EMS student David "Trey" Rose was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Tennessee EMS Education Association (TEMSEA). Rose has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and will complete his EMT courses in December. He plans to return to a career in civilian EMS after his service in the military.

Spring 2009 registration begins November 17. Any student that began in Fall 2008 must meet with their advisor by December 1 in order to register. Students who fail to see their advisor by December 1 must wait until January 8, 2009 to register. All students have an advisor assigned to them. To find the advisor, visit myChargetNet, go to the Student tab, and click "My Advisor" under the Self-Service area. Advisor contact information can be found in the telephone directory.

The Veterinary Technology program received an ATL Ultramark 4 Ultrasound machine from Murphy Road Animal Hospital in Nashville. The donated device, valued at more than $6,000, will allow Vet Tech students at Columbia State the opportunity for advanced training right in their own classrooms.