Enhancing Your UT Experience
Academic Opportunities
Programs Abroad Office
Study at one of numerous institutions around the world while earning credit towards your UT degree.
Alisa Meador or Noah Rost
Center for International Education
1620 Melrose Avenue
974-3177
http://web.utk.edu/~globe
Internships & Developmental Research
- Get work experience or participate in a special project which is related to your major or field of career interest. Contact the department of your interest to receive more information.
- Earn upper-divisional credit in many departments for independent research. Look for 400-level courses in research or independent study. Contact your department for more information.
- Career Services maintains an extensive library of internship opportunities. For more information contact: Shawna Hembree, Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall, 974-5435.
National Student Exchange (NSE)
Study for up to a year at one of 193 four-year institutions in the United States or Canada, earning credit towards your degree and paying UT tuition and fees.
Pia Wood
Center for International Education
1620 Melrose Avenue
974-3177
pwood@utk.edu
http://www.nse.org/
Campus/Community Involvement
(For a list of a campus and professional organizations go to GO:: get inVOLved Website: http://go.utk.edu.)
First Year Studies 101 Peer Mentor
This is an opportunity for upper division students to help new students adjust to the University environment. Peer mentors receive FYS 401 and 402 credit.
Dr. Ruth Darling
1817 Melrose Avenue
946-4357
http://studentsuccess.tennessee.edu/fys.html
Student Activities
- All Campus Events Committee
- Campus Entertainment Board
- Cultural Attractions Committee
- Film Committee
- Issues Committee
- Teleproductions Board
- Visual Arts Committee
- Women’s Coordinating Council
Student Activities Office, 974-5455
305 University Center
http://web.utk.edu/~stuact/
Team VOLS
Offering volunteer opportunities with services such as the Humane Society, Hunger & Homelessness, Literacy, Hispanic Outreach, and local hospitals.
Team VOLS Office, 974-8481
315A University Center
http://teamvols.utk.edu
teamvols@utk.edu
Employment
Math Tutorial Center
Work as a tutor at the Math Tutorial Center with flexible hours and generous pay as you develop your interpersonal skills.
Jenna Caldwell, 974-0469 or 974-2461
324 Ayres Hall
mtc@math.utk.edu
http://www.math.utk.edu/MTC
Orientation Leader
During the summer, earn a stipend and receive three hours of credit towards your undergraduate degree while introducing new students and their parents to the University.
Michele Stauffer, 974-2435
412 Student Services
http://sold.utk.edu
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader
SI Leaders hold group study sessions several times a week for Math 119, Math 130 or Chemistry 120. The SI Leader helps students review and understand course content.
Resident Assistant
Receive a monthly stipend and gain valuable leadership experience working in a UT residence hall.
Jerry Adams, 974-2571
405 Student Services
http://uthousing.utk.edu/
jra@tennessee.edu
Arts and Sciences Student Advisor
Learn communications skills while helping fellow students get on the right track in this multifaceted position.
Mary Anne Hoskins, 974-4481
1 Alumni Memorial Building
http://www.artsci.utk.edu/advising
Leadership
Ignite Program & Emerging Leader Class
- The Ignite Program is an opportunity for freshmen to learn about opportunities for involvement and to develop leadership skills.
- Emerging Leaders is a three credit-hour course taught every spring for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors interested in studying leaders, leadership theories, and the application of leadership in a variety of situations.
412 Student Services Building
http://sold.utk.edu/
Student Government Association (SGA)
Elected Positions:
- Student Senate
- Undergraduate Academic Council
- Graduate Student Association
Appointed Positions:
- Freshman Council
- Student Services
SGA Office, 974-2377
http://sga.utk.edu