Vol State Chat: Recent Episodes
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A weekly conversation about what's happening at Volunteer State Community College: events, academics, and interesting stories about students and faculty. Volunteer State Community College is located in Tennessee with campuses in: Gallatin, Springfield, Livingston, and Cookeville.
Another semester has finished at Vol State and The Vol State Chat is finishing up our first season.
The Chat kicked off in August 2021. Eric Melcher did a great job organizing, launching, and hosting the show. Chloe Duvall and Winnie Combs both have been a big part of the show since the beginning. Janice Herrin and Jeff Rae joined the crew this Spring and have been enjoying our time with the show.
In this segment, Chloe, Janice, and Jeff take a moment to look back on the first season and share some highlights.
The Chat team would like to say thank you to all our guests who took time out of their week to join us on the show.
One of our student co-hosts, Winnie Combs, is graduating from Middle College High School and will be attending a college out of state in the Fall. Sadly, she will not be on the show next season.
In the segment, we chat with Winnie about her time at VS and her future plans.
Vol State recently finished up the Spring semester and on Saturday, May 7, 2022, Vol State hosted commencement for 372 students. In this segment, The Chat talked with 8 students prior to the start of graduation to hear thoughts on their time at VS and their plans for the future. Congratulations to all the graduates.
In this studio now, we are joined by someone that our listeners know well, as she has been co-hosting The Chat almost since the beginning of the show. Now, we get to change things up a bit and put the interview spotlight on her. We are talking about the one and only, Chloe Duvall.
Chloe is studying music business at Vol State and is a very talented musical artist. Tune in to hear about her time at VS and about her music career. She recently released her first song, "Ego" and we will be playing the song at the end of this segment. It’s one you will want to add to your playlist on your favorite streaming service.
In this segment, we have the privilege of talking with two students, India and Karlee Goostree, about a really inspiring and special event in their lives.
The Chat is joined by Professor Ben Graves, who teaches in the music department. Ben will be sharing details on the upcoming Spring Showcase and the music programs available here at Vol State.
The show welcomes Brianna Bollinger, an amazing guitarist, songwriter, and artist here at Vol State; and she just released her brand-new single, “what did you expect” on all streaming platforms.
For this episode, we will be chatting with our guests about SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. And this starts in the classroom here are Vol State.
The SkillsUSA teams are led by our first two guests, Assistant Chief of Campus Police, Tim Anschuetz (aka AC) and Director of the Criminal Justice department, Bradley Tracy.
For this episode, we will be chatting with 3 students that competed in the SkillsUSA competition. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. And this starts in the classroom here are Vol State.
The SkillsUSA won Gold in their respective competition. Listen in as Sydney, Chris, and Jasmine share their stories of training and competing, and then hear what is next for each of them.
Congratulations to the teams and the instructors.
In this segment, Jean Colello joins The Chat. Jean is the manger of TRIO Student Support Services, a federally funded program through the US Department of Education. Jean and the TRIO Staff have assisted Larry during his time at Vol State and contributed to Larry's path to graduation. More details on TRIO may be found at https://volstate.edu/trio.
We welcome Mr. Larry Jobe to The Chat. He is a Vol State student who will be graduating next month with a general studies degree. Larry’s road to Vol State, and to earning his degree, is interesting as well as inspiring.
In this segment, we continue to chat with Vol State student Larry Jobe. Larry shares details about an awful car accident in 2007 which altered his life's plan. He had to learn to walk again, to talk again, and to live life again. After creating a new mindset, Larry set his sights on college (2010) and graduating from Vol State (2022).
To kick off this episode, co-host Chloe chats with Brendan Tramel, who is the assistant director of the Vol State theater performance of A Daughter's A Daughter.
In this segment, Chloe chats with two actresses from the upcoming play, A Daughter's a Daughter.
The Vol State Athletic Director, Bobby Hudson, joins the Chat to discuss an upcoming special weekends for alumni of the baseball and softball teams.
-English faculty members Nan Blomgren and Arlo Hall chat with us about a historian coming to campus to discuss the slave trade in America, and right here in Sumner County.
-Then they return to talk about why English is still important in 2022.
-Tiffany Summers, the new Director of Financial Aid, joins us to discuss why financial aid is so important for students and why Tennessee is a great place to be for getting college financial help.
-English faculty members Nan Blomgren and Arlo Hall chat with us about a historian coming to campus to discuss the slave trade in America, and right here in Sumner County.
-Then they return to talk about why English is still important in 2022.
-Tiffany Summers, the new Director of Financial Aid, joins us to discuss why financial aid is so important for students and why Tennessee is a great place to be for getting college financial help.
-English faculty members Nan Blomgren and Arlo Hall chat with us about a historian coming to campus to discuss the slave trade in America, and right here in Sumner County.
-Then they return to talk about why English is still important in 2022.
-Tiffany Summers, the new Director of Financial Aid, joins us to discuss why financial aid is so important for students and why Tennessee is a great place to be for getting college financial help.
