Nashville State Technical Community College is a comprehensive community college that serves a student body that is richly diverse in age and race, as well as educational and professional goals. By offering A.A., A.S., and A.A.S. degrees and certificates, the college prepares both the full-time traditional and the returning adult student for immediate employment or career advancement and college transfer. Nashville State integrates the latest technological advancements into a broad range of comprehensive programs in the business, computer, communications, allied health and engineering technologies. Technical certificates and A.A.S. degree programs include a strong general education component which provides the foundation for solid educational experiences. For students who wish to pursue bachelor degrees, Nashville State maintains articulation agreements with public and private universities. The college fosters academic success by creating a supportive collegiate environment conducive to learning and personal growth and by offering a convenient schedule of day, evening, weekend, web-based and video classes, both on- and off-campus.

Nashville State serves a broad geographic area comprised of Metropolitan Davidson, Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery and Stewart counties and the Upper Cumberland region. In order to make a significant contribution to the workforce development of these counties, the college collaborates with businesses and industries to provide short-term courses, workshops, and seminars for their employees. The college relies on leaders from these local and regional businesses and industries to serve as program advisory board members and help tailor curricula to meet their job requirements. The college also offers community education classes that reflect the professional and personal interests of the residents of these counties.

Nashville State is a member of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee, which is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The college continuously strives for excellence by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of its faculty and their teaching methods, and its professional staff and administration in their support of the educational process.

Nashville State remains committed to the education of a non-racially identifiable student body and promotes diversity and access without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

NASHVILLE STATE TECH

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

BENEFIT

EFFECTIVE

CONDITION

Educational Assistance

After 6 months

Beyond Tuition Fee Waiver, allows tuition payment or reimbursement for up to 6 credit hours contingent upon availability of funds.

Employee Assistance Program

Upon employment

Provides free, confidential counseling services to employees and their families.

Flexible Benefits

1 st day of month after one month of service

Provides tax-free medical/dental premiums and medical and dependent care reimbursement programs.

Holidays

Upon employment

12 paid holidays annually

Insurance-Dental

1 st day of month after one month of service or January 1 st*

Two plans available. Each offers preventative, diagnostic, basic and major benefits.

Insurance-Group

1 st day of month after one month of service

Includes term life, health, and special accident insurance. State pays 80% of premium. Three health plans available (PPO, POS, HMO).

Leave - Sick

After major portion of month

7.5 hours/month. Unused sick leave counts as eligible service in the TN retirement system (TCRS).

Leave - Vacation

After major portion of month

15 hours/month for exempt staff. For non-exempt staff, based on years of service (0-5 yrs=7.5 hrs; 5-10 yrs=11.3 hrs; 10-20 yrs=13.2 hrs; 20 and more yrs=15 hrs). Faculty are not eligible.

Longevity

After 3 years’ service

$100/year worked. Available to full-time employees and regular part-time employees working 1600 or more hours (82.1% time).

Optional Insurance- Life

2 months after basic insurance or January 1*

Universal or Term Life available. Employee-paid premium through payroll deduction. Proof of insurance required if added during open enrollment.

Optional Insurance-LTD

Approx. 1 month

Employee-paid premium through payroll deduction. New employees must apply within 30 days or provide health information

Optional Insurance-Cancer/Intensive Care

Approx. 1 month

Employee-paid premium through payroll deduction.

Optional Insurance-Special Accident

1 st day of month after one month of service or January 1 st *

Employee-paid premium through payroll deduction. Provides additional accident coverage.

Retirement

Upon employment

Fully funded by NST. Percentage of employee’s salary paid to plan. Two plans: TCRS (state system) and ORP (optional system); non-exempt staff must enroll in TCRS, faculty & exempt staff may choose.

Savings Bonds

Upon employment

May be purchased through payroll deductions

Spouse/Dependent Fee Waiver

Upon employment

(after 1 year for

part-time employees)

Provides fee discount of 50% or pro rated amount for full-time & regular part-time employees’ spouses/dependents. Applies to undergraduate courses at TN public colleges only.

Tax-Deferred Annuities

Upon employment

401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans available. Through payroll deduction, employee may contribute the lower of 20% of salary or $10,500. Matching funds of $20 available with 401(k) plan contingent upon available funds.

Tuition Fee Waiver

Upon employment

Provides tuition/maintenance fees for full-time employees for credit course per term at any TN public institution.

*Current employees may enroll during annual open enrollment period (Oct. 15-Nov.15) with effective date January 1 st of following year.