Chattanooga State History

Chattanooga State History 1978

Highlight: CARTA's "school bus" run allows more people to attend college. Child development program gets underway in fall. Student and Community Services Center opens.

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"'I Don't Use My Eyes to Wrestle' Says State's Blind Len Jenkins," by Rex Sanders, Chattanooga Times, January 29,
1978, no page. Also in JPG.: Blind wrestler's athletic contributions are discussed.
"New Entrance,” Chattanooga Times, March 7, 1978, p. C1. Also in JPG.: Arial view of new entrance shows access to CSTCC and the adjacent Chattanooga Area Vocational School.
"County Approves Plans to Let Students Earn College Credits," Chattanooga Times, March 22, 1978, p. A6.
Also in JPG.: "The Hamilton County School Board Tuesday night voted to enter into an agreement with Chattanooga State Technical Community College to provide certain high school seniors with college studies while the students complete their final year of high school."
"CSTCC Dental Clinic ‘Opens Wide’ for Local Residents,” by Linda Lee Walker, Chattanooga News-Free Press, March 26, 1978, p. J8. Also in JPG 1, 2, and 3.: Mrs. Florence McCloskey has helped to establish this new program.
"New College Openness Policy Helps More to Earn Degrees," by Jim Corbett, Chattanooga Times, March 26, 1978,
p. A1. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: "'If a community college is really doing its job they will have a strong developmental studies program.'" Quote from Herbert Hooper, head of the program of background education.
"CARTA Begins 'School Bus' Run," by Dan Narron, Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 3, 1978, no page. Also in
JPG 1 and 2.: This service will eliminate "one more barrier to anyone's attending the community college or the adjoining Area Vocational School."
"CARTA Bus Service Improved To Chattanooga State College," by Dan Narron, Chattanooga News-Free Press, May
4, 1978, no page. Also in JPG.: "After more than a year of studies with the Minority Advisory Committee for Chattanooga State Technical community College, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority has announced an expansion of bus service to the school.
"Teaching the Hows and Whys of House Building," by Ellen K. Flood, Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 7, 1978,
p. G1. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: Continuing education course.
"County School Seniors Offered CSTCC Credits," Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 25, 1978, no page. Also in JPG.: Joint enrollment program between Chattanooga State and the Hamilton County Board of Education is approved.
"Joint Enrollment Program Approved,” Chattanooga Times, May 28, 1978, p. A15. Also in JPG.: “A proposed joint enrollment program between Chattanooga State Technical Community College and Hamilton County Schools received approval last week.”
"Forestry Program Stresses Outside Work," by Barry Parker, Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 28, 1978, no page.
Also in JPG 1 and 2.: George Glass directs the forestry segment of the forestry and wildlife management program.
"Congregate Housing Program Begins This Fall at CSTCC," by Emily McDonald, Chattanooga Times, June 2, 1978,
p. C3. Also in JPG.: Program to train congregate housing specialists to begin at Chattanooga State. These specialists will operate group homes for developmentally disabled and others in need.
"CSTCC Class Helping Students Make Go of College Opportunity," by Larry R. Headrick, Chattanooga News-Free
Press, June 18, 1978, p. B2. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: Psychology of Personality helps students cope with college.
"CSTCC Students Get Minority Honors," Chattanooga News-Free Press, July 2, 1978, no page. Also in JPG.: Ella Wiley and Anthony Neal are included in the "1978 talent roster of Outstanding Minority Community College Graduates."
"Students Will Get TVA Aid," Chattanooga Times, July 15, 1978, p. 8. Also in JPG.: "TVA will provide financial assistance for 60 engineering technology students next fall.”
"Dr. Paul Biggers Named Coordinator at CSTCC," Chattanooga News-Free Press, July 23, 1978, no page. Also in JPG.: He is the new coordinator of institutional research, "according to Dr. Lena Mayberry, dean of administration at the college."
"Sylvia Wygoda Assumes State Tech Post," by Steven Epley, Chattanooga News-Free Press, July 23, 1978, p. B3.
Also in JPG 1 and 2.: She is the new director of placement services.
"When Institute Became College, Things Changed," by Larry R. Headrick, Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 6,
1978, p. E18. Also in JPG.: Changes are discussed.
"Mrs. Bishop Appointed Child Center Director," Chattanooga Times, August 6, 1978, p. A12. Also in JPG.: Mrs. Elwynn Bishop is appointed coordinator of the Child Development Demonstration Center at CSTCC.
"Mrs. Bishop Gets New Post at CSTCC," Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 7, 1978, no page. Also in JPG.: She is the new coordinator of the new Child Development Demonstration Center.