This week on the Vol State Chat
-We talk to student Isaiah Perry about playing Vol State basketball and singing in a family gospel band, all while in college.
-The Principal of the Sumner County Middle College High School, Brad Schreiner, joins us to discuss why high school students should get ready if they want to apply to the program.
-Lisa Haley from Workforce Development tells us about the Key Lifelong Learning program for retirees and announces some of the classes starting in in just a few weeks.
This week on the Vol State Chat
-We talk to student Isaiah Perry about playing Vol State basketball and singing in a family gospel band, all while in college.
-The Principal of the Sumner County Middle College High School, Brad Schreiner, joins us to discuss why high school students should get ready if they want to apply to the program.
-Lisa Haley from Workforce Development tells us about the Key Lifelong Learning program for retirees and announces some of the classes starting in in just a few weeks.
This week on the Vol State Chat
-We talk to student Isaiah Perry about playing Vol State basketball and singing in a family gospel band, all while in college.
-The Principal of the Sumner County Middle College High School, Brad Schreiner, joins us to discuss why high school students should get ready if they want to apply to the program.
-Lisa Haley from Workforce Development tells us about the Key Lifelong Learning program for retirees and announces some of the classes starting in in just a few weeks.
This week on the Vol State Chat
-Student Winnie Combs hosts the show
-She talks to her grandfather and great grandfather, both of whom have Vol State experiences
-Tiffany Zwart from Student Engagement discusses National Eating Disorders Week
-Penny Duncan and Kelly Ormsby join us to talk about Read Across America
This week on the Vol State Chat
-Student Winnie Combs hosts the show
-She talks to her grandfather and great grandfather, both of whom have Vol State experiences
-Tiffany Zwart from Student Engagement discusses National Eating Disorders Week
-Penny Duncan and Kelly Ormsby join us to talk about Read Across America
This week on the Vol State Chat
-Student Winnie Combs hosts the show
-She talks to her grandfather and great grandfather, both of whom have Vol State experiences
-Tiffany Zwart from Student Engagement discusses National Eating Disorders Week
-Penny Duncan and Kelly Ormsby join us to talk about Read Across America
This week on the Vol State Chat:
-We talk to student Mason Mecartea about acting, directing, and his appearance in an Elle King/Miranda Lambert music video.
-Dr. Karen Johnson and Len Assante discuss Communication Studies at Vol State.
-Assistant Chief of Campus Police, Tim Anschuetz, joins us for a conversation about Vol State storm safety.
This week on the Vol State Chat:
-We talk to student Mason Mecartea about acting, directing, and his appearance in an Elle King/Miranda Lambert music video.
-Dr. Karen Johnson and Len Assante discuss Communication Studies at Vol State.
-Assistant Chief of Campus Police, Tim Anschuetz, joins us for a conversation about Vol State storm safety.
This week on the Vol State Chat:
-We talk to student Mason Mecartea about acting, directing, and his appearance in an Elle King/Miranda Lambert music video.
-Dr. Karen Johnson and Len Assante discuss Communication Studies at Vol State.
-Assistant Chief of Campus Police, Tim Anschuetz, joins us for a conversation about Vol State storm safety.
This week on the Vol State Chat:
-We have another of our unfair quizzes where the students try to answer questions to win prizes.
-Softball Head Coach Johnny Lynn, Baseball Head Coach Jim McGuire, and Athletic Director Bobby Hudson join us to discuss the upcoming season.
-Tommy Tompkins and Bill Hudgins discuss what it’s like to take Vol State classes for fun in retirement.
This week on the Vol State Chat:
-We have another of our unfair quizzes where the students try to answer questions to win prizes.
-Softball Head Coach Johnny Lynn, Baseball Head Coach Jim McGuire, and Athletic Director Bobby Hudson join us to discuss the upcoming season.
-Tommy Tompkins and Bill Hudgins discuss what it’s like to take Vol State classes for fun in retirement.
This week on the Vol State Chat:
-We have another of our unfair quizzes where the students try to answer questions to win prizes.
-Softball Head Coach Johnny Lynn, Baseball Head Coach Jim McGuire, and Athletic Director Bobby Hudson join us to discuss the upcoming season.
-Tommy Tompkins and Bill Hudgins discuss what it’s like to take Vol State classes for fun in retirement.
-We chat with student Winnie Combs about the importance of FAFSA and some important deadline changes for students.
-Nursing Dean Cassie Koester and faculty member Ashley Underwood talk about the Vol State RN Nursing degree program.
-Library Director, Rebecca Frank, join me to discuss research and how it's not just something for students to consider, but all of us.
-We chat with student Winnie Combs about the importance of FAFSA and some important deadline changes for students.
-Nursing Dean Cassie Koester and faculty member Ashley Underwood talk about the Vol State RN Nursing degree program.
-Library Director, Rebecca Frank, join me to discuss research and how it's not just something for students to consider, but all of us.
-We chat with student Winnie Combs about the importance of FAFSA and some important deadline changes for students.
