Chattanooga State’s ongoing commitment to maintain a healthy and safe campus environment this fall means that more than 70% of classes will be offered virtually or online, while the remaining will utilize hybrid models. Hybrid classes combine online and on-campus instruction and are primarily for programs that require a hands-on component to fulfill requirements. These flexible, safe and effective instructional methods will provide a quality experience to help students achieve their goals.
Chattanooga State Community College recently received a $200K Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to purchase training equipment for a new workforce training instructional site in Rhea County. The equipment will be installed in mobile labs built adjacent to the Nokian Tyres plant, enabling the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) to offer Industrial Electricity and Industrial Maintenance technical diploma programs to an estimated 40 residents of Rhea and Bledsoe counties each year in response to local workforce needs.
Chattanooga State Community College starts Phase III of the Return to Campus starting Monday, July 6. Walk-ins will be welcome at this time, although appointments are still recommended, and visitors will encounter many changes for their safety and the safety of those around them.
Chattanooga State began implementing a phased Return to Campus plan in May with a limited number of students and employees returning at that time. By June 1, student serving and public facing offices opened on-campus by appointment only while continuing to offer virtual offices to give students options.
If you are concerned about your college options this fall, look no further than Chattanooga State Community College. With instructional sites offering hundreds of classes located in Chattanooga, Dayton and Kimball, you can register for one of our many degree, certificate, or technical diploma programs that can be completed in two years or less.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) at Chattanooga State Community College is pleased to announce nine recent inductees into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). The ceremony, conducted virtually due to the pandemic, welcomed the following student members:
Chattanooga State’s Economic Workforce Development Division encourages you to consider working on a new career or advancing your skills – at no cost. A series of ten non-credit, self-paced, and completely online classes are offered free through June 30, 2020.
In March, Chattanooga State made the decision to shift spring and summer instruction from traditional, on-campus classes to online. “This was a difficult decision but one we felt was needed to help prevent the spread of COVID,” said Dr. Rebecca Ashford, President of Chattanooga State. “As much as we all want to return to normal, our focus now is on developing a return-to-campus plan that provides the safest environment for our students, faculty, and staff.”
Chattanooga State Community College will hold its 54th Annual Commencement exercises on Saturday, August 1 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium. The College's spring commencement ceremony was originally scheduled for May 9 but due to COVID-19, the College made the difficult decision to postpone. The August 1 commencement exercises will be combined with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Division graduation. The College will be awarding degrees, certificates and diplomas to graduates during two ceremonies with times to be announced at a later date.
Terry Brown, an English instructor at Chattanooga State Community College, has joined the ranks of author with the premiere of his novel, City of Refuge, a book he refers to as an “alternative American history.”
Twice a year, advisory board members of the community gather to break bread with Chattanooga State personnel during an informal breakfast. During the spring event, attendees also had the chance to learn how Chattanooga State has made a difference in the lives of two Dayton residents: Amy Smith and Cherri Attle.
