(1722,3,'2020-01-29 10:57:43','2020-01-29 16:57:43','The University of Tennessee President’s Council will hold its sixth annual showcase and awards dinner on Friday, Jan. 31, in Martin. President’s Council members will have the opportunity to tour the UT Martin campus as part of the showcase and awards event.\r\n\r\nMembers will visit the award-winning UT Martin broadcast studios and hear from communications professors Rodney Freed and Dr. Richard Robinson about their television and radio programs. Members will also watch a demonstration from the UT Martin equestrian team followed by student testimonials about why they chose UT Martin. The showcase will conclude with a trip to downtown Martin, where members will visit Core Ten, a full-service software solutions company that hires UT Martin graduates.\r\n\r\nAfter the day’s activities, members will attend the President’s Council Awards Dinner at 7 p.m. at the Discovery Park of America in Union City. The UT Martin New Pacer Singers, conducted by Dr. Mark Simmons, UT Martin professor of music, will provide the evening’s entertainment, and Miss Tennessee Volunteer Kerri Arnold will serve as the master of ceremonies.\r\n\r\nThe dinner will honor four UT leaders for their service to the university system.\r\n<blockquote>“I am eternally grateful to these four deserving recipients for their continuing service to this university. Our campuses across the state have become national leaders in a multitude of areas thanks to the generous giving of the recipients’ time, talents and resources. We owe a great deal of our success as a university to these individuals,” said UT System Interim President Randy Boyd.</blockquote>\r\nJim and Judi Herbert, both UT Knoxville graduates, will be presented with the Jim and Natalie Haslam Presidential Medal. The support of the Herberts has been recognized with the renaming of the Writing Center to the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center and the College of Agriculture to the Herbert College of Agriculture. They have served on the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board, UT Foundation Board, UTFI Alliance of Women Philanthropists and the UTIA Agriculture Development Board.\r\n\r\nBill Nunnelly, a 1970 UT Martin graduate, and his wife, Rosann, will be honored with the Philanthropist of the Year Award. Their historic $22 million gift is the largest gift ever made to UT Martin and will provide scholarships to students who attend the university, giving preference to students from Hickman County, where Bill was raised on a cattle and feed-grain farm.\r\n\r\nMichael Strickland, founder of Bandit Lites, will receive the President’s Council Service Award. Strickland generously gives his time to UT both in the classroom and on the Haslam College of Business Advisory Counsel. Strickland is a 1977 graduate of the UT Knoxville Haslam College of Business.\r\n\r\nIn addition to these awards, John D. Staley III, a 1993 UT Chattanooga alumnus, will also be inducted into the UT Alumni Association Past President’s Council. Staley led the alumni association as president from 2018 to 2019. He has served on the UTC alumni council and board of directors and is the past president of the UTC Physical Therapy Alumni Association. He has also served on the UT Advisory Council, the Alumni Career Services Task Force, and the UTAA annual giving, communication, marketing, career services, engagement and nominating committees.\r\n\r\n<strong>About the Awards</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Jim and Natalie Haslam Presidential Medal was first awarded in 2007 to Sen. Howard H. Baker Jr. In addition to exemplary giving, leadership and service, honorees demonstrate a willingness and ability to motivate others to support the university, show a lifelong commitment to UT and higher education, and have personal history of integrity and excellence in all aspects of life. Other previous recipients include Sen. Lamar Alexander (2018), Jim and Sandy Powell (2017), Dr. Bob Kaplan (2016), John and Ann Tickle (2015), the late Hank Lauricella (2014), R. Clayton McWhorter (2013), Andrea Loughry (2012), former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen (2011), Scott L. Probasco Jr. (2010), the late Pat Summitt (2009) and Peyton Manning (2008).\r\n\r\nInitiated in 2007, the Philanthropist of the Year Award goes to a donor who has made a significant gift to the University of Tennessee and recognizes the profound impact a single gift can make to the university. Previous winners include Gary and Kathleen Rollins (2018), Bill Latimer (2017), Jim and Judi Herbert (2016), Jim and Sandy Powell (2015), Donnie and Terry Smith (2014), Dr. Bob Kaplan (2013), Brenda Lawson (2012), Charles and Moll Anderson (2011), John and Ann Tickle (2010), Tom and Kathleen Elam (2009), Barbara and Ralph Hamilton (2008) and Jane O. and David T. Bailey (2007).\r\n\r\nThe<strong> </strong>President’s Council Service Award acknowledges exceptional service in the advancement of the university toward the achievement of excellence. Previous recipients include Thomas Griscom (2018), Waymon Hickman (2017), Phillip Fulmer (2016), Jim Duke (2015), Dr. Phil Wenk (2014), Michael T. Strickland (2013), Bill Blankenship (2012), Jim Powell (2011), Waymon Hickman (2010), Charles and the late Julie Wharton (2009), John Sorey (2008) and Charlie W. Brinkley Jr. (2007).\r\n\r\nSince its inception in 1965, the UT Alumni Association Past President’s Council has served as an advisory council to the alumni association and as a resource for current alumni programs.\r\n\r\n<strong>About the UT President’s Council </strong>\r\n\r\nThe UT President’s Council is a constituency of alumni and friends who understand and support higher education broadly in Tennessee. It is comprised of volunteer leaders who have the opportunity to serve as the university’s premier advocates. The council is the UT System President’s core volunteer leadership group charged with advancing the UT System’s mission to serve the people of Tennessee and beyond through discovery, communication and application of knowledge necessary to create a cohesive, consistent and unifying system model of advancement.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Jane Hudson, UT System Office of Communications and Marketing, at 865-974-4211 or <a href=\"mailto:jhudso34@tennessee.edu\">jhudso34@tennessee.edu</a>.\r\n\r\n###\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','UT President\'s Council to host sixth-annual showcase and awards dinner in Martin on Friday','The University of Tennessee President’s Council will hold its sixth annual showcase and awards dinner on Friday, Jan. 31, in Martin.','inherit','closed','closed','','1719-revision-v1','','','2020-01-29 10:57:43','2020-01-29 16:57:43','',1719,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/01/29/1719-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1724,3,'2020-01-29 16:25:29','2020-01-29 22:25:29','','PedritoMartinezGroup','The Pedrito Martinez Group is featured in this publicity photo.','inherit','closed','closed','','pedritomartinezgroup','','','2020-01-29 16:26:00','2020-01-29 22:26:00','',1723,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/PedritoMartinezGroup.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1725,3,'2020-01-29 16:26:31','2020-01-29 22:26:31','The Pedrito Martinez Group, led by Grammy-nominated percussionist Pedrito Martinez, will perform at 7 p.m., Feb. 18, in the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Harriet Fulton Theatre. This performance is free and open to the public, but tickets should be reserved in advance at utm.edu/musicevents.\r\n\r\nMartinez was born in Havana, Cuba, and by the age of 27 had won the Thelonius Monk Award for Afro-Latin Hand Percussion and appeared in the documentary “Calle 54.” He is widely regarded as the leading percussionist in Latin jazz music and has recorded or performed with Eric Clapton, Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Sting and others as both percussionist and vocalist.\r\n\r\nThe group’s appearance is the second spring 2020 installment in UT Martin’s Ed Sargent Guest Artist Series and is specifically sponsored by the UT Martin Civil Rights Conference, Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs, Department of Music, and Department of History and Philosophy, as well as the Coleman Foundation, Dr. Lynn Alexander, Ed Sargent and Joan Jett.\r\n\r\nA percussion masterclass is open to the campus community at 2 p.m., Feb. 18, following a noon  question-and-answer session about Cuban culture in room 136 of the Fine Arts Building. A free Afro-Cuban buffet will be provided for attendees. More information about the group’s performance experience, including video and sound clips, is available at <a href=\"http://www.pedritomartinezmusic.com\">pedritomartinezmusic.com</a>.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the UT Martin performance, contact the UT Martin Department of Music at 731-881-7402.\r\n\r\n###','UT Martin to host the Pedrito Martinez Group on campus Feb. 11','The Pedrito Martinez Group, led by Grammy-nominated percussionist Pedrito Martinez, will perform at 7 p.m., Feb. 18, in the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Harriet Fulton Theatre.','inherit','closed','closed','','1723-revision-v1','','','2020-01-29 16:26:31','2020-01-29 22:26:31','',1723,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/01/29/1723-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1726,3,'2020-01-29 16:27:53','2020-01-29 22:27:53','The Pedrito Martinez Group, led by Grammy-nominated percussionist Pedrito Martinez, will perform at 7 p.m., Feb. 18, in the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Harriet Fulton Theatre. This performance is free and open to the public, but tickets should be reserved in advance at utm.edu/musicevents.\r\n\r\nMartinez was born in Havana, Cuba, and by the age of 27 had won the Thelonius Monk Award for Afro-Latin Hand Percussion and appeared in the documentary “Calle 54.” He is widely regarded as the leading percussionist in Latin jazz music and has recorded or performed with Eric Clapton, Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Sting and others as both percussionist and vocalist.\r\n\r\nThe group’s appearance is the second spring 2020 installment in UT Martin’s Ed Sargent Guest Artist Series and is specifically sponsored by the UT Martin Civil Rights Conference, Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs, Department of Music, and Department of History and Philosophy, as well as the Coleman Foundation, Dr. Lynn Alexander, Ed Sargent and Joan Jett.\r\n\r\nA percussion masterclass is open to the campus community at 2 p.m., Feb. 18, following a noon  question-and-answer session about Cuban culture in room 136 of the Fine Arts Building. A free Afro-Cuban buffet will be provided for attendees. More information about the group’s performance experience, including video and sound clips, is available at <a href=\"http://www.pedritomartinezmusic.com\">pedritomartinezmusic.com</a>.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the UT Martin performance, contact the UT Martin Department of Music at 731-881-7402.\r\n\r\n###','UT Martin to host the Pedrito Martinez Group on campus Feb. 18','The Pedrito Martinez Group, led by Grammy-nominated percussionist Pedrito Martinez, will perform at 7 p.m., Feb. 18, in the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Harriet Fulton Theatre.','inherit','closed','closed','','1723-revision-v1','','','2020-01-29 16:27:53','2020-01-29 22:27:53','',1723,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/01/29/1723-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1779,3,'2020-02-17 11:04:47','2020-02-17 17:04:47','The University of Tennessee at Martin and West Texas A&amp;M University have partnered to host the Experiential Learning Leadership Institute on March 25-27 at Discovery Park of America in Union City. Dr. Sean Walker, UT Martin associate professor of management, will serve as keynote speaker.\r\n\r\nThe institute will focus on active, hands-on learning and how it can be applied in classrooms at all levels to improve student comprehension. Registration is $275 for those presenting in a concurrent session, $50 for university students and $75 for area K-12 educators and community participants.\r\n\r\nMarch 25 will offer on-site experiential leadership training modules for those educators who are already participating in that program. Concurrent presentation sessions will begin at 9 a.m., March 26, and end with dinner and a keynote speaker at 6 p.m. that evening. The conference will conclude March 27 with poster presentations by student researchers.\r\n\r\nEducators who wish to register for module trainings on March 25 should submit registration information by Feb. 28. Registration for all other participants must be received by March 15. Interested individuals can register online at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/elli\">utm.edu/elli</a>.\r\n\r\nContact Dr. Lajuan Davis, associate professor of information systems, at <a href=\"mailto:ldavis91@utm.edu\">ldavis91@utm.edu</a> or 731-881-7364 for more information or registration assistance.\r\n\r\n###','UT Martin to co-host experiential learning conference March 25-27','The University of Tennessee at Martin and West Texas A&M University have partnered to host the Experiential Learning Leadership Institute on March 25-27 at Discovery Park of America in Union City.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-to-co-host-experiential-learning-conference-march-25-27','','','2020-02-17 11:04:54','2020-02-17 17:04:54','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1779',0,'post','',0),(1728,3,'2020-02-03 11:05:36','2020-02-03 17:05:36','Bill and Rosann Nunnelly, of Nashville, received the Philanthropist of the Year Award from the University of Tennessee President’s Council during a dinner Jan. 31 at Discovery Park of America. Their $22 million bequest to fund scholarships at UT Martin is the largest in UT Martin history and could provide as many as 90 scholarships each year when the gift is realized. <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/campusscene/2020/02/shaping-the-future/\">Read more about the Nunnellys here in the spring 2020 edition of UT Martin’s Campus Scene alumni magazine.</a>\r\n\r\n###','Nunnellys named Philanthropists of the Year','Bill and Rosann Nunnelly, of Nashville, received the Philanthropist of the Year Award from the University of Tennessee President’s Council during a dinner Jan. 31 at Discovery Park of America.','publish','closed','closed','','nunnellys-named-philanthropists-of-the-year','','','2020-02-05 09:01:36','2020-02-05 15:01:36','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1728',0,'post','',0),(1729,3,'2020-02-03 11:03:57','2020-02-03 17:03:57','','01312020_PresidentsCouncilAwardsDinner098','(l-r) UT System Interim President Randy Boyd is pictured with Bill and Rosann Nunnelly, who received the UT President\'s Council\'s Philanthropist of the Year award Jan. 31. ','inherit','closed','closed','','01312020_presidentscouncilawardsdinner098','','','2020-02-03 11:05:22','2020-02-03 17:05:22','',1728,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/01312020_PresidentsCouncilAwardsDinner098.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1730,3,'2020-02-03 11:05:36','2020-02-03 17:05:36','Bill and Rosann Nunnelly, of Nashville, received the Philanthropist of the Year Award from the University of Tennessee President’s Council during a dinner Jan. 31 at Discovery Park of America. Their $22 million bequest to fund scholarships at UT Martin is the largest in UT Martin history and could provide as many as 90 scholarships each year when the gift is realized. <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/campusscene/2020/02/shaping-the-future/\">Read more about the Nunnellys here in the spring 2020 edition of UT Martin’s Campus Scene alumni magazine.</a>\r\n\r\n###','Nunnellys named Philanthropists of the Year','Bill and Rosann Nunnelly, of Nashville, received the Philanthropist of the Year Award from the University of Tennessee President’s Council during a dinner Jan. 31 at Discovery Park of America.','inherit','closed','closed','','1728-revision-v1','','','2020-02-03 11:05:36','2020-02-03 17:05:36','',1728,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/03/1728-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1731,3,'2020-02-03 15:02:09','2020-02-03 21:02:09','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 20<sup>th</sup>-annual Civil Rights Conference will address the theme “Ordinary Heroes: The Struggle for Human Rights” with events the week of Feb. 17-21 on the UT Martin main campus.\r\n\r\nJoan Trumpauer Mulholland, a civil rights icon who had participated in more than 50 sit-ins and demonstrations by the time she was 23 years old, will give the keynote address at 7 p.m., Feb. 20, in the Boling University Center Watkins Auditorium. She was a Freedom Rider, a participant in the Jackson Woolworth’s sit-in, the March on Washington, the Meredith March and the Selma to Montgomery March. She is also a recipient of the 2015 National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award.\r\n\r\nAll events are free to the public and located in Watkins Auditorium unless otherwise noted. A schedule of events is as follows:\r\n\r\nFeb. 17\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“Elbert Williams: First to Die – Investigating the cold case murder of NAACP member Elbert Williams in Brownsville, Tennessee, in 1940”; Jim Emison, Tennesseans for Historical Justice; 1-1:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Civil Rights Issues in Tennessee”; Mr. Tom Castelli, legal director for the ACLU Foundation of Tennessee; 2-2:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Everyday Issues for Minority Students on Campus” panel; 3-3:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Human Rights are Civil Rights” roundtable; Hortense Parrish Writing Center, Andy Holt Humanities Building, room 209; 4-4:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Building Community: The Work Continues”; Weakley County Reconciliation Project; 6-7:30 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 18\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Lunch with the Pedrito Martinez Group; Fine Arts Building Band Room; noon-1 p.m.,</li>\r\n 	<li>“The History of Segregation and Education in Weakley County”; 1:15-2:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“The Ballot or the Bullet: The Next Generation”; LeLann Evans, community organizer; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Concert: The Pedrito Martinez Group; Harriet Fulton Theater; 7 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 19\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“LGBTQ+ couples’ experience post Obergefell v. Hodges”; 1-1:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“How Not to be ‘That Person’: Destroying the Bystander Effect”; Amy McLean, associate professor of social work; 2-2:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Issues Faced by Immigrants in Tennessee”; 3-3:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Screening: “After Selma” followed by a question and answer with Loki Mulholland, director and screenplay writer; 4 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 20\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Community Action Poverty Simulation; Boling University Center Duncan Ballroom; 9 a.m.-noon.</li>\r\n 	<li>“The Sustaining Role of Religious Music in the Civil Rights Movement”; Rev. Courtney Pace; 1-2:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Screening: “The Uncomfortable Truth” followed by a question and answer with Loki Mulholland, director and screenplay writer; 2:30-4 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Workshop: “Minority Student Leadership Experiences on Tennessee Campuses”; Boling University Center, room 206; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Envisioning a Healthy LGBTQ+ Community”; Del Ray Zimmerman, director of the Office for Diversity Affairs and LGBTQ+ Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Keynote: Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, civil rights icon; 7 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 21\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Free student health fair; Boling University Center Duncan Ballroom; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information about the Civil Rights Conference, contact Dr. Lindsay Anderson, assistant professor of sociology and conference organizer, at <a href=\"mailto:civilrights@utm.edu\">civilrights@utm.edu</a>.\r\n\r\n###','UT Martin to host 20th-annual Civil Rights Conference','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 20th-annual Civil Rights Conference will address the theme “Ordinary Heroes: The Struggle for Human Rights” with events the week of Feb. 17-21 on the UT Martin main campus. ','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-to-host-20th-annual-civil-rights-conference','','','2020-02-14 12:03:06','2020-02-14 18:03:06','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1731',0,'post','',0),(1732,3,'2020-02-03 14:59:48','2020-02-03 20:59:48','','02212019_CivilRightsConferenceBarber003','Rev. William Barber II, pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and president of the NAACP  North Carolina conference gave the keynote address during the 2019 UT Martin Civil Rights Conference. ','inherit','closed','closed','','02212019_civilrightsconferencebarber003','','','2020-02-03 15:01:40','2020-02-03 21:01:40','',1731,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/02212019_CivilRightsConferenceBarber003.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1733,3,'2020-02-03 15:02:09','2020-02-03 21:02:09','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 20<sup>th</sup>-annual Civil Rights Conference will address the theme “Ordinary Heroes: The Struggle for Human Rights” with events the week of Feb. 17-21 on the UT Martin main campus.\r\n\r\nJoan Trumpauer Mulholland, a civil rights icon who had participated in more than 50 sit-ins and demonstrations by the time she was 23 years old, will give the keynote address at 7 p.m., Feb. 20, in the Boling University Center Watkins Auditorium. She was a Freedom Rider, a participant in the Jackson Woolworth’s sit-in, the March on Washington, the Meredith March and the Selma to Montgomery March. She is also a recipient of the 2015 National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award.\r\n\r\nAll events are free to the public and located in Watkins Auditorium unless otherwise noted. A schedule of events is as follows:\r\n\r\nFeb. 17\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“Elbert Williams: First to Die – Investigating the cold case murder of NAACP member Elbert Williams in Brownsville, Tennessee, in 1940”; Jim Emison, Tennesseans for Historical Justice; 1-1:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Civil Rights Issues in Tennessee”; Mr. Tom Castelli, legal director for the ACLU Foundation of Tennessee; 2-2:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Everyday Issues for Minority Students on Campus” panel; 3-3:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Human Rights are Civil Rights” roundtable; Hortense Parrish Writing Center, Andy Holt Humanities Building, room 209; 4-4:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Building Community: The Work Continues”; Weakley County Reconciliation Project; 6-7:30 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 18\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Lunch with the Pedrito Martinez Group; Fine Arts Building Band Room; noon-1 p.m.,</li>\r\n 	<li>“The History of Segregation and Education in Weakley County”; 1:15-2:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“The Ballot or the Bullet: The Next Generation”; LeLann Evans, community organizer; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Concert: The Pedrito Martinez Group; Harriet Fulton Theater; 7 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 19\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“LGBTQ+ couples’ experience post Obergefell v. Hodges”; 1-1:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“How Not to be ‘That Person’: Destroying the Bystander Effect”; Amy McLean, associate professor of social work; 2-2:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Issues Faced by Immigrants in Tennessee”; 3-3:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Screening: “After Selma” followed by a question and answer with Loki Mulholland, director and screenplay writer; 4 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 20\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Community Action Poverty Simulation; Boling University Center Duncan Ballroom; 9 a.m.-noon.</li>\r\n 	<li>“The Sustaining Role of Religious Music in the Civil Rights Movement”; Rev. 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The following class participants are noted with the business or organization affiliation and home county:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Andy Anderson, attorney and sole practitioner at Anderson Law Office, Henderson County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Bane, executive director of the Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board, Weakley County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Monte Belew, sheriff at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Lowell Beller, service manager of Central Distributors, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Cheryl Browne, retired physician, Fayette County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jason Compton, director of operations of the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Chris Donaldson, owner and operator of Tencom Services, Dyer County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Debbie Dunaway, executive assistant for Southwest Tennessee Development District, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Kyle East, financial representative with WoodmenLife &amp; Woodmen Financial Services, Crockett County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Mike Enoch, plant manager of Marvin Windows and Doors of Tennessee, Lauderdale County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Norma Gerrell, director of schools for Paris Special School District, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Monica Heath, interim director of the McKenzie Industrial Board, Carroll County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jessica Huff, director of tourism at McNairy County Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce, McNairy County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Barry Hutcherson, mayor of Chester County, Chester County;</li>\r\n 	<li>George Leake, supervisor of secondary instruction for Obion County Schools, Obion County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jamie Mantooth, executive director of enrollment services and student engagement for the University of Tennessee at Martin, Weakley County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Lee Mills, captain at FedEx Express, Shelby County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Victor Parkins, owner and publisher of the Gibson County Publishing Newspaper Group, Gibson County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Perryman, executive director of Savannah Industrial Development Corporation, Hardin County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jessi Pruett, attorney with Byrd and Byrd, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, Gibson County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Teresa Russell, instructional coach at Haywood County Board of Education, Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Shalondria Shaw, community development and engagement liaison for the city of Brownsville, Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Dakota Simpson, governor’s management fellow for the state of Tennessee, Dyer County,</li>\r\n 	<li>Ty Smithson, loan officer at Greenfield Banking Company, Weakley County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Katelyn Spivey, marketing director at Carroll Bank and Trust, Benton County;</li>\r\n 	<li>DeLaney Timberman, executive director of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce, Hardin County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jamey Tosh, owner and partner of Tosh Farms, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Wendell Wainwright, chairperson pro temp of the Fayette County Pubic Schools District, Fayette County;</li>\r\n 	<li>William Wooten, president of the Wooten Law Office, LLC; Tipton County.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nParticipants attend a series of sessions held through June focusing on topics such as economic development, public policy, education and technology. The WestStar Leadership Program was founded at UT Martin in 1989 and is the state’s oldest and largest regional leadership program. The program equips regional leaders with new skills and knowledge designed to impact the educational, economic and social development of West Tennessee. The program also provides members with a growing network of community-minded people committed to serving the area. Dr. Charley Deal serves as WestStar executive director.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the WestStar Leadership Program, contact Virginia Grimes, program coordinator, at 731-881-7298.\r\n\r\n###','WestStar Leadership Program announces class of 2020','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2020 includes 29 business and education leaders from 18 West Tennessee counties.','publish','closed','closed','','weststar-leadership-program-announces-class-of-2020','','','2020-02-05 09:01:41','2020-02-05 15:01:41','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1734',0,'post','',0),(1735,3,'2020-02-03 16:54:46','2020-02-03 22:54:46','','12102019_WestStarRetreat001','Members of the WestStar class of 2020 participate in a team-building exercise during their first session on the UT Martin main campus.','inherit','closed','closed','','12102019_weststarretreat001','','','2020-02-03 16:56:48','2020-02-03 22:56:48','',1734,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/12102019_WestStarRetreat001.