UTM has begun the process of removing trees and preparing the area slated for construction of the Latimer Engineering and Science Building. The building will be located at the southeastern corner of the UTM quadrangle, and the timeline calls for completion in 2022 before students come back to school that fall. The Communications Building that… Continue reading Construction in Martin
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UT campuses to continue online classes through the summer
MARTIN, Tenn. – University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd – in consultation with chancellors at UTK, UTC UTM and the UT Health Science Center – has announced that summer session classes at all campuses will be delivered online in response to COVID-19. At UTHSC, clinical rotations in hospitals will continue with students following COVID-19… Continue reading UT campuses to continue online classes through the summer
Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
On Monday, March 30 2020, Gov. Bill Lee signed executive order 22, which will be in effect from Tuesday, March 31, at 11:59 p.m. until April 14, 2020. This executive order will make all nonessential businesses throughout the state close until April 14, 2020. You can go out for essential services or activities as long… Continue reading Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
Do the Five
The world has become familiar with the words “social distancing” and “self-quarantine.” Social distancing has us staying at least 6 feet from other people to lessen the chance of contracting COVID-19. This has caused many schools to suspend in-person classes and events to be cancelled to prevent the large gathering of groups. Although some people… Continue reading Do the Five
UTM community aids in COVID-19 relief efforts
UTM, along with multiple Tennessee higher education institutions, has partnered with THEC and TEMA to create personal protective equipment for Tennessee COVID-19 relief aid. UTM has centralized all of the 3D-capable printers on campus into the Rogers Media Center and is currently printing headbands for medical face shields. “We are pleased to engage with the… Continue reading UTM community aids in COVID-19 relief efforts
COVID-19 precautions taken at UTM Mail Services
Update March 26, 2020: A person has tested negative for COVID-19 following the announcement Wednesday of a possible case in UTM Mail Services located in Clement Hall. The area was closed March 25 when a possible COVID-19 infection became known. With this news, Mail Services resumes operation Friday in Clement Hall. On Wednesday afternoon, March… Continue reading COVID-19 precautions taken at UTM Mail Services
UTM postpones SOAR, Transfer Orientation
UTM has postponed the Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and Transfer Orientation sessions as a precautionary measure related to COVID-19. The first SOAR dates, originally planned for May 18 and 20, have been rescheduled for June 22 and 24, respectively. SOAR, previously seven sessions, will be consolidated into five sessions on the following dates: June… Continue reading UTM postpones SOAR, Transfer Orientation
UTM extends drop date
Good morning, In trying to ease the transition to online coursework, the administration has decided to extend the drop date of courses to April 3, 2020 at 5:00PM. Please be sure to review any holds on your account, as you will be able to drop classes via Banner Self-Service as long as you do not have any holds on your record. … Continue reading UTM extends drop date
Student Refunds
From the Office of Student Affairs. The spread of COVID-19 has resulted in the shift of all face-to-face courses to online delivery for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. As a result, many students are no longer on campus and have returned home. The university will provide prorated refunds to students for the following:… Continue reading Student Refunds
UT Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting March 27
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. EDT/2:30 p.m. CDT on March 27. Following interim guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), the meeting will be held virtually. All board members will participate electronically or by telephone. Interested individuals are encouraged… Continue reading UT Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting March 27