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 studentsupport@chattanoogastate.edu, or visiting IMC 124. Tammy is accessible by emailing tammy.mcdonough@chattanoogastate.edu. 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 cstigerstories@gmail.com.

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

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Episode 37: Tammy McDonough talks to Tiffany Patterson about student needs during the pandemic

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 cstigerstories@gmail.com.

Access a transcript of this episode here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YbExgouSqbWCd9D-mk_yNETQxD_Tkvfi/view?usp=sharing

Episode 38: Two students, Warner and Edward, talk about how COVID impacted students

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 cstigerstories@gmail.com.

Access a transcript of this episode here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1imjG0eHdfUPTuyQ20ZkovBecrz_WykQY/view?usp=sharing

Episode 39: Emily Dunlap shares her love of ChattState with Edward Smith

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 cstigerstories@gmail.com.

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

Episode 40: Dr. Ashford talks to Bamba Gueye about leadership during COVID

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 cstigerstories@gmail.com.

Bonus episode: Thanksgiving Gratitude

Tiger Stories, a podcast from Chattanooga State Community College, is the place to share the stories from our campus community with you. At Chattanooga State, we believe every member of our campus, students, faculty and staff belongs here and because we know that belonging matters, we're excited to share the stories of those who make up the unique, diverse and supportive community on our campus. You'll often hear people on this podcast talk about Chattanooga State as having the feel of a family. We are so proud to be part of an institution that welcomes people from across the community to come here and pursue their dreams. We hope you'll enjoy hearing our stories and maybe even someday you'll want to share yours with us too.

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