"Program Geared for Second Start," Chattanooga Times, August 8, 1978, p. C20. Also in JPG.: Discusses developmental programs.
"Chattanooga State Appoints a Counselor of Admissions," Chattanooga Times, August 13, 1978, p. A12. Also in JPG.: Lorraine Bonito if appointed admissions counselor.
On same scan: “Aid Position Is Accepted,” Chattanooga Times, September 3, 1978, p. A18. Consuelo Bray Brooks is appointed.
"School Bells Ring for Mothers, Too," Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 13, 1978, no page. Also in JPG
1, 2, and 3.: Continuing education. J. Mabre Armstrong is the director of continuing education.
"Lorraine Bonito Named CSTCC Admissions Head," Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 15, 1978, no page. Also
in JPG.: She is the new admissions director.
"Where Can I Leave My Child While I Work," by Lynne Wilbanks, Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 27, 1978,
no page. Also in JPG 1, 2, 3, and 4.: Larry Headrick describes the child development program getting under way in the fall.
"Getting a Head Start on College," Chattanooga News Free Press, September 7, 1978, p. 1. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: A senior at Red Bank High School takes advantage of the joint enrollment program.
"Now You Can Bring Your Kids to College with You," by Cynthia Marcotte, Chattanooga News-Free Press,
September 10, 1978, p. D11. Also in JPG 1, 2, and 3.: "Early Childhood Education students take their teacher training with the children of students and employees."
"CSTCC Adds Unique Social Work Course," Chattanooga News-Free Press, September 14, 1978, no page. Also in
JPG.: Course trains houseparents for group homes called "Congregate Housing Specialist."
"CSTCC Student Center to Open Friday," by Steven Epley, Chattanooga News-Free Press, September 17, 1978, p. B7.
Also in JPG 1, 2, and 3.: $2,240,000 Student and Community Services Center has 36,000 square feet.
"3 Area Colleges Cooperate in Deaf Continuing Education," Chattanooga News-Free Press, September 18, 1978,
no page. Also in JPG.: CSTCC, UTC, and Cleveland State participate with Gallaudet in a cost-sharing program.
"TVA and Chattanooga State Begin New Engineering Grant Program," by Linda Lee Walker, Chattanooga News-Free
Press," October 1, 1978, p. J6. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: TVA and Chattanooga State's new program is discussed.
"'Nature's Classroom' Teaches Students," by Larry R. Headrick, Chattanooga News-Free Press, October 2, 1978,
p. A10. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: "It's one of only two two-year programs of its kind in the state of Tennessee."
"Pact Signed on Continuing Education,” Chattanooga Times, October 8, 2007, p. A11. Also in JPG.: “A mutual agreement permitting Chattanooga State Technical Community College to offer continuing education courses on various school campuses in Hamilton County has been signed by Dr. Branch… and Dr. Dale Carter, superintendent of Hamilton County School.”
"CSTCC, Hamilton County Schools Join for Courses," Chattanooga News-Free Press, October 8, 1978, no page. Also
in JPG.: Agreement permits "Chattanooga State to offer continuing education courses on the various county school campuses."
"Record 4,233 Full-Time Students Are Enrolled at Chattanooga State," Chattanooga Times, October 15, 1978, p. E2.
Also in JPG.: This is the "largest fall quarter enrollment ever."
"Talks of Hall, Byrum 'Set Pitch' of Weekend Humanities Session," by Steve Baker, Chattanooga News-Free Press,
October 28, 1978, p. A3. Also in JPG.: Dr. Thor Hall and Dr. Steve Byrum are keynote speakers. Excellent ideas are presented in this article.
"Red Bank High Students 'Chat' with a Computer," by Linda Plott Miller, Chattanooga News-Free Press, October 29,
1978, p. K5. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: "Students at Red Bank High and six other high schools have been able to use computer terminals in their schools to 'talk' to Chattanooga State's computer."
"Humanities Conference Examines Value, Relevancy of Disciplines," Chattanooga Times, October 29, 1978, no
page. Also in JPG.: Humanities Conference is discussed (also it is profiled in the Free Press for October 28).
"Professional Training Now Available for House Parents," by Jane Lupton, Chattanooga News-Free Press, November
19, 1978, p. K4. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: Congregate Housing Specialist course.
"Aide Named at College,” Chattanooga Times, December 3, 1978, p. B4. Also in JPG.: “Mrs. Fields was the first black person in Tennessee to be named head of a county office of the Tennessee Human Services Department…” She is named as head of the Public Services Department at Chattanooga State.
"Children Told Stories Without Hearing Any Word," Chattanooga News-Free Press, December 11, 1978, 1978, p. F5.
Also in JPG 1 and 2.: Linda Cochran, deaf from birth, tells stories to children in the Childhood Development Demonstration Center.

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