Student Outreach and Engagement (SOE) is dedicated to connecting students with campus and community resources. The office provides a student-centered approach to support the immediate needs and barriers of students.
Student Needs Project
The Student Needs Project addresses non-academic factors that impact student success and retention. Campus initiatives focus on early alert, food security, resource development, student emergency funds, and transportation.
Student & Community Resources
Pop-Up Food Pantry Locations
Blountville
- Bear Den Student Success Help Center
- General Studies Building Room C2107
- Veteran & Military Student Success Center
- Kitchen
- Honors Institute
- Library Room L303
- LEAD Center
- Student Services Building A208 (Check-in at desk)
- Humanities
- Main Hallway Near H129
- Powers Math-Science Building
- 1st Floor Near Women’s Restroom
Elizabethton
- Main Hallway
Behind Main Entrance
Kingsport
- Kingsport Center for Higher Education
- 2nd Floor Near Elevator Landing
- Regional Center for Health Professions
- 1st Floor Near Lobby Stairs
Gray
- Main Hallway Next to Room 105A
(Student Lounge)
Contact Us
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Student Outreach & Engagement, Bear Den Student Success Help Center C2107, General Studies Building, Blountville
Phone: 423-354-5235
StudentNeeds@NortheastState.edu
The offices are located in building C on the Blountville campus.
Staff Information
Calli Payne
Bear Den Coordinator &
Case Manager/Program Administrator
cppayne@NortheastState.edu
Tabitha Holsclaw
Administrative Assistant
tsholsclaw@northeaststate.edu




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