Tiger Stories

This special episode shares the voices of our ChattState community as we give thanks at Thanksgiving 2020. We appreciate everyone who makes our community college a true community. And we especially thank you for listening to our podcast.

If you'd like to be a part of Tiger Stories, reach out! We're at [email protected].

This episode is final in our special summer series on Tiger Stories, focusing on how Chattanooga State has adjusted to the events of the last three months. How has COVID-19 impacted us? How is our College thinking about this moment in history? You'll find out in these special episodes featuring students interviewing members of our campus community about these uncertain times.

In this episode, student Bamba Gueye talks to ChattState President Dr. Rebecca Ashford about the challenges of leading during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ashford shares how she came to the College, what the last few months have been like as a college president, and what she thinks about as she makes decisions for the campus. They also get into a discussion about what she's been reading lately.

ChattState is committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. Find out about our ongoing response to COVID-19 and get important information about resources at our web page: www.chattanoogastate.edu/coronavirus-…us-community

If you'd like to be a part of Tiger Stories, reach out! We're at [email protected].

Access a transcript of this episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d1dLP3kxLV7nzUmBx_ZIjQWO8bpqGM66/view?usp=sharing

This episode is the twelfth in our special summer series on Tiger Stories, focusing on how Chattanooga State has adjusted to the events of the last three months. How has COVID-19 impacted us? How is our College thinking about this moment in history? You'll find out in these special episodes featuring students interviewing members of our campus community about these uncertain times.

In this episode, guest host Edward Smith interviews the beloved Dr. Emily Dunlap, associate professor of psychology and advisor of the Psych Club. In their chat, they talk about how faculty support students, how Emily found her way into teaching, and why it's important to support one another. This conversation is filled with energy and love -- you'll have a smile on your face while listening, we promise!

ChattState is committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. Find out about our ongoing response to COVID-19 and get important information about resources at our web page: www.chattanoogastate.edu/coronavirus-…us-community

If you'd like to be a part of Tiger Stories, reach out! We're at [email protected].

Access a transcript of this episode here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1imjG0eHdfUPTuyQ20ZkovBecrz_WykQY/view?usp=sharing

This episode is the eleventh in our special summer series on Tiger Stories, focusing on how Chattanooga State has adjusted to the events of the last three months. How has COVID-19 impacted us? How is our College thinking about this moment in history? You'll find out in these special episodes featuring students interviewing members of our campus community about these uncertain times.

In this episode, two students -- Warner and Edward -- talk about how COVID-19 changed their experiences in the spring semester. Warner graduated in May, so she finished out her last eight weeks at ChattState remotely. This episode is a fun discussion between two students that reflects the sense of community at our College, even when we cannot be together. They end by imploring you to wear your mask and stop the spread of COVID.

ChattState is committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. Find out about our ongoing response to COVID-19 and get important information about resources at our web page: www.chattanoogastate.edu/coronavirus-…us-community

If you'd like to be a part of Tiger Stories, reach out! We're at [email protected].

Access a transcript of this episode here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YbExgouSqbWCd9D-mk_yNETQxD_Tkvfi/view?usp=sharing

This episode is the tenth in our special summer series on Tiger Stories, focusing on how Chattanooga State has adjusted to the events of the last three months. How has COVID-19 impacted us? How is our College thinking about this moment in history? You'll find out in these special episodes featuring students interviewing members of our campus community about these uncertain times.

In this episode, student Tiffany Patterson talks with Tammy McDonough, who works in the Student Support Center as the coordinator of educational outreach programs and retention. Students know they can call "Ms. Tammy" when they're facing challenges -- be that a need for food assistance, housing help, car trouble, or many other things. Tammy has a real heart for helping students overcome the life challenges that make college success difficult.

Find out more about the Tiger Cupboard here: https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/tiger-cupboard

And the Helping Hands fund here: https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/helping-hands

This video talks about qualifying for SNAP benefits (sometimes called food stamps) as a college student: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFFxagM578w&feature=youtu.be

Other helpful resources are available at https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/single-stop-resources and at https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/belongingmatters.

You can reach out to the Student Support Center by calling (423) 697-4483, emailing [email protected], or visiting IMC 124. Tammy is accessible by emailing [email protected]. She and others at the SSC also monitor the private Facebook group for students, accessible (with your official email address) at www.facebook.com/groups/ChattStateStudents/

ChattState is committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. Find out about our ongoing response to COVID-19 and get important information about resources at our web page: www.chattanoogastate.edu/coronavirus-…us-community

If you'd like to be a part of Tiger Stories, reach out! We're at [email protected].

Access a transcript of this episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a5MHWQGRxEFy4EJllZQItl01AroSD2XW/view?usp=sharing

This episode is the ninth in our special summer series on Tiger Stories, focusing on how Chattanooga State has adjusted to the events of the last three months. How has COVID-19 impacted us? How is our College thinking about this moment in history? You'll find out in these special episodes featuring students interviewing members of our campus community about these uncertain times.

In this episode, student Zennia Kiah NeSmith talks to Vice President of Academic Affairs Beth Norton. They talk about how faculty responded to the change in course delivery, including plans for the upcoming fall semester. Dr. Norton also shares a bit about her background and why she thinks it's especially important, in the age of Google, to get to know others personally and to get a feel for their character, which doesn't always transmit in a Google search. Both Zennia and Dr. Norton share an appreciation for the people who make Chattanooga State a special place to be.