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1736,3,'2020-02-03 16:56:50','2020-02-03 22:56:50','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2020 includes 29 business and education leaders from 18 West Tennessee counties. The following class participants are noted with the business or organization affiliation and home county:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Andy Anderson, attorney and sole practitioner at Anderson Law Office, Henderson County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Bane, executive director of the Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board, Weakley County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Monte Belew, sheriff at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Lowell Beller, service manager of Central Distributors, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Cheryl Browne, retired physician, Fayette County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jason Compton, director of operations of the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Chris Donaldson, owner and operator of Tencom Services, Dyer County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Debbie Dunaway, executive assistant for Southwest Tennessee Development District, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Kyle East, financial representative with WoodmenLife &amp; Woodmen Financial Services, Crockett County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Mike Enoch, plant manager of Marvin Windows and Doors of Tennessee, Lauderdale County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Norma Gerrell, director of schools for Paris Special School District, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Monica Heath, interim director of the McKenzie Industrial Board, Carroll County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jessica Huff, director of tourism at McNairy County Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce, McNairy County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Barry Hutcherson, major of Chester County, Chester County;</li>\r\n 	<li>George Leake, supervisor of secondary instruction for Obion County Schools, Obion County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jamie Mantooth, executive director of enrollment services and student engagement for the University of Tennessee at Martin, Weakley County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Lee Mills, captain at FedEx Express, Shelby County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Victor Parkins, owner and publisher of the Gibson County Publishing Newspaper Group, Gibson County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Perryman, executive director of Savannah Industrial Development Corporation, Hardin County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jessi Pruett, attorney with Byrd and Byrd, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, Gibson County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Teresa Russell, instructional coach at Haywood County Board of Education, Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Shalondria Shaw, community development and engagement liaison for the city of Brownsville, Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Dakota Simpson, governor’s management fellow for the state of Tennessee, Dyer County,</li>\r\n 	<li>Ty Smithson, loan officer at Greenfield Banking Company, Weakley County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Katelyn Spivey, marketing director at Carroll Bank and Trust, Benton County;</li>\r\n 	<li>DeLaney Timberman, executive director of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce, Hardin County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jamey Tosh, owner and partner of Tosh Farms, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Wendell Wainwright, chairperson pro temp of the Fayette County Pubic Schools District, Fayette County;</li>\r\n 	<li>William Wooten, president of the Wooten Law Office, LLC; Tipton County.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nParticipants attend a series of sessions held through June focusing on topics such as economic development, public policy, education and technology. The WestStar Leadership Program was founded at UT Martin in 1989 and is the state’s oldest and largest regional leadership program. The program equips regional leaders with new skills and knowledge designed to impact the educational, economic and social development of West Tennessee. The program also provides members with a growing network of community-minded people committed to serving the area. Dr. Charley Deal serves as WestStar executive director.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the WestStar Leadership Program, contact Virginia Grimes, program coordinator, at 731-881-7298.\r\n\r\n###','WestStar Leadership Program announces class of 2020','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2020 includes 29 business and education leaders from 18 West Tennessee counties.','inherit','closed','closed','','1734-revision-v1','','','2020-02-03 16:56:50','2020-02-03 22:56:50','',1734,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/03/1734-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1737,3,'2020-02-04 08:20:39','2020-02-04 14:20:39','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2020 includes 29 business and education leaders from 18 West Tennessee counties. The following class participants are noted with the business or organization affiliation and home county:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Andy Anderson, attorney and sole practitioner at Anderson Law Office, Henderson County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Bane, executive director of the Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board, Weakley County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Monte Belew, sheriff at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Lowell Beller, service manager of Central Distributors, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Cheryl Browne, retired physician, Fayette County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jason Compton, director of operations of the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Chris Donaldson, owner and operator of Tencom Services, Dyer County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Debbie Dunaway, executive assistant for Southwest Tennessee Development District, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Kyle East, financial representative with WoodmenLife &amp; Woodmen Financial Services, Crockett County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Mike Enoch, plant manager of Marvin Windows and Doors of Tennessee, Lauderdale County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Norma Gerrell, director of schools for Paris Special School District, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Monica Heath, interim director of the McKenzie Industrial Board, Carroll County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jessica Huff, director of tourism at McNairy County Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce, McNairy County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Barry Hutcherson, mayor of Chester County, Chester County;</li>\r\n 	<li>George Leake, supervisor of secondary instruction for Obion County Schools, Obion County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jamie Mantooth, executive director of enrollment services and student engagement for the University of Tennessee at Martin, Weakley County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Lee Mills, captain at FedEx Express, Shelby County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Victor Parkins, owner and publisher of the Gibson County Publishing Newspaper Group, Gibson County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Perryman, executive director of Savannah Industrial Development Corporation, Hardin County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jessi Pruett, attorney with Byrd and Byrd, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, Gibson County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Teresa Russell, instructional coach at Haywood County Board of Education, Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Shalondria Shaw, community development and engagement liaison for the city of Brownsville, Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Dakota Simpson, governor’s management fellow for the state of Tennessee, Dyer County,</li>\r\n 	<li>Ty Smithson, loan officer at Greenfield Banking Company, Weakley County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Katelyn Spivey, marketing director at Carroll Bank and Trust, Benton County;</li>\r\n 	<li>DeLaney Timberman, executive director of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce, Hardin County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jamey Tosh, owner and partner of Tosh Farms, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Wendell Wainwright, chairperson pro temp of the Fayette County Pubic Schools District, Fayette County;</li>\r\n 	<li>William Wooten, president of the Wooten Law Office, LLC; Tipton County.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nParticipants attend a series of sessions held through June focusing on topics such as economic development, public policy, education and technology. The WestStar Leadership Program was founded at UT Martin in 1989 and is the state’s oldest and largest regional leadership program. The program equips regional leaders with new skills and knowledge designed to impact the educational, economic and social development of West Tennessee. The program also provides members with a growing network of community-minded people committed to serving the area. Dr. Charley Deal serves as WestStar executive director.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the WestStar Leadership Program, contact Virginia Grimes, program coordinator, at 731-881-7298.\r\n\r\n###','WestStar Leadership Program announces class of 2020','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2020 includes 29 business and education leaders from 18 West Tennessee counties.','inherit','closed','closed','','1734-revision-v1','','','2020-02-04 08:20:39','2020-02-04 14:20:39','',1734,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/04/1734-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1739,3,'2020-02-04 16:12:11','2020-02-04 22:12:11','','01292019_WestTeachInauguralClassGraduation 008','UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver is shown speaking Jan. 28 during the 2020 WestTeach Program graduation ceremony.','inherit','closed','closed','','01292019_westteachinauguralclassgraduation-008','','','2020-02-04 16:13:33','2020-02-04 22:13:33','',1738,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/01292019_WestTeachInauguralClassGraduation-008.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1740,3,'2020-02-04 16:13:34','2020-02-04 22:13:34','The WestTeach Program, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program, will host the West Tennessee Education Summit from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 28, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. All conference activities will take place in the hospital’s Walter Barnes Conference Center.\r\n\r\nThe summit will focus on facilitating change and curriculum to enhance workforce development across the region and improve opportunities for all educators. A panel comprised of teachers, superintendents, legislators, school board members and private business owners will discuss challenges facing education across West Tennessee.\r\n\r\nThose involved in education and workforce development are invited to attend. There is no cost to register, but pre-registration is required by Feb. 25. School superintendents are also invited to a luncheon following the summit, and those able to attend the luncheon must register with Virginia Grimes, WestStar program coordinator, by email at <a href=\"mailto:vgrimes@utm.edu\">vgrimes@utm.edu</a> or by phone at 731-881-7298.\r\n\r\nOnline registration for the summit is available at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/weststar\">utm.edu/weststar</a>. Contact Grimes for more information or registration assistance.\r\n\r\n###','WestTeach to host West Tennessee Education Summit on Feb. 28','The WestTeach Program, sponsored by the UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program, will host the West Tennessee Education Summit from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 28, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. ','inherit','closed','closed','','1738-revision-v1','','','2020-02-04 16:13:34','2020-02-04 22:13:34','',1738,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/04/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1741,3,'2020-02-05 08:21:20','2020-02-05 14:21:20','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 20<sup>th</sup>-annual Civil Rights Conference will address the theme “Ordinary Heroes: The Struggle for Human Rights” with events the week of Feb. 17-21 on the UT Martin main campus.\n\nJoan Trumpauer Mulholland, a civil rights icon who had participated in more than 50 sit-ins and demonstrations by the time she was 23 years old, will give the keynote address at 7 p.m., Feb. 20, in the Boling University Center Watkins Auditorium. She was a Freedom Rider, a participant in the Jackson Woolworth’s sit-in, the March on Washington, the Meredith March and the Selma to Montgomery March. She is also a recipient of the 2015 National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award.\n\nAll events are free to the public and located in Watkins Auditorium unless otherwise noted. A schedule of events is as follows:\n\nFeb. 17\n<ul>\n 	<li>“Elbert Williams: First to Die – Investigating the cold case murder of NAACP member Elbert Williams in Brownsville, Tennessee, in 1940”; Jim Emison, Tennesseans for Historical Justice; 1-1:50 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>“Civil Rights Issues in Tennessee”; Mr. Tom Castelli, legal director for the ACLU Foundation of Tennessee; 2-2:50 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>“Everyday Issues for Minority Students on Campus” panel; 3-3:50 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>“Human Rights are Civil Rights” roundtable; Hortense Parrish Writing Center, Andy Holt Humanities Building, room 209; 4-4:50 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>“Building Community: The Work Continues”; Weakley County Reconciliation Project; 6-7:30 p.m.</li>\n</ul>\nFeb. 18\n<ul>\n 	<li>Lunch with the Pedrito Martinez Group; Fine Arts Building Band Room; noon-1 p.m.,</li>\n 	<li>“The History of Segregation and Education in Weakley County”; 1:15-2:15 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>“The Ballot or the Bullet: The Next Generation”; LeLann Evans, community organizer; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>Concert: The Pedrito Martinez Group; Harriet Fulton Theater; 7 p.m.</li>\n</ul>\nFeb. 19\n<ul>\n 	<li>“LGBTQ+ couples’ experience post Obergefell v. Hodges”; 1-1:50 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>“How Not to be ‘That Person’: Destroying the Bystander Effect”; Amy McLean, associate professor of social work; 2-2:50 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>“Issues Faced by Immigrants in Tennessee”; 3-3:50 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>Screening: “After Selma” followed by a question and answer with Loki Mulholland, director and screenplay writer; 4 p.m.</li>\n</ul>\nFeb. 20\n<ul>\n 	<li>Community Action Poverty Simulation; Boling University Center Duncan Ballroom; 9 a.m.-noon.</li>\n 	<li>“The Sustaining Role of Religious Music in the Civil Rights Movement”; Rev. Courtney Pace; 1-2:15 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>Screening: “The Uncomfortable Truth” followed by a question and answer with Loki Mulholland, director and screenplay writer; 2:30-4 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>Workshop: “Minority Student Leadership Experiences on Tennessee Campuses”; Boling University Center, room 206; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>“Envisioning a Healthy LGBTQ+ Community”; Del Ray Zimmerman, director of the Office for Diversity Affairs and LGBTQ+ Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>Keynote: Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, civil rights icon; 7 p.m.</li>\n</ul>\nFeb. 21\n<ul>\n 	<li>Free student health fair; Boling University Center Duncan Ballroom; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.</li>\n</ul>\nFor more information about the Civil Rights Conference, contact Dr. Lindsay Anderson, assistant professor of sociology and conference organizer, at civilrights@utm.edu.\n\n###','UT Martin to host 20th-annual Civil Rights Conference','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 20th-annual Civil Rights Conference will address the theme “Ordinary Heroes: The Struggle for Human Rights” with events the week of Feb. 17-21 on the UT Martin main campus. ','inherit','closed','closed','','1731-autosave-v1','','','2020-02-05 08:21:20','2020-02-05 14:21:20','',1731,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/05/1731-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1742,3,'2020-02-05 08:21:28','2020-02-05 14:21:28','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 20<sup>th</sup>-annual Civil Rights Conference will address the theme “Ordinary Heroes: The Struggle for Human Rights” with events the week of Feb. 17-21 on the UT Martin main campus.\r\n\r\nJoan Trumpauer Mulholland, a civil rights icon who had participated in more than 50 sit-ins and demonstrations by the time she was 23 years old, will give the keynote address at 7 p.m., Feb. 20, in the Boling University Center Watkins Auditorium. She was a Freedom Rider, a participant in the Jackson Woolworth’s sit-in, the March on Washington, the Meredith March and the Selma to Montgomery March. She is also a recipient of the 2015 National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award.\r\n\r\nAll events are free to the public and located in Watkins Auditorium unless otherwise noted. A schedule of events is as follows:\r\n\r\nFeb. 17\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“Elbert Williams: First to Die – Investigating the cold case murder of NAACP member Elbert Williams in Brownsville, Tennessee, in 1940”; Jim Emison, Tennesseans for Historical Justice; 1-1:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Civil Rights Issues in Tennessee”; Mr. Tom Castelli, legal director for the ACLU Foundation of Tennessee; 2-2:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Everyday Issues for Minority Students on Campus” panel; 3-3:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Human Rights are Civil Rights” roundtable; Hortense Parrish Writing Center, Andy Holt Humanities Building, room 209; 4-4:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Building Community: The Work Continues”; Weakley County Reconciliation Project; 6-7:30 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 18\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Lunch with the Pedrito Martinez Group; Fine Arts Building Band Room; noon-1 p.m.,</li>\r\n 	<li>“The History of Segregation and Education in Weakley County”; 1:15-2:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“The Ballot or the Bullet: The Next Generation”; LeLann Evans, community organizer; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Concert: The Pedrito Martinez Group; Harriet Fulton Theater; 7 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 19\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“LGBTQ+ couples’ experience post Obergefell v. Hodges”; 1-1:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“How Not to be ‘That Person’: Destroying the Bystander Effect”; Amy McLean, associate professor of social work; 2-2:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Issues Faced by Immigrants in Tennessee”; 3-3:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Screening: “After Selma” followed by a question and answer with Loki Mulholland, director and screenplay writer; 4 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 20\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Community Action Poverty Simulation; Boling University Center Duncan Ballroom; 9 a.m.-noon.</li>\r\n 	<li>“The Sustaining Role of Religious Music in the Civil Rights Movement”; Rev. Courtney Pace; 1-2:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Screening: “The Uncomfortable Truth” followed by a question and answer with Loki Mulholland, director and screenplay writer; 2:30-4 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Workshop: “Minority Student Leadership Experiences on Tennessee Campuses”; Boling University Center, room 206; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Envisioning a Healthy LGBTQ+ Community”; Del Ray Zimmerman, director of the Office for Diversity Affairs and LGBTQ+ Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Keynote: Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, civil rights icon; 7 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 21\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Free student health fair; Boling University Center Duncan Ballroom; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information about the Civil Rights Conference, contact Dr. Lindsay Anderson, assistant professor of sociology and conference organizer, at civilrights@utm.edu.\r\n\r\n###','UT Martin to host 20th-annual Civil Rights Conference','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 20th-annual Civil Rights Conference will address the theme “Ordinary Heroes: The Struggle for Human Rights” with events the week of Feb. 17-21 on the UT Martin main campus. ','inherit','closed','closed','','1731-revision-v1','','','2020-02-05 08:21:28','2020-02-05 14:21:28','',1731,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/05/1731-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1743,3,'2020-02-05 08:21:50','2020-02-05 14:21:50','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 20<sup>th</sup>-annual Civil Rights Conference will address the theme “Ordinary Heroes: The Struggle for Human Rights” with events the week of Feb. 17-21 on the UT Martin main campus.\r\n\r\nJoan Trumpauer Mulholland, a civil rights icon who had participated in more than 50 sit-ins and demonstrations by the time she was 23 years old, will give the keynote address at 7 p.m., Feb. 20, in the Boling University Center Watkins Auditorium. She was a Freedom Rider, a participant in the Jackson Woolworth’s sit-in, the March on Washington, the Meredith March and the Selma to Montgomery March. She is also a recipient of the 2015 National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award.\r\n\r\nAll events are free to the public and located in Watkins Auditorium unless otherwise noted. A schedule of events is as follows:\r\n\r\nFeb. 17\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“Elbert Williams: First to Die – Investigating the cold case murder of NAACP member Elbert Williams in Brownsville, Tennessee, in 1940”; Jim Emison, Tennesseans for Historical Justice; 1-1:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Civil Rights Issues in Tennessee”; Mr. Tom Castelli, legal director for the ACLU Foundation of Tennessee; 2-2:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Everyday Issues for Minority Students on Campus” panel; 3-3:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Human Rights are Civil Rights” roundtable; Hortense Parrish Writing Center, Andy Holt Humanities Building, room 209; 4-4:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Building Community: The Work Continues”; Weakley County Reconciliation Project; 6-7:30 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 18\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Lunch with the Pedrito Martinez Group; Fine Arts Building Band Room; noon-1 p.m.,</li>\r\n 	<li>“The History of Segregation and Education in Weakley County”; 1:15-2:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“The Ballot or the Bullet: The Next Generation”; LeLann Evans, community organizer; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Concert: The Pedrito Martinez Group; Harriet Fulton Theater; 7 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 19\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“LGBTQ+ couples’ experience post Obergefell v. Hodges”; 1-1:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“How Not to be ‘That Person’: Destroying the Bystander Effect”; Amy McLean, associate professor of social work; 2-2:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Issues Faced by Immigrants in Tennessee”; 3-3:50 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Screening: “After Selma” followed by a question and answer with Loki Mulholland, director and screenplay writer; 4 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 20\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Community Action Poverty Simulation; Boling University Center Duncan Ballroom; 9 a.m.-noon.</li>\r\n 	<li>“The Sustaining Role of Religious Music in the Civil Rights Movement”; Rev. Courtney Pace; 1-2:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Screening: “The Uncomfortable Truth” followed by a question and answer with Loki Mulholland, director and screenplay writer; 2:30-4 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Workshop: “Minority Student Leadership Experiences on Tennessee Campuses”; Boling University Center, room 206; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>“Envisioning a Healthy LGBTQ+ Community”; Del Ray Zimmerman, director of the Office for Diversity Affairs and LGBTQ+ Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center; 4-5:15 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Keynote: Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, civil rights icon; 7 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFeb. 21\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Free student health fair; Boling University Center Duncan Ballroom; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information about the Civil Rights Conference, contact Dr. Lindsay Anderson, assistant professor of sociology and conference organizer, at <a href=\"mailto:civilrights@utm.edu\">civilrights@utm.edu</a>.\r\n\r\n###','UT Martin to host 20th-annual Civil Rights Conference','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 20th-annual Civil Rights Conference will address the theme “Ordinary Heroes: The Struggle for Human Rights” with events the week of Feb. 17-21 on the UT Martin main campus. ','inherit','closed','closed','','1731-revision-v1','','','2020-02-05 08:21:50','2020-02-05 14:21:50','',1731,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/05/1731-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1792,3,'2020-02-25 09:33:49','2020-02-25 15:33:49','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s online Master of Business Administration degree and online Master of Education with a major in school counseling have both been highly ranked in their fields by national education websites this month.\r\n\r\nUT Martin’s MBA is first in the state and tied for 35<sup>th</sup>-place nationwide according to <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/mba/rankings\">U.S. News &amp; World Report’s listing of the best online MBA programs for 2020</a>. Also ranked 35<sup>th</sup> are Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut; University of Miami Business School in Coral Gables, Florida; University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota; and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. The next-highest ranked Tennessee program is the University of Memphis in 62<sup>nd</sup> place.\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin MBA is also among <a href=\"https://www.bestcollegesonline.org/most-affordable/accelerated-mba-human-resources-online/\">the 30 most affordable accelerated MBA programs for those seeking degrees in human resources for 2020</a>, according to BestCollegesOnline.org. UT Martin makes this national list at number 11 and is second in Tennessee behind Bryan College, ranked ninth.\r\n\r\nTopCounselingSchools.org lists the UT Martin master’s degree in education with a major in school counseling <a href=\"https://www.topcounselingschools.org/masters/masters-educational-counseling/\">14<sup>th</sup> among the top 30 degrees of this type</a>. UT Martin is the top-ranked Tennessee school on this list, with Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development following at number 29.\r\n\r\nCollegeValuesOnline.com also ranks this program 11<sup>th</sup> among <a href=\"https://www.collegevaluesonline.com/rankings/graduate/accelerated-online-masters-school-counseling/\">the top 20 accelerated online master’s programs in school counseling for 2020</a>, making UT Martin the only Tennessee program included in this particular ranking.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the UT Martin MBA Program, contact the College of Business and Global Affairs at 731-881-7208 or email <a href=\"mailto:mba@utm.edu\">mba@utm.edu</a>. For more information on the master’s degree in education with a major in school counseling, contact UT Martin Education Graduate Programs at 731-881-7128.\r\n\r\n###','UT Martin MBA, education degrees nationally ranked','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s online Master of Business Administration degree and online Master of Education with a major in school counseling have both been highly ranked in their fields by national education websites this month.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-mba-education-degrees-nationally-ranked','','','2020-02-25 09:34:01','2020-02-25 15:34:01','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1792',0,'post','',0),(1746,2,'2020-02-09 13:23:05','2020-02-09 19:23:05','Paul Richards’ education career is off to a positive start as a second-year middle school literature teacher at Bradford High School in Gibson County. Beyond the classroom, his selection last May to the second WestTeach class provided knowledge and insights that will benefit his students. WestTeach is a teacher-development program created as a class project by the UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2017. Richards was among 22 WestTeach class members who graduated Jan. 28 at Madison Downs Venue in Jackson.\r\n\r\nProspective WestTeach participants must be K-12 teachers who want to remain in the classroom but also aspire to be leaders in their respective schools and communities. Program applicants must also be recommended by their principal, director of schools or superintendent, and only one teacher per school district is chosen to participate. Four WestTeach sessions held across West Tennessee from August through November covered topics in agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership, education partnerships for economic development and building communities.\r\n\r\nFor Richards, working with fellow WestTeach teachers created bonds that made the experience beneficial. “Once we came together, we had our first session, and we started sharing our ideas, our passions, all of this, and I realized, ‘Hey, we’re one in the same here. We’re on the same side, so why not come together, for example, with WestTeach?’ And we kept building and building and building on top of that until now and our graduation. I feel like we’ve had a really successful thing happen here,” he said.