President's Update - October 1, 2020

Dear Chattanooga State family,
October is here! Fall Break is just around the corner (October 12-13). I hope you find time to rest and recharge during the break. If you need help in any of your classes, please tell your instructor now. Also, please take advantage of the resources we have to assist you. You can learn more about these services in the Student Resources section below. This week’s update includes the following topics:

Campus Access
Virtual Backgrounds
#GoVoteTN
Student Resources: We’re Here to Help

Remember, if you are sick, stay home. We want you to be healthy, and we need your help in keeping our campus community healthy as well. Whether you are on campus or in the community, please wear your face mask to keep yourself and others safe and healthy.

We are resilient. We are innovative. We are united. We are ChattState.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President

Campus Access

In the interest of maintaining campus health and safety, as you visit departmental offices on campus you may be asked to verify your campus access approval by showing your “green screen” which is generated by completing the daily health screening questionnaire. If an individual refuses to show their access approval (green screen), Campus Police will be contacted to assess the situation and take the necessary action to mitigate the situation. Please do your part to keep our campus safe.

Virtual Backgrounds

If you would like to use a Chattanooga State virtual background for meetings or classes, we have developed four backgrounds for your use (links below). The virtual backgrounds can also be located in the Media Bank at the bottom of the page, as well as on the Fall 2020 Update page in the Resources section. 

The Virtual Background feature allows you to display an image as your background during a virtual meeting. This feature works best with a physical green screen behind you and uniform lighting which allows the virtual meeting software to detect the difference between you and your background. However, a green screen is not required to use a virtual background. Below are instructions on using virtual backgrounds for Zoom, WebEx and Microsoft Teams.

#GoVoteTN

The Student Government Association asks that we not forget about the upcoming Presidential Election on November 3rd. Make sure you are registered to vote at least 30 days before the upcoming election day. Register to vote or change your address by clicking here. For more information on Voter Registration, please visit GoVoteTN.com. 

  • Voter Registration Deadline (Monday, October 5)
  • Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (Tuesday, October 27)
  • Early Voting Period (Wednesday, October 14 - Thursday, October 29)
  • Election Day (Tuesday, November 3)

Contact your local Election Commission or County Clerk Office for location and hours of operation. If you aren’t sure where you should vote, visit https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/to look-up your assigned polling location.

Student Resources: We’re Here to Help

  • Tutoring: Virtual tutoring services are available to you. Click here for more information.
  • Emergency Aid: The Helping Hands Fund provides emergency aid for students in need. Submit a Helping Hands Request here.
  • 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: A limited number of 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.