Below are more updates and reminders as of this afternoon.
Withdrawals Update
The last day to drop with a “W” or change to audit is Friday, March 27 for Full Term (January 21 – May 7) or Monday, April 13 for 2nd Session (March 23 – May 7). For students who wish to drop or withdraw from a course, please contact your Academic Completion Specialist. Visit the Academic Advising Virtual Office for additional information.
Major Field Tests & Exit Exams
The requirement for major field tests and exit exams will be waived for May graduates. Summer graduates will be contacted about this requirement at a later day.
Campus Bookstore Updates
Free shipping on rental returns and deadline extensions. The campus store is offering free shipping return labels and is also extending the non-return period without penalty to assist with increased returns by mail. Click the COVID-19 message at the top of the the home page of the campus store website and select “Consumer Impact FAQs” for the details.
Access to eBooks at no additional charge. Visit the campus store website to gain access to eBooks at no additional charge with your Chattanooga State email address. Each student can access up to seven (7) eBooks for the designated period free of charge.
Chattanooga State Online Student Resources
Please take advantage of these online services offered at Chattanooga State.
The ePortfolio Lab virtual office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Through Tigermail or personal email, email ChattStateePortfolio@gmail.com with questions. A mentor will respond to via email with a solution or a link for a Zoom video conference. Additional resources are also available on the ePortfolio website under the “Tech Help” tab.
The Math Center tutoring will be online only beginning Monday, March 23.
The Andrews Reading and Writing Center is online only. To schedule an appointment with a tutor in the Andrews Center, go to https://trac.chattanoogastate.edu 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.
The Kolwyck Library is online only. Visit the KLIC Online Library LIVE: https://library.chattanoogastate.edu/. Research and learning support is also available through Kolwyck Online at https://library.chattanoogastate.edu/lite/researchhelp.
Student Tech Support is available to provide services online or by phone. For more information, visit https://library.chattanoogastate.edu/studenttechsupport
The Career Services Center is available to provide services online or by phone to Chattanooga State students, alumni, faculty and staff. Visit JOBlink to view job and internship opportunities. To schedule an appointment, please call 423-697-4421 or email careers@chattanoogastate.edu. The Career Services Virtual Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Chattanooga State Community College support services team is available to provide personal counseling via WebEx or phone. To speak with a counselor, please call 423-697-4483 or email studentsupport@chattanoogastate.edu. For additional information, please visit the Counseling Resources page. Additionally, the McNabb Center is an off-campus counseling resource available to Chattanooga State students. The McNabb Center can be reached at 423-266-6751 or 800-255-9711.
Faculty Resources
Lumen Learning is offering free access to courseware to help supplement content, and other additional resources to faculty. Click here for the Lumen offer.
Wi-Fi Access
]Kimball: 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.
Chattanooga: please see March 16 communication for internet / broadband access options from Comcast, Charter, and AT&T.
We will continue to add to this list as we become aware of other service providers.
Community Resources
Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce website provides links to resources such as local health updates, takeout / delivery restaurant information, tips for working remotely, and links to local employers currently hiring. Visit Chattanoogachamber.com for more information.
Additional Sources of Information
TBR Student Services staff has developed a document for students with information related to various state and federal resources. Link to TBR Student Resources
Google has created a COVID-19 Information and Resource page with a variety of resources from learning and working from home to finding remote job opportunities.
Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) Update
TSBDC Online Info Session on SBA Disaster Loans: Tennessee small businesses and nonprofits feeling the effects of COVID-19 can apply for up to $2 million in federal assistance through the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Learn more in a recently recorded online info session with Chattanooga State’s TSBDC expert about who qualifies, how to apply, and what is covered: https://youtu.be/pH0lUeXvSCw
Please continue to check the College COVID-19 information page for updates.
Remember, we are all in new, unfamiliar territory. So, be sure to reach out and ask questions of your instructors if you are a student and your colleagues and/or supervisors if you are an employee. Take advantage of the resources available to you. The key is to stick to it.