\r\n\r\nThrough WestTeach, Richards and his classmates were exposed to new ideas and gained knowledge that will carry over into the classroom. “I am a UTM graduate, but college doesn’t necessarily have to be the answer for every student. There are other options (for education and careers) out there,” he said. “Through this program, we have learned that there are many, many options – many, many different ways for … anybody to be successful after high school.”\r\n\r\nDan Black, superintendent of the Bradford Special School District, attended the WestTeach graduation to support Richards. The longtime educator said the program is beneficial for teacher development, and he plans to continue his support for educators like Richards to participate in the future. “I would encourage any of my teachers to be a part of it, and I would take care of anything that they need to be a part of it,” he said. “It (WestTeach) just helps them become better at what they do and understand the surroundings that we have in West Tennessee. I think it’s a great program.”\r\n\r\nFollowing a reception and dinner, Dr. Charley Deal, WestStar executive director, welcomed the WestTeach class members and their families, as well as WestStar board members, alumni and program sponsors. He introduced UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver, who served as the event’s keynote speaker and spoke about life lessons learned from his late aunt, Katie Sue Fewell, an educator who taught history for many years at Alamo High School in Crockett County. Although she was known as a schoolteacher, he said she was probably better recognized as a community leader or, in today’s world, a servant leader. Carver recalled four life lessons from this important role model, which he encouraged everyone in the audience to apply in their own lives.\r\n\r\nThose lessons included to “always wear the same-size hat,” which meant to always practice humility. Carver said that while people can accumulate many things in life, “What we need to invest in are people, in relationships, in our towns, our communities, our schools, the school children, the people that we work with every day. And always wearing the same-size hat means … keeping grounded and focusing on people and relationships.”\r\n\r\n“We’re all turtles on a fencepost” was the next life lesson, and Carver emphasized that gratitude is a foundation of relationships. He recalled Fewell taking time each day to tell someone how important they were to her. “She kept a stack of notecards on the kitchen table, and every night after dinner … she would write handwritten notes to people,” he said. These notes included uplifting words to people who were experiencing tough times, and when he talked to her about these notes she would say, “So many people invested in me, in my time here, that I’m going to make sure while I’m here that I’m always telling someone how grateful I am for them, how proud I am for them, how I’m praying for them.” He reminded the audience that “we’re all turtles on a fencepost” and to always be grateful to others for helping us along the way.\r\n\r\nCarver next advised the audience to “always bloom where you’re planted.” Although his aunt was an avid gardener, this advice went beyond growing beautiful flowers and plants. She made the decision in her 70s to run for Alamo mayor, and a hard-fought campaign ended in a nine-vote loss. Carver remembered that he and other family and friends were disappointed, but she congratulated her opponent on a clean, hard-fought election and moved forward. “Here tonight, I don’t know what you’re struggling with. … Life’s going to throw haymakers at us, but what we can do is we can control our response to those. … If we’re consistent in our response, we can handle whatever life throws at us,” Carver added.\r\n\r\nHis aunt’s final life lesson was about bravery, and he told of her battle with cancer after her diagnosis shortly following the election. She eventually had to leave Alamo to live with her son in Tullahoma, Tennessee. In her final days, she requested to see the Carvers’ first child, their daughter Carson, and he and his wife, Hollianne, took the baby to see her. Besides the joy of seeing the child, his aunt used the occasion to urge him to keep his priorities in order. “You’re going to have so many opportunities to help people,” she told him. “But it’s going to take courage, and you need to make courage a habit.” He then added, “Folks, if we do the right things and the little things, when life’s big haymakers come at us, we’re going to immediately by default do the right thing and the big things.”\r\n\r\nFollowing plaque presentations and the event’s conclusion, other new WestTeach graduates shared their thoughts about the program. “You learn so much about West Tennessee and what West Tennessee has to offer for our students, that they don’t have to leave West Tennessee to go find bigger and better things,” said Brittan Knott, a teacher at Martin Elementary School. She added, “By teachers experiencing this, we’re able to know what we can talk to these students about, what they can go do after high school, what they can go do when they graduate. They don’t have to go off to big, better places. Right here in West Tennessee, there is so much.”\r\n\r\nCatherine Nailling teaches at Lake Road Elementary School in Union City and was also impressed to learn about the job opportunities available for young people in West Tennessee. She said other teachers would benefit from participating in the WestTeach program. “It has been a wonderful learning experience, and the vocational aspect of how I can train my children, or provide for the children that I teach, to be ready for the workforce has been invaluable, and I really think that other people need to experience that,” she said.\r\n\r\nElizabeth Russell Owen, of McKenzie, a manager with WestTeach sponsor Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, was a member of the 2017 WestStar class that created WestTeach. She believes in the program’s purpose and what it’s accomplishing for participants. “It’s important to give the teachers, the backbone of the community, an opportunity to learn what we get an opportunity to learn through WestStar,” she said. “They don’t have the opportunity to go through the full WestStar program because of the time restrictions, but teaching is just so important because it touches everyone in the community and all of the youth and (is) building a foundation for continued progress in the community.”\r\n\r\nThe 2019 WestTeach class will next host the West Tennessee Education Summit on Feb. 28 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. All conference activities will take place in the hospital’s J. Walter Barnes Conference Center. A panel of teachers, superintendents, legislators, school board members and private business owners will discuss challenges facing education across West Tennessee. Anyone involved in education and workforce development are invited to attend. For information, contact WestStar at 731-881-7298.\r\n\r\nMembers of the 2019 graduating class are: Cary Bivens, Riverside High School, Decaturville; Colette Carrabba, Chester County Junior High School, Henderson; Cara Chadwick, Carroll County Technical Center, Huntingdon; Sharon Clark, East Side Intermediate School, Brownsville; Sarah Comuzie, Camden Central High School, Camden; Ronny Criswell, Trenton Elementary School, Trenton; Chad Davis, Halls High School, Halls; Brittany Fowler, West Carroll Elementary School, Trezevant; Carrie Jones, Inman Middle School, Paris; Brittan Knott, Martin Elementary School, Martin; Nicole Lusk, Hardin County High School, Savannah; Stacey McAdams, Bells Elementary School, Bells; Meredith McMackins, Finley Elementary School, Finley; Catherine Nailling, Lake Road Elementary School, Union City; Madine Nichols, Selmer Elementary School, Selmer; Amanda Pruitt, Huntingdon High School, Huntingdon; Paul Richards, Bradford High School, Bradford; Shelly Russell, Bargerton Elementary School, Henderson; Beth Smith, Brighton Elementary School, Brighton; Lindsay Walker, Union City Middle School, Union City; Christina Warren, LaGrange-Moscow Elementary School, Moscow; and Anne Ladd Welch, Dyersburg Primary School, Dyersburg.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###','Second WestTeach class sees opportunities in West Tennessee','Paul Richards’ education career is off to a positive start as a second-year middle school literature teacher at Bradford High School in Gibson County.','publish','closed','closed','','second-westteach-class-graduates-see-opportunities-in-west-tennessee','','','2020-02-10 08:41:43','2020-02-10 14:41:43','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1746',0,'post','',0),(1747,2,'2020-02-09 13:15:43','2020-02-09 19:15:43','','01292020_WestTeachGraduation01','Members of the second WestTeach class graduated from the program Jan. 28 at Madison Downs Venue in Jackson. ','inherit','closed','closed','','01292020_westteachgraduation01','','','2020-02-09 13:18:10','2020-02-09 19:18:10','',1746,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/01292020_WestTeachGraduation01.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1749,2,'2020-02-09 13:23:52','2020-02-09 19:23:52','Paul Richards’ education career is off to a positive start as a second-year middle school literature teacher at Bradford High School in Gibson County. Beyond the classroom, his selection last May to the second WestTeach class provided knowledge and insights that will benefit his students. WestTeach is a teacher-development program created as a class project by the UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2017. Richards was among 22 WestTeach class members who graduated Jan. 28 at Madison Downs Venue in Jackson.\r\n\r\nProspective WestTeach participants must be K-12 teachers who want to remain in the classroom but also aspire to be leaders in their respective schools and communities. Program applicants must also be recommended by their principal, director of schools or superintendent, and only one teacher per school district is chosen to participate. Four WestTeach sessions held across West Tennessee from August through November covered topics in agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership, education partnerships for economic development and building communities.\r\n\r\nFor Richards, working with fellow WestTeach teachers created bonds that made the experience beneficial. “Once we came together, we had our first session, and we started sharing our ideas, our passions, all of this, and I realized, ‘Hey, we’re one in the same here. We’re on the same side, so why not come together, for example, with WestTeach?’ And we kept building and building and building on top of that until now and our graduation. I feel like we’ve had a really successful thing happen here,” he said.\r\n\r\nThrough WestTeach, Richards and his classmates were exposed to new ideas and gained knowledge that will carry over into the classroom. “I am a UTM graduate, but college doesn’t necessarily have to be the answer for every student. There are other options (for education and careers) out there,” he said. “Through this program, we have learned that there are many, many options – many, many different ways for … anybody to be successful after high school.”\r\n\r\nDan Black, superintendent of the Bradford Special School District, attended the WestTeach graduation to support Richards. The longtime educator said the program is beneficial for teacher development, and he plans to continue his support for educators like Richards to participate in the future. “I would encourage any of my teachers to be a part of it, and I would take care of anything that they need to be a part of it,” he said. “It (WestTeach) just helps them become better at what they do and understand the surroundings that we have in West Tennessee. I think it’s a great program.”\r\n\r\nFollowing a reception and dinner, Dr. Charley Deal, WestStar executive director, welcomed the WestTeach class members and their families, as well as WestStar board members, alumni and program sponsors. He introduced UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver, who served as the event’s keynote speaker and spoke about life lessons learned from his late aunt, Katie Sue Fewell, an educator who taught history for many years at Alamo High School in Crockett County. Although she was known as a schoolteacher, he said she was probably better recognized as a community leader or, in today’s world, a servant leader. Carver recalled four life lessons from this important role model, which he encouraged everyone in the audience to apply in their own lives.\r\n\r\nThose lessons included to “always wear the same-size hat,” which meant to always practice humility. Carver said that while people can accumulate many things in life, “What we need to invest in are people, in relationships, in our towns, our communities, our schools, the school children, the people that we work with every day. And always wearing the same-size hat means … keeping grounded and focusing on people and relationships.”\r\n\r\n“We’re all turtles on a fencepost” was the next life lesson, and Carver emphasized that gratitude is a foundation of relationships. He recalled Fewell taking time each day to tell someone how important they were to her. “She kept a stack of notecards on the kitchen table, and every night after dinner … she would write handwritten notes to people,” he said. These notes included uplifting words to people who were experiencing tough times, and when he talked to her about these notes she would say, “So many people invested in me, in my time here, that I’m going to make sure while I’m here that I’m always telling someone how grateful I am for them, how proud I am for them, how I’m praying for them.” He reminded the audience that “we’re all turtles on a fencepost” and to always be grateful to others for helping us along the way.\r\n\r\nCarver next advised the audience to “always bloom where you’re planted.” Although his aunt was an avid gardener, this advice went beyond growing beautiful flowers and plants. She made the decision in her 70s to run for Alamo mayor, and a hard-fought campaign ended in a nine-vote loss. Carver remembered that he and other family and friends were disappointed, but she congratulated her opponent on a clean, hard-fought election and moved forward. “Here tonight, I don’t know what you’re struggling with. … Life’s going to throw haymakers at us, but what we can do is we can control our response to those. … If we’re consistent in our response, we can handle whatever life throws at us,” Carver added.\r\n\r\nHis aunt’s final life lesson was about bravery, and he told of her battle with cancer after her diagnosis shortly following the election. She eventually had to leave Alamo to live with her son in Tullahoma, Tennessee. In her final days, she requested to see the Carvers’ first child, their daughter Carson, and he and his wife, Hollianne, took the baby to see her. Besides the joy of seeing the child, his aunt used the occasion to urge him to keep his priorities in order. “You’re going to have so many opportunities to help people,” she told him. “But it’s going to take courage, and you need to make courage a habit.” He then added, “Folks, if we do the right things and the little things, when life’s big haymakers come at us, we’re going to immediately by default do the right thing and the big things.”\r\n\r\nFollowing plaque presentations and the event’s conclusion, other new WestTeach graduates shared their thoughts about the program. “You learn so much about West Tennessee and what West Tennessee has to offer for our students, that they don’t have to leave West Tennessee to go find bigger and better things,” said Brittan Knott, a teacher at Martin Elementary School. She added, “By teachers experiencing this, we’re able to know what we can talk to these students about, what they can go do after high school, what they can go do when they graduate. They don’t have to go off to big, better places. Right here in West Tennessee, there is so much.”\r\n\r\nCatherine Nailling teaches at Lake Road Elementary School in Union City and was also impressed to learn about the job opportunities available for young people in West Tennessee. She said other teachers would benefit from participating in the WestTeach program. “It has been a wonderful learning experience, and the vocational aspect of how I can train my children, or provide for the children that I teach, to be ready for the workforce has been invaluable, and I really think that other people need to experience that,” she said.\r\n\r\nElizabeth Russell Owen, of McKenzie, a manager with WestTeach sponsor Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, was a member of the 2017 WestStar class that created WestTeach. She believes in the program’s purpose and what it’s accomplishing for participants. “It’s important to give the teachers, the backbone of the community, an opportunity to learn what we get an opportunity to learn through WestStar,” she said. “They don’t have the opportunity to go through the full WestStar program because of the time restrictions, but teaching is just so important because it touches everyone in the community and all of the youth and (is) building a foundation for continued progress in the community.”\r\n\r\nThe 2019 WestTeach class will next host the West Tennessee Education Summit on Feb. 28 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. All conference activities will take place in the hospital’s J. Walter Barnes Conference Center. A panel of teachers, superintendents, legislators, school board members and private business owners will discuss challenges facing education across West Tennessee. Anyone involved in education and workforce development are invited to attend. For information, contact WestStar at 731-881-7298.\r\n\r\nMembers of the 2019 graduating class are: Cary Bivens, Riverside High School, Decaturville; Colette Carrabba, Chester County Junior High School, Henderson; Cara Chadwick, Carroll County Technical Center, Huntingdon; Sharon Clark, East Side Intermediate School, Brownsville; Sarah Comuzie, Camden Central High School, Camden; Ronny Criswell, Trenton Elementary School, Trenton; Chad Davis, Halls High School, Halls; Brittany Fowler, West Carroll Elementary School, Trezevant; Carrie Jones, Inman Middle School, Paris; Brittan Knott, Martin Elementary School, Martin; Nicole Lusk, Hardin County High School, Savannah; Stacey McAdams, Bells Elementary School, Bells; Meredith McMackins, Finley Elementary School, Finley; Catherine Nailling, Lake Road Elementary School, Union City; Madine Nichols, Selmer Elementary School, Selmer; Amanda Pruitt, Huntingdon High School, Huntingdon; Paul Richards, Bradford High School, Bradford; Shelly Russell, Bargerton Elementary School, Henderson; Beth Smith, Brighton Elementary School, Brighton; Lindsay Walker, Union City Middle School, Union City; Christina Warren, LaGrange-Moscow Elementary School, Moscow; and Anne Ladd Welch, Dyersburg Primary School, Dyersburg.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###','Second WestTeach class graduates, see opportunities in West Tennessee','Paul Richards’ education career is off to a positive start as a second-year middle school literature teacher at Bradford High School in Gibson County.','inherit','closed','closed','','1746-revision-v1','','','2020-02-09 13:23:52','2020-02-09 19:23:52','',1746,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/09/1746-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1748,2,'2020-02-09 13:23:05','2020-02-09 19:23:05','Paul Richards’ education career is off to a positive start as a second-year middle school literature teacher at Bradford High School in Gibson County. Beyond the classroom, his selection last May to the second WestTeach class provided knowledge and insights that will benefit his students. WestTeach is a teacher-development program created as a class project by the UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2017. Richards was among 22 WestTeach class members who graduated Jan. 28 at Madison Downs Venue in Jackson.\r\n\r\nProspective WestTeach participants must be K-12 teachers who want to remain in the classroom but also aspire to be leaders in their respective schools and communities. Program applicants must also be recommended by their principal, director of schools or superintendent, and only one teacher per school district is chosen to participate. Four WestTeach sessions held across West Tennessee from August through November covered topics in agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership, education partnerships for economic development and building communities.\r\n\r\nFor Richards, working with fellow WestTeach teachers created bonds that made the experience beneficial. “Once we came together, we had our first session, and we started sharing our ideas, our passions, all of this, and I realized, ‘Hey, we’re one in the same here. We’re on the same side, so why not come together, for example, with WestTeach?’ And we kept building and building and building on top of that until now and our graduation. I feel like we’ve had a really successful thing happen here,” he said.\r\n\r\nThrough WestTeach, Richards and his classmates were exposed to new ideas and gained knowledge that will carry over into the classroom. “I am a UTM graduate, but college doesn’t necessarily have to be the answer for every student. There are other options (for education and careers) out there,” he said. “Through this program, we have learned that there are many, many options – many, many different ways for … anybody to be successful after high school.”\r\n\r\nDan Black, superintendent of the Bradford Special School District, attended the WestTeach graduation to support Richards. The longtime educator said the program is beneficial for teacher development, and he plans to continue his support for educators like Richards to participate in the future. “I would encourage any of my teachers to be a part of it, and I would take care of anything that they need to be a part of it,” he said. “It (WestTeach) just helps them become better at what they do and understand the surroundings that we have in West Tennessee. I think it’s a great program.”\r\n\r\nFollowing a reception and dinner, Dr. Charley Deal, WestStar executive director, welcomed the WestTeach class members and their families, as well as WestStar board members, alumni and program sponsors. He introduced UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver, who served as the event’s keynote speaker and spoke about life lessons learned from his late aunt, Katie Sue Fewell, an educator who taught history for many years at Alamo High School in Crockett County. Although she was known as a schoolteacher, he said she was probably better recognized as a community leader or, in today’s world, a servant leader. Carver recalled four life lessons from this important role model, which he encouraged everyone in the audience to apply in their own lives.\r\n\r\nThose lessons included to “always wear the same-size hat,” which meant to always practice humility. Carver said that while people can accumulate many things in life, “What we need to invest in are people, in relationships, in our towns, our communities, our schools, the school children, the people that we work with every day. And always wearing the same-size hat means … keeping grounded and focusing on people and relationships.”\r\n\r\n“We’re all turtles on a fencepost” was the next life lesson, and Carver emphasized that gratitude is a foundation of relationships. He recalled Fewell taking time each day to tell someone how important they were to her. “She kept a stack of notecards on the kitchen table, and every night after dinner … she would write handwritten notes to people,” he said. These notes included uplifting words to people who were experiencing tough times, and when he talked to her about these notes she would say, “So many people invested in me, in my time here, that I’m going to make sure while I’m here that I’m always telling someone how grateful I am for them, how proud I am for them, how I’m praying for them.” He reminded the audience that “we’re all turtles on a fencepost” and to always be grateful to others for helping us along the way.\r\n\r\nCarver next advised the audience to “always bloom where you’re planted.” Although his aunt was an avid gardener, this advice went beyond growing beautiful flowers and plants. She made the decision in her 70s to run for Alamo mayor, and a hard-fought campaign ended in a nine-vote loss. Carver remembered that he and other family and friends were disappointed, but she congratulated her opponent on a clean, hard-fought election and moved forward. “Here tonight, I don’t know what you’re struggling with. … Life’s going to throw haymakers at us, but what we can do is we can control our response to those. … If we’re consistent in our response, we can handle whatever life throws at us,” Carver added.\r\n\r\nHis aunt’s final life lesson was about bravery, and he told of her battle with cancer after her diagnosis shortly following the election. She eventually had to leave Alamo to live with her son in Tullahoma, Tennessee. In her final days, she requested to see the Carvers’ first child, their daughter Carson, and he and his wife, Hollianne, took the baby to see her. Besides the joy of seeing the child, his aunt used the occasion to urge him to keep his priorities in order. “You’re going to have so many opportunities to help people,” she told him. “But it’s going to take courage, and you need to make courage a habit.” He then added, “Folks, if we do the right things and the little things, when life’s big haymakers come at us, we’re going to immediately by default do the right thing and the big things.”\r\n\r\nFollowing plaque presentations and the event’s conclusion, other new WestTeach graduates shared their thoughts about the program. “You learn so much about West Tennessee and what West Tennessee has to offer for our students, that they don’t have to leave West Tennessee to go find bigger and better things,” said Brittan Knott, a teacher at Martin Elementary School. She added, “By teachers experiencing this, we’re able to know what we can talk to these students about, what they can go do after high school, what they can go do when they graduate. They don’t have to go off to big, better places. Right here in West Tennessee, there is so much.”\r\n\r\nCatherine Nailling teaches at Lake Road Elementary School in Union City and was also impressed to learn about the job opportunities available for young people in West Tennessee. She said other teachers would benefit from participating in the WestTeach program. “It has been a wonderful learning experience, and the vocational aspect of how I can train my children, or provide for the children that I teach, to be ready for the workforce has been invaluable, and I really think that other people need to experience that,” she said.\r\n\r\nElizabeth Russell Owen, of McKenzie, a manager with WestTeach sponsor Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, was a member of the 2017 WestStar class that created WestTeach. She believes in the program’s purpose and what it’s accomplishing for participants. “It’s important to give the teachers, the backbone of the community, an opportunity to learn what we get an opportunity to learn through WestStar,” she said. “They don’t have the opportunity to go through the full WestStar program because of the time restrictions, but teaching is just so important because it touches everyone in the community and all of the youth and (is) building a foundation for continued progress in the community.”\r\n\r\nThe 2019 WestTeach class will next host the West Tennessee Education Summit on Feb. 28 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. All conference activities will take place in the hospital’s J. Walter Barnes Conference Center. A panel of teachers, superintendents, legislators, school board members and private business owners will discuss challenges facing education across West Tennessee. Anyone involved in education and workforce development are invited to attend. For information, contact WestStar at 731-881-7298.\r\n\r\nMembers of the 2019 graduating class are: Cary Bivens, Riverside High School, Decaturville; Colette Carrabba, Chester County Junior High School, Henderson; Cara Chadwick, Carroll County Technical Center, Huntingdon; Sharon Clark, East Side Intermediate School, Brownsville; Sarah Comuzie, Camden Central High School, Camden; Ronny Criswell, Trenton Elementary School, Trenton; Chad Davis, Halls High School, Halls; Brittany Fowler, West Carroll Elementary School, Trezevant; Carrie Jones, Inman Middle School, Paris; Brittan Knott, Martin Elementary School, Martin; Nicole Lusk, Hardin County High School, Savannah; Stacey McAdams, Bells Elementary School, Bells; Meredith McMackins, Finley Elementary School, Finley; Catherine Nailling, Lake Road Elementary School, Union City; Madine Nichols, Selmer Elementary School, Selmer; Amanda Pruitt, Huntingdon High School, Huntingdon; Paul Richards, Bradford High School, Bradford; Shelly Russell, Bargerton Elementary School, Henderson; Beth Smith, Brighton Elementary School, Brighton; Lindsay Walker, Union City Middle School, Union City; Christina Warren, LaGrange-Moscow Elementary School, Moscow; and Anne Ladd Welch, Dyersburg Primary School, Dyersburg.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###','Second WestTeach class graduates, see opportunities in West Tennessee','Paul Richards’ education career is off to a positive start as a second-year middle school literature teacher at Bradford High School in Gibson County. Beyond the classroom, his selection last May to the second WestTeach class provided knowledge and insights that will benefit his students. ','inherit','closed','closed','','1746-revision-v1','','','2020-02-09 13:23:05','2020-02-09 19:23:05','',1746,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/09/1746-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1750,2,'2020-02-09 13:26:15','2020-02-09 19:26:15','Paul Richards’ education career is off to a positive start as a second-year middle school literature teacher at Bradford High School in Gibson County. Beyond the classroom, his selection last May to the second WestTeach class provided knowledge and insights that will benefit his students. WestTeach is a teacher-development program created as a class project by the UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2017. Richards was among 22 WestTeach class members who graduated Jan. 28 at Madison Downs Venue in Jackson.\n\nProspective WestTeach participants must be K-12 teachers who want to remain in the classroom but also aspire to be leaders in their respective schools and communities. Program applicants must also be recommended by their principal, director of schools or superintendent, and only one teacher per school district is chosen to participate. Four WestTeach sessions held across West Tennessee from August through November covered topics in agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership, education partnerships for economic development and building communities.