Amid a growing mental health crisis among students, 33 Tennessee school systems have filed similar lawsuits against social media companies for protection for children across multiple popular platforms. The lawsuits seek actionable accountability, tools and resources to address the lack of protections, monitors, controls and cooperation to protect children. Companies …
Read More »Roane State mechatronics students win top honors at Skills USA National Leadership & Skills Conference
RSCC Mechatronics students Gabriel Eady and Derek Summers received gold medals in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference’s mechatronics competition. Students Daniel Gillette and Christian Farmer took home bronze medals in the conference’s robotics and automation competition. Four Roane State students competed in the largest showcase of skilled trades …
Read More »Roane State and local partners brainstorm ways to match cybersecurity students with mentors
By Bob FowlerRoane State staff writer LENOIR CITY, Tenn. – Roane State Community College is teaming up with Lenoir City High School administrators and a state official to brainstorm ways to match dual enrollment cybersecurity students with potential mentors and prospective employers. Funding for a high-tech computer lab to teach …
Read More »COVID-19 positive and presumed positive cases reported on Roane State campus
Between Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25, 2020, Roane State Community College received at least two reports of COVID-19 positive test results with multiple other tests still pending. The reported cases are all among students on the Roane County campus. The college is assuming the pending tests are positive …
Read More »Roane State announces date for first Virtual Equity Evening
Last month, Roane State Community College issued a statement condemning systemic racism and voiced support for all members of our campus community engaged in peaceful protests against injustice. As part of that statement, the college committed to take a number of actions including hosting “Equity Evenings.” The first in a …
Read More »Roane State offers virtual student counseling sessions during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting decision to close Roane State campuses and move to an all-online learning format has resulted in some changes to the service provided by Roane State’s Counseling and Disability Services staff members. “We’re seeing more anxiety and stress-related issues for students,” said Roane State Dean …
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