Chattanooga State History

Chattanooga State History 1979

Highlight: A Physical Education-Athletic Center is under construction. Student Government is reorganizing. Dental program received accreditation. Women's Opportunity Center and a Career Planning and Placement Center will be established this fall. First full-time music teacher hired.

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"CSTCC Adds X-Ray Training Unit," by Larry Headrick, Chattanooga News-Free Press, January 28, 1979, p. B2. Also in JPG 1, 2, and 3.: “Ms. Thurman explained the students are required to have more than 2,000 clock hours of clinical experience in participating hospitals, including working with patients.”
"Meeting Needs With Opportunities," by Merry L. Starling, Chattanooga News-Free Press, January 29, 1979, p. B1. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: Sylvia Wygoda “is now liaison between the industrial community and the school.”
"CSTCC Adds Dr. Ball as English Instructor," Chattanooga News-Free Press, February 3, 1979, p. A3. Also in JPG.: Brief biography of Dr. Ball is included.
"CSTCC’s Enrollment Reached Record High of 4,232 in '78," Chattanooga News-Free Press, February 4, 1979, p. C10. Also in JPG.: "Another building expansion at Chattanooga State is the addition of a Physical Education-Athletic Center."
"New Building Opened at Chattanooga State,” Chattanooga Times, February 11, 1979, p. H6. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: Article discusses a number of building and program growths: Student Community Affairs, Child Development Center, continuing education, and Athletic Center, which is under construction.
"Percentage of Blacks at CSTCC Drops as More Whites Enroll,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, February 19, 1979, p. A9. Also in JPG.: Article gives statistics.
"Student Body at Chattanooga State to Reorganize,” by Nancy Hartis, Chattanooga Times, February 26, 1979, p. B1. Also in JPG.: “’Students for an SGA’ is trying, once again, to bring student government to Chattanooga State.”
"23,000 Grant Shared by Chattanooga State,” Chattanooga Times, February 27, 1979, p. C1. Also in JPG.: Chattanooga State and State Technical Institute at Memphis will share a state grant “that will finance supervisory training workshops for dozens of area businesses and industries.”
On same scan: “Fannie Hewlett has joined Chattanooga State…as a member of the faculty of the Division of Public Services,” Chattanooga Times, February 28, 1979, p. A4.
"Pool Among Leisure Courses at College,” by Nancy Hartis, Chattanooga Times, March 5, 1979, p. A9. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: Class on playing pool is one of the courses offered in the new student center. Includes picture of pool table.
"Children Get to Go to School with Their Parents,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 6, 1979, p. B4. Also in JPG.: “The new Child Development Center at Chattanooga State provides, at the nominal fee of $1 per hour, special enrichment and remedial programs for children aged five to eight year old while their parents are in class.” Photos not copied.
"CSTCC Gets Dental Accreditation,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, June 6, 1979, p. B5. Also in JPG.: “The dental hygiene program at Chattanooga State Technical Community College has received full accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Dental and Dental Auxilliary Education Programs, American Dental Association, it was announced today.”
"232 Get Association Degrees at CSTCC Graduation,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, June 11, 1979, p. C9. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: “The fifth annual commencement exercises…were held Sunday in the college’s physical education building, with some 232 students receiving associate degrees or certificates.”
"CSTCC to Open 2 Centers on Women, Jobs Planning,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 9, 1979, p. A1. Also in JPG.: “A Women’s Opportunity Center and a Career Planning and Placement Center will be established this fall by Chattanooga State Technical Community College (CSTCC), according to an announcement by Dr. Charles W. Branch, Chattanooga State president.”
"It’s Never Too Late for a New Start,” by Anne P. Bowers, Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 19, 1979, p. J1. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: “Members of the advisory committee tell about the new Women’s Opportunity Center.” Photo included of library where the new center will be located.
"CSTCC Hires Full-Time Music Teacher for 1st Time,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, September 9, 1979, p. C9. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: “Jane Reeder is the new music instructor. This includes a photo of “Chattanooga State’s new electronic piano room.”
"Panel Assures CSTCC Design,” by Fred Travis, Chattanooga Times, September 14, 1979, p. C1. Also in JPG.: “Drafting of plans for the Chattanooga State Technical Community College phase 5 campus development was virtually assured by the state building commission Thursday.” “Nicks said the CSTCC phase 5 development, which includes a new academic building, holds second place on the priority list established by the Board of Regents.” Estimated cost $4.7 million.
"Chattanooga State Trains People to Work,” by Jim Ruth, Chattanooga News-Free Press, October 7, 1979, p. F3. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: Larry Lewis is the “coordinator of the new career planning and placement center.”
"Growth at CSTCC 2nd highest in State,” by Fred Travis, Chattanooga Times, October 18, 1979, p. B1. Also in JPG.: Statistics are given.
"She’s Helping Hearing Impaired Students to Take a ‘Step-Up,’” by Valorie Vaughn, Chattanooga News-Free Press, December 6, 1979, p. D1. Also in JPG 1, 2, and 3.: Beatrice Lyons “is coordinator of the hearing impaired program at CSTCC and serves as one of two counselors for the students.” One picture shows Bea Lyons receiving the Pilot Club’s Handicapped Woman of the Year award.

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