Explore Northeast State at Kingsport as co-hosts Tom Wilson and Mackenzie Moore-Gent sit down with Northeast State at Kingsport Executive Director Dr. Stephanie Barham and Assistant Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development Blake Montgomery to discuss recent growth in the Academic Village and the expanding opportunities it's creating for students and the region.

In this episode, Barham and Montgomery share what's new at Northeast State at Kingsport, as well as what's ahead for the Academic Village in terms of higher education and regional workforce development opportunities.

• (00:00:08) - Welcome to the Sound Bearier!
• (00:00:51) - Meet the Northeast State at Kingsport team
• (00:02:14) - Northeast State at Kingsport — from RCAM, RCHP, KCHE and more!
• (00:05:44) - What is RCAM and its role in workforce development?
• (00:10:50) - What makes RCHP so special?
• (00:19:58) - Kingsport's Academic Village
• (00:25:37) - Random question time!
• (00:27:49) - Thanks for listening!

Northeast State Community College's Because of You Campaign (BOYC) is just around the corner! Co-hosts Thomas Wilson and Mackenzie Moore-Gent sit with the College's Assistant Director of Alumni & Advancement, Joshua Johnson, to talk all things Because of You! From a golf tournament and concert to rummage sales, chili cook-offs, community trick-or-treating and more, the 2025 BOYC is slated to be jam-packed with events the entire family can enjoy! The best part? Proceeds fuel student scholarships and programs at Northeast State!

Learn about all the fun happenings, the story behind the campaign, and the surrounding community and donors who make it all possible in this episode of "The Sound Bearier!"

• (00:00:08) - Behind the Sound Barrier
• (00:01:18) - Because of You
• (00:02:51) - The Because of You Campaign
• (00:08:35) - Five major fundraisers for the Northeast State Community this year
• (00:10:40) - Northeast State College License Plate Campaign
• (00:13:45) - Parking Spot Auction
• (00:15:56) - The Because of You Campaign
• (00:17:15) - The NEASU Alumni and Donors
• (00:21:10) - What it Takes to Raise Money for Student Programs
• (00:24:49) - The Campaign for the Foundation
• (00:26:46) - Philanthropy at NE Tennessee Community College
• (00:32:08) - Because of You

This week on The Sound Bearier, co-hosts Tom Wilson and Mackenzie Moore-Gent welcome Northeast State Police Chief Andrew Mitchem. In honor of Campus Safety Week, Chief Mitchem highlights the week’s initiatives and shares important insights on how the College keeps students, faculty, and staff safe every day.

• (00:00:44) - Introducing Chief Mitchem
• (00:01:15) - Chief Mitchem's Background
• (00:01:39) - Campus Safety Week Overview
• (00:04:09) - Events During Campus Safety Week
• (00:08:04) - Safety Training at Northeast State
• (00:10:08) - Common Safety Concerns
• (00:15:19) - Resources at Northeast State
• (00:18:08) - Partnerships with Local Agencies
• (00:20:47) - Social Issues: Active Shooter Response
• (00:24:39) - Technology in Campus Safety
• (00:27:34) - Safety Advice From Chief Mitchem
• (00:29:38) - Campus Safety Week Takeaways
• (00:31:02) - Looking Ahead: Incoming Safety Initiatives
• (00:32:49) - Chief Mitchem's Hidden Talent
• (00:35:03) - Outro