskey (F233,
ext. 3397), James Whorton (F224A, ext. 3427), and Jane
Wilson (F229, ext. 3396) are the faculty editors.
Health and Wellness Education - The focus of the Health
and Wellness Education program sponsored by Northeast
State’s Student Health Services is on health promotion and
illness prevention through workshops, distribution of educational
materials, and sponsorship of the annual Wellness
Fair. Areas addressed each semester include HIV/AIDS prevention,
smoking, drugs and alcohol abuse, relationship
issues, stress management, diet, and nutrition. Special educational
programs and events are scheduled for Alcohol Awareness
Week, World AIDS Day, and the Great American Smoke-Out. Sue Robertson (C2113, ext. 3212) is the College Nurse.
Honors Convocation - Northeast State recognizes its outstanding
students each academic year during Honors Convocation
held at the end of the spring semester. Awards for
outstanding students in each academic program area and the
overall Northeast State Outstanding Student Award are announced
during the ceremony. In addition, students who
have made significant contributions in various student life
programs are honored. Contact Greg Walters (A213, ext.
3274) for more information and award criteria.
Honors Program - The Honors Program holds as its central
purpose and philosophy the stimulation and encouragement
of academic excellence and intellectual growth. It strives to
bring together dedicated faculty and highly motivated students
who share a commitment to the finest qualities of
scholarship. The Honors Program is open to new and currently
enrolled students who meet eligibility requirements.
Honors Program course offerings are listed in the published
semester schedule under the Honors heading. Additional
information is available from James Whorton (F224A, ext.
3427) who serves as coordinator of the program.
Institutional Standing Committees - Northeast State students
have the opportunity to serve on various institutional
standing and ad hoc committees that advise, recommend
policy, generate new programs, or assess existing programs at
the college. These committees are advisory rather than directive.
Students are recommended to these committees by the
Student Government Association and appointed by the
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs. Contact Greg
Walters (A213, ext. 3274), SGA advisor, for more information.
Intramural Sports - A variety of intramural sporting activities
are scheduled throughout the fall and spring semesters
for Northeast State students. Basketball, volleyball, and tennis
tournaments are organized for individual and team play
and may be sponsored in conjunction with other student
organizations or programs. Locations, dates, times, entry
fees, and rules are posted for each event along with strict
registration deadlines. Contact Chris Steger (A212, ext. 3416)
for more information.
The Lyceum - The Lyceum is a lecture series sponsored by the
Honors Program at Northeast State. Guest lecturers representing
a variety of disciplines and perspectives present
programs to stimulate critical thinking and to enlighten
students, faculty, staff, and the community. Lectures are free
and open to the public. For each semester’s Lyceum schedule,
contact James Whorton (F224A, ext. 3427), who serves
as coordinator of the Honors Program.
Northeast State at Elizabethton Service Club - The Northeast
State at Elizabethton Service Club strives to generate and
foster awareness and public interest within the community
for Northeast State at Elizabethton. The club provides opportunities
for students, staff and faculty to develop leadership
skills and to promote civic responsibility by working together
through club activities. Contact advisors Joan Willis
(Northeast State at Elizabethton, E108, ext. 3530), Gloria
McClinton (Northeast State at Elizabethton, Lobby, ext.
3417), or Raylene Steward (C1113, ext. 3415 or Northeast
State at Elizabethton, E119, ext. 3454) for more information.
Northeast State National Alumni Association - This association
is open to all former students who have taken credit
courses at Northeast State or the college by its former name,
Tri-Cities State Technical Institute. The mission of the association
is to further interest in Northeast State and to foster
communication between the college and its alumni. The
association holds several events each year that encourage
alumni to renew their ties with the institution and to cultivate
friendships and professional relationships. Contact Joni
Cole (P311, ext. 7637) or Katie Yates (P311A, ext. 3403) for
more information.
Northeast State Student Ambassadors - This award-winning,
internationally recognized program for student advancement
and leadership training is comprised of outstanding
Northeast State students who have made significant
academic and social contributions to the college and community.
The Student Ambassadors serve as an institutional
advancement and public relations support group for Northeast
State by encouraging student, alumni, and community
involvement in the mission of the college. Student Ambassadors
are official representatives of Northeast State. Greg
Walters (A213, ext. 3274), Karen Keener (P303, ext. 3201),
and Chris Steger (A212, ext. 3416) are advisors. For more
information, visit http://www.NortheastState.edu/nssa.
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society - This organization
is the international honor society that recognizes
and promotes commitment to academic excellence in twoyear
colleges. Phi Theta Kappa supports the four hallmarks of
Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship that are
designed to give members opportunities for personal growth
as well as service to others. Judith Celentano (F236, ext. 3362)
and Kim Crowder (F230, ext. 3394) are the advisors for
Northeast State’s Alpha Iota Chi chapter.
Pre-Professional Health Society - Northeast State’s Pre-Professional Health Society exists to enhance members’ knowledge
of current developments in various health-related fields,
strengthen members’ interpersonal skills, and expose members
to a variety of health professions to expand their career
opportunities. Students interested in careers in health-related
fields, including pre-professional and allied health
majors, are encouraged to join. Connie Marshall (Northeast
State at Gray, G112, ext. 3680), Laurie Bollman (Northeast
State at Gray, G115, ext. 3681), and David Maldon (B204G,
ext. 3488) serve as faculty advisors.