\n\nFor Richards, working with fellow WestTeach teachers created bonds that made the experience beneficial. “Once we came together, we had our first session, and we started sharing our ideas, our passions, all of this, and I realized, ‘Hey, we’re one in the same here. We’re on the same side, so why not come together, for example, with WestTeach?’ And we kept building and building and building on top of that until now and our graduation. I feel like we’ve had a really successful thing happen here,” he said.\n\nThrough WestTeach, Richards and his classmates were exposed to new ideas and gained knowledge that will carry over into the classroom. “I am a UTM graduate, but college doesn’t necessarily have to be the answer for every student. There are other options (for education and careers) out there,” he said. “Through this program, we have learned that there are many, many options – many, many different ways for … anybody to be successful after high school.”\n\nDan Black, superintendent of the Bradford Special School District, attended the WestTeach graduation to support Richards. The longtime educator said the program is beneficial for teacher development, and he plans to continue his support for educators like Richards to participate in the future. “I would encourage any of my teachers to be a part of it, and I would take care of anything that they need to be a part of it,” he said. “It (WestTeach) just helps them become better at what they do and understand the surroundings that we have in West Tennessee. I think it’s a great program.”\n\nFollowing a reception and dinner, Dr. Charley Deal, WestStar executive director, welcomed the WestTeach class members and their families, as well as WestStar board members, alumni and program sponsors. He introduced UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver, who served as the event’s keynote speaker and spoke about life lessons learned from his late aunt, Katie Sue Fewell, an educator who taught history for many years at Alamo High School in Crockett County. Although she was known as a schoolteacher, he said she was probably better recognized as a community leader or, in today’s world, a servant leader. Carver recalled four life lessons from this important role model, which he encouraged everyone in the audience to apply in their own lives.\n\nThose lessons included to “always wear the same-size hat,” which meant to always practice humility. Carver said that while people can accumulate many things in life, “What we need to invest in are people, in relationships, in our towns, our communities, our schools, the school children, the people that we work with every day. And always wearing the same-size hat means … keeping grounded and focusing on people and relationships.”\n\n“We’re all turtles on a fencepost” was the next life lesson, and Carver emphasized that gratitude is a foundation of relationships. He recalled Fewell taking time each day to tell someone how important they were to her. “She kept a stack of notecards on the kitchen table, and every night after dinner … she would write handwritten notes to people,” he said. These notes included uplifting words to people who were experiencing tough times, and when he talked to her about these notes she would say, “So many people invested in me, in my time here, that I’m going to make sure while I’m here that I’m always telling someone how grateful I am for them, how proud I am for them, how I’m praying for them.” He reminded the audience that “we’re all turtles on a fencepost” and to always be grateful to others for helping us along the way.\n\nCarver next advised the audience to “always bloom where you’re planted.” Although his aunt was an avid gardener, this advice went beyond growing beautiful flowers and plants. She made the decision in her 70s to run for Alamo mayor, and a hard-fought campaign ended in a nine-vote loss. Carver remembered that he and other family and friends were disappointed, but she congratulated her opponent on a clean, hard-fought election and moved forward. “Here tonight, I don’t know what you’re struggling with. … Life’s going to throw haymakers at us, but what we can do is we can control our response to those. … If we’re consistent in our response, we can handle whatever life throws at us,” Carver added.\n\nHis aunt’s final life lesson was about bravery, and he told of her battle with cancer after her diagnosis shortly following the election. She eventually had to leave Alamo to live with her son in Tullahoma, Tennessee. In her final days, she requested to see the Carvers’ first child, their daughter Carson, and he and his wife, Hollianne, took the baby to see her. Besides the joy of seeing the child, his aunt used the occasion to urge him to keep his priorities in order. “You’re going to have so many opportunities to help people,” she told him. “But it’s going to take courage, and you need to make courage a habit.” He then added, “Folks, if we do the right things and the little things, when life’s big haymakers come at us, we’re going to immediately by default do the right thing and the big things.”\n\nFollowing plaque presentations and the event’s conclusion, other new WestTeach graduates shared their thoughts about the program. “You learn so much about West Tennessee and what West Tennessee has to offer for our students, that they don’t have to leave West Tennessee to go find bigger and better things,” said Brittan Knott, a teacher at Martin Elementary School. She added, “By teachers experiencing this, we’re able to know what we can talk to these students about, what they can go do after high school, what they can go do when they graduate. They don’t have to go off to big, better places. Right here in West Tennessee, there is so much.”\n\nCatherine Nailling teaches at Lake Road Elementary School in Union City and was also impressed to learn about the job opportunities available for young people in West Tennessee. She said other teachers would benefit from participating in the WestTeach program. “It has been a wonderful learning experience, and the vocational aspect of how I can train my children, or provide for the children that I teach, to be ready for the workforce has been invaluable, and I really think that other people need to experience that,” she said.\n\nElizabeth Russell Owen, of McKenzie, a manager with WestTeach sponsor Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, was a member of the 2017 WestStar class that created WestTeach. She believes in the program’s purpose and what it’s accomplishing for participants. “It’s important to give the teachers, the backbone of the community, an opportunity to learn what we get an opportunity to learn through WestStar,” she said. “They don’t have the opportunity to go through the full WestStar program because of the time restrictions, but teaching is just so important because it touches everyone in the community and all of the youth and (is) building a foundation for continued progress in the community.”\n\nThe 2019 WestTeach class will next host the West Tennessee Education Summit on Feb. 28 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. All conference activities will take place in the hospital’s J. Walter Barnes Conference Center. A panel of teachers, superintendents, legislators, school board members and private business owners will discuss challenges facing education across West Tennessee. Anyone involved in education and workforce development are invited to attend. For information, contact WestStar at 731-881-7298.\n\nMembers of the 2019 graduating class are: Cary Bivens, Riverside High School, Decaturville; Colette Carrabba, Chester County Junior High School, Henderson; Cara Chadwick, Carroll County Technical Center, Huntingdon; Sharon Clark, East Side Intermediate School, Brownsville; Sarah Comuzie, Camden Central High School, Camden; Ronny Criswell, Trenton Elementary School, Trenton; Chad Davis, Halls High School, Halls; Brittany Fowler, West Carroll Elementary School, Trezevant; Carrie Jones, Inman Middle School, Paris; Brittan Knott, Martin Elementary School, Martin; Nicole Lusk, Hardin County High School, Savannah; Stacey McAdams, Bells Elementary School, Bells; Meredith McMackins, Finley Elementary School, Finley; Catherine Nailling, Lake Road Elementary School, Union City; Madine Nichols, Selmer Elementary School, Selmer; Amanda Pruitt, Huntingdon High School, Huntingdon; Paul Richards, Bradford High School, Bradford; Shelly Russell, Bargerton Elementary School, Henderson; Beth Smith, Brighton Elementary School, Brighton; Lindsay Walker, Union City Middle School, Union City; Christina Warren, LaGrange-Moscow Elementary School, Moscow; and Anne Ladd Welch, Dyersburg Primary School, Dyersburg.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n###','Second WestTeach class sees opportunities in West Tennessee','Paul Richards’ education career is off to a positive start as a second-year middle school literature teacher at Bradford High School in Gibson County.','inherit','closed','closed','','1746-autosave-v1','','','2020-02-09 13:26:15','2020-02-09 19:26:15','',1746,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/09/1746-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1751,2,'2020-02-09 13:26:30','2020-02-09 19:26:30','Paul Richards’ education career is off to a positive start as a second-year middle school literature teacher at Bradford High School in Gibson County. Beyond the classroom, his selection last May to the second WestTeach class provided knowledge and insights that will benefit his students. WestTeach is a teacher-development program created as a class project by the UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2017. Richards was among 22 WestTeach class members who graduated Jan. 28 at Madison Downs Venue in Jackson.\r\n\r\nProspective WestTeach participants must be K-12 teachers who want to remain in the classroom but also aspire to be leaders in their respective schools and communities. Program applicants must also be recommended by their principal, director of schools or superintendent, and only one teacher per school district is chosen to participate. Four WestTeach sessions held across West Tennessee from August through November covered topics in agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership, education partnerships for economic development and building communities.\r\n\r\nFor Richards, working with fellow WestTeach teachers created bonds that made the experience beneficial. “Once we came together, we had our first session, and we started sharing our ideas, our passions, all of this, and I realized, ‘Hey, we’re one in the same here. We’re on the same side, so why not come together, for example, with WestTeach?’ And we kept building and building and building on top of that until now and our graduation. I feel like we’ve had a really successful thing happen here,” he said.\r\n\r\nThrough WestTeach, Richards and his classmates were exposed to new ideas and gained knowledge that will carry over into the classroom. “I am a UTM graduate, but college doesn’t necessarily have to be the answer for every student. There are other options (for education and careers) out there,” he said. “Through this program, we have learned that there are many, many options – many, many different ways for … anybody to be successful after high school.”\r\n\r\nDan Black, superintendent of the Bradford Special School District, attended the WestTeach graduation to support Richards. The longtime educator said the program is beneficial for teacher development, and he plans to continue his support for educators like Richards to participate in the future. “I would encourage any of my teachers to be a part of it, and I would take care of anything that they need to be a part of it,” he said. “It (WestTeach) just helps them become better at what they do and understand the surroundings that we have in West Tennessee. I think it’s a great program.”\r\n\r\nFollowing a reception and dinner, Dr. Charley Deal, WestStar executive director, welcomed the WestTeach class members and their families, as well as WestStar board members, alumni and program sponsors. He introduced UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver, who served as the event’s keynote speaker and spoke about life lessons learned from his late aunt, Katie Sue Fewell, an educator who taught history for many years at Alamo High School in Crockett County. Although she was known as a schoolteacher, he said she was probably better recognized as a community leader or, in today’s world, a servant leader. Carver recalled four life lessons from this important role model, which he encouraged everyone in the audience to apply in their own lives.\r\n\r\nThose lessons included to “always wear the same-size hat,” which meant to always practice humility. Carver said that while people can accumulate many things in life, “What we need to invest in are people, in relationships, in our towns, our communities, our schools, the school children, the people that we work with every day. And always wearing the same-size hat means … keeping grounded and focusing on people and relationships.”\r\n\r\n“We’re all turtles on a fencepost” was the next life lesson, and Carver emphasized that gratitude is a foundation of relationships. He recalled Fewell taking time each day to tell someone how important they were to her. “She kept a stack of notecards on the kitchen table, and every night after dinner … she would write handwritten notes to people,” he said. These notes included uplifting words to people who were experiencing tough times, and when he talked to her about these notes she would say, “So many people invested in me, in my time here, that I’m going to make sure while I’m here that I’m always telling someone how grateful I am for them, how proud I am for them, how I’m praying for them.” He reminded the audience that “we’re all turtles on a fencepost” and to always be grateful to others for helping us along the way.\r\n\r\nCarver next advised the audience to “always bloom where you’re planted.” Although his aunt was an avid gardener, this advice went beyond growing beautiful flowers and plants. She made the decision in her 70s to run for Alamo mayor, and a hard-fought campaign ended in a nine-vote loss. Carver remembered that he and other family and friends were disappointed, but she congratulated her opponent on a clean, hard-fought election and moved forward. “Here tonight, I don’t know what you’re struggling with. … Life’s going to throw haymakers at us, but what we can do is we can control our response to those. … If we’re consistent in our response, we can handle whatever life throws at us,” Carver added.\r\n\r\nHis aunt’s final life lesson was about bravery, and he told of her battle with cancer after her diagnosis shortly following the election. She eventually had to leave Alamo to live with her son in Tullahoma, Tennessee. In her final days, she requested to see the Carvers’ first child, their daughter Carson, and he and his wife, Hollianne, took the baby to see her. Besides the joy of seeing the child, his aunt used the occasion to urge him to keep his priorities in order. “You’re going to have so many opportunities to help people,” she told him. “But it’s going to take courage, and you need to make courage a habit.” He then added, “Folks, if we do the right things and the little things, when life’s big haymakers come at us, we’re going to immediately by default do the right thing and the big things.”\r\n\r\nFollowing plaque presentations and the event’s conclusion, other new WestTeach graduates shared their thoughts about the program. “You learn so much about West Tennessee and what West Tennessee has to offer for our students, that they don’t have to leave West Tennessee to go find bigger and better things,” said Brittan Knott, a teacher at Martin Elementary School. She added, “By teachers experiencing this, we’re able to know what we can talk to these students about, what they can go do after high school, what they can go do when they graduate. They don’t have to go off to big, better places. Right here in West Tennessee, there is so much.”\r\n\r\nCatherine Nailling teaches at Lake Road Elementary School in Union City and was also impressed to learn about the job opportunities available for young people in West Tennessee. She said other teachers would benefit from participating in the WestTeach program. “It has been a wonderful learning experience, and the vocational aspect of how I can train my children, or provide for the children that I teach, to be ready for the workforce has been invaluable, and I really think that other people need to experience that,” she said.\r\n\r\nElizabeth Russell Owen, of McKenzie, a manager with WestTeach sponsor Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, was a member of the 2017 WestStar class that created WestTeach. She believes in the program’s purpose and what it’s accomplishing for participants. “It’s important to give the teachers, the backbone of the community, an opportunity to learn what we get an opportunity to learn through WestStar,” she said. “They don’t have the opportunity to go through the full WestStar program because of the time restrictions, but teaching is just so important because it touches everyone in the community and all of the youth and (is) building a foundation for continued progress in the community.”\r\n\r\nThe 2019 WestTeach class will next host the West Tennessee Education Summit on Feb. 28 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. All conference activities will take place in the hospital’s J. Walter Barnes Conference Center. A panel of teachers, superintendents, legislators, school board members and private business owners will discuss challenges facing education across West Tennessee. Anyone involved in education and workforce development are invited to attend. For information, contact WestStar at 731-881-7298.\r\n\r\nMembers of the 2019 graduating class are: Cary Bivens, Riverside High School, Decaturville; Colette Carrabba, Chester County Junior High School, Henderson; Cara Chadwick, Carroll County Technical Center, Huntingdon; Sharon Clark, East Side Intermediate School, Brownsville; Sarah Comuzie, Camden Central High School, Camden; Ronny Criswell, Trenton Elementary School, Trenton; Chad Davis, Halls High School, Halls; Brittany Fowler, West Carroll Elementary School, Trezevant; Carrie Jones, Inman Middle School, Paris; Brittan Knott, Martin Elementary School, Martin; Nicole Lusk, Hardin County High School, Savannah; Stacey McAdams, Bells Elementary School, Bells; Meredith McMackins, Finley Elementary School, Finley; Catherine Nailling, Lake Road Elementary School, Union City; Madine Nichols, Selmer Elementary School, Selmer; Amanda Pruitt, Huntingdon High School, Huntingdon; Paul Richards, Bradford High School, Bradford; Shelly Russell, Bargerton Elementary School, Henderson; Beth Smith, Brighton Elementary School, Brighton; Lindsay Walker, Union City Middle School, Union City; Christina Warren, LaGrange-Moscow Elementary School, Moscow; and Anne Ladd Welch, Dyersburg Primary School, Dyersburg.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###','Second WestTeach class sees opportunities in West Tennessee','Paul Richards’ education career is off to a positive start as a second-year middle school literature teacher at Bradford High School in Gibson County.','inherit','closed','closed','','1746-revision-v1','','','2020-02-09 13:26:30','2020-02-09 19:26:30','',1746,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/09/1746-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1753,3,'2020-02-10 08:41:11','2020-02-10 14:41:11','The WestTeach Program, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program, will host the West Tennessee Education Summit from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 28, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. All conference activities will take place in the hospital’s J. Walter Barnes Conference Center.\r\n\r\nThe summit will focus on facilitating change and curriculum to enhance workforce development across the region and improve opportunities for all educators. A panel comprised of teachers, superintendents, legislators, school board members and private business owners will discuss challenges facing education across West Tennessee.\r\n\r\nThose involved in education and workforce development are invited to attend. There is no cost to register, but pre-registration is required by Feb. 25. School superintendents are also invited to a luncheon following the summit, and those able to attend the luncheon must register with Virginia Grimes, WestStar program coordinator, by email at <a href=\"mailto:vgrimes@utm.edu\">vgrimes@utm.edu</a> or by phone at 731-881-7298.\r\n\r\nOnline registration for the summit is available at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/weststar\">utm.edu/weststar</a>. Contact Grimes for more information or registration assistance.\r\n\r\n###','WestTeach to host West Tennessee Education Summit on Feb. 28','The WestTeach Program, sponsored by the UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program, will host the West Tennessee Education Summit from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 28, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. ','inherit','closed','closed','','1738-revision-v1','','','2020-02-10 08:41:11','2020-02-10 14:41:11','',1738,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/10/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1754,3,'2020-02-12 11:49:32','2020-02-12 17:49:32','The University of Tennessee at Martin and the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. are in the midst of a national search for a permanent vice chancellor for university advancement. Two external candidates and one internal candidate will participate in on-campus open forums Feb. 26-28. All forums will be held from 1-2 p.m. in room 111 of the Boling University Center.\r\n\r\nDr. Charley Deal will present to the campus community on Feb. 26. He currently serves as executive director of research, outreach and economic development for UT Martin, where he oversees operations pertaining to government relations, research grants and expenditures, and non-degree courses and camps. Deal has held this position since February 2019. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from UT Martin and doctoral degree in philosophy, learning and leadership from UT Chattanooga.\r\n\r\nAndrew Shafer will present an open campus forum on Feb. 27. He has served as planned giving manager for the Nashville Symphony Orchestra since 2019 and as founder and owner of SD Solutions since 2012. SD Solutions is a Nashville-based firm specializing in funding strategy, planning and execution for nonprofit organizations and professionals. He holds both a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in public administration from UT Knoxville.\r\n\r\nDr. Bryan Robinson will present to campus on Feb. 28. He is currently vice chancellor for advancement for the University of North Carolina System in Chapel Hill and president of the UNCP Foundation Inc., where he manages university advancement operations, planning and implementation in collaboration with the University of North Carolina. He has held this position since 2018. Robinson holds both a bachelor’s degree in pre-law studies and a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Louisville in Kentucky and a doctoral degree from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.\r\n\r\nThe vice chancellor for university advancement is a member of the chancellor’s leadership team. This position is responsible for managing UT Martin’s fundraising and alumni relations programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; and representing UT Martin in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters.\r\n<blockquote>“The vice chancellor for university advancement is a key player in the funding and sustaining of UT Martin’s expansion, scholarship and endowment goals,” said Carver. “I look forward to selecting a candidate who can help move UT Martin forward and realize the dreams we have for both our students and our campus in the coming decade.”</blockquote>\r\nThe search committee includes both faculty and staff members as well as student representation. Dr. Shadow Robinson, dean of the UT Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, is serving as committee chairperson. Other committee members are:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Petra McPhearson, vice chancellor for finance and administration</li>\r\n 	<li>Philip Smartt, chair of the UT Martin Faculty Senate</li>\r\n 	<li>Love Collins, UT Foundation Inc. vice chancellor for advancement at the UT Health Science Center</li>\r\n 	<li>Bill Blankenship, UT Martin supporter and member of the UT Martin Development Committee</li>\r\n 	<li>Phillip Clendenin, UT Foundation Inc. board member and UT Martin alumnus</li>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Hampton, UT Martin alumnae</li>\r\n 	<li>Dana Prince, UT Foundation Inc. advancement staff</li>\r\n 	<li>Andrew Hart, UT Foundation Inc. central staff and UT Martin alumnus</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nCarol Houser, assistant vice president of human resources for the UT Foundation, is serving as the staff contact for this search. The national search is managed by Aspen Leadership Group. For more information or to view full finalist resumes, visit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/vcuasearch\">utm.edu/vcuasearch</a>.\r\n\r\n###\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','UT Martin searches for vice chancellor for university advancement','The University of Tennessee at Martin and the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. are in the midst of a national search for a permanent vice chancellor for university advancement.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-searches-for-vice-chancellor-for-university-advancement','','','2020-02-14 12:03:16','2020-02-14 18:03:16','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1754',0,'post','',0),(1755,3,'2020-02-12 11:47:58','2020-02-12 17:47:58','','VCUA candidates','(l-r) Dr. Charley Deal, Andrew Shafer and Dr. Bryan Robinson have been selected as finalists in the national search for a new vice chancellor for university advancement at UT Martin.','inherit','closed','closed','','vcua-candidates','','','2020-02-12 11:49:20','2020-02-12 17:49:20','',1754,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/VCUA-candidates.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1756,3,'2020-02-12 11:49:32','2020-02-12 17:49:32','The University of Tennessee at Martin and the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. are in the midst of a national search for a permanent vice chancellor for university advancement. Two external candidates and one internal candidate will participate in on-campus open forums Feb. 26-28. All forums will be held from 1-2 p.m. in room 111 of the Boling University Center.\r\n\r\nDr. Charley Deal will present to the campus community on Feb. 26. He currently serves as executive director of research, outreach and economic development for UT Martin, where he oversees operations pertaining to government relations, research grants and expenditures, and non-degree courses and camps. Deal has held this position since February 2019. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from UT Martin and doctoral degree in philosophy, learning and leadership from UT Chattanooga.\r\n\r\nAndrew Shafer will present an open campus forum on Feb. 27. He has served as planned giving manager for the Nashville Symphony Orchestra since 2019 and as founder and owner of SD Solutions since 2012. SD Solutions is a Nashville-based firm specializing in funding strategy, planning and execution for nonprofit organizations and professionals. He holds both a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in public administration from UT Knoxville.\r\n\r\nDr. Bryan Robinson will present to campus on Feb. 28. He is currently vice chancellor for advancement for the University of North Carolina System in Chapel Hill and president of the UNCP Foundation Inc., where he manages university advancement operations, planning and implementation in collaboration with the University of North Carolina. He has held this position since 2018. Robinson holds both a bachelor’s degree in pre-law studies and a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Louisville in Kentucky and a doctoral degree from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.\r\n\r\nThe vice chancellor for university advancement is a member of the chancellor’s leadership team. This position is responsible for managing UT Martin’s fundraising and alumni relations programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; and representing UT Martin in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters.\r\n<blockquote>“The vice chancellor for university advancement is a key player in the funding and sustaining of UT Martin’s expansion, scholarship and endowment goals,” said Carver. “I look forward to selecting a candidate who can help move UT Martin forward and realize the dreams we have for both our students and our campus in the coming decade.”</blockquote>\r\nThe search committee includes both faculty and staff members as well as student representation. Dr. Shadow Robinson, dean of the UT Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, is serving as committee chairperson. Other committee members are:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Petra McPhearson, vice chancellor for finance and administration</li>\r\n 	<li>Philip Smartt, chair of the UT Martin Faculty Senate</li>\r\n 	<li>Love Collins, UT Foundation Inc. vice chancellor for advancement at the UT Health Science Center</li>\r\n 	<li>Bill Blankenship, UT Martin supporter and member of the UT Martin Development Committee</li>\r\n 	<li>Phillip Clendenin, UT Foundation Inc. board member and UT Martin alumnus</li>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Hampton, UT Martin alumnae</li>\r\n 	<li>Dana Prince, UT Foundation Inc. advancement staff</li>\r\n 	<li>Andrew Hart, UT Foundation Inc. central staff and UT Martin alumnus</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nCarol Houser, assistant vice president of human resources for the UT Foundation, is serving as the staff contact for this search. The national search is managed by Aspen Leadership Group. 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All forums will be held from 1-2 p.m. in room 111 of the Boling University Center.\r\n\r\nDr. Charley Deal will present to the campus community on Feb. 26. He currently serves as executive director of research, outreach and economic development for UT Martin, where he oversees operations pertaining to government relations, research grants and expenditures, and non-degree courses and camps. Deal has held this position since February 2019. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from UT Martin and doctoral degree in philosophy, learning and leadership from UT Chattanooga.