Highlight: New sculpture garden opens.  Grant received to establish adaptive computer lab.

  "THEC OKs 2 New Programs for CSTCC,” Chattanooga Times, January 26, 1991, p. B3.  Also in JPG.

“The commission also approved two new programs and a division reorganization for Chattanooga State Technical Community College.  The two-year degrees in technical and business writing and human services specialist will be available this fall.”  The “Division of Environmental Science will combine the health physics, hazardous materials technology, fire science technology and chemical technology programs under one unit.”  Dr. Charles Lea is dean of students.

  "CSTCC Spring Term Shows 17.6% Rise in Enrollment,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, January 28, 1991,
          p. A1.  Also in JPG.

"Dr. Catanzaro said enrollment in business and the health professions ‘led the pack’….”  “However, the college plans to shut down its downtown teaching site in May, citing a lack of growth at that site.”

  "CSTCC Is Planning to Start ‘Weekend College’ Program,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, January 28,
          1991, p. A2.  Also in JPG.

"He [Dr. Catanzaro] said classes would be taught at the main Amnicola Highway site and at high schools that CSTCC will use this fall for night classes.”

  "Computer Equality for the Disabled,” by Elsie Cole, The Chattanooga State Communicator, February 1991, p. 1 and 5.
          Also in JPG.

"Chattanooga State received a grant from the Developmental Disability Planning Council of Tennessee for the purpose of establishing an Adaptive Computer Lab to serve students with various disabilities."

  "New Smoking Policy in Effect,” by Betty Proctor, The Chattanooga State Communicator, February 1991, p. 3.  Also in
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A smoking policy which respects "the rights of both non-smokers and smokers" is in effect.

  "Wheelchair with Wings,” by Elsie Cole, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 1991, p. 1.  Also in JPG.

"Jeff Katcher is the Coordinator of the new Adaptive Computer Lab...."

  "Student Government Association Report,” by Betty Proctor, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 1991, p. 1
          and 6.  Also in JPG.

The article covers a report from the SGA.

  "A Woman of Many Talents,” by Gail Sawyer, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 1991, p. 3 and 6.  Also in
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Bea Lyons is profiled in this article.

  "Re-accreditation Under Way at CSTCC,” Chattanooga Times, March 15, 1991, p. B2.  Also in JPG.

"Self-study reveals “need to increase the physical capacity of the institution.”  “One of the campus’ main projects is to double the size of its library … increase its library staff….”  “The other major construction project will be building a connector between the Ray Albright Technology Center and the Advanced Technology Building, Catanzaro said.”

  "New Sculpture Garden Opens,” by Betty Proctor, The Chattanooga State Communicator, April 1991, p. 1 and 3.  Also
          in JPG.

"On Tuesday, March 26, Chattanooga State was honored with the presence of renowned sculptor John R. Henry, who...officially kicked off the first Sculpture Garden on the college campus."

  "CSTCC, UTC Planning Center to Aid Disabled,” by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, April 23, 1991, p. A1. 
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"A $300,000 state grant will permit Chattanooga State and UTC to form a new center designed to help disabled persons to live independently and work, officials say.”

  "CSTCC, Covenant Plan Degree for Weekends,” Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 29, 1991, p. A1.  Also
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Covenant’s program is called Quest.  Chattanooga’s weekend college program is at the main campus.

  "UTC, CSTCC Offer Separate Pathways to Education Goals,” by Stephynie Chapman, Chattanooga Times, July 22, 1991,
          p. A1.  Also in JPG 1, 2, and 3.

Comparison of UTC and Chattanooga State.  Chart shows enrollment, campus size, founding year, admissions policy, number of programs, age mix, tuition and quotations by both school presidents.

  "CSTCC Adding Degrees,” by Stephynie Chapman, Chattanooga Times, July 30, 1991, p. B1.  Also in JPG.

Environmental Science and Technology Division is created.

 

 

  East Campus Opens on Lee Highway.  This campus has a separate history page.  Note that there is an earlier East   Campus opening in 1988.