Anatomy of Success: How One Professor's Method Skyrockets Student Success Rates

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- When it comes to inspiring student success, one Chattanooga State Community College professor is rethinking classroom management, class size, teamwork, and camaraderie to increase success rates and better prepare students for the workforce.

ChattState Professor Selected to National STEM Leadership Program

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- A Chattanooga State Community College professor’s impact will soon extend across the nation as she serves as one of only four Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Future Leaders Fellows chosen among STEM faculty members from community colleges across the country.

Dr. Lyn Potter, Department Head of Engineering Systems Technology at ChattState, was selected as an inaugural member of the new fellowship program, which aims to enhance leadership skills among two-year college professionals and promote STEM technician education.

See How a ChattState Education Took Marc Underwood from the Scenic City to Silicon Valley

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- From Chattanooga to California, one alumnus credits his success in the robotics field to an affordable education from Chattanooga State Community College.

In a Q&A with the college, 2022 graduate Marc Underwood, reflects on the pivotal role his Engineering Systems Technology training from ChattState played in reaching his goals, because when you start here, you can go anywhere.

ChattState SkillsUSA Students Bring Home Medals in Statewide Competition

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- In April, more than 70 Chattanooga State Community College students met up with competitors from across Tennessee at the Chattanooga Convention Center to compete in SkillsUSA, a skills-based competition that offers winners medals, prizes, and, in some cases, scholarships and job placements.

From ChattState’s TCAT, 61 students competed in 34 contests, with 45 bringing home medals. Another 16 students from the College participated in SkillsUSA, bringing home eight gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal.

Excellence in Action: ChattState Honors Students Present at Regional Conference

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Earlier this month, a group of Chattanooga State Community College Honors Program students traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, to present their research on issues affecting the communities in Chattanooga and beyond.

The presentations took place at the Southern Reginal Honors Council (SRHC) conference on April 4-7. ChattState is the only community college in Tennessee that is an SRHC member institution.

Empowering Homeschoolers: How ChattState Can Help Navigate College Pathways for Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College invites homeschool students and their parents to step into a world of opportunity during upcoming Early College Parent Nights this spring. These informative sessions are designed to illuminate the path to college credit for homeschool students, offering insights, resources, and support.

What is dual enrollment, and who is eligible?

At ChattState, dual enrollment opens doors for students to earn college credit while completing high school.

Register Now for Fall 2024 at ChattState: Your Path to Success Begins Here

CHATTANOOGA, TN — Chattanooga State Community College’s Fall 2024 registration is now open. Whether you're a returning student or new to ChattState, now's the time to secure your spot in the classes that will set you up for success. Don't wait—register now and take the first step towards achieving your academic goals.

When it comes to educational flexibility, ChattState has you covered. With programs ranging in duration from three weeks to two years, the college provides an abundance of options to help you bring your dreams to life.

From Eclipse to Enlightenment: NASA Sagan Fellow to Shed Light on Planet Formation at ChattState

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Recent advances in the power of telescopes have given astronomers more insight into planet formation than ever before. Now, a peek behind the planetary curtain is coming to Chattanooga State Community College.

On Tuesday, April 9, astronomer Dr. Charles Law will come to the ChattState main campus to teach students and other guests about the planet formation process, touch on recent observational findings, and discuss the future of studying planet formation.

ChattState Adjunct Professor Assumes Key Role at Montgomery Planetarium

WAKA Action 8 News -- William “Lee” Tinker, an adjunct professor of astronomy at Chattanooga State Community College, has been chosen as the Planetarium Coordinator for the W.A. Gayle Planetarium in Montgomery, AL.

Tinker is tasked with leading educational programming and overseeing daily operations at the planetarium.

Originally from the Chattanooga area, Tinker is a current member of the Southeastern Planetarium Association and a board member of the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society in Ft. Pierce, FL.

Tinker is a longtime ChattState adjunct professor who also served as the College’s Assistant Director of Orientation/Advisement/Retention from 1990 to 1999.

When we say, "Start Here. Go Anywhere." here at ChattState, we mean it. We couldn't be prouder of the students, faculty, and staff who make up our college community and the lasting impacts they have.

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Chattanooga State Opens Up Virtual Non-Traditional Student Week Panel to Public

November 9, 2022 (Chattanooga, TN) --- In celebration of National Non-Traditional Student Week, the Adult Services Department has scheduled two virtual student panels featuring ChattState graduates and currently enrolled students on Thursday, November 10 at 5:30 p.m. and Friday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. via Webex. These virtual events are open to the public.

Non-traditional students are generally age 23 or older who may be managing multiple roles while attending college.

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