Highlight: IMC building dedicated.  FM educational radio station approved by board of associates of CSTCC.  Phase IV construction of $3.6 million expansion begun.

  "CSTCC Aids TVA in Training Course," Chattanooga News-Free Press, January 16, 1977, no page.  Also in JPG.

Training course given for TVA.

  "CSTCC Has Earned Full Accreditation," Chattanooga News-Free Press, January 19, 1977, no page.  Also in JPG.

"... dental assisting program has received full accreditation from the American Dental Association...."

  "Recognition: Dr. Herb Robinson, right, dean of instruction...," Chattanooga Times, January 31, 1977, no page.  Also
          Also in JPG.

Photo of presentation of Dr. Robinson receiving award from Tennessee Recreation and Parks Society.

  "Largest Class in History of CSTCC Graduated in '76," by Mary Ann Carter, Chattanooga Times, February 1, 1977,
          p. D10.   Also in JPG 1 and 2.

"...last spring 137 associate degrees and 34 associate degrees awarded....  Last fall, enrollment grew to a record high as 5,084 students registered for credit and non-credit courses."

  "Merger Between UTC and CSTCC Seen as Possibility by Gov. Blanton,” Chattanooga Times, February 9, 1977,
          no page.  Also in JPG.

"Gov. Blanton expressed concern that court-ordered merging of UT-Nashville and Tennessee State University here may lead to other merger orders, mentioning the possibility of forced consolidation of UT-Chattanooga and the Chattanooga State Technical Community College.

  "Tech Schools Get Traffic Light," by Roy Morris, Jr., Chattanooga News-Free Press, February 9, 1977, no page.  Also
          in JPG.

A traffic light has been installed at the entrance to Chattanooga State a year after the death of a driver at the intersection.

  "Traffic Light Now Operating for 2 Schools,” Chattanooga Times, February 10, 1977, p. 45.  Also in JPG.

The entrance leads to both Chattanooga State Technical Community College and the Chattanooga State Area Vocational School.

  "CSTCC Sets Enrollment Record in Fall '76," Chattanooga Times, February 13, 1977, p. G4.  Also in JPG 1 and 2. 

Picture of new lab for Dental Assisting.  5,084 students registered for credit and non-credit classes.

  "College Seeks FM Outlet,” Chattanooga Times, March 26, 1977, p. 5.  Also in JPG.

State’s “newly formed Board of Associates has approved a proposal to establish an educational FM radio station on campus.”

  "CSTCC Okays FM Proposal," Chattanooga News-Free Press, March 25, 1977, no page.  Also in JPG.

"The board of associates of Chattanooga State Technical Community College has approved a proposed educational FM radio station for  the college...."

  "Open House, Dedication Set for CSTCC," Chattanooga News-Free Press, April 25, 1977, no page on clipping.
          Also in JPG.

This is to dedicate the IMC building.

  "Parkridge Gives Radiographic Unit for Instructional Use at CSTCC,” Chattanooga Times, May 14, 1977, p. 11. 
          Also in JPG.

“’Rather than selling the replaced equipment, we felt this fine school should receive the system for use in its radiologic program,’ [John P.] Conroy said.

  "Commencement Friday for Largest CSTCC Graduating Class," Chattanooga Times, June 9, 1977, p. 41. 
          Also in JPG 1 and 2.

205 associate degrees and 45 certificates awarded.

  "Two Hospitals Are Affiliates of State Tech,” Chattanooga Times, June 28, 1977, p. 20.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

On same scan as "Commencement Friday for Largest CSTCC Graduating class" at end.  This is about radiologic technology program at CSTCC.

  "Campus, Enrollment at CSTCC Growing,” Chattanooga Times, July 31, 1977, p. G8.  Also in JPG.

Additional parking and more programs will be added.

  "CSTCC Begins $3.6 Million Expansion," Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 26, 1977, p. A5.  Also in JPG.

Phase IV construction "includes construction of the Allied Health Wing, Child Development Training Center and General Energy Plant, scheduled for completion by August 1978, and a physical education complex, scheduled for completion by February, 1979."

  "Ground Is Broken at Chattanooga State for Energy Plant, Academic Buildings,” Chattanooga Times, August 26,
          1977, p. B1(?).  Also in JPG.

Phase IV of the $3.6 million expansion “will include academic buildings, athletic facilities, and a coal-fired central energy plant.”

  "New Dean at CSTCC,” by Emily McDonald, Chattanooga Times, August 30, 1977, p. 21.  Also in JPG.

Dr. Lena Mayberry becomes “the highest ranking woman in the CSTCC administration.”

  "Musical Director at CSTCC Is Building ‘On Key,’” by Jane Lupton, Chattanooga News-Free Press, September 4, 1977,
          p. G6.  Also in JPG.

Bob Braswell builds music department.  Pictures not copied.

  "She's the New Dean at Chattanooga State," by Lynne Wilbanks, Chattanooga News-Free Press, November 25, 1977,
          p. C2.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Dr. Lena Mayberry becomes dean of administration in August.