Community College Partners
Community college partners provide a critical bridge between early career exploration and advanced healthcare education, offering stackable credentials, accelerated pathways, and workforce-ready training aligned with regional healthcare needs. Through dual enrollment opportunities, associate degrees, and industry-recognized certifications, students can enter the healthcare workforce or transition seamlessly into bachelor’s and graduate-level programs. These partnerships strengthen the healthcare talent pipeline by combining academic preparation, hands-on training, and industry mentorship within flexible, accessible learning pathways.
Community Colleges
Walters State Community College
Walters State Community College enrolls approximately 6,000 students annually across multiple campuses in East Tennessee. The college offers associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce training programs, with a strong emphasis on healthcare education and transfer pathways to four-year institutions.
Roane State Community College
Roane State Community College serves more than 8,000 students across several campuses and teaching locations in East Tennessee. The college provides associate degrees, healthcare training programs, dual enrollment opportunities, and workforce-focused education designed to support regional industry needs.
People
Kim Bolton
Vice President of Workforce & Economic Development and Dean of the Claiborne County Campus,
Walters State Community College
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Diane Ward
Vice President for Student Learning,
Roane State Community College
Dr. Diane Ward provides leadership for student learning initiatives that connect academic programs with key support services, including library services and Student Academic Services. Her work focuses on integrating academic and student support functions to strengthen collaboration and enhance the student learning experience.