Highlight: Ground is broken for new nursing and science facility.  Chattanooga State at Eastgate Town Center opens.  Dr. Catanzaro's Convocation Address can be seen.

Audiovisual Files

   Dr. Catanzaro's 2008 Convocation Address.  "We're in the 'Thrive Stage.'"  Courtesy of Media Services.  28-1/2
          minutes.  Transcript of audio.

   Dr. Catanzaro and Sports at Chattanooga State created October 17, 2008, time: 45 seconds.  Courtesy of The WAWL.
          Transcript of audio.

   Dr. Catanzaro and Promotion about Chattanooga State created February 11, 2008, time: 26 seconds.  Courtesy
         of The WAWL.  Transcript of audio.
 

Newspaper Files

  "The Serving Leader,” by Consuelo O’Neal, The Chattanooga State Communicator, December 2007/January 2008, p. 1.
          Also in JPG 1, 2, and 3.

Ms. O'Neal is retiring from Chattanooga State after 29 years.  She looks back on her career in this article.  Note: Newspaper says, "December/January 2007."

  "Project AHEAD Continues to Soar!," The Chattanooga State Communicator, December 2007/January 2008, p. 8.  Also
          in JPG.

"The AHEAD program provides activities 20 hours a week for up to 15 weeks to equip students for college preparation."  It has been going on for five years.  Note: Newspaper says, "December/January 2007."

  "New CARTA Wrapped Bus Unveiled," The Chattanooga State Communicator, December 2007/January 2008, p. 1.  Also
          in JPG.

"The CARTA bus wrap promotes Chattanooga State's "Ask Joe!" advertising.  Note: Newspaper says, "December/January 2007."

  "Chief Napoleon Williams:  A bit of Chattanooga State’s own Black History,” by Elaine H. Smith, The Chattanooga
          State Communicator, February 2008, p. 1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Chief Napoleon Williams is featured.

  "Chattanooga State's Acceptable Use Policy," by Amber Lewis, The Chattanooga State Communicator, February 2008,
          p. 3.  Also in JPG.

This is a guideline for software and network usage for 2008.  The latest policy should always be searched."

  "CSTCC Awarded $81,000 Tech Grant,” by Sandy Smith, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 2008, p. 2.  Also
          in JPG.

An anonymous donor has given $81,000.  The "Chattanooga Community Foundation will provide 25 full-tuition scholarships to engineering technology students beginning in the fall 2008 semester."

  "The WAWL Aimed for Change...,” by Leonard Hancock, The Chattanooga State Communicator, April 2008, p. 1.  Also
          in JPG 1 and 2.

School "officials have agreed to sell the WAWL 91.5 FM radio license and tower for $1.5 million to an unidentified buyer."

  "Chattanooga State Breaks Ground for $28.5 Million Science Facility," by Joan Garrett, Chattanooga Times, April
          29, 2008, p. B1.  In text only.

Chattanooga State has waited 14 years to begin the 200,000-square-foot facility.

  "Chattanooga State Opens Eastgate Campus," Chattanooga Times, July 23, 2008, East Brainerd Weekly, p. 7.  Also in
          JPG.

Article includes picture of Julius Dodds, the new director.

  "What's New at Chattanooga State," The Chattanooga State Communicator, September 2008,
          p. 2.  Also in JPG.

The article covers the construction for the Health Sciences building, the redesign of the first floor of the CBIH building, and the Media Technologies Center that will go in the former WTCI Channel 45 building.

  "Chattanooga State Announces Enrollment Figures," The Chattanooga State Communicator, September 2008, p. 2.
        Also in JPG.

"Distance education enrollment accounts for a significant portion of the college's growth in enrollment."

  "Chattanooga State Opens the Door for Volkswagen," by Leonard Hancock, The Chattanooga State Communicator,
          October 2008, p. 1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

There is much excitement about more jobs being added to our community, and Chattanooga State has a big part.

  "Chatting About Chatt State," by Karen Nazor Hill, The Chattanooga Times, October 29, 2008, p. E1.  Also in JPG
          1 and 2.

Phyllis Mescon is interviewed.

  "Catanzaro Says Campus Will Continue to Accommodate Student's Goals," by Elaine Smith, The Chattanooga State
          Communicator, November 2008, p. 1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

Article interviews Dr. Catanzaro.

  "PATP Welcomes Guest Instructor and Broadway Producer" by Kate Burkhalter, The Chattanooga State
          Communicator, November 2008, p. 2.  Also in JPG.

Robert Cole, a Broadway producer, has been brought in to teach in the Professional Actors' Training Program in the absence of Rex Knowles and Sherry Landrum.

  "UTC, Chattanooga State Sign Transfer Pact," Chattanooga Times, November 14, 2008, p. B1 and B8.  Also in JPG.

"UTC and Chattanooga State have signed an agreement to allow students with associate degrees from the community college to enter the university's four-year programs as juniors."