Chattanooga State History

Chattanooga State History 1981

Highlight: Chattanooga Area Vocational-Technical School
merged with Chattanooga State.

Tennessee Code Annotated 49-11-501. Also in JPG.: Legislative intent discussed for Technical Community College Pilot Program (Acts 1981...). Copied from the T.C.A. August 4, 2008.
Tennessee Code Annotated 49-11-502. Also in JPG.: "On July 1, 1981, the Chattanooga State Technical Community College established pursuant to 49-8-101, and the Chattanooga State Area Vocational-Technical School established pursuant to 49-11-402 shall become one institution which shall be known as the 'Chattanooga State Technical Community College'..." (Acts 1981...). Copied from the T.C.A. August 4, 2008.
"2 Legislators to Renew Effort to Merge Schools,” by Dick Kopper, Chattanooga Times, January 15, 1981, p. 2A. Also in JPG.: Rep. Paul Starnes “said consolidation of the schools would result in ‘greater efficiency.’" “Sen. Ray Albright, Senate sponsor of the move last year and the expected sponsor this year, said Wednesday, ‘I have never felt more strongly that anything was all right as this is since I began my political career.’” Bill is to “merge the Chattanooga State Technical Community College and the Chattanooga Area Vocational School and place the new school under the state Board of Regents.”
"McNeese Sees Vocational School Program Changes After Merger,” by Cindy McAfee, Chattanooga Times, March 6, 1981, p. B2. Also in JPG.: “Gov. Lamar Alexander signed the merger bill Monday, after it cleared the Legislature last month by a wide margin in both houses…. As the only Regents school in Chattanooga, CSTCC will gain control of the neighboring vocational school.”
"They Take the ‘Scare’ Out of College,” by Linda Miller, Chattanooga News-Free Press, March 11, 1981, p. F2. Also in JPG.: Barbara Beville is coordinator of Career Planning and Placement. Picture not copied.
"CSTCC Building Funded,” by Dick Kopper, Chattanooga Times, March 14, 1981, p. C1. Also in JPG.: “[T]he state Building Commission approved with reservations a $1.7 million Technical Education Industrial Building for the school.”
"Regents OK Merger Plan for Schools,” Chattanooga Times, March 21, 1981, p. C2. Also in JPG.: “The state Board of Regents approved a proposal Friday to merge community colleges and vocational schools in Memphis and Chattanooga, and Gov. Lamar Alexander said he agreed in principle.”
"New Language in Bill to Merge CSTCC, Area Vocational School,” by Steve Baker, Chattanooga News-Free Press, April 2, 1981, p. A9. Also in JPG.: Three areas of concern are to be built into the legislation.
"Vocational School Group Opposes Merger with Chattanooga State,” Chattanooga Times, April 7, 1981, p. B2. Also in JPG.: “Albright said last week the two schools would retain their individual identities. ‘Vocational people won’t be under the academic program,’ he said.”
"3-Year Merger Approved for Vo-Tech, CSTCC,” by Cindy McAfee, Chattanooga Times, April 9, 1981, p. B1. Also in JPG.: Picture of Rep. Paul Starnes is included.
"Schools Merger Approved,” by Cindy McAfee, Chattanooga Times, April 21, 1981, p. B1. Also in JPG.: “Other members of the Chattanooga legislative delegation, as well as Dr. Charles Branch, CSTCC president who will be the chief administrator of both schools, have said local control will enhance the quality and speed of vocational courses here.” Bill still awaits Governor's signature.
"Vocational School Students Will Not Pay Tuition Despite Merger with CSTCC,” by Cindy McAfee, Chattanooga Times, May 5, 1981, p. B2. Also in JPG.: For next year. “The two most often-voiced objections to the merger were that the bill will allow the Board of Regents to charge tuition at a currently non-tuition school and that students will lose valuable hands-on experience they get in vocational classes. Lawmakers attempted to put both fears to rest….”
"Smithson Named to CSTCC Post,” by Cindy McAfee, Chattanooga Times, June 27, 1981, p. A1. Also in JPG.: “Jim Smithson … will replace Robert Hilliard as director of the Chattanooga Area Vocational School when it merges with Chattanooga State Technical Community College.”
"Chattanooga State Offers Variety of Services,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, July 26, 1981, p. E8. Also in JPG.: Among the services highlighted, the article says, “On July 1, Chattanooga State’s ability to offer more training opportunities vastly increased when the Chattanooga Area Vocational Technical School became a division of the college.” Pictures not copied.
"CSTCC Plans Program in Graphic Arts Production,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, October 25, 1981, p. A12. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: Articles includes picture of typositor machine.
"Chattanooga State Gets Grant to Start Humanities Program,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, November 8, 1981, p. B2. Also in JPG.: “The college is currently in the process of building a $5.5 million humanities complex, according to Dr. Byrum.” Grant involves planning to best utilize the space.
"Dental Hygiene Students Practice Skills at Clinic,” by Emily McDonald, Chattanooga Times, November 12, 1981, p. F1. Also in JPG 1 and 2.: "Chattanooga State’s dental hygiene program is one of four in Tennessee.”
"Black Enrollment Drops for Year at UTC and CSTCC,” by Nancy Hartis, Chattanooga Times, December 3, 1981, p. B1. Also in JPG.: Statistics are provided.
"Vocational School Salaries Hurt Program, Says Branch,” by Cindy McAfee, Chattanooga Times, December 7, 1981, p. B1. Also in JPG.: Need more money for vocational teachers’ salaries. “The merger is set up on a trial basis to last three years.”

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