{"id":2,"date":"2023-10-02T15:15:29","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T15:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife-wds-prd.utk.edu\/dos\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-08-21T16:34:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T20:34:25","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p class=\"lead\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Empowering students through advocacy, unwavering support, and fostering a sense of mattering and belonging lie at the heart of our mission. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the Office of the Dean of Students is dedicated to creating an engaging and inclusive learning community. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our commitment to these principles drives every interaction, shaping transformative experiences and services across our departments. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aligned with the Division of Student Life and the university&#8217;s mission and values, we strive to be a catalyst for a meaningful student experience.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-431 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Dean-Team_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Dean-Team_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Dean-Team_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Dean-Team_2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Meet the Deans<\/h2>\n<p>The principles of advocacy, support, and mattering and belonging guide our interactions with students<strong>. <\/strong>By embracing a dynamic and comprehensive approach, our team offers experiences and services that are transformational to students and that reflect the mission, values, and vision of the Division of Student Life and university.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/about\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg btn-block\">Meet our team<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-430\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Campus-Climate.jpg\" alt=\"A long dining table on Pedestrian Walkway hosts large crowds of students gathered for a shared meal and conversation.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Campus-Climate.jpg 800w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Campus-Climate-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Campus-Climate-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Campus Climate<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re committed to fostering an environment where all members of the campus community can learn and thrive. The campus climate should affirm the dignity of all and encourage the exchange of ideas. The Office of the Dean of Students addresses concerns that impact the campus climate through outreach, support, and education.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/campus-climate\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg btn-block\">Learn about campus climate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-432\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Report-A-Concern.jpg\" alt=\"Students walk up the hill along Blueberry Falls with the Student Union in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Report-A-Concern.jpg 800w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Report-A-Concern-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/dos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Report-A-Concern-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Reporting Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>There are a wealth of resources to support students facing challenges at UT. Students, faculty, staff, and others can easily submit necessary reports tailored to the type of assistance needed. 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