\r\n\r\nAndrew Shafer will present an open campus forum on Feb. 27. He has served as planned giving manager for the Nashville Symphony Orchestra since 2019 and as founder and owner of SD Solutions since 2012. SD Solutions is a Nashville-based firm specializing in funding strategy, planning and execution for nonprofit organizations and professionals. He holds both a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in public administration from UT Knoxville.\r\n\r\nDr. Bryan Robinson will present to campus on Feb. 28. He is currently vice chancellor for advancement for the University of North Carolina System in Chapel Hill and president of the UNCP Foundation Inc., where he manages university advancement operations, planning and implementation in collaboration with the University of North Carolina. He has held this position since 2018. Robinson holds both a bachelor’s degree in pre-law studies and a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Louisville in Kentucky and a doctoral degree from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.\r\n\r\nThe vice chancellor for university advancement is a member of the chancellor’s leadership team. This position is responsible for managing UT Martin’s fundraising and alumni relations programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; and representing UT Martin in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters.\r\n<blockquote>“The vice chancellor for university advancement is a key player in the funding and sustaining of UT Martin’s expansion, scholarship and endowment goals,” said Carver. “I look forward to selecting a candidate who can help move UT Martin forward and realize the dreams we have for both our students and our campus in the coming decade.”</blockquote>\r\nThe search committee includes both faculty and staff members as well as student representation. Dr. Shadow Robinson, dean of the UT Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, is serving as committee chairperson. Other committee members are:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Petra McPhearson, vice chancellor for finance and administration</li>\r\n 	<li>Philip Smartt, chair of the UT Martin Faculty Senate</li>\r\n 	<li>Love Collins, UT Foundation Inc. vice chancellor for advancement at the UT Health Science Center</li>\r\n 	<li>Bill Blankenship, UT Martin supporter and member of the UT Martin Development Committee</li>\r\n 	<li>Phillip Clendenin, UT Foundation Inc. board member and UT Martin alumnus</li>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Hampton, UT Martin alumnae</li>\r\n 	<li>Dana Prince, UT Foundation Inc. advancement staff</li>\r\n 	<li>Andrew Hart, UT Foundation Inc. central staff and UT Martin alumnus</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nCarol Houser, assistant vice president of human resources for the UT Foundation, is serving as the staff contact for this search. The national search is managed by Aspen Leadership Group. 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Two external candidates and one internal candidate will participate in on-campus open forums Feb. 26-28. All forums will be held from 1-2 p.m. in room 111 of the Boling University Center.\r\n\r\nDr. Charley Deal will present to the campus community on Feb. 26. He currently serves as executive director of research, outreach and economic development for UT Martin, where he oversees operations pertaining to government relations, research grants and expenditures, and non-degree courses and camps. Deal has held this position since February 2019. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from UT Martin and doctoral degree in philosophy, learning and leadership from UT Chattanooga.\r\n\r\nAndrew Shafer will present an open campus forum on Feb. 27. He has served as planned giving manager for the Nashville Symphony Orchestra since 2019 and as founder and owner of SD Solutions since 2012. SD Solutions is a Nashville-based firm specializing in funding strategy, planning and execution for nonprofit organizations and professionals. He holds both a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in public administration from UT Knoxville.\r\n\r\nDr. Bryan Robinson will present to campus on Feb. 28. He is currently vice chancellor for advancement for the University of North Carolina System in Chapel Hill and president of the UNCP Foundation Inc., where he manages university advancement operations, planning and implementation in collaboration with the University of North Carolina. He has held this position since 2018. Robinson holds both a bachelor’s degree in pre-law studies and a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Louisville in Kentucky and a doctoral degree from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.\r\n\r\nThe vice chancellor for university advancement is a member of the chancellor’s leadership team. This position is responsible for managing UT Martin’s fundraising and alumni relations programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; and representing UT Martin in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters.\r\n<blockquote>“The vice chancellor for university advancement is a key player in the funding and sustaining of UT Martin’s expansion, scholarship and endowment goals,” said Carver. “I look forward to selecting a candidate who can help move UT Martin forward and realize the dreams we have for both our students and our campus in the coming decade.”</blockquote>\r\nThe search committee includes both faculty and staff members as well as student representation. Dr. Shadow Robinson, dean of the UT Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, is serving as committee chairperson. Other committee members are:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Petra McPhearson, vice chancellor for finance and administration</li>\r\n 	<li>Philip Smartt, chair of the UT Martin Faculty Senate</li>\r\n 	<li>Love Collins, UT Foundation Inc. vice chancellor for advancement at the UT Health Science Center</li>\r\n 	<li>Bill Blankenship, UT Martin supporter and member of the UT Martin Development Committee</li>\r\n 	<li>Phillip Clendenin, UT Foundation Inc. board member and UT Martin alumnus</li>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Hampton, UT Martin alumnae</li>\r\n 	<li>Dana Prince, UT Foundation Inc. advancement staff</li>\r\n 	<li>Andrew Hart, UT Foundation Inc. central staff and UT Martin alumnus</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nCarol Houser, assistant vice president of human resources for the UT Foundation, is serving as the staff contact for this search. The national search is managed by Aspen Leadership Group. 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SOAR, previously seven sessions, will be consolidated into five sessions on the following dates: June 22 and 24, July 10 and 28 and Aug. 7. The SOAR sessions originally scheduled for June 5 and 19 have also been combined with the July 10 SOAR. Transfer Orientation will be June 23 and July 16.\r\n\r\nThe Office of Undergraduate Admissions is communicating any changes to upcoming UT Martin students as updates are available through email, text and virtual appointments with admissions counselors.\r\n\r\nWhile there are no reported cases of COVID-19 in Martin currently, UT Martin is conducting all courses online and has canceled all prospective student tours through April. Admissions is planning alternative SOAR sessions in case conditions warrant beyond the selected SOAR dates.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact admissions at 731-881-7020.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','UT Martin postpones SOAR, Transfer Orientation','The University of Tennessee at Martin has postponed the Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and Transfer Orientation sessions as a precautionary measure related to COVID-19.','inherit','closed','closed','','1970-revision-v1','','','2020-03-25 12:47:26','2020-03-25 17:47:26','',1970,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/25/1970-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1900,2,'2020-03-16 08:49:22','2020-03-16 13:49:22','Dear students:  Today is your first day of school at UT Martin this semester.\r\n\r\nWell… not really.\r\n\r\nBut it’s the first day of our transition to online classes for a little while.  COVID-19 has us doing things a little differently right now, so for the sake of safety, we are doing what’s best for the health of our UT Martin community.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t unprecedented territory for us; we’ve faced obstacles before.\r\n\r\nWe almost closed <em>twice</em> in our first quarter century of existence as a University of Tennessee campus: once during the Great Depression and then again when many students enlisted in World War II. But the campus survived these tough times through the ingenuity, grit and determination of our students, faculty and staff!\r\n\r\nAnd while we aren’t closing, our campus is charting new waters this week..\r\n\r\nI’ve got some advice to give you on your “first day” of class this week:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Communicate with your faculty. </strong> When you have questions about your coursework or assignments, reach out to them <em>immediately</em>. If you have a question, odds are that other members of your class have the same question. Your faculty members want to help you!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Keep an academic schedule similar to your current schedule.</strong> Online platforms allow all sorts of flexibility, but you need to practice effective time management to be most successful in your classes.  Keeping a consistent schedule will help you stay on top of your classes and assignments.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Create a dedicated space for your coursework at home.</strong> Find a safe place to leave your notes, read your assignments and study for quizzes. Make your “classroom” the same space each day, if possible.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Interact with your classmates</strong>. Use technology to have group chats and video meetings with other students. Be creative in the ways you study!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Schedule time to meet with your faculty</strong>.  Each of our faculty members have established office hours. Set up a time for a quick phone call or video chat with them to clarify anything you don’t understand or to ask specific questions.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Make sure you have reliable, secure internet access</strong>.  If you are in an area with limited Wi-Fi or internet connectivity, let your faculty members know immediately. You can also contact the UT Martin Helpdesk (731-881-7900) for specific questions about your educational platforms and or issues with software.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Limit distractions</strong>. Treat your online classes like a job. Limit distractions like social media, technology, television and streaming information through your phone.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Give your faculty the benefit of the doubt</strong>. This is a new process for everyone. Let’s understand that there will be bumps, questions and new experiences along the way…but let’s go though this with a spirit of cooperation and adventure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSo while today’s transition from face-to-face instruction to an online presence is an inconvenience for all of us at UT Martin, we’ve managed obstacles before. And if history tells us anything, we’ll emerge a stronger, more resilient place.\r\n\r\nToday, like everyday, is a great day to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\nAll the best,\r\n\r\nDr. C\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Chancellor\'s Corner: The First Day of School','Dear students:  Today is your first day of school at UT Martin this semester. Well… not really.','publish','closed','closed','','chancellors-corner-the-first-day-of-school','','','2020-03-19 11:47:53','2020-03-19 16:47:53','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1900',0,'post','',0),(1770,3,'2020-02-14 12:08:14','2020-02-14 18:08:14','The AACSB International Board of Directors confirmed Jan. 30 that the University of Tennessee at Martin will maintain AACSB accreditation for all of its business programs for the next five years. Accredited programs include marketing, management, information systems, accounting, economics and finance at the undergraduate level and the Master of Business Administration degree for graduate students.\r\n<blockquote>“AACSB accreditation is akin to the ‘Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval’ for business schools,” said Dr. Katie High, interim dean of the UT Martin College of Business and Global Affairs. “Anyone who sees it can be confident that our faculty are of the highest caliber; our school is offering relevant, up-to-date curricula; and our business students are graduating fully equipped to succeed in their chosen fields.”</blockquote>\r\nUT Martin’s online Master of Business Administration degree was tied for 35<sup>th</sup> place nationally and first place in Tennessee in the 2020 U.S. News &amp; World Report rankings released in January and consistently receives high scores from other national and regional rankings each year.\r\n\r\nAccredited business courses in many subjects are also available at the UT Martin centers in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville. Some degree programs can be completed entirely at the center location through a combination of in-person and online courses, while other programs require time at the main campus in Martin to finish required coursework.\r\n\r\nFounded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest-serving global accrediting body for institutions offering undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees in business and accounting. AACSB accreditation is the mark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than five percent of the world’s business programs.\r\n\r\nFor more information about UT Martin’s business degree programs, visit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/departments/cbga/\">utm.edu/departments/cbga</a>. 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Accredited programs include marketing, management, information systems, accounting, economics and finance at the undergraduate level and the Master of Business Administration degree for graduate students.\r\n<blockquote>“AACSB accreditation is akin to the ‘Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval’ for business schools,” said Dr. Katie High, interim dean of the UT Martin College of Business and Global Affairs. “Anyone who sees it can be confident that our faculty are of the highest caliber; our school is offering relevant, up-to-date curricula; and our business students are graduating fully equipped to succeed in their chosen fields.”</blockquote>\r\nUT Martin’s online Master of Business Administration degree was tied for 35<sup>th</sup> place nationally and first place in Tennessee in the 2020 U.S. News &amp; World Report rankings released in January and consistently receives high scores from other national and regional rankings each year.\r\n\r\nAccredited business courses in many subjects are also available at the UT Martin centers in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville. Some degree programs can be completed entirely at the center location through a combination of in-person and online courses, while other programs require time at the main campus in Martin to finish required coursework.\r\n\r\nFounded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest-serving global accrediting body for institutions offering undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees in business and accounting. AACSB accreditation is the mark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than five percent of the world’s business programs.\r\n\r\nFor more information about UT Martin’s business degree programs, visit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/departments/cbga/\">utm.edu/departments/cbga</a>. 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Visitors’ parking passes can be obtained at the library’s information desk.\r\n\r\n“Work, Fight, Give” uses a collection of poster art, poster stamps, photographs, banners and programs issued by various relief agencies and the National War Fund to challenge the traditional memory of World War II. These organizations found creative ways to mobilize Americans and collectively raise millions of dollars to help those located in war zones. The exhibit focuses on those who used their artistic talents to persuade their fellow American citizens to donate their time and resources to the cause.\r\n\r\nThe exhibit was created by Hal Wert, professor of history at the Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, and organized by ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-American Arts Alliance.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Paul Meek Library at 731-881-7065.\r\n\r\n###','\"Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII\" exhibit open now at UT Martin','A new exhibit titled “Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII” opened Feb. 10 at the University of Tennessee at Martin’s J. Houston Gordon Museum. 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Visitors’ parking passes can be obtained at the library’s information desk.\r\n\r\n“Work, Fight, Give” uses a collection of poster art, poster stamps, photographs, banners and programs issued by various relief agencies and the National War Fund to challenge the traditional memory of World War II. These organizations found creative ways to mobilize Americans and collectively raise millions of dollars to help those located in war zones. 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','inherit','closed','closed','','1773-revision-v1','','','2020-02-14 12:59:38','2020-02-14 18:59:38','',1773,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/14/1773-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1776,3,'2020-02-14 13:56:23','2020-02-14 19:56:23','KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will meet Feb. 18-19 in Chattanooga.\r\n\r\nThe regular meeting of the full board will begin at 1:30 p.m. EST/12:30 p.m. CST on Feb. 19 in the UT Chattanooga University Center’s Tennessee Room at 642 E. 5<sup>th</sup> St. in Chattanooga. The meeting will be webcast live and archived for later viewing; a link to the webcast will be available at <a href=\"http://www.tennessee.edu\">tennessee.edu</a>.\r\n\r\nTrustees also will meet at 1 p.m., Feb. 18, for a campus safety presentation in the University Center’s Tennessee Room.\r\n\r\nTwo board committees are scheduled to meet prior to the regular meeting of the full board on Feb. 19. All meetings will be in the UT Chattanooga University Center’s Tennessee Room. Committee meetings, which will be webcast, are scheduled as follows:\r\n\r\n8 a.m. – Education, Research and Service Committee\r\n10 a.m. – Finance and Administration Committee\r\n\r\nAll meeting times are approximate. If a meeting ends earlier or later than expected, the next meeting will begin following a short break.\r\n\r\nAgenda items include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>President’s address</li>\r\n 	<li>Review of lecturer compensation analysis</li>\r\n 	<li>An update on UT Institute of Agriculture and UT Knoxville reunification</li>\r\n 	<li>Appointment of Mark Paganelli as treasurer</li>\r\n 	<li>Revised fiscal year 2019-2020 operating budget</li>\r\n 	<li>Fiscal year 2020-2021 tuition and fees for UT Health Science Center</li>\r\n 	<li>UT Health Science Center long-range campus master plan</li>\r\n 	<li>Amendments to the bylaws</li>\r\n 	<li>Annual performance review for UT System Interim President Randy Boyd</li>\r\n 	<li>New Bachelor of Science in Education with a deaf studies major and American Sign Language concentration and new Master of Legal Studies at UT Knoxville</li>\r\n 	<li>2020 institutional mission profile statements</li>\r\n 	<li>Proposed department name change (Haslam College of Business at UT Knoxville)</li>\r\n 	<li>Honorary resolution for Ron Maples</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe agendas and materials for the meeting are available at trustees.tennessee.edu/materials/2020-winter-meeting.\r\n\r\nRequests to address the board may be submitted using the online form or the pdf at trustees.tennessee.edu/requests-to-address-the-board. Requests will be accepted until 5 p.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 15. In accordance with the Standing Rule Governing Requests to Address the Board (also at the above link), persons who have preregistered to speak will be scheduled to speak in a committee meeting or the full board meeting on a first-come, first-served basis. Speakers will be limited to five minutes each, and the total time available for speakers will be 30 minutes.\r\n\r\nAnyone with a disability who wishes to attend this meeting may contact Jennifer Sicking, assistant director of media relations for the UT System, at 865-974-5179 or <a href=\"mailto:jsicking@tennessee.edu\">jsicking@tennessee.edu</a> to request auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate attendance. Contact may be made in person, by writing, by email, by telephone or otherwise and should be received no later than 5 p.m. EST, Saturday, Feb. 15.\r\n\r\nThe University of Tennessee System distributes this notice to all faculty and staff as part of its compliance with the adequate public notice requirement of state open meetings law.\r\n\r\n###','UT Board of Trustees to meet Feb. 18-19 in Chattanooga','The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will meet Feb. 18-19 in Chattanooga. The regular meeting of the full board will begin at 1:30 p.m. EST/12:30 p.m. CST on Feb. 19 in the UT Chattanooga University Center’s Tennessee Room.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-board-of-trustees-to-meet-feb-18-19-in-chattanooga','','','2020-02-14 13:56:29','2020-02-14 19:56:29','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1776',0,'post','',0),(1777,3,'2020-02-14 13:56:23','2020-02-14 19:56:23','KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will meet Feb. 18-19 in Chattanooga.\r\n\r\nThe regular meeting of the full board will begin at 1:30 p.m. EST/12:30 p.m. CST on Feb. 19 in the UT Chattanooga University Center’s Tennessee Room at 642 E. 5<sup>th</sup> St. in Chattanooga. The meeting will be webcast live and archived for later viewing; a link to the webcast will be available at <a href=\"http://www.tennessee.edu\">tennessee.edu</a>.\r\n\r\nTrustees also will meet at 1 p.m., Feb. 18, for a campus safety presentation in the University Center’s Tennessee Room.\r\n\r\nTwo board committees are scheduled to meet prior to the regular meeting of the full board on Feb. 19. All meetings will be in the UT Chattanooga University Center’s Tennessee Room. Committee meetings, which will be webcast, are scheduled as follows:\r\n\r\n8 a.m. – Education, Research and Service Committee\r\n10 a.m. – Finance and Administration Committee\r\n\r\nAll meeting times are approximate. If a meeting ends earlier or later than expected, the next meeting will begin following a short break.\r\n\r\nAgenda items include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>President’s address</li>\r\n 	<li>Review of lecturer compensation analysis</li>\r\n 	<li>An update on UT Institute of Agriculture and UT Knoxville reunification</li>\r\n 	<li>Appointment of Mark Paganelli as treasurer</li>\r\n 	<li>Revised fiscal year 2019-2020 operating budget</li>\r\n 	<li>Fiscal year 2020-2021 tuition and fees for UT Health Science Center</li>\r\n 	<li>UT Health Science Center long-range campus master plan</li>\r\n 	<li>Amendments to the bylaws</li>\r\n 	<li>Annual performance review for UT System Interim President Randy Boyd</li>\r\n 	<li>New Bachelor of Science in Education with a deaf studies major and American Sign Language concentration and new Master of Legal Studies at UT Knoxville</li>\r\n 	<li>2020 institutional mission profile statements</li>\r\n 	<li>Proposed department name change (Haslam College of Business at UT Knoxville)</li>\r\n 	<li>Honorary resolution for Ron Maples</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe agendas and materials for the meeting are available at trustees.tennessee.edu/materials/2020-winter-meeting.\r\n\r\nRequests to address the board may be submitted using the online form or the pdf at trustees.tennessee.edu/requests-to-address-the-board. Requests will be accepted until 5 p.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 15. In accordance with the Standing Rule Governing Requests to Address the Board (also at the above link), persons who have preregistered to speak will be scheduled to speak in a committee meeting or the full board meeting on a first-come, first-served basis. Speakers will be limited to five minutes each, and the total time available for speakers will be 30 minutes.\r\n\r\nAnyone with a disability who wishes to attend this meeting may contact Jennifer Sicking, assistant director of media relations for the UT System, at 865-974-5179 or <a href=\"mailto:jsicking@tennessee.edu\">jsicking@tennessee.edu</a> to request auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate attendance. Contact may be made in person, by writing, by email, by telephone or otherwise and should be received no later than 5 p.m. EST, Saturday, Feb. 15.\r\n\r\nThe University of Tennessee System distributes this notice to all faculty and staff as part of its compliance with the adequate public notice requirement of state open meetings law.\r\n\r\n###','UT Board of Trustees to meet Feb. 18-19 in Chattanooga','The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will meet Feb. 18-19 in Chattanooga. The regular meeting of the full board will begin at 1:30 p.m. EST/12:30 p.m. CST on Feb. 19 in the UT Chattanooga University Center’s Tennessee Room.','inherit','closed','closed','','1776-revision-v1','','','2020-02-14 13:56:23','2020-02-14 19:56:23','',1776,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/14/1776-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1780,3,'2020-02-17 11:02:15','2020-02-17 17:02:15','','Walker_Sean','Dr. Sean Walker, associate professor of management','inherit','closed','closed','','walker_sean','','','2020-02-17 11:04:30','2020-02-17 17:04:30','',1779,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Walker_Sean.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1781,3,'2020-02-17 11:04:47','2020-02-17 17:04:47','The University of Tennessee at Martin and West Texas A&amp;M University have partnered to host the Experiential Learning Leadership Institute on March 25-27 at Discovery Park of America in Union City. Dr. Sean Walker, UT Martin associate professor of management, will serve as keynote speaker.\r\n\r\nThe institute will focus on active, hands-on learning and how it can be applied in classrooms at all levels to improve student comprehension. Registration is $275 for those presenting in a concurrent session, $50 for university students and $75 for area K-12 educators and community participants.\r\n\r\nMarch 25 will offer on-site experiential leadership training modules for those educators who are already participating in that program. Concurrent presentation sessions will begin at 9 a.m., March 26, and end with dinner and a keynote speaker at 6 p.m. that evening. The conference will conclude March 27 with poster presentations by student researchers.\r\n\r\nEducators who wish to register for module trainings on March 25 should submit registration information by Feb. 28. Registration for all other participants must be received by March 15. Interested individuals can register online at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/elli\">utm.edu/elli</a>.\r\n\r\nContact Dr. Lajuan Davis, associate professor of information systems, at <a href=\"mailto:ldavis91@utm.edu\">ldavis91@utm.edu</a> or 731-881-7364 for more information or registration assistance.\r\n\r\n###','UT Martin to co-host experiential learning conference March 25-27','The University of Tennessee at Martin and West Texas A&M University have partnered to host the Experiential Learning Leadership Institute on March 25-27 at Discovery Park of America in Union City.','inherit','closed','closed','','1779-revision-v1','','','2020-02-17 11:04:47','2020-02-17 17:04:47','',1779,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/17/1779-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1782,3,'2020-02-17 13:02:22','2020-02-17 19:02:22','MARTIN, Tenn. – University of Tennessee System Interim President Randy Boyd delivered his second State of the University address Feb. 14 at the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy on the UT Knoxville campus. During his address, he reflected upon his first year in office, laid out his goals for 2020 and announced a new aspect of the UT Promise scholarship.\r\n\r\nUT Promise, first announced in March 2019, is the UT System’s new undergraduate scholarship program guaranteeing free tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Tennessee residents attending UT’s campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin and Memphis. To date, the UT Promise has garnered more than 7,000 applications and will welcome its first class of students in fall 2020.\r\n\r\n“As the land-grant university, we don’t want to measure ourselves by who we exclude; we want to measure ourselves by who we include,” said Boyd.\r\n\r\nAs part of the program, UT Promise students will be paired with mentors who help guide students through the transition to university life and beyond. Boyd was the first to sign up as a UT Promise mentor, with some of the UT chancellors participating as well.\r\n<blockquote>“I am excited to serve as a UT Promise mentor because I believe this is one of the greatest aspects of the UT Promise scholarship,” said Boyd. “Having the experience to interact with professors, chancellors, community leaders, alumni and more is invaluable to our students in preparing them for their lives during their college years and beyond.”</blockquote>\r\nMentors will be paired with two to five students and will spend one hour per month with their mentees. Mentors are asked to serve the same students for a two-year period. UT faculty and staff will be paired with freshmen and sophomore students, while UT alumni and friends will be paired with juniors and seniors. Those interested in learning more about the UT Promise mentorship program can visit <a href=\"http://tennessee.edu/ut-promise/mentoring\">tennessee.edu/ut-promise/mentoring</a>.\r\n\r\nBoyd also used his address to review some of the UT System’s key accomplishments in 2019, including increases in enrollment and degrees awarded, progress in mental health awareness and the creation of the Oak Ridge Institute at UT.\r\n\r\nTotal system-wide enrollment grew 1.5 percent to an all-time high of 51,582 students across all UT campuses. The university also awarded more than 12,000 degrees.