Chattanooga State History 1976

Highlight: Ground is broken for new Amnicola access to campus, and project completed.  TTY allows deaf to use telephone.

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  “New CSTCC Titles Given Dr. Robinson, Miss MahaneyChattanooga News-Free Press, January 17, 1976, p. 3. 
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Dr. Herbert J. Robinson is named dean of instruction.  Miss Peggy Mahoney is appointed administrative assistant to the CSTCC president.
  "Dr. Robbins Resigns as Dean of Students, Baseball Coach at Chattanooga State," Chattanooga News-Free Press,
          January 23, 1976, no page.  Also in JPG.
Article discusses Dr. Robbins' resignation.
  "CSTCC Working Closely in Manufacturing Training," Chattanooga News-Free Press, January 27, 1976, no page.
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"Early last fall the [Chattanooga Manufacturers'] Association's committee began working in partnership with Chattanooga State to launch a joint training program."
  "CSTCC Gives New Assignments to Robinson and Miss Mahaney," Chattanooga Times, January 28, 1976, no page. 
         
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Dr. Herbert J. Robinson is new dean of instruction.  Miss Peggy Mahaney is new administrative assistant.
  “Amnicola Crash at CSTCC Kills One; Student Protest Demands Safety Move,” by Jim Corbett, Chattanooga Times,
          February 2, 1976, p. 1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.
This leads to an improved entrance by combining entrance to CSTCC and WTCI and installing a traffic light.
  "Chattanooga State Campus and Programs Grow," Chattanooga Times, Febriaru 15, 1976, p. G26.  Also in JPG.
Article covers explosion in enrollment, new parking and facility additions, and new programs.
  "Groundbreaking Rites Held for Amnicola Access Road," Chattanooga News-Free Press, July 15, 1976, p. A12. 
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Groundbreaking signals the beginning for new access to the campus.
  "CSTCC Expects Good Year," Chattanooga Times, July 25, 1976, p. G8.  Also available in JPG
"Instructional Materials Center Nears Completion."
  "Enrollment at CSTCC Up to 4,700," Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 1, 1976, p. G13.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.
This is a projected figure.  Instructional Materials Center is discussed.
  "Chattanooga Tech Gives 'Weekend College' Plan," Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 14, 1976, no page.  Also
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Allows additional utilization of facilities.
  "Chattanooga Offers Weekend College; Possible to Earn 12 Hours," Chattanooga Times, August 17, 1976, p. 9. 
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“’To our knowledge this is the only program of its kind in any community college in Tennessee,’ said Dr. Herbert Robinson, dean of instruction.”
  "TTY Allows Deaf to Use Telephone," Chattanooga Times, August 16, 1976, no page.  Also in JPG.
Picture of TTY is included.
  "Connector Road for Schools' Safety," Chattanooga News-Free Press, September 22, 1976, p. A1.  Also available in
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Picture is included.
  "CSTCC Entrance Opens Tuesday; To Replace 2 Former Approaches," Chattanooga News-Free Press, November 14,
          1976, p. A23.  Also in JPG.
Entrance to the school is much improved.
  "UTC, CSTCC Voted Funds for Buildings," Chattanooga News-Free Press, November 29, 1976, p. 1.  Also in JPG
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"...$3.6 million physical education facility for Chattanooga State Technical Community College ... were approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission today."
  “New RoadChattanooga Times, December 1, 1976, p. 15.  Also in JPG.
Scroll down to see picture.  First phase of new road completed.
  "For CSTCCChattanooga Times, December 3, 1976, p. 15.  Also in JPG.
Groundbreaking for new student and community center at CSTCC.  Picture.
  "CSTCC Community Center Groundbreaking Set Dec. 10," Chattanooga News-Free Press, December 3, 1976, no
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Groundbreaking for the $2.2 million student and community center set.  It is scheduled to be complete in May, 1978.  It covers 36,000 square feet.  Photo at Chattanooga News-Free Press, December 11, 1976, no page.

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