Dear Chattanooga State Family,

We have begun the transition from Phase 3 to a modified Phase 2 to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our community. 

I apologize for any confusion concerning this announcement about the transition to a new phase. The modified Phase 2 will be in effect from November 16 until January 8, 2021, and I hope today’s communication will offer clarification.

The biggest change in this new phase is related to campus visitors. We will now be open to the public by appointment only; this modification will help decrease the number of people on campus. While it may seem there are not many people on campus, last week we had more than 1,400 unique visitors on campus.

Thankfully, our academic leaders had the foresight this summer to offer courses this academic year that are online, virtual, and hybrid. As classes remain online, virtual, and hybrid, students will not experience any change in Phase 2. 

Chattanooga State Remains Open During Modified Phase 2
Student Resources: We’re Here to Help

If you are able to work and learn from home, please do so as we make the shift to Phase 2. If you must come to campus for class, work, or teaching, you may continue to do so. Of course, you will continue to complete the COVID-19 questionnaire before coming to campus.

Please protect our community, yourself and your loved ones by continuing to wear your mask when you are on campus or out in the community. Please stay home if you feel sick. We want you to be healthy, and we need your help in keeping our campus and community healthy as well. We are resilient. We are innovative. We are united. We are ChattState.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President
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Chattanooga State Remains Open During Modified Phase 2

Chattanooga State remains open for business during Phase 2. The change to a modified Phase 2 allows us to decrease the number of people on campus to only those who need to come to campus.

The Modified Phase 2 overview segmented by audience:

• Students: Hybrid, online, and virtual instructional delivery continue through the end of the semester. This includes non-credit Economic and Workforce Development students.
• Current/Prospective Students: Virtual, phone, email, and by appointment.
• Faculty/Staff: If your job allows you to work from home, please do so.
• General Public: Open by appointment only.

The Child Development Center and Food Services OMNI Café will remain open during modified phase 2.

Student Resources: We’re Here to Help

• Tutoring: Virtual tutoring services are available to you. Click here for more information.
• Emergency Aid: The Student Support Center is available to assist students struggling to meet their basic needs. Please use the Wellness Check on TigerWeb to let us know if you need assistance.
• Food: The Tiger Cupboard provides supplemental food and other necessities for students in need. Visit https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/tiger-cupboard for more information.
• Technology Support: Devices (laptops, hotspots, etc.) are available through the College. To request a device, complete the technology request form.
• Support Services: Chattanooga State is dedicated to delivering support services and resources to assist our students. Visit the virtual Student Support Center here to learn more about the many services offered.
• Academic Resources: Visit the Fall 2020 Update page for a listing of academic resources, including links to the Math Center, Andrews Reading and Writing Center, the Testing Center, Kolwyck Library, and more.