Highlight: Harry Wagner is the new Chattanooga State president.  Downtown campus opens.

  "Chattanooga State Nursing Unit Receives National Accreditation,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press,
          February 3, 1986, p. A10.  Also in JPG.

Program is accredited by the National League of Nursing for eight years.

  "CSTCC Plans Downtown Classes,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, February 11, 1986, p. A1.  Also in JPG
          1 and 2.

Article discusses survey.  Page 2 top line says, “they were forced out,” Mr. Fussell said” (not clear in scan).

  "A Historian’s Perspective,” by Kathy Veazey, Chattanooga News-Free Press, March 8, 1986, p. A8.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Dr. Warren Mackey talks about black history.

  "Chattanooga State Alters Fee Plan,” Chattanooga Times, April 19, 1986, p. B3.  Also in JPG.

"Georgia and Alabama residents who work full-time in Tennessee can now attend Chattanooga State as part-time students for the same fees Tennessee residents pay.”

  "Wagner Is Ready to Roll Up His Sleeves and Get on with Chattanooga State Job,” by Mark Kennedy, Chattanooga
          Times, April 25, 1986, p. A1.  Also in JPG.

He wants to increase enrollment and has other plans for strengthening the college.

  "Regents Approve Wagner for Chattanooga State Post,” Chattanooga Times, May 1, 1986, p. B2.  Also in JPG.

“At a special meeting Wednesday the state Board of Regents unanimously approved the selection of Harry Wagner as the new president of Chattanooga State.  Wagner, who has been president of Motlow State Community College in Tullahoma for the past 11 years and had been acting president of Chattanooga State, was publicly nominated for the job last week by Regents chancellor Tom Garland.”

  "Sherry Hoppe Named for Dean’s Post at Chattanooga State,” Chattanooga Times, May 17, 1986, p. C3.  Also in JPG.

She becomes dean of the college.  She will support “the Chattanooga State staff’s instructional efforts.”

  "CSTCC Staff Reported Top Paid in State of Community Colleges,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press,
          June 1, 1986, p. A6.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Article includes statistics.

  "Chattanooga State Will Offer Classes Downtown in Fall,” by Mike Pare,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, June 12, 1986,
          p. A1.  Also in JPG.

The school “plans to lease 8,200 square feet of office space at the Sheraton City Center Hotel and offer some classes downtown starting this fall, according to the college’s new chief.”

  "The New President of Chattanooga State Feeds on the Excitement Found at the School,” by Harriet Wade,
          Chattanooga News-Free Press, June 20, 1986, p. C1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Longer article about Dr. Wagner and his family includes color picture.

  "CSTCC’s Dr. Wagner Finds Solutions to Student Needs,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, June 22, 1986,
          p. C1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Article discusses what Dr. Wagner is doing to strengthen the school.

  "New Head of CSTCC,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, July 18, 1986, p. B1.  Also in JPG.

Reception with color picture.

  "Meet the New Kid on the Block,” by Mary Ann Carter, Chattanooga News-Free Press, July 27, 1986, p. J7.  Also in
          JPG 1 and 2.

“Beginning with the fall quarter, a total of 76 credit courses, 11 one-day seminars and 10 non-credit classes will be offered at the downtown campus….”  Loretta Friend is the director of Chattanooga State Downtown.

  "CSTCC to Feature New Programs, Site in Fall,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, July 27, 1986, p. M6.  Also in JPG.

Article discusses downtown site and new programs.

  "Deans to Head 2 New Divisions in Reorganization at CSTCC,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 3,
          1986, p. A1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

“The new set-up puts technical and career-oriented classes under supervision of the technology dean and other college-credit courses, those leading to a bachelor’s degree, within arts and sciences, said Dr. Harry Wagner, who became president in April.”  Oliver Benton becomes dean of technology.  Dr. Jack McEwen is the dean of arts and sciences.

  "New CSTCC Center Ready,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 24, 1986, p. A1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Ribbon cutting ceremony with color picture.

  "CSTCC Gets Laser Equipment for Cars,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 28, 1986, p. B1.  Also in JPG.

New equipment for auto body design technology.

  "Chattanooga State’s Marketing Strategy Is Paying Off, Enrollment Up 10 Percent,” by Barbara O’Reilley, Chattanooga
         Times, September 17, 1986, p. A1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Various ways the school has used to increase enrollment are discussed.

  "Fall Enrollment Increases 19% at Chattanooga State College,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, October 6,
         1986, p. B1.  Also in JPG.

“Dr. Wagner cited the increase in the college division to the new downtown center on Chestnut Street at the Sheraton Hotel Office Complex.”

  "CSTCC’s TV Teaching System to Offer More Classes, Options,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, October
         26, 1986, p. C11.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Article discusses potential of ITFS (Instructional Television Fixed Service).

  "CSTCC Tops State in Enrollment Rise,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, November 9, 1986, p. B10.  Also
          in JPG 1 and 2.

Article cites other schools.