Coronavirus Updates - April 29, 2020

coronavirus info for webDear Chattanooga State Community, members of our college community have been working hard to develop a return to campus plan. In today’s communication, we share information about our plan as it stands today. As we learned during our transition to an online learning and working environment, any plans we make today could change based on guidance we receive from state and local officials or the CDC. We will continue to update you as the plan continues to develop. But, we wanted to share with you what we are planning as of today.

 

Fall 2020 Registration Begins Friday, May 1

  • We are planning to return to on-campus instruction for the fall semester. Plans are being developed to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. 

  • Contact your advisor for registration assistance or if you do not know who your faculty advisor is, contact the appropriate division office as listed below:

    • Business - 423-697-4441

    • Engineering - 423-697-4434

    • Humanities - 423-697-2441

    • Math & Science - 423-697-2558

    • Nursing & Allied Health - 423-697-4450

    • Social & Behavioral Sciences - 423-697-3127

    • TCAT - 423-697-4433

 

Return to Campus Planning Update

Below provides a few key points from our Return-to-Campus Plan. The full document is available here or visit the COVID-19 information page to access the plan. This information is subject to change based on on-going assessments and guidance from local and state government.

  • Phase 1 (through at least May 17)

    • Campus closed to the public.

    • All classes taught in an online format.

    • All non-essential employees work from home.

  • Phase 2 (Anticipated Dates - May 18 through May 31) 

    • Campus remains closed to the public.

    • Student access to campus will be scheduled by appointment only.

    • College credit classes will continue in an online format for the remainder of the spring semester and at least the first summer term. 

    • For students in credit classes (non-TCAT) who have incomplete labs from the spring semester, instructors will schedule time to complete labs during phase two, maintaining social distancing and no more than 10 people in a room.

    • TCAT classes will be held in person beginning May 18, as necessary, maintaining social distancing and no more than 10 people in a room. Instructors will provide additional information.

    • Employees shall continue to work from home until at least the end of May. A limited number of employees, with approval from a supervisor, may return to campus.  

    • Face masks will be required for students and employees when in common or shared spaces on campus. Chattanooga State will provide face masks for students and employees who do not have their own personal mask.

  • Phase 3 (Anticipated Date - June 1)

    • Campus open to the public.

    • All employees permitted to return to work. Some employees, pending supervisor approval, may continue an alternate work schedule.

    • Online classes already in progress will continue online (e.g., first summer term). 

    • Laboratories and other learning spaces will be fully functional.

    • Child Care Center and Food Services open.

 

Reminders

All past communications can be accessed from the College’s COVID-19 information page.
Please continue to read these updates so that you will be aware if and how our return to campus plans may change. I appreciate your continued flexibility during this time. I appreciate your continued grace during this time. Planning the return to campus may prove more challenging than our very swift transition to the online world. You will get through this. We will get through this.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President