Coronavirus Updates - April 14, 2020

coronavirus info for webDear Chattanooga State Community, Classes are canceled today, April 14 and tomorrow, April 15 due to widespread power outages in the Chattanooga area. While I recognize that this schedule change has created even more chaos in an already chaotic time, we feel this is a necessary measure given the number of faculty, staff, and students who were directly impacted by the storms. We are continuing to assess the situation and will keep you informed of any additional schedule changes via TigerAlerts.

Storm Response Assistance

Members of the College campus community are ready to respond with assistance to our students and employees who have been affected by Sunday night’s storms. If you need assistance, please let us know by texting or leaving a message at 423-708-2767. We are committed to helping you through this challenging time.

Support Services for Students

  • The Tiger Cupboard provides supplemental food and other necessities for students in need. Although the campus is closed, we will fulfill requests for food from the Cupboard. Visit https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/tiger-cupboardfor more information.
  • The Helping Hands Fund provides emergency aid for students in need. Submit a Helping Hands Request here.
  • If you are a student in need of a laptop or digital device, please complete the Technology Needs Request Form. We want to ensure you have the tools needed to be successful. Once you submit the request form, you will be contacted to schedule a date to pick-up the device.
  • Chattanooga State is dedicated to delivering support services and resources to assist our students. Learn more about the services available through our Student Support Center here.

Graduation – Save the Date

Chattanooga State’s commencement ceremony originally planned for May will be held on August 1, 2020 at Memorial Auditorium. Additional details, including how to pick-up your caps and gowns, will be communicated later this summer.

If you need help, whether academic or personal assistance, please reach out and ask. We want to ensure that our students, faculty and staff have the resources they need to be successful. You will get through this. We will get through this.

 

Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President