Dear Chattanooga State Community, As we progress through the end of the spring 2020 semester, we have been asked to start planning for a return to campus. As we do that, we will continue to provide you with updated information and address your concerns. I expect that the return to campus planning and implementation will present many questions just like the transition to online working and learning did. So, I ask that you continue to be flexible as we move forward in the coming weeks.

Return-to-Campus Planning

Following Governor Lee’s announcement relative to expiring the shelter-at-home order effective April 30, TBR asked all institutions to develop a phased-in plan for employees to return to campus beginning as early as May 4. Governor Lee’s announcement does not apply to several counties including Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Madison, Shelby, and Sullivan counties. Given Hamilton County is excluded from Governor Lee’s announcement, our return-to-campus planning will be guided by our local city guidelines, local health department, and the CDC. We will continue to share information with you as it becomes available.

The return to campus planning has no impact on the previously communicated changes to the spring and summer terms. The remainder of the spring semester and at least the first summer term will continue to be taught in an online format.

Reminders

Please see the April 20 update on the Chattanooga State COVID-19 information pagefor important information about the following topics:

• Fall 2020 Registration begins May 1. Non-TCAT students will need a PIN to register. TCAT students will not require a PIN to register.
• TN Reconnect Info Sessions scheduled for the remainder of April
• Adult Students Group Chat Session on April 23^rd
• Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 Schedule Changes
• Employee Update – Childcare Assistance for Essential Employees
• Links to student support services including Tiger Cupboard requests, Helping Hands request, and Technology Needs request, as well as link to the Student Support Center.

Storm Relief / Assistance for Chattanooga State Students & Employees

Do you or someone you know in our Chattanooga State family need storm relief assistance? Or can you help with the needs from our College family? Let us know by texting 423-708-2767. The College is ready to respond with help for our students and employees who have been affected by Easter Sunday night’s storms. We are committed to helping you through this challenging time.

Hang in there a little while longer. We are starting to see the end of this situation and a return to some version of normalcy. You are almost there. You will get through this. We will get through this.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President