Category Archives: Priority 3: Personal and Professional Growth

Summer Stride: Reflections on a Summer of Personal and Professional Growth
I was sitting in the fourth row of a large lecture hall in Omaha, Nebraska when someone tapped me on […]
Undergraduate Research Inquiries Spark Enhanced Mental Health
Each spring, select students at the University of Tennessee prepare to share semesters’ worth of research at the Exhibition of […]
The Road to Commencement: Paved with Resilience and Community
When Bri Swindell (‘24) enrolled at the University of Tennessee in the fall of 2018, she had no idea the […]
Developing Skills and Solutions: Student Employment in Action Through Data Initiatives Within Student Life
As a student intern with Student Life Communications (SLC), I’ve had the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. It’s […]
The Road to Commencement: Paved with Resilience and Community
Content Warning: The following story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please […]
Growing in My Leadership Skills, a Director’s Perspective
This fall, Student Life launched a new professional development initiative specifically for director-level staff. The inaugural Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Fellowship […]
Center for Student Engagement: A Career Launchpad for the Competitive Entertainment Industry
At the Center for Student Engagement, students gain unique professional experiences that they can apply to their future careers. They […]
Lunch is Served
A new Division of Student Life program invites staff to explore local restaurants owned and operated by diverse community members […]
Professional Fellowship Adopts New Model and Incorporates Designing Your Life Principles
The third priority in the Division of Student Life’s strategic plan is to advance personal and professional growth of students […]

Lunchtime Basketball Builds Connections for Colleagues
Eating lunch at a workspace or enjoying lunch with coworkers at a conference table might be common occurrences in professional […]