Dear Chattanooga State Community, we are just days away from the end of the spring semester. I encourage you to keep focused over these next couple of days. You are almost there!
Summer Exit Exam Requirement
The requirement for exit exams will be waived for students completing in the summer terms.
Paid Tutoring Opportunity
To support learning through the summer for rising K-6th grade students and help prevent the learning loss commonly experienced during the summer, the Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation, in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs and other Tennessee youth-serving organizations, has launched a new Tennessee Tutoring Corps (TTC) that connects qualified college students with K-6th grade children to provide tutoring in key subjects, including math and reading.
The TTC plans to recruit at least 1,000 qualified college students who are eager to give back to their community and help children continue their education over the summer months. Recognizing that many college students are also experiencing financial strain or loss of employment due to the pandemic, tutors will be compensated with a $1,000 stipend for their work through the duration of the summer program.
Qualified tutors must be current college students and must pass a background check. Preference will be given to those who have a 3.0 GPA or higher, have completed at least their freshman year of college, and are Tennessee residents. If interested, visittntutoringcorps.org to learn more or to submit an application. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 29.
Student Survey - We Want to Hear from You
In March, Chattanooga State, like many colleges across the country, transitioned from in-person to online instruction as a result of COVID-19. This transition affected every student at our College. We want to learn more about your experience during this situation and how we might be able to better assist you moving forward.
A brief survey will be sent to your TigerMail (TigerWebLoginName@my.chattanoogastate.edu) this week from the institutional.research@chattanoogastate.edu email account. Your input is valuable. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey when you receive it to help us learn from this experience and better serve you.
Tips for Job Searching During COVID-19
Chattanooga State Career Services published “7 Tips for Job Searching During COVID-19”, which includes tips on how to craft your resume and cover letter, optimizing your LinkedIn profile, creating a digital presence, and more. Contact Career Services if you would like assistance with your job search. Career Services can be reached at 423.697.4421 or careers@chattanoogastate.edu to schedule a virtual appointment.
TCAT
Prior to Monday, May 18, all summer students will need to pick up a packet from the main security gate. This packet contains a letter of instruction, a protective mask, and a parking pass which will be needed to gain access to campus on May 18. We are doing our utmost to ensure our students and employees are safely interacting during this time.
Students should follow the below schedule to pick up their packets. If you are unable to pick up your packet during the designated time, or if you have missed your designated time, please plan to pick up your packet on Friday.
- Wednesday, May 13th = Last name begins with I – M
- Thursday, May 14th = Last name begins with N – S
- Friday, May 15th = Last name begins with T – Z
Note, packets for those with a last name beginning with the letters A - H were scheduled for pick up on Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12. If you did not pick up your packet, please plan to do so on Friday, May 15.
Reminders
Please see the May 11 update for important updates including:
- CARES Act Funding
- Bookstore & Digital Device Returns (for the Spring 2020 semester)
- Summer 2020 Information: Schedule, Bookstore Charges and Digital Device Rentals
The May 11 update, as well as all prior communications, can be accessed from the College’s COVID-19 information page.
I encourage you to keep checking your email for updates as we will continue to send updates after the spring semester ends. You will get through this. We will get through this.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President