Feb 2nd, 2015
Kristine Nakutis was hired January 12, 2015 to serve as Jackson State Community Colleges Veterans Affairs Coordinator. Kris has served as an adjunct at JSCC for the past few years in developmental writing and Philosophy. Kris obtained her B.A. in Political Science from Marist College in New York and her M.A. in Philosophy from University of Massachusetts.
Prior to teaching as an adjunct faculty member at JSCC, Nakutis worked at the Milan Army Ammunition Plant, where she served as the Military Commander. She brings extensive leadership and management skills from her 20 years of various military leadership positions, along with her prior experience in higher education to her new role.
In the U.S. Army, Nakutis attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She held a number of leadership roles while in the military. Several years were spent as an Assistant Professor of English at West Point Military Academy.
When asked about how she viewed the opportunities for her position at JSCC, Nakutis stated that she would work to make certain that the veterans going to school here would be aware of the benefits that are due to them. Many veterans are completely unaware that there is a time limit on their G.I. Bill benefits, Nakutis said. I will make it a priority to communicate with the various military and veterans organizations in West Tennessee to get the word out about how Jackson State can help our veterans and returning personnel be better prepared for the civilian workforce.
Anyone interested in finding out more about veterans benefits at Jackson State Community College should contact Kris Nakutis at (731) 425-2618 or email her at knakutis@jscc.edu.