Senate Resolution 1703, sponsored and written by the chair of Academic Affairs committee, Jade Bleskey, has been passed through SGA senate and is one step closer to creating a UTM Center for Sustainability. The next stage is for an approval from Chancellor Carver. If this happens, it will be voted on at the UT Board… Continue reading Proposed fee may fund sustainability center
Computer Science gets ABET accreditation
The Computer Science program has earned its independent accreditation from the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET after years of preparation. Accreditation through ABET insures the standard for computing, applied and natural science and engineering and engineering technology programs around the world. “We’ve been building these efforts for so many years,” said Dr. Joshua Guerin, interim… Continue reading Computer Science gets ABET accreditation
Letter: Human component needed in mission statements
The other day I was handed a document that included a proposal for a new mission statement for UTM and was made aware there was an ongoing discussion about the future shape of our university. Although the document I was handed is still being shaped, this is what it said: Given that democracy cannot function… Continue reading Letter: Human component needed in mission statements
Non-traditional journey of a non-traditional student
Travis Jenkins, a commuter student and engineering major, is like any other commuter student, except that his trip to class is 342 miles long. A 40-year-old entrepreneur from Tallahassee, Florida, who now lives in Nashville, Jenkins originally enrolled at UTM in 1995. Back then, he was on scholarship on the football team and was pursuing an engineering… Continue reading Non-traditional journey of a non-traditional student
Carver, Toston hear student concerns in first listening session
The rule in Margaret Toston’s office is to, “Never send a student away,” and after the first listening session of the semester, that motto seems to run true for all administrators at UTM. Toston is the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, meaning she works directly with Chancellor Keith Carver to ensure that students are happy… Continue reading Carver, Toston hear student concerns in first listening session
Week of events set to alleviate career fears
The UTM Career Planning and Development Office will be holding a Career Exploration Week during the week of Oct. 30. Career Planning and Development career counselor Melanie Young said that the goal of Career Exploration Week is for people to understand what career exploration really is. “It’s a great tool for those who are majoring… Continue reading Week of events set to alleviate career fears
Green fee and graduation accessories discussed at SGA meeting
On Thursday, Oct. 5, the Student Government Association held their third senate meeting of the semester. This meeting proceeded like most do with executive reports, advisor reports and committee reports. No old business was brought to the table but new business included two bills. A resolution to have non-academic stoles, cords and pins at graduation;… Continue reading Green fee and graduation accessories discussed at SGA meeting
UTM fails to defend ‘nest’ in homecoming game
The homecoming game for UTM did not go as expected, and in a game where there was only one offensive touchdown, the defenses ruled. The game featured six turnovers, two of which occurred on the second and third drives of the game. The first quarter would end scoreless, leaving both teams hungry for more. Murray… Continue reading UTM fails to defend ‘nest’ in homecoming game
Quad City traditions continue bringing UTM and community together
UTM hosted the 14th annual Quad City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, with Captain of the Caribbean as the theme. The Canned Sculpture contest is one of the annual homecoming events. This a chance for groups to receive donations of canned foods and use their best abilities to create a sculpture for a chance to… Continue reading Quad City traditions continue bringing UTM and community together
Saudi students celebrate 87th National Day
The UTM Saudi Students Association celebrated the 87th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, Sept. 23, in the U.C. ballroom. Guests were taught about Saudi Arabian culture and greeted with Arabic coffee and dates. UTM faculty, staff and students were in attendance. The ceremony began with words from the Quran, followed… Continue reading Saudi students celebrate 87th National Day