Dear Chattanooga State Community,

I have received word that Governor Lee has asked that all TBR College System of Tennessee campuses go to a fully online format starting tomorrow, March 25 until Monday, April 6. This requirement alters some of the information in previous communications. Please carefully read the information below.

Campus Access Closed Beginning March 25

In order to comply with the directive from Governor Lee, the Chattanooga campus, as well as Kimball and Dayton sites, will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 25 until Monday, April 6.

Online instruction will continue during this time.

All Labs Closed Until April 6

TCAT and Engineering labs originally scheduled to begin March 30 will be delayed until April 6. Please contact your instructors for additional information.

Open computer labs and testing labs will be closed until April 6. If you are scheduled for an open lab appointment or testing, you will be contacted to reschedule for a date on or after April 6.

Technology Need Request Form

If you are a student in need of a laptop, tablet, or internet access to allow you to be successful with online learning, please complete the Technology Needs Request Form on the COVID-19 information page.

Mail Pick-Up

Starting this week, all mail will need to be picked up or dropped off on Friday mornings between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Central Storage Shipping and Receiving (#14 on the campus map).

Join Student Facebook Page

We encourage you to join the Chattanooga State student Facebook page. It’s a great way to stay connected with the Chattanooga State community during this time, as well as share your tips to help your fellow students be successful with online learning.

 

WiFi Access

Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative (BTC Fiber), in an effort to keep people connected to online resources, is turning up its public WiFi hotspots in the city limits of Dunlap and Pikeville. Visit Bledsoe.net for a list of locations. When using these hotspots, please remain in your vehicle and avoid congregating in groups.

Sequatchie Valley Electric Cooperative (SVE Connect) is providing wi-fi hotspots throughout Marion County, including at Chattanooga State’s Kimball site. The service will be available daily from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. CST while the pandemic is ongoing. Individuals parked near the hotspot will be able to connect to the service with this link.

Please see the March 16 communication for internet / broadband access options from Comcast, Charter, and AT&T.

 

Please continue to check the College COVID-19 information page for updates.

All reports indicate that our first day in an online environment was a success. While I am sure there are many remaining issues that have not been reported, I was pleased with the success of day one. You should be proud of the work you have done to make the transition successful. Remember, if you need help, ask. We are all here for each other.

The Chattanooga State family has never been stronger. You will get through this. We will get through this.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.

President