\r\n\r\n“Student success is the ‘why’ behind what we do,” said Boyd. “It will continue to be a top priority as our campuses work to enhance first-year retention and improve four-year and six-year graduation rates.”\r\n\r\nThe system hosted the first Summit for Opioid Addiction and Response in August 2019, and Boyd vowed the UT System would continue to work toward a solution to the problem. The summit gathered resources from across the UT System and the state of Tennessee to address key issues in this area.\r\n\r\n“This hits home in every corner of our state,” said Boyd.\r\n\r\nHe also spoke about his goals for 2020, including making further progress in helping students through the OneUT for Student Mental Health and Wellbeing initiative, which will build a more robust and supportive mental health culture on each UT campus. Mental health professionals will meet and recommend best practices for ensuring student mental health and wellness, and they will identify necessary steps toward making UT a national leader in supporting student wellbeing.\r\n\r\nLaunching the first phase of the Oak Ridge Institute is also among Boyd’s goals for 2020. This phase will include recruiting new faculty members and about 50 new graduate students, as well as exploring the acquisition of a facility to house the institute.\r\n<blockquote>“There have been some incredibly successful decades in UT history. To say this next decade will be the greatest in UT’s history is a bold, audacious statement,” said Boyd. “But all that has come before has provided us the foundation on which to build. Today, we have the resources, talent and will to make it happen. 2020 will be the first step in the journey, and I cannot wait to get started.”</blockquote>\r\nFor more information, contact the UT Martin Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.\r\n\r\n###','UT System Interim President calls for UT Promise mentors','University of Tennessee System Interim President Randy Boyd delivered his second State of the University address Feb. 14 at the Howard H. 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During his address, he reflected upon his first year in office, laid out his goals for 2020 and announced a new aspect of the UT Promise scholarship.\r\n\r\nUT Promise, first announced in March 2019, is the UT System’s new undergraduate scholarship program guaranteeing free tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Tennessee residents attending UT’s campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin and Memphis. To date, the UT Promise has garnered more than 7,000 applications and will welcome its first class of students in fall 2020.\r\n\r\n“As the land-grant university, we don’t want to measure ourselves by who we exclude; we want to measure ourselves by who we include,” said Boyd.\r\n\r\nAs part of the program, UT Promise students will be paired with mentors who help guide students through the transition to university life and beyond. Boyd was the first to sign up as a UT Promise mentor, with some of the UT chancellors participating as well.\r\n<blockquote>“I am excited to serve as a UT Promise mentor because I believe this is one of the greatest aspects of the UT Promise scholarship,” said Boyd. “Having the experience to interact with professors, chancellors, community leaders, alumni and more is invaluable to our students in preparing them for their lives during their college years and beyond.”</blockquote>\r\nMentors will be paired with two to five students and will spend one hour per month with their mentees. Mentors are asked to serve the same students for a two-year period. UT faculty and staff will be paired with freshmen and sophomore students, while UT alumni and friends will be paired with juniors and seniors. Those interested in learning more about the UT Promise mentorship program can visit <a href=\"http://tennessee.edu/ut-promise/mentoring\">tennessee.edu/ut-promise/mentoring</a>.\r\n\r\nBoyd also used his address to review some of the UT System’s key accomplishments in 2019, including increases in enrollment and degrees awarded, progress in mental health awareness and the creation of the Oak Ridge Institute at UT.\r\n\r\nTotal system-wide enrollment grew 1.5 percent to an all-time high of 51,582 students across all UT campuses. The university also awarded more than 12,000 degrees.\r\n\r\n“Student success is the ‘why’ behind what we do,” said Boyd. “It will continue to be a top priority as our campuses work to enhance first-year retention and improve four-year and six-year graduation rates.”\r\n\r\nThe system hosted the first Summit for Opioid Addiction and Response in August 2019, and Boyd vowed the UT System would continue to work toward a solution to the problem. The summit gathered resources from across the UT System and the state of Tennessee to address key issues in this area.\r\n\r\n“This hits home in every corner of our state,” said Boyd.\r\n\r\nHe also spoke about his goals for 2020, including making further progress in helping students through the OneUT for Student Mental Health and Wellbeing initiative, which will build a more robust and supportive mental health culture on each UT campus. Mental health professionals will meet and recommend best practices for ensuring student mental health and wellness, and they will identify necessary steps toward making UT a national leader in supporting student wellbeing.\r\n\r\nLaunching the first phase of the Oak Ridge Institute is also among Boyd’s goals for 2020. This phase will include recruiting new faculty members and about 50 new graduate students, as well as exploring the acquisition of a facility to house the institute.\r\n<blockquote>“There have been some incredibly successful decades in UT history. To say this next decade will be the greatest in UT’s history is a bold, audacious statement,” said Boyd. “But all that has come before has provided us the foundation on which to build. Today, we have the resources, talent and will to make it happen. 2020 will be the first step in the journey, and I cannot wait to get started.”</blockquote>\r\nFor more information, contact the UT Martin Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.\r\n\r\n###','UT System Interim President calls for UT Promise mentors','University of Tennessee System Interim President Randy Boyd delivered his second State of the University address Feb. 14 at the Howard H. 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She spent her career advocating for women’s equality in sports across the state and established the UT Martin women’s tennis program, which was the first women’s sport to achieve varsity status at UT Martin.\r\n<blockquote>“I can think of no one more befitting of the honor of Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer than Bettye Giles. Her contributions to athletics across the state and throughout the nation over the last half-century cannot be overstated,” said Brad Willis, chief advancement and operations officer for the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. “Her story is one that the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame will be happy to share for years to come.”</blockquote>\r\nOriginally from Clarksville, Giles served as director of women’s athletics at UT Martin from 1969 until her retirement in 1994. She received the Pathfinder Award from the National Association of Girls and Women in Sports for her work. Her leadership and activism coincided with the Title IX education amendments of 1972, which require federally funded educational institutions to provide fair and equal treatment in all areas of educational programming, including sports. 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She spent her career advocating for women’s equality in sports across the state and established the UT Martin women’s tennis program, which was the first women’s sport to achieve varsity status at UT Martin.\r\n<blockquote>“I can think of no one more befitting of the honor of Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer than Bettye Giles. Her contributions to athletics across the state and throughout the nation over the last half-century cannot be overstated,” said Brad Willis, chief advancement and operations officer for the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. “Her story is one that the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame will be happy to share for years to come.”</blockquote>\r\nOriginally from Clarksville, Giles served as director of women’s athletics at UT Martin from 1969 until her retirement in 1994. She received the Pathfinder Award from the National Association of Girls and Women in Sports for her work. Her leadership and activism coincided with the Title IX education amendments of 1972, which require federally funded educational institutions to provide fair and equal treatment in all areas of educational programming, including sports. Title IX was enacted by the U.S. Congress on June 23, 1972.\r\n\r\nThe full 2020 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction class will be announced in the coming weeks.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the UT Martin Office of Sports Information at 731-881-7630.\r\n\r\n###','Bettye Giles announced as 2020 inductee for the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame','Bettye Giles, UT Martin\'s first and only director of women’s athletics, was announced as a 2020 inductee into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame during halftime of the UT Martin women’s basketball game Feb. 14.','inherit','closed','closed','','1786-revision-v1','','','2020-02-17 15:28:37','2020-02-17 21:28:37','',1786,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/17/1786-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1790,3,'2020-02-17 16:48:54','2020-02-17 22:48:54','Bettye Giles, the first and only director of women’s athletics at the University of Tennessee at Martin, was announced as a 2020 inductee into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame during the fourth quarter of the UT Martin women’s basketball game Feb. 15.\r\n\r\nGiles founded the Tennessee College Women’s Sports Federation, which began with 18 member colleges and universities and grew to 34 institutions by 1974. She spent her career advocating for women’s equality in sports across the state and established the UT Martin women’s tennis program, which was the first women’s sport to achieve varsity status at UT Martin.\r\n<blockquote>“I can think of no one more befitting of the honor of Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer than Bettye Giles. Her contributions to athletics across the state and throughout the nation over the last half-century cannot be overstated,” said Brad Willis, chief advancement and operations officer for the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. “Her story is one that the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame will be happy to share for years to come.”</blockquote>\r\nOriginally from Clarksville, Giles served as director of women’s athletics at UT Martin from 1969 until her retirement in 1994. She received the Pathfinder Award from the National Association of Girls and Women in Sports for her work. Her leadership and activism coincided with the Title IX education amendments of 1972, which require federally funded educational institutions to provide fair and equal treatment in all areas of educational programming, including sports. Title IX was enacted by the U.S. Congress on June 23, 1972.\r\n\r\nThe full 2020 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction class will be announced in the coming weeks.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the UT Martin Office of Sports Information at 731-881-7630.\r\n\r\n###','Bettye Giles announced as 2020 inductee for the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame','Bettye Giles, UT Martin\'s first and only director of women’s athletics, was announced as a 2020 inductee into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame during halftime of the UT Martin women’s basketball game Feb. 14.','inherit','closed','closed','','1786-revision-v1','','','2020-02-17 16:48:54','2020-02-17 22:48:54','',1786,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/17/1786-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1793,3,'2020-02-25 09:33:49','2020-02-25 15:33:49','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s online Master of Business Administration degree and online Master of Education with a major in school counseling have both been highly ranked in their fields by national education websites this month.\r\n\r\nUT Martin’s MBA is first in the state and tied for 35<sup>th</sup>-place nationwide according to <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/mba/rankings\">U.S. News &amp; World Report’s listing of the best online MBA programs for 2020</a>. Also ranked 35<sup>th</sup> are Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut; University of Miami Business School in Coral Gables, Florida; University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota; and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. The next-highest ranked Tennessee program is the University of Memphis in 62<sup>nd</sup> place.\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin MBA is also among <a href=\"https://www.bestcollegesonline.org/most-affordable/accelerated-mba-human-resources-online/\">the 30 most affordable accelerated MBA programs for those seeking degrees in human resources for 2020</a>, according to BestCollegesOnline.org. UT Martin makes this national list at number 11 and is second in Tennessee behind Bryan College, ranked ninth.\r\n\r\nTopCounselingSchools.org lists the UT Martin master’s degree in education with a major in school counseling <a href=\"https://www.topcounselingschools.org/masters/masters-educational-counseling/\">14<sup>th</sup> among the top 30 degrees of this type</a>. UT Martin is the top-ranked Tennessee school on this list, with Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development following at number 29.\r\n\r\nCollegeValuesOnline.com also ranks this program 11<sup>th</sup> among <a href=\"https://www.collegevaluesonline.com/rankings/graduate/accelerated-online-masters-school-counseling/\">the top 20 accelerated online master’s programs in school counseling for 2020</a>, making UT Martin the only Tennessee program included in this particular ranking.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the UT Martin MBA Program, contact the College of Business and Global Affairs at 731-881-7208 or email <a href=\"mailto:mba@utm.edu\">mba@utm.edu</a>. For more information on the master’s degree in education with a major in school counseling, contact UT Martin Education Graduate Programs at 731-881-7128.\r\n\r\n###','UT Martin MBA, education degrees nationally ranked','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s online Master of Business Administration degree and online Master of Education with a major in school counseling have both been highly ranked in their fields by national education websites this month.','inherit','closed','closed','','1792-revision-v1','','','2020-02-25 09:33:49','2020-02-25 15:33:49','',1792,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/25/1792-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1794,3,'2020-02-25 09:44:50','2020-02-25 15:44:50','Farm Credit Mid-America has partnered with the University of Tennessee at Martin to support students in the university’s Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources. The recent collaboration will support the recruitment of minority students in agricultural business fields and the creation of an agricultural business futures and options course.\r\n<blockquote>“Roughly one in 10 American jobs are filled by people working in production agriculture or in businesses adjacent to or dependent on agriculture,” said Tim Williams, senior vice president for Farm Credit Mid-America. “Drawing a diverse group of students into the agriculture industry and exposing them to the many career options available – from farming to food science to ag education – is the goal of the program and why we supported it.”</blockquote>\r\nThe new course in agricultural business futures and options will give undergraduate students the opportunity to gain real-world experience by using funds to make futures and options trades and gain a better understanding of how agricultural markets function and how agricultural producers handle uncertainty in the food and fiber supply chain.\r\n\r\n“Farmers are all too familiar with the uncertainty of markets and crops,” said Williams. “One of the best ways we can invest in agriculture is to invest in the youth who will one day be at the forefront of this industry. Supporting programs that teach the methodologies of hedging analysis – and ways to mitigate risk and help ease the stress associated with it – is one of the ways we can help secure the future of rural communities and agriculture.”\r\n\r\nThe new programs will launch in fall 2020.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the UT Martin Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources at 731-881-7260.\r\n\r\n###','Farm Credit Mid-America supports UT Martin agriculture programs','Farm Credit Mid-America has partnered with the University of Tennessee at Martin to support students in the university’s Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources.','publish','closed','closed','','farm-credit-mid-america-supports-ut-martin-agriculture-programs','','','2020-03-02 16:36:06','2020-03-02 22:36:06','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1794',0,'post','',0),(1795,3,'2020-02-25 09:41:27','2020-02-25 15:41:27','','FarmCreditMidAmerica','(l-r) are Ben Jones, associate director of development, UT Martin Office of University Advancement; Andrew Melton, regional vice president, Farm Credit Mid-America; Tim Williams, senior vice president agricultural lending, Farm Credit Mid-America; Dr. Todd Winters, dean, UT Martin College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences; Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor; and Jason Sullivan, director of development, UT Martin Office of University Advancement.','inherit','closed','closed','','farmcreditmidamerica','','','2020-02-25 09:43:41','2020-02-25 15:43:41','',1794,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FarmCreditMidAmerica.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1796,3,'2020-02-25 09:44:50','2020-02-25 15:44:50','Farm Credit Mid-America has partnered with the University of Tennessee at Martin to support students in the university’s Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources. The recent collaboration will support the recruitment of minority students in agricultural business fields and the creation of an agricultural business futures and options course.\r\n<blockquote>“Roughly one in 10 American jobs are filled by people working in production agriculture or in businesses adjacent to or dependent on agriculture,” said Tim Williams, senior vice president for Farm Credit Mid-America. “Drawing a diverse group of students into the agriculture industry and exposing them to the many career options available – from farming to food science to ag education – is the goal of the program and why we supported it.”</blockquote>\r\nThe new course in agricultural business futures and options will give undergraduate students the opportunity to gain real-world experience by using funds to make futures and options trades and gain a better understanding of how agricultural markets function and how agricultural producers handle uncertainty in the food and fiber supply chain.\r\n\r\n“Farmers are all too familiar with the uncertainty of markets and crops,” said Williams. “One of the best ways we can invest in agriculture is to invest in the youth who will one day be at the forefront of this industry. Supporting programs that teach the methodologies of hedging analysis – and ways to mitigate risk and help ease the stress associated with it – is one of the ways we can help secure the future of rural communities and agriculture.”\r\n\r\nThe new programs will launch in fall 2020.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the UT Martin Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources at 731-881-7260.\r\n\r\n###','Farm Credit Mid-America supports UT Martin agriculture programs','Farm Credit Mid-America has partnered with the University of Tennessee at Martin to support students in the university’s Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources.','inherit','closed','closed','','1794-revision-v1','','','2020-02-25 09:44:50','2020-02-25 15:44:50','',1794,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/25/1794-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1799,6,'2020-02-25 17:05:28','2020-02-25 23:05:28','Students from the University of Tennessee at Martin’s student newspaper, The Pacer, and student-run radio station, WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” competed during the 34<sup>th</sup> annual Southeast Journalism Conference held Feb. 13-15 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and brought home numerous awards for the Department of Communications.\r\n\r\nThe students competed in on-site competitions and for the title of “Best of South” in their respective categories from previously submitted work against 30 colleges representing seven Southeastern states. WUTM ranked first in the “Best College and Audio Newscast” category for the fifth consecutive year and third in “Best College Radio Station.” The Pacer ranked fourth in “Best College Newspaper” and 10<sup>th</sup> in “Best College Website.”\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin students who placed individually in the Best of South competition are as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Best Radio News Reporter: Kevin Bartholomew, a 2019 graduate from South Fulton, first place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Advertising Staff Member: Jessica Davis, a senior from Bells, second place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Arts and Entertainment Writer: Emily Wilson, a senior from Lawrenceburg, fourth place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Radio News Feature Reporter: Jillianne Moncrief, a senior from McLemoresville, fourth place;</li>\r\n 	<li>College Journalist of the Year: Sarah Knapp, a 2019 graduate from Moscow, seventh place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Arts and Entertainment Writer: Hannah Hughes, a sophomore from Paris, ninth place.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIn the on-site competition, students competed in journalism-based exercises to test their knowledge and media skills. The UT Martin students who placed in the SEJC 2020 On-site competitions are as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Media Law and Ethics: Jason Repath, a senior from White House, first place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Arts and Entertainment Writing: Antonia Steele, a junior from Ashland City, third place.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“Our students continue to do well at the conference. They did a great job again this year,” said Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of Communications and WUTM faculty adviser.\r\n\r\nTomi McCutchen, coordinator of student publications and instructor of communications, was reelected as acting secretary during the SEJC business meeting and is the UT Martin faculty delegate for the convention.\r\n\r\n“I’m so proud of our award-winning students from The Pacer and WUTM, as well as those who excelled in on-site individual competition in other media areas,” said Dr. Robert Nanney, chair of the Department of Communications. “They and their faculty mentors represent our department and UT Martin with distinction.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact McCutchen at <a href=\"mailto:tomimc@utm.edu\">tomimc@utm.edu</a>, Robinson at <a href=\"mailto:rrobins@utm.edu\">rrobins@utm.edu</a>, or visit <a href=\"http://www.sejc.org\">sejc.org</a>.\r\n\r\n###\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800 size-large\" src=\"https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SEJC-2020-1024x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"407\" /> Pictured (l-r) at the Southeast Journalism Conference are Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of Communications and WUTM faculty adviser, Brooke Boshers, of Mt. Pleasant; Evan Parkhill, of Puryear; Jason Repath, of White House; Taylor Larson, of Covington; Antonia Steele, of Ashland City; Jillianne Moncrief, of McLemoresville; Emma Bruner, of South Fulton; Anaïs Bocher, of Orléans, France; Emily Wilson, of Lawrenceburg; Callie Dunlap, of Martin, and Tomi McCutchen, coordinator of student publications and instructor of communications.[/caption]','UT Martin communications students recognized during SEJC 2020','Students from the University of Tennessee at Martin’s student newspaper, The Pacer, and student-run radio station, WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” competed during the 34th annual Southeast Journalism Conference held Feb. 13-15 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-communications-students-recognized-during-sejc-2020','','','2020-05-26 08:20:53','2020-05-26 13:20:53','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1799',0,'post','',0),(1800,3,'2020-02-25 17:04:25','2020-02-25 23:04:25','','SEJC 2020','Pictured (l-r) at the Southeast Journalism Conference are Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of Communications and WUTM faculty adviser, Brooke Boshers, of Mt. Pleasant; Evan Parkhill, of Puryear; Jason Repath, of White House; Taylor Larson, of Covington; Antonia Steele, of Ashland City; Jillianne Moncrief, of McLemoresville; Emma Bruner, of South Fulton; Anaïs Bocher, of Orléans, France; Emily Wilson, of Lawrenceburg; Callie Dunlap, of Martin, and Tomi McCutchen, coordinator of student publications and instructor of communications. ','inherit','closed','closed','','sejc-2020','','','2020-02-25 17:05:10','2020-02-25 23:05:10','',1799,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SEJC-2020.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1801,3,'2020-02-25 17:05:28','2020-02-25 23:05:28','Students from the University of Tennessee at Martin’s student newspaper, The Pacer, and student-run radio station, WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” competed during the 34<sup>th</sup> annual Southeast Journalism Conference held Feb. 13-15 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and brought home numerous awards for the Department of Communications.\r\n\r\nThe students competed in on-site competitions and for the title of “Best of South” in their respective categories from previously submitted work against 30 colleges representing seven Southeastern states. WUTM ranked first in the “Best College and Audio Newscast” category for the fifth consecutive year and third in “Best College Radio Station.” The Pacer ranked fourth in “Best College Newspaper” and 10<sup>th</sup> in “Best College Website.”\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin students who placed individually in the Best of South competition are as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Best Radio News Reporter: Kevin Bartholomew, a 2019 graduate from South Fulton, first place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Advertising Staff Member: Jessica Davis, a senior from Bells, second place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Arts and Entertainment Writer: Emily Wilson, a senior from Lawrenceburg, fourth place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Radio News Feature Reporter: Jillianne Moncrief, a senior from McLemoresville, fourth place;</li>\r\n 	<li>College Journalist of the Year: Sarah Knapp, a 2019 graduate from Moscow, seventh place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Arts and Entertainment Writer: Hannah Hughes, a sophomore from Paris, ninth place.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIn the on-site competition, students competed in journalism-based exercises to test their knowledge and media skills. The UT Martin students who placed in the SEJC 2020 On-site competitions are as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Media Law and Ethics: Jason Repath, a senior from White House, first place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Arts and Entertainment Writing: Antonia Steele, a junior from Ashland City, third place.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“Our students continue to do well at the conference. They did a great job again this year,” said Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of Communications and WUTM faculty adviser.\r\n\r\nTomi McCutchen, coordinator of student publications and instructor of communications, was reelected as acting secretary during the SEJC business meeting and is the UT Martin faculty delegate for the convention.\r\n\r\n“I’m so proud of our award-winning students from The Pacer and WUTM, as well as those who excelled in on-site individual competition in other media areas,” said Dr. Robert Nanney, chair of the Department of Communications. “They and their faculty mentors represent our department and UT Martin with distinction.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact McCutchen at tomimc@utm.edu, Robinson at rrobins@utm.edu, or visit sejc.org.\r\n\r\n###','UT Martin communications students recognized during SEJC 2020','Students from the University of Tennessee at Martin’s student newspaper, The Pacer, and student-run radio station, WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” competed during the 34th annual Southeast Journalism Conference held Feb. 13-15 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.','inherit','closed','closed','','1799-revision-v1','','','2020-02-25 17:05:28','2020-02-25 23:05:28','',1799,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/25/1799-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1802,3,'2020-02-26 08:14:54','2020-02-26 14:14:54','Students from the University of Tennessee at Martin’s student newspaper, The Pacer, and student-run radio station, WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” competed during the 34<sup>th</sup> annual Southeast Journalism Conference held Feb. 13-15 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and brought home numerous awards for the Department of Communications.\n\nThe students competed in on-site competitions and for the title of “Best of South” in their respective categories from previously submitted work against 30 colleges representing seven Southeastern states. WUTM ranked first in the “Best College and Audio Newscast” category for the fifth consecutive year and third in “Best College Radio Station.” The Pacer ranked fourth in “Best College Newspaper” and 10<sup>th</sup> in “Best College Website.”