Highlight: UTC-CSTCC joint program articulated.  Center for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM Center) and the Automated Office Center opens.  East Campus opens.  Student Center named for Rep. Paul Starnes.

  "Minority Students on Rise at CSTCC,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, January 3, 1988, p. A1.  Also in
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“Chattanooga State’s minority head count rose some 9 percent with officials citing the use of more workshop for local high school seniors and sweeteners such as personal letters to prospective students and financial aid.”

  "UTC-CSTCC Joint Program Offers Degrees in 40 Areas,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, February 21,
          1988, p. C1.  Also in JPG.

“Such a transfer has been hampered in the past because Chattanooga State Technical Community College and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are in two different post-secondary education systems.”  UTC and CSTCC officials worked on a guidebook “that shows the courses students may take at Chattanooga State and later at UTC….”

  "Dr. Wagner of CSTCC Placed on Top-50 List,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, March 27, 1988, p. B3.  Also in JPG.

The Community College Leadership Program names Dr. Wagner among the top 50 community college leaders.

  "Opening of CSTCC Computer Center Scheduled for Friday,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, April 24, 1988, p. B9. 
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“The $1.3 million CIM center, designed to help local businesses become more competitive, is being created by Chattanooga State and IBM.”

  "Stepping into the Future,” by Donna Miller, Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 5, 1988, p. D1.  Also in JPG.

“’Chattanooga State has demonstrated its willingness to invest in our country’s future with the development of the CIM center.’”

  "CSTCC to Open New Teaching Site,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 29, 1988, p. C1.  Also
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Chattanooga State-East will be erected “just off Shallowford Road near I-75.”  Classes will begin there August 25.  See also separate East Campus History.

  "CSTCC Growth Plan Gets OK,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, July 3, 1988, p. A1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

“A five- to seven-year plan that calls for raising three new buildings and erecting five additions to structures at Chattanooga State has been approved by state officials.”

  "C. L. Lea Picked CSTCC Dean of Arts, Sciences,” Chattanooga News-Free Press, July 15, 1988, p. F4.  Also in JPG.

Dr. Charles Lea becomes the new dean of the Schools of Arts and Sciences, replacing Dr. Jack McEwen who left to teach full time.

  "CSTCC Autumn Enrollment Exceeds 6,000 for 1^st Time,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, September 11,
          1988, p. C7.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Factors that boost enrollment include opening of the East Campus and more transferring ease with UTC.

  "CSTCC to Name Center for Rep. Starnes,” Chattanooga News-Free Pres, October 2, 1988, p. G5.  Also in JPG.

Student Center will be named in honor of Rep. Paul Starnes “during ceremonies to be held at the college on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m."