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What’s Open on Campus?
You may be away from campus during winter break, but Rocky Top is still open and eagerly awaiting your return. Outside of official administrative holidays and closings, many student support services offered by the university are still available throughout December and January. Here’s a roundup of what’s open on campus. Student Union December hours for the…
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Student Resources for Finals Week
As the days get shorter and the time spent at the library gets longer, the university offers several resources to support students’ well-being as they finish the semester. Whether you are in search of additional academic support to help you through final exams or mental health resources particularly through the winter months, the Division of…
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Your Ticket to Knoxville: Creating Community Connections Through Student Ticket Program
When the Center for Student Engagement (CSE) set out to help students find spaces where they felt at home in the Knoxville community, they started with a simple idea: connection. Connection to the campus, connection to the community, and connection to moments that turn a place into a memory. That idea sparked what has become a…
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Stewarding Resources: A Summer Camp Example with RecSports
For the past two summers, UT’s RecSports has hosted Kidcam Summer Camp during June, July, and August when facilities are less busy. As students travel home, study abroad, work summer jobs, complete internships, or are otherwise engaged in mostly off-campus activities, the department has pursued a fun and simple way to generate revenue. But the…
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Sweet as Soda Pop: New Campaign Underscores Campus Amnesty Policy for Students
In times of need, Vols help Vols. When a critical situation involves alcohol or other drugs, however, some students may find themselves unsure of how to handle the situation out of fear of potential repercussions. To support Vols in making the safest decisions for themselves and others, an amnesty policy exists on the UT campus to…
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The Right Care at the Right Time
In the fall of 2024, two UT department heads teamed up with lofty goals: reduce wait times for mental health services on campus, clarify the process for students and for referring faculty and staff, and bolster staff morale. And a year later, all of those goals have been achieved thanks to an internal change referred to…
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Two Perspectives on Growing a Student Employment Program
Written By: Alison Ward, Associate Director, Student Union, and Amanda Griffiths, Assistant Director for Student Training and Engagement, Student Union Laying the Foundation The program fosters holistic student growth by equipping employees with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for their careers, while also fulfilling vital functions in the Student Union. Our program emphasizes competencies…
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Beyond the Agenda: Mentoring the Leaders Behind the Titles
In his role as director, Todd Cox serves as the primary university advisor for Student Government Association and its elected officers. Cox shares his perspective about being an advisor to this group and what he’s learned about championing the Volunteer experience. From the outside, advising student government looks like a tangle of agendas, amendments, parliamentary…
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Students Find Belonging Through Peer Mentoring Program
For new students arriving on campus for the first time, the sheer number of people, offices, and opportunities that make up UT can be overwhelming. But with the help and friendship of a peer mentor through Student Disability Services (SDS), new Vols registered with the office can have a kind and supportive welcome to campus and…
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Going the Extra Mile: Serving Students from Across Tennessee with Low-Cost Transportation During School Breaks
Written By: Dez Newcomb, Outreach Coordinator, Center for Basic Needs As a student-centered initiative led by the Center for Basic Needs, the UT to West TN program is an example of the kinds of student support envisioned and executed by creative thinking and dedication. Each year, the program offers transportation during key campus breaks: Thanksgiving,…