Dear Chattanooga State Community,
There a two very important updates in today’s communication that are outlined in detail below. Please know that I have just received word for TBR that the College System of Tennessee campuses are to remain closed until at least April 30. Therefore, our campus will remain closed until that date. Please take a few moments to read the important information below.
Honorlock / Test Proctoring Service Update
Thank you, students, for sharing your concerns regarding the use of Honorlock. We have made the decision to not utilize Honorlock for the current spring term. However, the Honorlock test proctoring service, or a comparable test proctoring service, will be utilized for the summer term(s) at the discretion of the instructor and dependent upon the specific needs of each academic division.
Chattanooga State takes very seriously the privacy and security of our students. Chattanooga State’s governing board, the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), executed a formal agreement with Honorlock effective March 30. It is important to know that this agreement replaces Honorlock’s general Terms of Services and includes specific legal requirements for the privacy and security of student information. The TBR agreement with Honorlock prohibits Honorlock from selling or transferring student information to third parties and prevents Honorlock from scanning home networks or monitoring devices other than the device used for testing.
Campus Closure Update – Closed Through April 30
- The Chattanooga State main campus, as well as the Dayton and Kimball sites, will remain closed through at least April 30. Access is limited to essential employees only during this closure.
- All courses will continue to be taught in an online format for the remainder of the semester.
- TCAT and Engineering labs scheduled to begin April 6 will not be scheduled in the spring semester. Please check your emails or contact your instructors for additional information.
TCAT Summer Programs
The TCAT summer term will begin May 11. Additional information regarding course availability will be provided later this week.
Technology Support
If you are a student in need of a laptop or digital device, please complete the Technology Needs Request Formon the COVID-19 information page. We want to ensure you have the tools needed to be successful.
Tutor Services Available
We are in the process of launching an additional tutoring resource that will provide students online tutoring assistance 24/7. We will have an update by Friday, April 3. In the meantime, please be sure to take advantage of these Chattanooga State resources:
- The virtual Math Center has NEW extended office hours. The Virtual Math Center will be open Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Noon to 6:00 p.m. Visit the virtual Math Center here.
- Andrews Reading and Writing Center: schedule an appointment with a tutor here or call 423-697-2410.Students can also email their writing as a Word document to andrewscenter@chattanoogastate.edu and complete the Online Tutoring Form.
- Visit the Kolwyck Library online here. Research and learning support is also available through Kolwyck Online at https://library.chattanoogastate.edu/lite/researchhelp.
- Contact the ePortfolio Lab through at ChattStateePortfolio@gmail.com. A mentor will respond via email with a solution or a link for a video conference. Additional resources are available on the ePortfolio website under the “Tech Help” tab.
Reminders
- Summer registration begins April 6. Students will not need a PIN number to register for any summer term, and students will be able to register without meeting with an academic advisor. Summer courses begin May 11.
- Fall registration begins May 1. Additional details will be provided soon.
- If you are a candidate for graduation in May and have not completed the May 2020 Commencement Alternative Option survey, please take the time to do so. The survey was sent frominstitutional.research@chattanoogastate.edu via Survey Monkey and will be available until April 6.
Support Services for Students
Chattanooga State remains dedicated to delivering support services and resources to assist our students. Learn more about the services available through our Student Support Center here.
Please continue to check the College COVID-19 information page for updates. We’ve added a few more resources on the website. So, be sure to check it regularly. Thank you for your continued hard work during this disruptive and unpredictable time. Keep pressing forward and take this one day at a time. You will get through this. We will get through this.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President