\n\nThe UT Martin students who placed individually in the Best of South competition are as follows:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Best Radio News Reporter: Kevin Bartholomew, a 2019 graduate from South Fulton, first place;</li>\n 	<li>Best Advertising Staff Member: Jessica Davis, a senior from Bells, second place;</li>\n 	<li>Best Arts and Entertainment Writer: Emily Wilson, a senior from Lawrenceburg, fourth place;</li>\n 	<li>Best Radio News Feature Reporter: Jillianne Moncrief, a senior from McLemoresville, fourth place;</li>\n 	<li>College Journalist of the Year: Sarah Knapp, a 2019 graduate from Moscow, seventh place;</li>\n 	<li>Best Arts and Entertainment Writer: Hannah Hughes, a sophomore from Paris, ninth place.</li>\n</ul>\nIn the on-site competition, students competed in journalism-based exercises to test their knowledge and media skills. The UT Martin students who placed in the SEJC 2020 On-site competitions are as follows:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Media Law and Ethics: Jason Repath, a senior from White House, first place;</li>\n 	<li>Arts and Entertainment Writing: Antonia Steele, a junior from Ashland City, third place.</li>\n</ul>\n“Our students continue to do well at the conference. They did a great job again this year,” said Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of Communications and WUTM faculty adviser.\n\nTomi McCutchen, coordinator of student publications and instructor of communications, was reelected as acting secretary during the SEJC business meeting and is the UT Martin faculty delegate for the convention.\n\n“I’m so proud of our award-winning students from The Pacer and WUTM, as well as those who excelled in on-site individual competition in other media areas,” said Dr. Robert Nanney, chair of the Department of Communications. “They and their faculty mentors represent our department and UT Martin with distinction.”\n\nFor more information, contact McCutchen at <a href=\"mailto:tomimc@utm.edu\">tomimc@utm.edu</a>, Robinson at <a href=\"mailto:rrobins@utm.edu\">rrobins@utm.edu</a>, or visit <a href=\"http://www.sejc.org\">sejc.org</a>.\n\n###\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800 size-large\" src=\"https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SEJC-2020-1024x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"407\" /> Pictured (l-r) at the Southeast Journalism Conference are Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of Communications and WUTM faculty adviser, Brooke Boshers, of Mt. Pleasant; Evan Parkhill, of Puryear; Jason Repath, of White House; Taylor Larson, of Covington; Antonia Steele, of Ashland City; Jillianne Moncrief, of McLemoresville; Emma Bruner, of South Fulton; Anaïs Bocher, of Orléans, France; Emily Wilson, of Lawrenceburg; Callie Dunlap, of Martin, and Tomi McCutchen, coordinator of student publications and instructor of communications.[/caption]','UT Martin communications students recognized during SEJC 2020','Students from the University of Tennessee at Martin’s student newspaper, The Pacer, and student-run radio station, WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” competed during the 34th annual Southeast Journalism Conference held Feb. 13-15 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.','inherit','closed','closed','','1799-autosave-v1','','','2020-02-26 08:14:54','2020-02-26 14:14:54','',1799,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/26/1799-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1804,3,'2020-02-26 08:15:43','2020-02-26 14:15:43','Students from the University of Tennessee at Martin’s student newspaper, The Pacer, and student-run radio station, WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” competed during the 34<sup>th</sup> annual Southeast Journalism Conference held Feb. 13-15 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and brought home numerous awards for the Department of Communications.\r\n\r\nThe students competed in on-site competitions and for the title of “Best of South” in their respective categories from previously submitted work against 30 colleges representing seven Southeastern states. WUTM ranked first in the “Best College and Audio Newscast” category for the fifth consecutive year and third in “Best College Radio Station.” The Pacer ranked fourth in “Best College Newspaper” and 10<sup>th</sup> in “Best College Website.”\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin students who placed individually in the Best of South competition are as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Best Radio News Reporter: Kevin Bartholomew, a 2019 graduate from South Fulton, first place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Advertising Staff Member: Jessica Davis, a senior from Bells, second place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Arts and Entertainment Writer: Emily Wilson, a senior from Lawrenceburg, fourth place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Radio News Feature Reporter: Jillianne Moncrief, a senior from McLemoresville, fourth place;</li>\r\n 	<li>College Journalist of the Year: Sarah Knapp, a 2019 graduate from Moscow, seventh place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Best Arts and Entertainment Writer: Hannah Hughes, a sophomore from Paris, ninth place.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIn the on-site competition, students competed in journalism-based exercises to test their knowledge and media skills. The UT Martin students who placed in the SEJC 2020 On-site competitions are as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Media Law and Ethics: Jason Repath, a senior from White House, first place;</li>\r\n 	<li>Arts and Entertainment Writing: Antonia Steele, a junior from Ashland City, third place.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“Our students continue to do well at the conference. They did a great job again this year,” said Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of Communications and WUTM faculty adviser.\r\n\r\nTomi McCutchen, coordinator of student publications and instructor of communications, was reelected as acting secretary during the SEJC business meeting and is the UT Martin faculty delegate for the convention.\r\n\r\n“I’m so proud of our award-winning students from The Pacer and WUTM, as well as those who excelled in on-site individual competition in other media areas,” said Dr. Robert Nanney, chair of the Department of Communications. “They and their faculty mentors represent our department and UT Martin with distinction.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact McCutchen at <a href=\"mailto:tomimc@utm.edu\">tomimc@utm.edu</a>, Robinson at <a href=\"mailto:rrobins@utm.edu\">rrobins@utm.edu</a>, or visit <a href=\"http://www.sejc.org\">sejc.org</a>.\r\n\r\n###\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800 size-large\" src=\"https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SEJC-2020-1024x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"407\" /> Pictured (l-r) at the Southeast Journalism Conference are Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of Communications and WUTM faculty adviser, Brooke Boshers, of Mt. Pleasant; Evan Parkhill, of Puryear; Jason Repath, of White House; Taylor Larson, of Covington; Antonia Steele, of Ashland City; Jillianne Moncrief, of McLemoresville; Emma Bruner, of South Fulton; Anaïs Bocher, of Orléans, France; Emily Wilson, of Lawrenceburg; Callie Dunlap, of Martin, and Tomi McCutchen, coordinator of student publications and instructor of communications.[/caption]','UT Martin communications students recognized during SEJC 2020','Students from the University of Tennessee at Martin’s student newspaper, The Pacer, and student-run radio station, WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” competed during the 34th annual Southeast Journalism Conference held Feb. 13-15 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.','inherit','closed','closed','','1799-revision-v1','','','2020-02-26 08:15:43','2020-02-26 14:15:43','',1799,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/26/1799-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1805,6,'2020-02-26 16:05:56','2020-02-26 22:05:56','University of Tennessee Interim President Randy Boyd is scheduled to visit the University of Tennessee at Martin for a town hall meeting from 3-4:30 p.m., March 10, in the Boling University Center Watkins Auditorium to discuss the proposed removal of the interim designation from his title as UT president.\r\n\r\nBoyd’s appearance on campus is in response to the Feb. 19 UT Board of Trustees meeting in which Chair John Compton proposed to appoint Boyd as the official UT System president, allowing Boyd to serve for an additional five years. Boyd will host a town hall meeting at each UT campus to discuss his vision for the future of the UT System and receive feedback from faculty, students, alumni and community members on his performance to date as interim president before final decisions are made.\r\n\r\nBoyd has served as the interim president since November 2018 and spent his first day in office at UT Martin.\r\n\r\nAttendees who want to submit a question for Boyd in advance of the town hall meeting can do so at presidenttownhall.questionpro.com.\r\n\r\nBoyd will also visit UT Chattanooga on March 4; the UT Health Science Center on March 5; UT Knoxville on March 9; and constituents in Nashville at the UT Polk Avenue Building on March 11, which will be live-streamed for UT employees.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit <a href=\"http://trustees.tennessee.edu/ut-president-town-hall\">trustees.tennessee.edu/ut-president-town-hall</a>.\r\n\r\n###','UT Interim President Randy Boyd to host town hall meeting March 10','University of Tennessee Interim President Randy Boyd is scheduled to visit the University of Tennessee at Martin for a town hall meeting from 3-4:30 p.m., March 10, in the Boling University Center Watkins Auditorium.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-interim-president-randy-boyd-to-host-town-hall-meeting-march-10','','','2020-05-26 08:20:47','2020-05-26 13:20:47','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1805',0,'post','',0),(1806,3,'2020-02-26 16:04:47','2020-02-26 22:04:47','','03012019_BoardOfTrusteesMeeting161','UT Interim President Randy Boyd is shown speaking during a 2019 meeting of the UT Board of Trustees on the UT Martin main campus.','inherit','closed','closed','','03012019_boardoftrusteesmeeting161','','','2020-02-26 16:05:18','2020-02-26 22:05:18','',1805,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/03012019_BoardOfTrusteesMeeting161.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1807,3,'2020-02-26 16:05:56','2020-02-26 22:05:56','University of Tennessee Interim President Randy Boyd is scheduled to visit the University of Tennessee at Martin for a town hall meeting from 3-4:30 p.m., March 10, in the Boling University Center Watkins Auditorium to discuss the proposed removal of the interim designation from his title as UT president.\r\n\r\nBoyd’s appearance on campus is in response to the Feb. 19 UT Board of Trustees meeting in which Chair John Compton proposed to appoint Boyd as the official UT System president, allowing Boyd to serve for an additional five years. Boyd will host a town hall meeting at each UT campus to discuss his vision for the future of the UT System and receive feedback from faculty, students, alumni and community members on his performance to date as interim president before final decisions are made.\r\n\r\nBoyd has served as the interim president since November 2018 and spent his first day in office at UT Martin.\r\n\r\nAttendees who want to submit a question for Boyd in advance of the town hall meeting can do so at presidenttownhall.questionpro.com.\r\n\r\nBoyd will also visit UT Chattanooga on March 4; the UT Health Science Center on March 5; UT Knoxville on March 9; and constituents in Nashville at the UT Polk Avenue Building on March 11, which will be live-streamed for UT employees.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit <a href=\"http://trustees.tennessee.edu/ut-president-town-hall\">trustees.tennessee.edu/ut-president-town-hall</a>.\r\n\r\n###','UT Interim President Randy Boyd to host town hall meeting March 10','University of Tennessee Interim President Randy Boyd is scheduled to visit the University of Tennessee at Martin for a town hall meeting from 3-4:30 p.m., March 10, in the Boling University Center Watkins Auditorium.','inherit','closed','closed','','1805-revision-v1','','','2020-02-26 16:05:56','2020-02-26 22:05:56','',1805,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/26/1805-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1808,3,'2020-02-27 13:43:13','2020-02-27 19:43:13','Donna Flagg-Brown is not a typical college student. Not only does she hold five university degrees and several passports full of world travel stamps, at age 69, she is back in school to learn something new.\r\n\r\n“I’m at the point in my life where every two years I go back to school and take a course. I have degrees, but I don’t do it for the degrees. I do it for the knowledge. So, I try to do something that’s totally out of my comfort zone,” she said. “Two years ago, I took sign language. Two years before that, I took Chinese. So, this time I said, ‘Ok, time to get away from the languages.’ I’ve taken medical courses and legal courses, and so now I’m taking some art courses.”\r\n\r\nFlagg-Brown is auditing a class on enameling at the University of Tennessee at Martin after starting with a course on jewelry making last fall. She actually already has experience in this area after making jewelry extensively in the ‘60s, but for her, it’s all about discovering new processes. In fact, she has even shown her professor a new technique or two along the way.\r\n\r\nHowever, Flagg-Brown isn’t a jewelry-maker by trade. In fact, she has worked in many different trades, including the tourism, legal and newspaper industries.\r\n\r\n“For most of my work life, I was a tour director doing youth groups, bands, drama clubs and things like that. … I’ve been all over Canada and the U.S. with the youth groups, and I’ve worked for seven different companies – some from the U.S., some from the U.K. and Canada – doing adult tours: bus tours, train tours, multimodal, cruises, whatever,” she said. She has not only covered all of North America, but has also visited England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales,\r\n\r\nFrance, Venezuela, Cuba, China and some stops in Africa, among others. Her specialty with one particular travel company was a train tour of Canada: coast to coast.\r\n\r\n“These people would all fly into Quebec City, all different airlines from all over the world. … We met and we would have a welcome dinner, and I would give them information. Then the next day we would head out, and that particular trip was a train tour. So, we would go from Quebec City all the way across to Victoria. We got off (the train) in Vancouver and took the ferry over to Victoria, and then they all flew back home, and I did it in reverse with another group. So that was a pretty typical thing for me,” she said. “One year I started with a new company that kept me pretty busy, and that was the youth tours. I actually was on the road 207 days without a day off.”\r\n\r\nAfter years of extensive travel, Flagg-Brown decided it was time to discover something new. So, she returned to school.\r\n\r\n“My main interest was that I wanted to get involved with the school newspaper. So, I went to a community college and took journalism and became the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper and did that for two years. Then I thought, ‘Ok, that’s interesting. I know how that all works now,’” she said. But travel was ultimately her passion, so she returned to the tour circuit.\r\n\r\nBeing a successful tour director requires more than a knowledge of stops along the route, however. Flagg-Brown says her work involved extensive research into the culture, customs and daily habits of the people in each country she visited.\r\n\r\n“There are a lot of countries where, if I am leading a group in that country, I need to know how to say, ‘We don’t speak your language fluently, so please repeat slowly, in English if possible.’ I try to learn that phrase. And then the little quirks about countries,” she said. “In this country, we have the habit of saying ‘good job!’ (using the ‘thumbs up’ gesture). Well, in other countries it’s not such a good gesture, and you may get into big trouble. Or if you’re having a drink at the bar and you turn your glass upside down, like a lot of guys will do when they are done, that means you’re looking for a fight. It’s just simple little things, but if I don’t know it to pass on to my passengers and my clients, it’s going to bite me in the butt because what happens to them, I am responsible for.”\r\n\r\n“It’s lots of research, which brought me to another time (when) I went back to school and decided I would become a researcher in legal things,” she said. “It’s a thing with me, the what-ifs and the why. So, research was a good area for me to ponder around in.”\r\n\r\nFlagg-Brown holds associate degrees in fine arts and English, a bachelor’s degree in education and a separate bachelor’s degree in secondary art education, a master’s degree in education and an unfinished doctoral degree, as well as a degree from the International Tour Management Institute in California.\r\n\r\n“My philosophy about education is that there’s always something new to learn. You’re never too old to learn it, and if you pass up an opportunity, sorry for your luck,” she said. “When I came here (to Martin), and I started looking (at UT Martin), and I realized that they have the 65-and-over deal where I can audit a class, I’m like, ‘Wow! Why are there not lines of people over 65 at the door?’ I don’t understand that. … People will say ‘I’ve always wanted to do this’ or ‘I’ve always wanted to learn that,’ and when you have the opportunity to audit a class at no charge, would you say ‘Oh, I don’t know,’ or would you say ‘Absolutely’?”\r\n\r\nWith so much experience both inside and outside of a classroom, Flagg-Brown says the knowledge you gain from one truly impacts the other.\r\n\r\n“The classroom experience gives you the basics and prepares you for real life, because it’s never going to be as you were taught, but it allows you to work with it, whatever it may be,” she said, remembering the start of her tour guide career. Her midterm at the International Tour Management Institute required her to present a 15-minute introduction for a tour in a randomly selected country, and she learned the basic facts to share with a standard group. However, not all groups are standard, and thinking on her feet became a vital skill.\r\n\r\n“My first tour was a group from the U.K. … and it was a Canadian tour. They all came in together, and that first night I always do a cocktail party or something to introduce myself and let them ask their questions. … I found out at that time that every one of them were retired professors, so no pressure there,” she said. “But I said, ‘I’m prepared for this. They’re people on vacation. I’m prepared for this.’ So that’s the difference between what you’re learning and how you use it.”\r\n\r\nAs for her future plans, Flagg-Brown doesn’t have a particular direction to travel from this point forward.\r\n\r\n“I don’t think I’m that kind of personality. … I think the plans that I’ve made in my life have come to fruition,” she said. “That sounds like there isn’t any plan at all, but I think my journey in life is to fill it with as many different things, different people, as much knowledge as I can cram in there. I’ve got a long way to go yet. I’m 69, and I don’t say that very often because it’s only a number to me.”\r\n\r\nHer next class choice, however, is an easy one: “Maybe I’ll take travel and tourism!”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###','Flagg-Brown fills life with people, knowledge, experiences','Donna Flagg-Brown is not a typical college student. 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Not only does she hold five university degrees and several passports full of world travel stamps, at age 69, she is back in school to learn something new.\r\n\r\n“I’m at the point in my life where every two years I go back to school and take a course. I have degrees, but I don’t do it for the degrees. I do it for the knowledge. So, I try to do something that’s totally out of my comfort zone,” she said. “Two years ago, I took sign language. Two years before that, I took Chinese. So, this time I said, ‘Ok, time to get away from the languages.’ I’ve taken medical courses and legal courses, and so now I’m taking some art courses.”\r\n\r\nFlagg-Brown is auditing a class on enameling at the University of Tennessee at Martin after starting with a course on jewelry making last fall. She actually already has experience in this area after making jewelry extensively in the ‘60s, but for her, it’s all about discovering new processes. In fact, she has even shown her professor a new technique or two along the way.\r\n\r\nHowever, Flagg-Brown isn’t a jewelry-maker by trade. In fact, she has worked in many different trades, including the tourism, legal and newspaper industries.\r\n\r\n“For most of my work life, I was a tour director doing youth groups, bands, drama clubs and things like that. … I’ve been all over Canada and the U.S. with the youth groups, and I’ve worked for seven different companies – some from the U.S., some from the U.K. and Canada – doing adult tours: bus tours, train tours, multimodal, cruises, whatever,” she said. She has not only covered all of North America, but has also visited England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales,\r\n\r\nFrance, Venezuela, Cuba, China and some stops in Africa, among others. Her specialty with one particular travel company was a train tour of Canada: coast to coast.\r\n\r\n“These people would all fly into Quebec City, all different airlines from all over the world. … We met and we would have a welcome dinner, and I would give them information. Then the next day we would head out, and that particular trip was a train tour. So, we would go from Quebec\r\n\r\nCity all the way across to Victoria. We got off (the train) in Vancouver and took the ferry over to Victoria, and then they all flew back home, and I did it in reverse with another group. So that was a pretty typical thing for me,” she said. “One year I started with a new company that kept me pretty busy, and that was the youth tours. I actually was on the road 207 days without a day off.”\r\n\r\nAfter years of extensive travel, Flagg-Brown decided it was time to discover something new. So, she returned to school.\r\n\r\n“My main interest was that I wanted to get involved with the school newspaper. So, I went to a community college and took journalism and became the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper and did that for two years. Then I thought, ‘Ok, that’s interesting. I know how that all works now,’” she said. But travel was ultimately her passion, so she returned to the tour circuit.\r\n\r\nBeing a successful tour director requires more than a knowledge of stops along the route, however. Flagg-Brown says her work involved extensive research into the culture, customs and daily habits of the people in each country she visited.\r\n\r\n“There are a lot of countries where, if I am leading a group in that country, I need to know how to say, ‘We don’t speak your language fluently, so please repeat slowly, in English if possible.’ I try to learn that phrase. And then the little quirks about countries,” she said. “In this country, we have the habit of saying ‘good job!’ (using the ‘thumbs up’ gesture). Well, in other countries it’s not such a good gesture, and you may get into big trouble. Or if you’re having a drink at the bar and you turn your glass upside down, like a lot of guys will do when they are done, that means you’re looking for a fight. It’s just simple little things, but if I don’t know it to pass on to my passengers and my clients, it’s going to bite me in the butt because what happens to them, I am responsible for.”\r\n\r\n“It’s lots of research, which brought me to another time (when) I went back to school and decided I would become a researcher in legal things,” she said. “It’s a thing with me, the what-ifs and the why. So, research was a good area for me to ponder around in.”\r\n\r\nFlagg-Brown holds associate degrees in fine arts and English, a bachelor’s degree in education and a separate bachelor’s degree in secondary art education, a master’s degree in education and an unfinished doctoral degree, as well as a degree from the International Tour Management Institute in California.\r\n\r\n“My philosophy about education is that there’s always something new to learn. You’re never too old to learn it, and if you pass up an opportunity, sorry for your luck,” she said. “When I came here (to Martin), and I started looking (at UT Martin), and I realized that they have the 65-and-over deal where I can audit a class, I’m like, ‘Wow! Why are there not lines of people over 65 at the door?’ I don’t understand that. … People will say ‘I’ve always wanted to do this’ or ‘I’ve always wanted to learn that,’ and when you have the opportunity to audit a class at no charge, would you say ‘Oh, I don’t know,’ or would you say ‘Absolutely’?”\r\n\r\nWith so much experience both inside and outside of a classroom, Flagg-Brown says the knowledge you gain from one truly impacts the other.\r\n\r\n“The classroom experience gives you the basics and prepares you for real life, because it’s never going to be as you were taught, but it allows you to work with it, whatever it may be,” she said, remembering the start of her tour guide career. Her midterm at the International Tour Management Institute required her to present a 15-minute introduction for a tour in a randomly selected country, and she learned the basic facts to share with a standard group. However, not all groups are standard, and thinking on her feet became a vital skill.\r\n\r\n“My first tour was a group from the U.K. … and it was a Canadian tour. They all came in together, and that first night I always do a cocktail party or something to introduce myself and let them ask their questions. … I found out at that time that every one of them were retired professors, so no pressure there,” she said. “But I said, ‘I’m prepared for this. They’re people on vacation. I’m prepared for this.’ So that’s the difference between what you’re learning and how you use it.”\r\n\r\nAs for her future plans, Flagg-Brown doesn’t have a particular direction to travel from this point forward.\r\n\r\n“I don’t think I’m that kind of personality. … I think the plans that I’ve made in my life have come to fruition,” she said. “That sounds like there isn’t any plan at all, but I think my journey in life is to fill it with as many different things, different people, as much knowledge as I can cram in there. I’ve got a long way to go yet. I’m 69, and I don’t say that very often because it’s only a number to me.”\r\n\r\nHer next class choice, however, is an easy one: “Maybe I’ll take travel and tourism!”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###','Flagg-Brown fills life with people, knowledge, experiences','Donna Flagg-Brown is not a typical college student. 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So, this time I said, ‘Ok, time to get away from the languages.’ I’ve taken medical courses and legal courses, and so now I’m taking some art courses.”\n\nFlagg-Brown is auditing a class on enameling at the University of Tennessee at Martin after starting with a course on jewelry making last fall. She actually already has experience in this area after making jewelry extensively in the ‘60s, but for her, it’s all about discovering new processes. In fact, she has even shown her professor a new technique or two along the way.\n\nHowever, Flagg-Brown isn’t a jewelry-maker by trade. In fact, she has worked in many different trades, including the tourism, legal and newspaper industries.\n\n“For most of my work life, I was a tour director doing youth groups, bands, drama clubs and things like that. … I’ve been all over Canada and the U.S. with the youth groups, and I’ve worked for seven different companies – some from the U.S., some from the U.K. and Canada – doing adult tours: bus tours, train tours, multimodal, cruises, whatever,” she said. She has not only covered all of North America, but has also visited England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales,\n\nFrance, Venezuela, Cuba, China and some stops in Africa, among others. Her specialty with one particular travel company was a train tour of Canada: coast to coast.\n\n“These people would all fly into Quebec City, all different airlines from all over the world. … We met and we would have a welcome dinner, and I would give them information. Then the next day we would head out, and that particular trip was a train tour. So, we would go from Quebec City all the way across to Victoria. We got off (the train) in Vancouver and took the ferry over to Victoria, and then they all flew back home, and I did it in reverse with another group. So that was a pretty typical thing for me,” she said. “One year I started with a new company that kept me pretty busy, and that was the youth tours. I actually was on the road 207 days without a day off.”\n\nAfter years of extensive travel, Flagg-Brown decided it was time to discover something new. So, she returned to school.\n\n“My main interest was that I wanted to get involved with the school newspaper. So, I went to a community college and took journalism and became the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper and did that for two years. Then I thought, ‘Ok, that’s interesting. I know how that all works now,’” she said. But travel was ultimately her passion, so she returned to the tour circuit.\n\nBeing a successful tour director requires more than a knowledge of stops along the route, however. Flagg-Brown says her work involved extensive research into the culture, customs and daily habits of the people in each country she visited.\n\n“There are a lot of countries where, if I am leading a group in that country, I need to know how to say, ‘We don’t speak your language fluently, so please repeat slowly, in English if possible.’ I try to learn that phrase. And then the little quirks about countries,” she said. “In this country, we have the habit of saying ‘good job!’ (using the ‘thumbs up’ gesture). Well, in other countries it’s not such a good gesture, and you may get into big trouble. Or if you’re having a drink at the bar and you turn your glass upside down, like a lot of guys will do when they are done, that means you’re looking for a fight. It’s just simple little things, but if I don’t know it to pass on to my passengers and my clients, it’s going to bite me in the butt because what happens to them, I am responsible for.”\n\n“It’s lots of research, which brought me to another time (when) I went back to school and decided I would become a researcher in legal things,” she said. “It’s a thing with me, the what-ifs and the why. So, research was a good area for me to ponder around in.”