Highlight: Dr. Harry Wagner resigns as president to become Executive Vice-Chancellor on the Tennessee Board of Regents.  Dr. Charles Lea assumes interim presidency.  Dr. James Catanzaro chosen as new President of Chattanooga State.

  "Blacks Organize Association,” by Joyce Durham, The Chattanooga State Communicator, January 1990, p. 1 and 2.  Also
          in JPG.

The Black Student Association organized in fall of 1989.

  "Dr. Wagner Receives Leadership Award,” by Dr. Harry D. Wagner, The Chattanooga State Communicator, January 1990,
          p. 1.  Also in JPG.

Dr. Wagner is the President of Chattanooga State.  He received the Thomas J. Peters National Leadership Award.

  "Engineer Society Certifies CSTCC Auto Tech Program,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, January 14,
          January 14, 1990, p. C1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

“Chattanooga State’s auto technology program has earned certification from the Automotive Society of Engineers after it was accepted in all eight areas on the first try, an official says.”

  "CSTCC Grant Will Train Manufacturing Workers,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, January 28, 1990,
          p. B1.  Also in JPG.

A $258,000 grant will be used by Chattanooga State “to help provide training in up-to-date technology for up to 100 local manufacturing workers.”

  "Energy Management and Accounting Project,” by Russ Camp, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 1990,
          p. 3.  Also in JPG.

"In 1987 a three-year project was started to set up a living laboratory of energy accounting and energy management on the Chattanooga State campus."

  "Computerized Beauty is Here,” by Betty Proctor, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 1990, p. 2.  Also in JPG.

Cosmetology uses the "new Enhancement Systems computer."

  "Grant Received to Train Local Manufacturing Workers,” by Kim Raines, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March
          1990, p. 2.  Also in JPG.

The "Center for Advanced Technology has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to train employees of small- to medium-sized businesses in the Chattanooga area."

  "Gift to Small Engine Program,” The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 1990, p. 1 and 3.  Also in JPG.

American Honda Motor Company has made a gift that expands the small engine program.

  "New TDD Pay Phone System Makes Debut,” by Betty Proctor, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 1990,
          p. 2.  Also in JPG.

Chattanooga State is "host to the first TDD pay phone booth in Tennessee that is equipped to accommodate both hearing and nonhearing persons."

  "Earth Day Celebrates 20^th Anniversary!,” by Ellen Mogensen, The Chattanooga State Communicator, April 1990, p. 1.
          Also in JPG.
          On same scan: "Local Environmental Issues Topic of April 20 Panel Discussion," Anthony Wilson (same paper).

"Chattanooga State will celebrate Earth Day 1990 on Friday, April 20, with environmental-awareness activities scheduled throughout the day."

  "Developmental Disabilities Day Marks Handicap Awareness Week,” by Ellen Mogensen, The Chattanooga State
          Communicator, May-June 1990, p. 1 and 2.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

"Chattanooga State observed the first annual Developmental disabilities Day on March 23 with a number of events...."

  "Chattanooga State Plan Funded,” by Andy Sher, Chattanooga Times, June 15, 1990, p. B1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Funds to plan the advanced technology building’s “$4.1 million renovation and addition” are approved.

  "Wagner Offered Board of Regents Post," by Stephynie Chapman, Chattanooga Times, June 26, 1990, p. A1.  Also in
          JPG 1 and 2.

Dr. Wagner “has been Chattanooga State’s president since 1985.  The college has become a leader in industrial training, working closely with the Tennessee Department of Economic Development.  Chattanooga State was the first state technical institute to be elevated to become a technical community college.”

  "Regents OK Wagner as Vice Chancellor,” by Stephynie Chapman, Chattanooga Times, June 30, 1990, p. B1.  Also in
          JPG 1 and 2.

Dr. Wagner become vice-chancellor at the Board of Regents “less than a week after the governor asked him to apply for the job.”

  "Lea Replaces Wagner at CSTCC on Temporary Basis as President,” by Stephynie Chapman, Chattanooga Times,
          July 6, 1990, p. B1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Dr. Charles Lea becomes interim president.

  "City’s Business, Colleges Combine Seminar Planning,” by Stephynie Chapman and Michael Davis,  Chattanooga Times,
          July 9, 1990, p. C1.  Also in JPG.

"The Chattanooga Institute for Professional Development, to be headquartered at Chattanooga State, was conceived as a partnership to take advantage of all four entities’ planning facilities and staff expertise.”

  "CSTCC Enrollment of 9,000 Surpasses Numbers at UTC,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, September 16,
          1990, p. A1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Color chart shows college credit student enrollment far surpasses vocational student numbers.

  "McCullough New Dean of Instruction,” by Ursula A. Sample, The Chattanooga State Communicator, September 1990,
          p. 1 and 2.  Also in JPG.

Tom McCullough is in charge of academics.

  "Lea Named Interim College President: Wagner Resigns, Lea Assumes Interim Presidency,” by Betty Proctor, The
          Chattanooga State Communicator, September 1990, p. 1.  Also in JPG.

Dr. Charles Lea becomes interim President.

  "Panel Chooses Catanzaro CSTCC President,” by Stephynie Chapman, Chattanooga Times, October 10, 1990, p. A1.
          Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Dr. Catanzaro is exciting about coming to Chattanooga State, "one of the best community colleges in America."  “Wagner said Catanzaro’s familiarity with the community college philosophy set him apart from the other candidates.”

  "Chattanooga’s High-Tech Training Hub,” by Jan Galletta, Chattanooga News-Free Press, October 14, 1990, p. I5. 
          Also in JPG 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

A long article about the Center for Advanced Technology covers the past and present.

  "CSTCC Gets $50,000 Grant to Set Up Lab for Disabled,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, October 23, 1990,
          p. B1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Jeffery Katcher, a quadriplegic, is named as the program’s coordinator.

  "Campus Parking Expands,” by Rhonda Wheeler, The Chattanooga State Communicator, October 1990, p. 1.  Also
          in JPG.

A gravel lot expands the parking facilities.

  "Changes in Store for IMC,” by Russ Camp, The Chattanooga State Communicator, October 1990, p. 1 and 6.  Also in
          JPG.

Expansion of the Augusta R. Kolwyck IMC Library is on tap.

  "New CSTCC President Plans to Spend Time in Class With Students,” by Stephynie Chapman, Chattanooga Times, 
          November 3, 1990, p. B1.  Also in JPG.

Dr. Catanzaro wants to spend the majority of his time with "students and community leaders on their turf."

  "Catanzaro Believes 5% Gain for CSTCC’s Rolls Too Low,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, November 18,
          1990, p. C1.  Also in JPG.

Dr. Catanzaro’s “first official day at the 9,000 student community college was last Monday.”  Dr. Catanzaro, who headed three colleges before coming to CSTCC, said CSTCC’s goal of increasing its minority student population from about 11 percent to 16 percent in 1995 is realistic.”

  "President Promises to be the Student’s Choice,” by Betty Proctor, The Chattanooga State Communicator, December
          1990, p. 1.  Also in JPG.

"Catanzaro: Energy + Vision = Success" is at the top of the newspaper page.  Dr. James Catanzaro has plans to "encourage and implement more student-life programs and activities."  "When asked about his plans for a volleyball court, his eyes twinkled and a huge smile crossed his face as he stated, 'it will be ready within a couple more weeks.'"