-Nursing Dean Cassie Koester and faculty member Ashley Underwood talk about the Vol State RN Nursing degree program.
-Library Director, Rebecca Frank, join me to discuss research and how it's not just something for students to consider, but all of us.
-Our students take part in a quiz about the things Vol State offers to the public, aside from classes.
-Jeff King and Emily Andrews discuss Diversity Initiatives at the college.
-Faculty member Deb Moore talks about her social media posts as the Realistic Mystic.
-Our students take part in a quiz about the things Vol State offers to the public, aside from classes.
-Jeff King and Emily Andrews discuss Diversity Initiatives at the college.
-Faculty member Deb Moore talks about her social media posts as the Realistic Mystic.
-Our students take part in a quiz about the things Vol State offers to the public, aside from classes.
-Jeff King and Emily Andrews discuss Diversity Initiatives at the college.
-Faculty member Deb Moore talks about her social media posts as the Realistic Mystic.
-We talk to our student co-hosts about how academic help can boost confidence and grades.
-We have a conversation about health sciences continuing education opportunities with Kathryn Miller.
-Nick Bishop joins us to discuss the many parts of Workforce Development and why Vol State is an important part of recruiting for business relocations and start-ups.
-We talk to our student co-hosts about how academic help can boost confidence and grades.
-We have a conversation about health sciences continuing education opportunities with Kathryn Miller.
-Nick Bishop joins us to discuss the many parts of Workforce Development and why Vol State is an important part of recruiting for business relocations and start-ups.
-We talk to our student co-hosts about how academic help can boost confidence and grades.
-We have a conversation about health sciences continuing education opportunities with Kathryn Miller.
-Nick Bishop joins us to discuss the many parts of Workforce Development and why Vol State is an important part of recruiting for business relocations and start-ups.
Karen Mitchell and Alison Webster discuss the College Foundation, including upcoming events. Alumnus Evelyn Hill joins us to talk about the importance of alumni in the Vol State mission.
We talk to Karen Mitchell about her experience as an adult student here at Vol State and how it informs her current job as Vice President for Resource Development.
Karen Mitchell and Alison Webster discuss the College Foundation. College Foundation Trustee Lori Johnson joins us to talk about the role Vol State Trustees play in college growth.
We discuss career planning with our students and have tips for people who want to make a career change.
We talk animals with faculty and students from our Vet Tech and Vet Assistant programs.
Music students Lucas Casavan and Keyauna Lawhun discuss what it’s like do be a music student at Vol State.
Student Chloe Duvall hosts our show this week in a special music edition. Nicholas Reynolds talks about programs and student projects in the Music Department. We also take a quick look at the Entertainment Media Production program.
We talk about the impact veterans have as students, teachers and staff at Vol State and explore Business and Technology opportunities for students, including new technical certificates designed to get students into the workplace quickly.
We chat with two new faculty members in the Business and Technology Division, including how their experience as veterans helps them in the classroom.
Our current students are signing up for spring classes. We talk about some of the technology that makes that much easier and discuss how new students can apply now to take classes this spring.
We take a closer look at the Digital Radio and Podcasting area at Vol State, which is part of the larger Entertainment Media Production program.
This show features Dianna Monk, the general manager of WVCP and a faculty member here at Vol State. We discuss student and community opportunities at the radio station.
We talk about the upcoming Pioneer men's and women's basketball season with the coaches.
This week on the Vol State Chat we have a conversation with our new President, Dr. Montague. She shares her vision for community college and takes questions from our student co-hosts. We’ll even have a brief side trip to discuss blue shag carpeting and her future personal educational goals. Join us!
This week on the Vol State Chat we have a conversation with our new President, Dr. Montague. She shares her vision for community college and takes questions from our student co-hosts. We’ll even have a brief side trip to discuss blue shag carpeting and her future personal educational goals. Join us!
This week on the Vol State Chat we have a conversation with our new President, Dr. Montague. She shares her vision for community college and takes questions from our student co-hosts. We’ll even have a brief side trip to discuss blue shag carpeting and her future personal educational goals. Join us!
-Math and Science programs and opportunities with Shane Talbott and Ellen Dayhuff
-What is Mechatronics? With Shane Talbott and Pat Kiely
-The Thigpen Library as a resource for college success with Rebecca Frank and Teri Terranova
-Math and Science programs and opportunities with Shane Talbott and Ellen Dayhuff
-What is Mechatronics? With Shane Talbott and Pat Kiely
-The Thigpen Library as a resource for college success with Rebecca Frank and Teri Terranova
-Math and Science programs and opportunities with Shane Talbott and Ellen Dayhuff
-What is Mechatronics? With Shane Talbott and Pat Kiely
-The Thigpen Library as a resource for college success with Rebecca Frank and Teri Terranova
A discussion of the TN Promise program for high school seniors to attend Vol State tuition-free next fall.
A discussion of the TN Promise program for high school seniors to attend Vol State tuition-free next fall.
A discussion of the TN Promise program for high school seniors to attend Vol State tuition-free next fall.