Vol State at Livingston Welcomes Vanderbilt Humphrey Fellows

Volunteer State Community College, an official associate campus for the Vanderbilt University Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, welcomed Humphrey Fellows to the Livingston Campus.  The Fellows, representing 10 countries, presented information about their countries to faculty, staff, and students, while learning about programs and initiatives at Vol State.

The Humphrey Fellows, who are accomplished leaders in the field of education in their home countries, engage in professional development and leadership development, as well as cultural exchange and public service, while establishing connections with professionals in the United States and in other countries.

Vol State offers two-year degree programs and technical certificates, as well as basic courses that apply for credit transfer to other colleges and universities.

For more information about Vol State call (931) 823-7065 or visit www.volstate.edu

Photo ID:  Vol State Livingston and Vanderbilt Humphrey Fellows share information on local and international education programs.

In front, from left, Nancy Mendy, The Gambia; Kelly Cardoza, Brazil; Roselle Mendoza, Philippines, Siradji Mahamane, Niger; Hilarion Vegba, Benin; Ousmane Ba, Mauritania; Libni Guardado, El Salvador; Lesong Lamao Dongtse, China; Lisa Officer, coordinator of student services for Vol State Livingston; Anne-Marie Ruttenbur, coordinator of International Education for Vol State, and in back, Shannon White, program coordinator for Humphrey Fellowship Program; Nancy Dickson, director for Humphrey Fellowship Program; and Geeta Motilal, South Africa.