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Driving Student Support at UT
Melissa Richter, SLC The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is taking innovative steps to ensure every student’s success by addressing their basic needs in new and impactful ways. The Center for Basic Needs has recently acquired an electric Ford F-150 Lightning truck thanks to funds available through a student fee. This purchase represents a significant investment…
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What I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Student
Lyndsey Summers From learning how to live with a roommate, to learning how to manage time without a parent’s guidance—the first year of college is an entirely foreign experience for some students. As I wrap up my third year at Rocky Top, I have been reflecting on some things I’ve learned since my first day…
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Cleaning with Meaning: Housekeeping Supervisors’ Professional Development Creates Positive Residence Hall Environments
Megan Zimmerman, Student Intern, Student Life Communications Moving into a residence hall as a first-year student can be an adjustment. On top of moving away from home and family for what is likely the first time, residents are learning a variety of skills from time management to how to do their laundry by themselves. In…
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Volunteers at Work: How Serving in Professional Organizations Supports Staff at UT
Ian Crone, Director, Student Union, and President, Association of College Unions International Professional staff members at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville demonstrate what it means to be a Volunteer as they serve and lead their respective higher education associations. Whether publishing, presenting educational sessions at conferences, or serving in regional or international leadership roles, Student…
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Developing Soft Skills for Staff through the Student Conduct Process
At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the purpose of Student Conduct and Community Standards is to develop student integrity and accountability through an educational, consistent, and equitable conduct process. Throughout this process, students have a fundamental right to a university-trained advisor who can help them understand the conduct process and make informed choices that are…
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How Blackthorn Event Management Streamlined Program Assessment
Dianna Foulke, Associate Director, Center for Student Engagement As any higher education professional knows, the ability to effectively share the impact of our work for the students we serve is critical not only to our ability to continue that work, but to grow and improve it over time. When the staff in the Center for…
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A Touchdown for Student Ticketing: Student Life and Athletics Partnership Helps More Students Experience Neyland
102,000 screaming fans in orange and white. The Pride of the Southland Marching Band playing Rocky Top. A host of student-athletes running through the Power T. Fireworks, flyovers, Tennessee Walking Horses, and cheerleaders. Nothing quite describes the energy and explosiveness of Neyland Stadium on game day when the Tennessee Volunteers take Shields-Watkins Field. Cheering for…
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Cultivating Leadership through Collaboration: Ignite Program Partners with Colleges and Departments
Blakley O’Brien, Student Intern with the Jones Center for Leadership and Service Marked by long-standing traditions in its decades of service to Volunteers, the Ignite program strives to develop leadership skills and cultivate community engagement. The Jones Center for Leadership and Service champions the program’s continued evolution and growth through sustainable partnerships with academic colleges…
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How to Get the Accommodations You Need
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is committed to ensuring that each student has the same opportunity to succeed during their time at UT, and Student Disability Services (SDS) is just one of the many departments working to support all Volunteers. Among the available services from SDS are note-taking software and services, documents in accessible formats, interpreting…