Highlight: A small business assistance center set up at CSTCC.  Nursing moves across from Erlanger.  Humanities building named for Dr. Claude Bond.  Dr. Wagner gives his view of what a community college is (9-20-87 article).

  "CAD Degree Planned at CSTCC This Fall,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, January 4, 1987, p. A9.  Also
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“’Centers of emphasis’ are the state community college version of the university level ‘center for excellence.’  The centers were promoted by Gov. Lamar Alexander and funded by the Legislature to establish noteworthy research and instructional sites in specific fields.”

  "UTC, Chattanooga State Program to Help Students Continue Studies,” by H. Maria Noel, Chattanooga Times, January
          24, 1987, p. B1.  Also in JPG.

“…a cooperative program will allow students to enroll for their first two years at the community college and automatically transfer to the university to complete their undergraduate degrees – all without losing valuable coursework hours as in the case much of the time now.”

  "CSTCC Offers Rehabilitation Counselors: Providing Service for Handicapped Students,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga
          News-Free Press, February 1, 1987, p. A1.  Also in JPG.

“Chattanooga State last month became the only community college or public university in Tennessee believed to have vocational rehabilitation counselors on campus full time, officials say.”

  "Small Business Assistance Center Expected to Spur City Growth,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News Free Press,
          February 8, 1987, p. F7.  Also in JPG.

“The college, joining with Chattanooga’s Partners for Economic Progress office, has established a sub–center of the federally funded Small Business Development Center headquartered at Memphis State University.”

  "In a World of Silence His ‘Voice’ Is Strong,” by Lin C. Parker, Chattanooga News-Free Press, April 12, 1987, p. J7.  Also
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Roger Ellinger is coordinator of the deaf and hearing-impaired program.

  "Get a Firm Footing First,” by Lin C. Parker, Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 9, 1987, p. A3.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

“The developmental studies program at Chattanooga State Technical Community College has been recognized as exemplary by the Center of Developmental Education at Appalachian State University.”  Dr. Herb Hooper talks about why the need for developmental studies has increased.

  "Money-Back Plan Offered by CSTCC,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 10, 1987, p. A3.  Also in JPG.

“The guarantee calls for a tuition refund to a student who earns at least a ‘C’ grade for a course that will not transfer to other universities with which Chattanooga State has agreements.”

  "Chattanooga State’s Nursing Relocation May Be Temporary,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 17,
          1987, p. C4.  Also in JPG.

Nursing moves across from Erlanger.  “Dr. Harry Wagner said last week the Amnicola Highway college plans to seek state funding for a nursing and health science facility.”

  "Building on CSTCC Campus to Be Named for Bond,” by H. Maria Noel, Chattanooga Times, June 23, 1987, p. B2.  Also
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“On Friday, the veteran educator is expected to be honored when the state Board of Regents approves a request to name Chattanooga State’s humanities building for him.”

  "Chattanooga State to Offer Nurse Training for Temple Program,” by Michele Baum, Chattanooga Times, August 13,
          1987, p. B2.  Also in JPG.

Article discusses Chattanooga State and Tennessee Temple cooperative agreement.

  "CSTCC Expands Off Campus,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 16, 1987, p. A1.  Also in JPG
          1 and 2.

Evening classes will be offered at Brainerd and East Ridge high schools.  Courses are being offered over WTCI-TV, and a computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) center is planned.

  "CSTCC Humanities Building Named in Dr. Bond’s Honor,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 31,
          1987, p. A1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

“’I believe you are performing one of the greatest services in the community when you enhance education for all people.’”  Second page of scan is from a photocopy.

  "’Chattanooga College’ Deemed Unlikely as Title for CSTCC,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, September
          20, 1987, p. B1.  Also in JPG.

Dr. Wagner gives his vies of what a community college is.  He “said a junior college is considered different from a community college.”  “He said a community college is seen as having a much broader mission, possessing not only a two-year transfer program but other career and vocational/technical programs.”

  "Chattanooga State Enrollment Jumps to 5,834 Students, a 21% Increase,” by Barbara O’Reilley, Chattanooga Times,
          October 3, 1987, p. A1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Dr. Wagner cites the increase to several innovations.  Article includes a color chart of enrollment years.

  "$1.3 Million Computer-Run Demonstration Plant Planned,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, December 13,
          1987, p. A1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

CIM Demonstration Center will have three parts.  “Mr. Reed said Chattanooga State was selected by IBM because the college already has a state-of-the-art computer-integrated design, computer-integrated manufacturing center.”