For the fall 2020 semester, more than 900 adult students enrolled at Chattanooga State using the Tennessee Reconnect to Grant. These dedicated adult students understand that education is a key factor in their future career success. With enrollment for the Spring 2021 semester now open, Tennessee Reconnect students want others to know it can be done.
Tennessee Promise provides two years tuition-free at a community or technical college in Tennessee, making its major objective to remove the financial cost of tuition while also providing a volunteer mentor. Class of 2021 high school seniors must apply for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship by the Monday, November 2, 2020 deadline at the online portal tn.gov/tnpromise. Home-schooled high school seniors may also apply.
According to the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) in 2017-2018, more than 78% of first-time, full-time students attending two-year degree-granting postsecondary institutions were awarded more than $120M in financial aid by the Federal Student Aid program to help pay for college or career school each year. Applying early for student aid has become more important than ever to help secure your educational dreams.
if you weren’t quite ready to start your college journey in August, Chattanooga State is offering a 7-week Mini-Mester with classes beginning October 14, 2020. This is a great opportunity to start a degree or simply get ahead. The condensed 7-week term allows a student to complete one of many credit courses quickly in the divisions of Business, Engineering & Information Technologies, Math & Sciences, Humanities & Fine Arts, Nursing & Allied Health, or Social & Behavioral Sciences.
As the world held its breath as the year 2000 arrived, Chattanooga State’s Augusta R. Kolwyck Library & Information Commons (KLIC) team was ready for “Y2K.” As early adopters of technological trends, the library staff embraced change in order to remain relevant and inspired in an increasingly digital world.
Chattanooga State Community College was the recent recipient of a $738,525 Tennessee Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant awarded through the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to help defray the expenses of delivering instructional support to students at the main campus, as well as at the Dayton and Kimball sites.
As Chattanooga State Community College welcomed students back to instructional sites in Chattanooga, Dayton and Kimball on August 24, the College remained mindful of its responsibilities to students, faculty and staff by presenting a Modified Campus Plan Overview using a four-phased approach to guide operations during COVID-19.
Chattanooga State’s Class of 2020 premiered its Virtual Commencement Ceremony on August 1. “Our students have worked hard to achieve academic and personal milestones,” stated Debbie Adams, vice president of student affairs.
Opening remarks by Chattanooga State President Dr. Rebecca Ashford emphasized the challenges and perseverance that the class of 2020 faced by saying, “You will go down in history as the Chattanooga State class that arguably overcame more challenges and persevered more than any other class in our 54-year history.”
Chattanooga State’s ongoing commitment to maintain a healthy and safe campus environment this fall means that more than 70% of classes will be offered virtually or online, while the remaining will utilize hybrid models. Hybrid classes combine online and on-campus instruction and are primarily for programs that require a hands-on component to fulfill requirements. These flexible, safe and effective instructional methods will provide a quality experience to help students achieve their goals.
Chattanooga State Community College starts Phase III of the Return to Campus starting Monday, July 6. Walk-ins will be welcome at this time, although appointments are still recommended, and visitors will encounter many changes for their safety and the safety of those around them.
Chattanooga State began implementing a phased Return to Campus plan in May with a limited number of students and employees returning at that time. By June 1, student serving and public facing offices opened on-campus by appointment only while continuing to offer virtual offices to give students options.
