After almost twenty years at Covenant, Troy Duble has decided to step down from his role as vice president for advancement. Duble, who graduated from Covenant in 1993 with a degree in business administration, acted as director of development prior to becoming vice president for advancement in 2005. Duble cites “a strong call to pursue new ventures” as a reason for his departure.
Read moreChattanooga Reroutes
On Monday, Sept.15, the U.S. Department of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program awarded Chattanooga, along with 72 other cities, a $400,000 grant to assess the feasability of a light rail system that would utilize the city’s old rail lines. An additional $300,000 was given by the city to complete an estimated $35 million dollar study that will examine factors like demand, fare structure, and route tactics.
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This year, Carter Hall opened a new advising space and student area: the Center for Student Success. Designed by the Dean of Students Brad Voyles and the Director of Academic Support Janet Hulsey, this center hopes to serve students in need of tutoring or personalized academic guidance, and also provides specialized attention for those with learning difficulties. The Center is located at the end of Carter Hall in room 143, and has space available for studying and test proctoring.
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