UTM’s College Panhellenic Council (CPC) intends to raise enough funds in the next four years to build a school in a Third World country for girls’ education through Circle of Sisterhood. The five sororities at UTM will need to raise between $40,000-$47,000 in order to sponsor a school in one of the following countries: Haiti,… Continue reading UTM sororities to build school
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ENGAGE Speaker
Dr. Jean Twenge, professor of psychology at San Diego State University, spoke to an audience of students on Sept. 3 in the Skyhawk Fieldhouse. Twenge, author of over 140 scientific works and three books about the “iGen” generation, spoke to students as a part of UTM’s ENGAGE Civic Initiative. Dr. Arthur Hunt, professor of public… Continue reading ENGAGE Speaker
Changes across campus continue
Several changes have been made across campus since students left for summer break. Most students will be affected by the updated campus parking map, which restructures the access of parking to commuters. According to Chad Worley of Public Safety, “Lot 4, Library, is now a staff only lot from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. After… Continue reading Changes across campus continue
Dr. Twenge to speak Sept. 3
Dr. Jean Twenge, author and professor of Psychololgy at the University of San Diego, will speak in the Skyhawk Fieldhouse as part of UTM’s new ENGAGE Civic Initiative Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. Twenge is most notably known for her book “iGen: Why Today’s Super Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less… Continue reading Dr. Twenge to speak Sept. 3
Fall faculty looks towards future
As the 2019-2020 academic school year begins, Dr. Keith Carver, UTM chancellor, and Randy Boyd, UT System interim president, hosted the fall faculty meeting Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Watkins Auditorium. As Boyd addressed the crowd of faculty and staff members, he spoke about his summer and the duties of being the UT System president. “I… Continue reading Fall faculty looks towards future
Runway replaces OrgSync
After utilizing OrgSync, an online forum for managing Registered Student Organizations (RSO), for 10 years, UTM has transitioned to Runway, an improved online program. The decision to change platforms was made by the Office of Student Life. Runway is programmed by Campus Labs, an online business which collects student data to improve campus services. According… Continue reading Runway replaces OrgSync
The state of Agriculture Education in Tennessee
High school and middle school students in Tennessee who sign up to take agriculture classes this fall may return to find their teachers gone, classes cut, or programs shut down. Nearly 6% of agriculture teachers leave the profession each year because of retirement, employment in other industries, or simply being terminated by the school. Even… Continue reading The state of Agriculture Education in Tennessee
Dr. Kenyatta Lovett to speak at UT Martin spring commencement May 4
Dr. Kenyatta Lovett, executive director for Complete Tennessee, will serve as keynote speaker during UTM’s spring 2019 commencement ceremony, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., May 4, in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Lovett is responsible for developing and implementing the programming necessary to support Tennessee’s vision to increase the number of state residents… Continue reading Dr. Kenyatta Lovett to speak at UT Martin spring commencement May 4
21st African-American Leadership Conference set for May 7
The UTM WestStar Leadership Program will host the 21st-annual African-American Leadership Conference from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., May 7, at the STAR Center in Jackson. The conference registration fee is $35 per person and includes both a continental breakfast and lunch. High school and college students can attend for $20 per person. Registration information and payment… Continue reading 21st African-American Leadership Conference set for May 7
Advisory Board tackles multiple issues
The UTM Advisory Board hosted its quarterly meeting April 23 in the UC to discuss the 2019-20 annual operating budget, modifications to the Five-Year Strategic Plan, enrollment management and fundraising performance. The Advisory Board is responsible for proposing recommendations regarding the strategic plan and tentative annual operating budget to the Board of Trustees (BOT) in… Continue reading Advisory Board tackles multiple issues