President's Update - September 16, 2020

Dear Chattanooga State family,

We are in week four of the fall 2020 semester, and you are doing a great job. Students, if you need assistance, I encourage you to reach out to your instructors, advisor, or anyone at the College. We are eager to assist you. Remember, the only “dumb” question is the one you do not ask.

Campus Safety

Please do your part to help keep our campus safe. Familiarize yourself with the Campus Pandemic Response Plan available at chattanoogastate.edu/campus-pandemic-response-plan.

  • A face mask must be worn when on campus and must be worn appropriately. Your face mask must cover your nose and mouth.
  • Practice social distancing by maintaining at least six feet from others.
  • If you are feeling ill, exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days, do not come to campus.

COVID in Colleges

In partnership with CNN Newsource, ChattState students Kristin Anderson and Mary-Beth Mangrum discuss how college campuses are dealing with COVID-19 and Chattanooga State’s response to COVID-19 in the September 10 broadcast of Today@ChattState. View the video at  https://youtu.be/VOHtHjtXLvI?t=149.

Belonging Matters

The College’s Belonging Matters campaign is a research-based approach to student success. We know that students succeed more when they feel that they belong. Visit the Belonging Matters webpage at chattanoogastate.edu/belonging-matters. 

TigerStories Podcast

From the Belonging Matters page, you can access the TigerStories podcast - a series of stories that celebrates the unique, diverse, and supportive community at ChattState. Listen to the most recent TigerStories podcast at soundcloud.com/user-78586431/tracks. 

Do you have a topic you’d like to hear discussed on TigerStories, want to share your story, or interested in hosting an upcoming episode? Contact Liz Norell at 423-697-2512 or Elizabeth.Norell@ChattanoogaState.edu.

Student Wellness Check

Chattanooga State cares about our students. If you are struggling with your classes, finances, enrollment, mental health, or other needs, please let us know so that we can assist you. You can let us know how you are feeling by taking the Student Wellness Check. Log in to TigerWeb to access the short survey. The survey will appear each day you log-in. While the survey is optional, we encourage you to participate.

Humanities Department Updates

  • Writers@Work 2020: Join the Humanities Department in celebration of reading and great books. This year the focus is on Daniel Wallace and his award-winning novel Big Fish. The celebration of the book will take place September 21-25, with additional free events via Zoom. For a complete listing of the events and registration details, visit www.chattbigread.org.
  • Fine Arts 2020 Calendar of Events Released: Chattanooga State Fine Arts Department announced the Fall 2020 Fine Arts virtual calendar of events. To view a list of upcoming performances, visit the Fine Arts events page.

Constitution Day & #GoVoteTN

Chattanooga State’s Student Government Association celebrates Constitution Day on September 17. Test your knowledge of the Constitution in this fun quiz.

The Student Government Association would also like to remind students 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.

We’re Here to Help

  • Tutoring: Virtual tutoring services are available to you. Click here for more information.
  • Technology Assistance: A limited number of devices and MyFi hotspots are available for check-out. Devices are assigned on a first request, first served basis. A valid ChattState student ID is required to request a device. This is a loaned device and must be returned at the end of the semester. To submit a request, complete the Technology Request form here.
  • 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. 
  • 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 for Students

  • 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, and more.
  • Kolwyck Library is open by appointment only. The library has computers available for homework and online/virtual class attendance. To reserve a computer in the library, visit libcal.chattanoogastate.edu/reserve/computer. Check out the KLIC Library Online Live guide for more details.Chat with us if you have questions!

Please stay safe and healthy and wear your face mask. Remember that help is here if you need it. Please reach out and tell us how we can help you succeed. We are resilient. We are innovative. We are united. We are ChattState.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President