ChattState is committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. Find out about our ongoing response to COVID-19 and get important information about resources at our web page: www.chattanoogastate.edu/coronavirus-…us-community

Watch the video discussing the course formats this fall here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuN2y2AchJM&feature=emb_title

Read more about Dr. Beth Norton here: https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/news-center/internal-press-release/chattanooga-state-welcomes-dr-beth-norton

If you'd like to be a part of Tiger Stories, reach out! We're at [email protected].

Access a transcript of this episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f5h3P5aP8R64NOnh2Fec5l4U8yOSvjlr/view?usp=sharing

This episode is the eighth in our special summer series on Tiger Stories, focusing on how Chattanooga State has adjusted to the events of the last three months. How has COVID-19 impacted us? How is our College thinking about this moment in history? You'll find out in these special episodes featuring students interviewing members of our campus community about these uncertain times.

In this episode, student Macy Tidmore talks with Clomeisha Tumlin, a professor in the Business division who teaches courses in personal finance, leadership, and management, in addition to leading courses for first-time freshmen called College Success. Clomeisha shares the struggles of being a mom of two small children while working and teaching from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also shares how she's adapted her teaching in a virtual environment -- and as her spring 2020 student, Macy speaks to what it was like to experience those classes herself. They share inspiring advice on how to navigate these challenging times with grace and purpose.

ChattState is committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. Find out about our ongoing response to COVID-19 and get important information about resources at our web page: www.chattanoogastate.edu/coronavirus-…us-community

If you'd like to be a part of Tiger Stories, reach out! We're at [email protected].

Access a transcript of this episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10XmnXbz0MqVLYGWfLUFrY1D99gde4atg/view?usp=sharing

This episode is the seventh in our special summer series on Tiger Stories, focusing on how Chattanooga State has adjusted to the events of the last three months. How has COVID-19 impacted us? How is our College thinking about this moment in history? You'll find out in these special episodes featuring students interviewing members of our campus community about these uncertain times.

In this episode, IT student Kenzy Young talks with our Vice President of Technology Gardner Long about how ChattState has adapted its use of technology since March 2020. These two techies had a good time exchanging thoughts on platforms, software, and a whole lot of other technical matters -- most of which ended on the cutting floor, so to speak, as it went way above the knowledge of most. What you'll hear in this episode is an interesting look at how Chattanooga State is thinking about purchasing and deploying technology in this world. And, you'll also hear two guys who love their "Gig City" internet from EPB -- as do many people in our campus community!

ChattState is committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. Find out about our ongoing response to COVID-19 and get important information about resources at our web page: www.chattanoogastate.edu/coronavirus-…us-community

If you'd like to be a part of Tiger Stories, reach out! We're at [email protected].

Access a transcript of this episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MFAOF1-DYwR9124tzPbiFEmUtlCNGxG_/view?usp=sharing

This episode is the sixth in our special summer series on Tiger Stories, focusing on how Chattanooga State has adjusted to the events of the last three months. How has COVID-19 impacted us? How is our College thinking about this moment in history? You'll find out in these special episodes featuring students interviewing members of our campus community about these uncertain times.

In this episode, student Macy Tidmore is back to chat with the coordinator of the Math Lab, Angie Blevins, who attended ChattState as a student who was just as afraid of math as many of the students who now seek help from the Math Lab. (True story!) Angie talks about her own educational journey -- trust us, you'll be inspired! -- and what the Math Lab has done since March 2020 to adapt to this new COVID-19 world. She shares how important of a role the Math Lab tutors have had in helping her to continue offering quality tutoring to students at the College.

ChattState is committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. Find out about our ongoing response to COVID-19 and get important information about resources at our web page: www.chattanoogastate.edu/coronavirus-…us-community

If you'd like to be a part of Tiger Stories, reach out! We're at [email protected].

Access a transcript of this episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FP2UYhp8O7rW-3B5jdx2vHN5s6F7YWW6/view?usp=sharing

This episode is the fifth in our special summer series on Tiger Stories, focusing on how Chattanooga State has adjusted to the events of the last three months. How has COVID-19 impacted us? How is our College thinking about this moment in history? You'll find out in these special episodes featuring students interviewing members of our campus community about these uncertain times.

In this episode, student Edward Smith chats with Sara Gilley, who works in the Enrollment Services Center answering phone calls and emails from students who have questions about admissions, financial aid, and other things at ChattState. Sara graduated from the College in 2007 with her associate's degree, but she didn't go far; this is her home, she says, and she loves her work. She and Edward exchanged upwards of 60 emails before he ever stepped foot in a ChattState class, and their appreciation for one another really shines through in this conversation.

ChattState is committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. Find out about our ongoing response to COVID-19 and get important information about resources at our web page: www.chattanoogastate.edu/coronavirus-…us-community

If you'd like to be a part of Tiger Stories, reach out! We're at [email protected].

Access a transcript of this episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13X2v46XDiQuhb0K4g54ZXZLCaz9uirkE/view?usp=sharing