President’s Student Advisory Council - The President’s
Student Advisory Council provides the president of Northeast
State with a student perspective on activities and/or
issues prevailing on the campus and makes suggestions and
recommendations as deemed appropriate. The council is
comprised of 14 members representative of the student body
and includes the presidents of the Student Government
Association, the Student Ambassadors, and the presidents of
eight sanctioned student organizations who are appointed
on a rotating basis. Contact Greg Walters (A213, ext. 3274)
for more information.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) - This organization
promotes the advancement of scientific knowledge in
the field of manufacturing. Activities allow the application of
knowledge in practice and in educational settings. Established
in 1932, SME has more than 200 student chapters
worldwide. Sam Rowell (T105B, ext. 3382) is the faculty
advisor.
Student Activities - Cocurricular activities such as Fall Finale,
Spring Fling, campus-wide fundraisers, student appreciation
events, and club fairs are planned each semester to
benefit the student body and are sponsored by the Student
Government Association. Contact Greg Walters (A213, ext.
3274) or Chris Steger (A212, ext. 3416) for information on
each semester’s schedule of activities.
Student Biological Society (SBS) - The Student Biological
Society is open to any and all students with an interest in the
biological sciences. Participating students expand their knowledge
of biology through group discussions, off-campus field
trips, and research projects. The society also takes part in
campus fundraising events to assist with travel expenses. SBS
is an excellent opportunity to build relationships with other
students and faculty with a shared interest in the life sciences.
Faculty advisors are David Wollert (B204C, ext. 3510),
Misty Carriger (B204B, ext. 3511), and Tom McNeil (B204A,
ext. 3487).
Student Government Association (SGA) - Northeast State’s
Student Government Association strives to improve the
quality of student life by representing the student body,
providing leadership in the development of campus-wide
activities, and promoting communication between students,
administration, faculty, and staff. Executive, legislative, and
judicial offices (including Student Traffic Court) are available
for interested students. Greg Walters (A213, ext. 3274)
and Chris Steger (A212, ext. 3416) serve as SGA advisors,
while Eric Fish (F217, ext 3462) is the faculty advisor/Faculty
Senate liaison.
Student Mathematics League (SML) - The Student Mathematics
League exists to strengthen and advance the study,
appreciation, and application of mathematics within the
Northeast State community, including residents of all ages
in the college’s service area. Activities include providing
opportunities for students to compete in math contests,
engaging students in enjoyable mathematical puzzles and
games, sponsoring forums on the historical and future roles
of mathematics in society, and establishing a network of
tutoring support for the study of mathematics. The organization
also hosts math fairs at local elementary schools to
encourage mathematics education. Jobriath Kauffman (F115,
ext. 3366) is the faculty advisor.
Student Tennessee Education Association (STEA) - The
Student Tennessee Education Association helps prepare the
education major to assume the role of a teacher and make a
smooth transition from the campus to the classroom. This
pre-professional organization gives students a “voice in
education” by working in conjunction with local, state, and
national associations. STEA provides personal growth through
community service projects and professional growth through
leadership and teamwork opportunities. STEA helps prepare
teachers for the challenges of the 21st Century classroom.
Contact advisors Mitzi Neeley (F117, ext. 3350), Lisa Poole
(F119, ext. 3486), or Tammy Whitehead (F104, ext. 3457) for
more information.
Student Traffic Court - The Northeast State Student Traffic
Court hears student appeals of tickets resulting from violations
of the Traffic and Parking Regulations on the campus.
The President of the Student Government Association appoints
a Chief Justice and nine students to serve as Student
Justices on the Student Traffic Court. The Student Traffic
Court meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month for two
sessions unless otherwise posted. Students must sign up for
a hearing date in the Security Office and must present their
tickets to the Student Traffic Court on the date of the
hearing. Contact Greg Walters (A213, ext. 3274) or Chris
Steger (A212, ext. 3416) for more information.
Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) - SIFE is a not-for-profit
organization that works in partnership with business and
higher education whose mission is to provide college students
an opportunity to make a difference and to develop leadership,
teamwork, and communication skills through learning,
practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise. The
Northeast State SIFE team prepares and presents projects
promoting free enterprise during the school year and reports
on these projects in a regional competition in the spring. All
students, regardless of their major, are encouraged to join the
SIFE team or enroll in BSMG 2990 Team Dynamics-SIFE for
class credit as a technical elective. Carol Cole (F214, ext. 3424)
is the faculty advisor/Sam Walton Fellow. For more information,
contact SIFE national headquarters at 1-800-677-SIFE or
visit www.SIFE.org.
Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) - The
Northeast State Delta Chapter of the Tennessee Society of
Professional Engineers supports the study of engineering by
informing students of the latest techniques and developments
in the field. The chapter also promotes the studies of
mathematics and science on campus and within the local
community, as well as offering a variety of activities to
highlight career paths in engineering. Mark Pollock (B104F,
ext. 3506) serves as faculty advisor. Visit
www.NortheastState.edu/tspe for more information.
Venturing Crew - The Venturing Crew is open to all currently
enrolled Northeast State students, faculty, and staff who
enjoy the outdoors. The organization provides opportunities
for outdoor high adventure, leadership experiences, and
community service in an environment that encourages personal
growth. Students plan and implement the Crew’s activities
and events. Kurt Kominek (F215, ext. 3383) and John
Edens (C2401, ext. 3355) serve as advisors.
Volunteer Northeast State - The purpose of Volunteer Northeast
State is to facilitate public and community service opportunities
for students at Northeast State. This program and its
related student organization provide the framework for experienced-
based learning opportunities that develop student
leadership and increased social responsibility. Laura Barnett
(F219, ext. 3356) and Rick Merritt (C2301, ext. 3691) serve as
coordinators/faculty advisors.
Workshops and Seminars - Many departments at Northeast
State offer a variety of workshops and seminars throughout
each semester that students can attend at no cost. Topics
typically include time and stress management, health and
wellness, financial aid, college transfer, career planning, and
resume writing. Sponsoring offices, locations, dates, and
times are posted for each workshop or seminar.
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