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Vol State has moved the majority of in-person classes to online until September 13th. Public Relations Coordinator Eric Melcher said the decision comes from rising COVID numbers. “We have a pandemic committee that meets once a week and is always watching COVID numbers,” Melcher said. “We track COVID cases very carefully here on campus, and then of course, we are ... Read More »

Vol State’s Cookeville paramedic class completed its national registry exam with a 92 percent first attempt pass rate. The rate nationally is 69 percent. Paramedic Instructor Karen Billingsley said this is the type of success she expects from the Cookeville class. Billingsley said she is proud to see the class complete their journey after times when it would have been ... Read More »

Vol State will require masks in indoor setting effective Monday, based on CDC recommendations and guidance from the Chancellor. Vol State said this is due to the current level of community transmission of COVID in the college’s service area. Masks will be required regardless of vaccination status. The only exceptions to indoor masking will be in a private office or ... Read More »

Jackson County High School has added another tool to its GEAR UP program this school year. GEAR UP is designed to help prepare low-income students for an education after high school. GEAR UP coordinator Gary Flynn said this semester they’ve had Jackson County High School graduates help mentor sophomores. “We want them to see that people from Jackson County High ... Read More »

Vol State is looking to return to some sense of normalcy with more in-person classes available this fall. Public Relations Coordinator Eric Melcher said the school has been primarily online for a year now. Melcher said the fall will be about meeting student needs while keeping them safe on campus. “We know that there’s some students that they just work ... Read More »

Cookeville and Livingston Vol State campuses will return to classes Monday through mostly online formats. Cookeville Director Lori Richard said the only classes requiring hands on training or labs will meet in person. Students and staff will be required to wear masks and complete screenings when entering campus. “We are committed to their (students) success,” Richards said. “And we are ... Read More »

Volunteer State Community College will reopen its Cookeville and Livingston campuses July 20. Coordinator of Public Relations Eric Melcher said visitors will have to take precautions when coming to campus. “The big thing that folks will have to do if they come to campus is to, first of all, wear a face mask,” Melcher said. “We require that at all ... Read More »