President's Update - June 4, 2020

Dear Chattanooga State Community,
Since mid-March our college community has experienced a great deal of change and uncertainty due to COVID-19. We have experienced the trauma of tornadoes and the chaos that followed them. Now, we are experiencing a humanitarian tragedy that threatens to further divide our country, our community, and our College. 

Just as our college community rallied to help each other transition to an online environment, we must rally to help each other through this time that threatens to tear us apart. We must be united. We must unite against hate. We must unite against violence. We must unite for love and community. We must unite to support every member of our college family, particularly those who have been marginalized and threatened due to the color of their skin. During this Pride Month, we must unite to support LGBTQ+ members of our community.

The College is here to support you. Read on for an important update about TN Promise service hour requirement, as well as links to support services available for Chattanooga State students. 

TN Promise Service Hour Requirement Waived

Due to current conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and out of an abundance of caution the Tennessee Higher Education Commission/Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (THEC/TSAC) has made the decision to waive the July 1 community service requirement. A Tennessee Promise student enrolling at an eligible institution for the fall 2020 term will not be required to complete and submit community service to maintain eligibility. THEC/TSAC will continue to monitor the impact from COVID-19 on our state to determine any additional accommodations which may become necessary in the fall semester and beyond. If you have questions regarding this decision please contact tn.promise@tn.gov.

Academic Support for Students

We want to help you succeed! Students in summer classes are encouraged to take advantage of free academic support services offered by ChattState.

Support Services for Students

If you are in need of assistance, please let us know. We are here to help you.

  • The Tiger Cupboard provides supplemental food and other necessities for students in need. Although the campus is closed, we will fulfill requests for food from the Cupboard. Visit https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/tiger-cupboard for more information. 
  • The Helping Hands Fund provides emergency aid for students in need. Submit a Helping Hands Request here.
  • Chattanooga State is dedicated to delivering support services and resources to assist our students. Learn more about the services available through our Student Support Center here.
We are a united campus community, here to help one another. You will get through this. We will get through this.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President