Northeast State held an open house Nov. 11 for its Veteran and Military Student Success Center—a new space that allows the College to provide better service, privacy, and support to the student veteran community.
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) was on hand for the ceremony and praised the College for its pride in its student veterans.
“This is a great idea and an amazing facility for our veterans,” said Roe. “This is the right thing to do, and I thank you.”
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe speaks at the dedication of Northeast State’s Veteran and Military Student Success Center.
The center is located on the Blountville campus and sports a vet center, a study center, a dining area, a kitchen as well as staff and student-intake office space. Also, the facility features a paved outdoor patio area courtesy of donations by Promier Landscapes, SiteOne Landscape Supply, and Belgard.
“This center is about engagement and creating a warm, welcoming student-focused atmosphere for veterans,” said Northeast State President Bethany Flora. “We are so excited to be dedicating this facility today.”
Jessica Kelso, director of the program, said the change to the new name better reflects the facility’s mission and service. She said the facility serves not only veterans but also dependents as well as students in the National Guard and Reserve.
“The new space allows for better workflow and student privacy,” Kelso said. “We also have more space for student veterans to relax and study—we’re so pleased to have this facility and all it offers.”
Northeast State’s Vet Center was named Nov. 11 after Pat Chandler (center), who recently retired from the college with 50 years of service. Also pictured are Jennifer Starling, Dean of Enrollment Management, and Lucas Parker, Chandler’s grandson.
The open house also celebrated former Northeast State employee Pat Chandler who retired recently after 50 years of service to the College. Chandler was the coordinator for Veteran Affairs for many years and a tireless advocate of student veterans. The vet center room was christened the Patricia A. Chandler Vet Center, and a plaque was placed honoring her contributions.
“It’s a dream come true for me. My goal for many years was to have a place for veterans where they could be together and transition from military life into the college environment,” Chandler said. “So this is awesome—I’m so appreciative. It’s such an honor to have the vet center named after me.”
Northeast State held an open house Nov. 11 for its Veteran and Military Student Success Center—a new space that allows the College to provide better service, privacy, and support to the student veteran community.
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) was on hand for the ceremony and praised the College for its pride in its student veterans.
“This is a great idea and an amazing facility for our veterans,” said Roe. “This is the right thing to do, and I thank you.”
The center is located on the Blountville campus and sports a vet center, a study center, a dining area, a kitchen as well as staff and student-intake office space. Also, the facility features a paved outdoor patio area courtesy of donations by Promier Landscapes, SiteOne Landscape Supply, and Belgard.
“This center is about engagement and creating a warm, welcoming student-focused atmosphere for veterans,” said Northeast State President Bethany Flora. “We are so excited to be dedicating this facility today.”
Jessica Kelso, director of the program, said the change to the new name better reflects the facility’s mission and service. She said the facility serves not only veterans but also dependents as well as students in the National Guard and Reserve.
“The new space allows for better workflow and student privacy,” Kelso said. “We also have more space for student veterans to relax and study—we’re so pleased to have this facility and all it offers.”
The open house also celebrated former Northeast State employee Pat Chandler who retired recently after 50 years of service to the College. Chandler was the coordinator for Veteran Affairs for many years and a tireless advocate of student veterans. The vet center room was christened the Patricia A. Chandler Vet Center, and a plaque was placed honoring her contributions.
“It’s a dream come true for me. My goal for many years was to have a place for veterans where they could be together and transition from military life into the college environment,” Chandler said. “So this is awesome—I’m so appreciative. It’s such an honor to have the vet center named after me.”
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