Dear Chattanooga State Community, I hope everyone had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weekend and to enjoy some much-needed distractions from the current situation we all find ourselves in. I also hope that our students, faculty, and staff are settling into the new learning and working environment. Here are today’s updates and reminders.

SkillsUSA State & National Conferences Canceled – Other Events to be Held Virtually

The National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) and the Tennessee State Leadership and Skills Conference are canceled. Both state and national SkillsUSA will proceed with the Model of Excellence competition, National Officer elections through a virtual platform, and Advisor of the Year awards. National SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis communicated, “SkillsUSA has made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person activities related to NLSC — including our SkillsUSA Championships — and focus on essential organizational leadership opportunities conducted in a virtual setting.”

Summer & Fall Registration

• Summer registration begins April 6. A PIN number will not be required to register for any summer term, and students will be able to register without meeting with an academic advisor. Students will be required to meet the course pre-requisites in order to register for course(s).
• Fall registration will begin May 1. Additional details will be provided soon.

Technology Resource Assistance

If you are a student in need of a laptop or digital device, please complete the Technology Needs Request Form on the COVID-19 information page. We want to ensure you have the tools needed to be successful.

Support Services for Students

Chattanooga State remains dedicated to delivering support services and resources to assist our students. Learn more about the services available through our Student Support Center here.

Resources & Community Assistance

Below are a few new resources shared by city, state, and regional partners.

• Food Site Locator Map is an interactive map to locate meal providers nearest to you.
• Internet Access Locator Map is an interactive map for digitally isolated students and families to locate hotspots.
• Regional Support Guide includes links to local and regional resources, as well as up-to-date news, programs, and support links.
• Chattanooga.is provides a hub of resources created by Chattanoogans for the community.
• River City Company has compiled a list of community resources for the Chattanooga area.

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

We’ve added a few more resources on the website. So, be sure to check it regularly.
Whether you are a student, a faculty member, or a staff member, please reach out for help if you need it. From the Technology Division, the Student Support team, faculty members, deans, the Library, we are all here to help the members of our Chattanooga State family successfully navigate this temporary situation. So, please, let someone know if you need help. You will get through this. We will get through this.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President