\n\nFlagg-Brown holds associate degrees in fine arts and English, a bachelor’s degree in education and a separate bachelor’s degree in secondary art education, a master’s degree in education and an unfinished doctoral degree, as well as a degree from the International Tour Management Institute in California.\n\n“My philosophy about education is that there’s always something new to learn. You’re never too old to learn it, and if you pass up an opportunity, sorry for your luck,” she said. “When I came here (to Martin), and I started looking (at UT Martin), and I realized that they have the 65-and-over deal where I can audit a class, I’m like, ‘Wow! Why are there not lines of people over 65 at the door?’ I don’t understand that. … People will say ‘I’ve always wanted to do this’ or ‘I’ve always wanted to learn that,’ and when you have the opportunity to audit a class at no charge, would you say ‘Oh, I don’t know,’ or would you say ‘Absolutely’?”\n\nWith so much experience both inside and outside of a classroom, Flagg-Brown says the knowledge you gain from one truly impacts the other.\n\n“The classroom experience gives you the basics and prepares you for real life, because it’s never going to be as you were taught, but it allows you to work with it, whatever it may be,” she said, remembering the start of her tour guide career. Her midterm at the International Tour Management Institute required her to present a 15-minute introduction for a tour in a randomly selected country, and she learned the basic facts to share with a standard group. However, not all groups are standard, and thinking on her feet became a vital skill.\n\n“My first tour was a group from the U.K. … and it was a Canadian tour. They all came in together, and that first night I always do a cocktail party or something to introduce myself and let them ask their questions. … I found out at that time that every one of them were retired professors, so no pressure there,” she said. “But I said, ‘I’m prepared for this. They’re people on vacation. I’m prepared for this.’ So that’s the difference between what you’re learning and how you use it.”\n\nAs for her future plans, Flagg-Brown doesn’t have a particular direction to travel from this point forward.\n\n“I don’t think I’m that kind of personality. … I think the plans that I’ve made in my life have come to fruition,” she said. “That sounds like there isn’t any plan at all, but I think my journey in life is to fill it with as many different things, different people, as much knowledge as I can cram in there. I’ve got a long way to go yet. I’m 69, and I don’t say that very often because it’s only a number to me.”\n\nHer next class choice, however, is an easy one: “Maybe I’ll take travel and tourism!”\n\n&nbsp;\n\n###','Flagg-Brown fills life with people, knowledge, experiences','Donna Flagg-Brown is not a typical college student. Not only does she hold five university degrees and several passports full of world travel stamps, at age 69, she is back in school to learn something new.','inherit','closed','closed','','1808-autosave-v1','','','2020-02-27 13:47:36','2020-02-27 19:47:36','',1808,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/27/1808-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1813,3,'2020-02-27 13:49:52','2020-02-27 19:49:52','Donna Flagg-Brown is not a typical college student. Not only does she hold five university degrees and several passports full of world travel stamps, at age 69, she is back in school to learn something new.\r\n\r\n“I’m at the point in my life where every two years I go back to school and take a course. I have degrees, but I don’t do it for the degrees. I do it for the knowledge. So, I try to do something that’s totally out of my comfort zone,” she said. “Two years ago, I took sign language. Two years before that, I took Chinese. So, this time I said, ‘Ok, time to get away from the languages.’ I’ve taken medical courses and legal courses, and so now I’m taking some art courses.”\r\n\r\nFlagg-Brown is auditing a class on enameling at the University of Tennessee at Martin after starting with a course on jewelry making last fall. She actually already has experience in this area after making jewelry extensively in the ‘60s, but for her, it’s all about discovering new processes. In fact, she has even shown her professor a new technique or two along the way.\r\n\r\nHowever, Flagg-Brown isn’t a jewelry-maker by trade. In fact, she has worked in many different trades, including the tourism, legal and newspaper industries.\r\n\r\n“For most of my work life, I was a tour director doing youth groups, bands, drama clubs and things like that. … I’ve been all over Canada and the U.S. with the youth groups, and I’ve worked for seven different companies – some from the U.S., some from the U.K. and Canada – doing adult tours: bus tours, train tours, multimodal, cruises, whatever,” she said. She has not only covered all of North America, but has also visited England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales,\r\n\r\nFrance, Venezuela, Cuba, China and some stops in Africa, among others. Her specialty with one particular travel company was a train tour of Canada: coast to coast.\r\n\r\n“These people would all fly into Quebec City, all different airlines from all over the world. … We met and we would have a welcome dinner, and I would give them information. Then the next day we would head out, and that particular trip was a train tour. So, we would go from Quebec City all the way across to Victoria. We got off (the train) in Vancouver and took the ferry over to Victoria, and then they all flew back home, and I did it in reverse with another group. So that was a pretty typical thing for me,” she said. “One year I started with a new company that kept me pretty busy, and that was the youth tours. I actually was on the road 207 days without a day off.”\r\n\r\nAfter years of extensive travel, Flagg-Brown decided it was time to discover something new. So, she returned to school.\r\n\r\n“My main interest was that I wanted to get involved with the school newspaper. So, I went to a community college and took journalism and became the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper and did that for two years. Then I thought, ‘Ok, that’s interesting. I know how that all works now,’” she said. But travel was ultimately her passion, so she returned to the tour circuit.\r\n\r\nBeing a successful tour director requires more than a knowledge of stops along the route, however. Flagg-Brown says her work involved extensive research into the culture, customs and daily habits of the people in each country she visited.\r\n\r\n“There are a lot of countries where, if I am leading a group in that country, I need to know how to say, ‘We don’t speak your language fluently, so please repeat slowly, in English if possible.’ I try to learn that phrase. And then the little quirks about countries,” she said. “In this country, we have the habit of saying ‘good job!’ (using the ‘thumbs up’ gesture). Well, in other countries it’s not such a good gesture, and you may get into big trouble. Or if you’re having a drink at the bar and you turn your glass upside down, like a lot of guys will do when they are done, that means you’re looking for a fight. It’s just simple little things, but if I don’t know it to pass on to my passengers and my clients, it’s going to bite me in the butt because what happens to them, I am responsible for.”\r\n\r\n“It’s lots of research, which brought me to another time (when) I went back to school and decided I would become a researcher in legal things,” she said. “It’s a thing with me, the what-ifs and the why. So, research was a good area for me to ponder around in.”\r\n\r\nFlagg-Brown holds associate degrees in fine arts and English, a bachelor’s degree in education and a separate bachelor’s degree in secondary art education, a master’s degree in education and an unfinished doctoral degree, as well as a degree from the International Tour Management Institute in California.\r\n\r\n“My philosophy about education is that there’s always something new to learn. You’re never too old to learn it, and if you pass up an opportunity, sorry for your luck,” she said. “When I came here (to Martin), and I started looking (at UT Martin), and I realized that they have the 65-and-over deal where I can audit a class, I’m like, ‘Wow! Why are there not lines of people over 65 at the door?’ I don’t understand that. … People will say ‘I’ve always wanted to do this’ or ‘I’ve always wanted to learn that,’ and when you have the opportunity to audit a class at no charge, would you say ‘Oh, I don’t know,’ or would you say ‘Absolutely’?”\r\n\r\nWith so much experience both inside and outside of a classroom, Flagg-Brown says the knowledge you gain from one truly impacts the other.\r\n\r\n“The classroom experience gives you the basics and prepares you for real life, because it’s never going to be as you were taught, but it allows you to work with it, whatever it may be,” she said, remembering the start of her tour guide career. Her midterm at the International Tour Management Institute required her to present a 15-minute introduction for a tour in a randomly selected country, and she learned the basic facts to share with a standard group. However, not all groups are standard, and thinking on her feet became a vital skill.\r\n\r\n“My first tour was a group from the U.K. … and it was a Canadian tour. They all came in together, and that first night I always do a cocktail party or something to introduce myself and let them ask their questions. … I found out at that time that every one of them were retired professors, so no pressure there,” she said. “But I said, ‘I’m prepared for this. They’re people on vacation. I’m prepared for this.’ So that’s the difference between what you’re learning and how you use it.”\r\n\r\nAs for her future plans, Flagg-Brown doesn’t have a particular direction to travel from this point forward.\r\n\r\n“I don’t think I’m that kind of personality. … I think the plans that I’ve made in my life have come to fruition,” she said. “That sounds like there isn’t any plan at all, but I think my journey in life is to fill it with as many different things, different people, as much knowledge as I can cram in there. I’ve got a long way to go yet. I’m 69, and I don’t say that very often because it’s only a number to me.”\r\n\r\nHer next class choice, however, is an easy one: “Maybe I’ll take travel and tourism!”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###','Flagg-Brown fills life with people, knowledge, experiences','Donna Flagg-Brown is not a typical college student. 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At first diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, tensions emerge and the gloves come off. The couples are left with more than just their liberal principles in tatters.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts at 731-881-7400.','UT Martin Vanguard Theatre to perform \'God of Carnage\'','The University of Tennessee at Martin Vanguard Theatre will perform “God of Carnage” at 8 p.m., March 13-14 and 19-21, and at 3 p.m.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-vanguard-theatre-to-perform-god-of-carnage','','','2020-02-27 16:52:06','2020-02-27 22:52:06','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1814',0,'post','',0),(1815,3,'2020-02-27 16:48:00','2020-02-27 22:48:00','','11092019_PutnamCountySpellingBee016','The Vanguard Theatre performed \"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee\" November of 2019. This semester\'s performance will be Tony Award winning play \"God of Carnage,\" which will begin March 13, 2020. 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The couples are left with more than just their liberal principles in tatters.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts at 731-881-7400.','UT Martin Vanguard Theatre to perform \'God of Carnage\'','The University of Tennessee at Martin Vanguard Theatre will perform “God of Carnage” at 8 p.m., March 13-14 and 19-21, and at 3 p.m.','inherit','closed','closed','','1814-revision-v1','','','2020-02-27 16:51:47','2020-02-27 22:51:47','',1814,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/02/27/1814-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1818,3,'2020-03-04 08:53:25','2020-03-04 14:53:25','','10212017_WestTennesseeMarchingChampionships(Nathan)15','The Aviators Marching Band will replace the current uniforms (pictured above) with a modern light-weight design which will be revealed at 5 p.m. March 10, in the Band Room in the Fine Arts Building. The uniforms have not been updated since 2006. ','inherit','closed','closed','','10212017_westtennesseemarchingchampionshipsnathan15','','','2020-03-04 08:57:03','2020-03-04 14:57:03','',1817,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/10212017_WestTennesseeMarchingChampionshipsNathan15.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1819,3,'2020-03-04 08:58:36','2020-03-04 14:58:36','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music will reveal the new Aviators Marching Band uniform to students and the public 5 p.m., March 10, in the Band Room, room 136, of the Fine Arts Building.\r\n\r\nThe Department of Music has spent six months designing the new light-weight uniforms, which are better suited for Martin’s climate, after using the previous uniforms since 2006.\r\n\r\n“There has been much anticipation about the new ‘look’ of the band, as none of (the) students have seen it yet,” Steve Barnett, director of athletic bands, said.\r\n\r\nThe uniform will be modeled by one of the current band members during the event.\r\n\r\nA representative from DeMoulin Band Uniform Company will be measuring members of the fall 2020 Aviators Band from 3:30-6:00 p.m., March 10, including current UT Martin students and high school seniors who have committed to be a part of the Aviators Band next fall.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the reveal, contact Barnett at sbarne28@utm.edu or 731-881-1852.\r\n\r\n###','Aviators Marching Band to reveal new uniforms','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music will reveal the new Aviators Marching Band uniform to students and the public','inherit','closed','closed','','1817-revision-v1','','','2020-03-04 08:58:36','2020-03-04 14:58:36','',1817,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/04/1817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1820,3,'2020-03-04 08:58:39','2020-03-04 14:58:39','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music will reveal the new Aviators Marching Band uniform to students and the public 5 p.m., March 10, in the Band Room, room 136, of the Fine Arts Building.\r\n\r\nThe Department of Music has spent six months designing the new light-weight uniforms, which are better suited for Martin’s climate, after using the previous uniforms since 2006.\r\n\r\n“There has been much anticipation about the new ‘look’ of the band, as none of (the) students have seen it yet,” Steve Barnett, director of athletic bands, said.\r\n\r\nThe uniform will be modeled by one of the current band members during the event.\r\n\r\nA representative from DeMoulin Band Uniform Company will be measuring members of the fall 2020 Aviators Band from 3:30-6:00 p.m., March 10, including current UT Martin students and high school seniors who have committed to be a part of the Aviators Band next fall.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the reveal, contact Barnett at sbarne28@utm.edu or 731-881-1852.\r\n\r\n###','Aviators Marching Band to reveal new uniforms','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music will reveal the new Aviators Marching Band uniform to students and the public','inherit','closed','closed','','1817-autosave-v1','','','2020-03-04 08:58:39','2020-03-04 14:58:39','',1817,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/04/1817-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1823,3,'2020-03-06 11:28:07','2020-03-06 17:28:07','Sarah Perry is studying social work, Aaron Dyer is an agricultural business major, and Emily Hudgins is studying both chemistry and plant science. It seems these three students would have little in common. However, they all traveled to the Brazilian rainforest in August 2019, and they came home with three different views on how that trip will influence their future careers.\r\n\r\nPerry, a junior from Ripley, focused on the cultural diversity of the area and the differences and similarities between life in the rainforest and life in America. “It was a good opportunity to learn about the Brazilian culture and the culture of the Amazonian tribes,” she said. “We got to actually experience and see some of their cultural dances that they do in their ceremonies, like when a baby is born or for a marriage.”\r\n\r\nDyer, a sophomore from Union City, was most interested in the farming techniques used to grow crops in the rainforest. “When we went, it was flooded – a flooded forest – so I wanted to look at farming in the flood season,” he said. “The soil is really, really bad there. … And so, (Amazonian farmers) have to cut down the actual rainforest and burn it and use the ash to fertilize the ground. That ground is only good for a couple of years, so they have to move to another plot.”\r\n\r\nDyer says that while Brazil’s large-scale agricultural practices are similar to those used in West Tennessee, their small-scale agriculture has evolved to suit the needs of the ecosystems in which they live. As a future agricultural business professional, Dyer says he would be interested in finding a way for tribes such as those the group visited to produce genetically modified crops that would give higher yields in tropical areas.\r\n\r\nHudgins, a junior from Paris, took a particular interest in the plants and animals of the region and the way they can be harvested and used in the scientific world. With majors in both chemistry and agriculture, and a concentration in plant science, she says the crossover between ecology and chemistry in the rainforest was fascinating to see.\r\n\r\n“We went on this hike through the forest, and we pulled up on the bank and spent the night there. … There was one tree that stuck out to me specifically (because) they actually shave the bark, and they can get iodine extracted from the bark,” she said. “It helped me to see … that everything is really interconnected and understanding one thing can really help you understand something else.”\r\n\r\nThis particular travel-study course, led by Dr. Dawn Wilkins and Dr. Tom Blanchard, both faculty members in the UT Martin Department of Biological Sciences, included 15 students from 10 different academic majors – a true example of the academic diversity found in travel courses. Most UT Martin travel-study courses are open to students across a wide range of academic disciplines, and many open spaces for alumni, faculty and community members as well.\r\n<blockquote>“It’s definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I think everyone should do at least one travel study before they graduate. It opens a whole new world to you and exposes you to different cultures and different ways of life,” said Perry.</blockquote>\r\nHudgins and Dyer agreed, making mention of the scholarship opportunities available to undergraduate students at no other time in their lives.\r\n\r\n“I don’t think it will ever be as cheap (to travel) as it is when you do it in college,” said Hudgins. “It’s a good opportunity to take (a course) that you wouldn’t normally take as part of your major … and get to go out of the country and see another place.”\r\n\r\nUT Martin faculty lead approximately 15 travel-study courses each year to places such as Iceland, Italy, Guatemala, the United Kingdom, Japan, Scandinavia, Dubai and others. 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However, they all traveled to the Brazilian rainforest in August 2019, and they came home with three different views on how that trip will influence their future careers.\r\n\r\nPerry, a junior from Ripley, focused on the cultural diversity of the area and the differences and similarities between life in the rainforest and life in America. “It was a good opportunity to learn about the Brazilian culture and the culture of the Amazonian tribes,” she said. “We got to actually experience and see some of their cultural dances that they do in their ceremonies, like when a baby is born or for a marriage.”\r\n\r\nDyer, a sophomore from Union City, was most interested in the farming techniques used to grow crops in the rainforest. “When we went, it was flooded – a flooded forest – so I wanted to look at farming in the flood season,” he said. “The soil is really, really bad there. … And so, (Amazonian farmers) have to cut down the actual rainforest and burn it and use the ash to fertilize the ground. That ground is only good for a couple of years, so they have to move to another plot.”\r\n\r\nDyer says that while Brazil’s large-scale agricultural practices are similar to those used in West Tennessee, their small-scale agriculture has evolved to suit the needs of the ecosystems in which they live. As a future agricultural business professional, Dyer says he would be interested in finding a way for tribes such as those the group visited to produce genetically modified crops that would give higher yields in tropical areas.\r\n\r\nHudgins, a junior from Paris, took a particular interest in the plants and animals of the region and the way they can be harvested and used in the scientific world. With majors in both chemistry and agriculture, and a concentration in plant science, she says the crossover between ecology and chemistry in the rainforest was fascinating to see.\r\n\r\n“We went on this hike through the forest, and we pulled up on the bank and spent the night there. … There was one tree that stuck out to me specifically (because) they actually shave the bark, and they can get iodine extracted from the bark,” she said. “It helped me to see … that everything is really interconnected and understanding one thing can really help you understand something else.”\r\n\r\nThis particular travel-study course, led by Dr. Dawn Wilkins and Dr. Tom Blanchard, both faculty members in the UT Martin Department of Biological Sciences, included 15 students from 10 different academic majors – a true example of the academic diversity found in travel courses. Most UT Martin travel-study courses are open to students across a wide range of academic disciplines, and many open spaces for alumni, faculty and community members as well.\r\n\r\n“It’s definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I think everyone should do at least one travel study before they graduate. It opens a whole new world to you and exposes you to different cultures and different ways of life,” said Perry. Hudgins and Dyer agreed, making mention of the scholarship opportunities available to undergraduate students at no other time in their lives.\r\n\r\n“I don’t think it will ever be as cheap (to travel) as it is when you do it in college,” said Hudgins. “It’s a good opportunity to take (a course) that you wouldn’t normally take as part of your major … and get to go out of the country and see another place.”\r\n\r\nUT Martin faculty lead approximately 15 travel-study courses each year to places such as Iceland, Italy, Guatemala, the United Kingdom, Japan, Scandinavia, Dubai and others. For more information on university travel, contact the UT Martin Center for International Education at 731-881-1023.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###','West Tennessee students find different lessons in trip to Brazil','Sarah Perry is studying social work, Aaron Dyer is an agricultural business major, and Emily Hudgins is studying both chemistry and plant science. ','inherit','closed','closed','','1823-revision-v1','','','2020-03-05 08:28:07','2020-03-05 14:28:07','',1823,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/05/1823-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1826,3,'2020-03-05 08:28:53','2020-03-05 14:28:53','Sarah Perry is studying social work, Aaron Dyer is an agricultural business major, and Emily Hudgins is studying both chemistry and plant science. It seems these three students would have little in common. 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That ground is only good for a couple of years, so they have to move to another plot.”\r\n\r\nDyer says that while Brazil’s large-scale agricultural practices are similar to those used in West Tennessee, their small-scale agriculture has evolved to suit the needs of the ecosystems in which they live. As a future agricultural business professional, Dyer says he would be interested in finding a way for tribes such as those the group visited to produce genetically modified crops that would give higher yields in tropical areas.\r\n\r\nHudgins, a junior from Paris, took a particular interest in the plants and animals of the region and the way they can be harvested and used in the scientific world. With majors in both chemistry and agriculture, and a concentration in plant science, she says the crossover between ecology and chemistry in the rainforest was fascinating to see.\r\n\r\n“We went on this hike through the forest, and we pulled up on the bank and spent the night there. … There was one tree that stuck out to me specifically (because) they actually shave the bark, and they can get iodine extracted from the bark,” she said. “It helped me to see … that everything is really interconnected and understanding one thing can really help you understand something else.”\r\n\r\nThis particular travel-study course, led by Dr. Dawn Wilkins and Dr. Tom Blanchard, both faculty members in the UT Martin Department of Biological Sciences, included 15 students from 10 different academic majors – a true example of the academic diversity found in travel courses. Most UT Martin travel-study courses are open to students across a wide range of academic disciplines, and many open spaces for alumni, faculty and community members as well.\r\n<blockquote>“It’s definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I think everyone should do at least one travel study before they graduate. It opens a whole new world to you and exposes you to different cultures and different ways of life,” said Perry.</blockquote>\r\nHudgins and Dyer agreed, making mention of the scholarship opportunities available to undergraduate students at no other time in their lives.\r\n\r\n“I don’t think it will ever be as cheap (to travel) as it is when you do it in college,” said Hudgins. “It’s a good opportunity to take (a course) that you wouldn’t normally take as part of your major … and get to go out of the country and see another place.”\r\n\r\nUT Martin faculty lead approximately 15 travel-study courses each year to places such as Iceland, Italy, Guatemala, the United Kingdom, Japan, Scandinavia, Dubai and others. 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However, they all traveled to the Brazilian rainforest in August 2019, and they came home with three different views on how that trip will influence their future careers.\r\n\r\nPerry, a junior from Ripley, focused on the cultural diversity of the area and the differences and similarities between life in the rainforest and life in America. “It was a good opportunity to learn about the Brazilian culture and the culture of the Amazonian tribes,” she said. “We got to actually experience and see some of their cultural dances that they do in their ceremonies, like when a baby is born or for a marriage.”\r\n\r\nDyer, a sophomore from Union City, was most interested in the farming techniques used to grow crops in the rainforest. “When we went, it was flooded – a flooded forest – so I wanted to look at farming in the flood season,” he said. “The soil is really, really bad there. … And so, (Amazonian farmers) have to cut down the actual rainforest and burn it and use the ash to fertilize the ground. 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With majors in both chemistry and agriculture, and a concentration in plant science, she says the crossover between ecology and chemistry in the rainforest was fascinating to see.\r\n\r\n“We went on this hike through the forest, and we pulled up on the bank and spent the night there. … There was one tree that stuck out to me specifically (because) they actually shave the bark, and they can get iodine extracted from the bark,” she said. “It helped me to see … that everything is really interconnected and understanding one thing can really help you understand something else.”\r\n\r\nThis particular travel-study course, led by Dr. Dawn Wilkins and Dr. Tom Blanchard, both faculty members in the UT Martin Department of Biological Sciences, included 15 students from 10 different academic majors – a true example of the academic diversity found in travel courses. Most UT Martin travel-study courses are open to students across a wide range of academic disciplines, and many open spaces for alumni, faculty and community members as well.\r\n<blockquote>“It’s definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I think everyone should do at least one travel study before they graduate. 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The crisis concerning COVID-19 has caused the entire university community to make quick changes, adjusting classes, travel and programs. It’s not been an ideal situation for anyone.\r\n\r\nBut just as this photo suggests, there is hope. I have seen students helping other students move their belongings. I’ve seen faculty assisting students who need extra help getting ready for a transition to online instruction. I’ve seen staff staying well beyond normal working hours to support students and faculty with questions.\r\n\r\nI’ve seen a campus community that- despite much uncertainty – is committed to working together and providing the BEST educational experience possible for our students in this situation.\r\n\r\nI am encouraged.\r\n\r\nThank you to our students who are resilient and flexible. Thank you to our faculty who are working diligently to create different, creative instructional platforms for our students. Thank you to our staff who are going above and beyond to address individual issues that face our faculty and students. Thank you to our five regional centers across West Tennessee who are addressing unique obstacles of their own.\r\n\r\nAnd thanks to the many alumni, friends and parents of the University of Tennessee at Martin who have offered donations, services and prayers to our campus community. We realize this has complicated your own lives, so we appreciate the concern and care you are extending to us.\r\n\r\nThe mission of UT Martin is to educate and engage responsible citizens to lead and serve in a diverse world. I firmly believe that we will someday look back on this experience and see incredible growth from this current challenge.\r\n\r\nCreativity. Resolve. Toughness. Compassion. 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Maymester courses that include a domestic travel component and domestic travel for employees are not currently affected. Maymester is an accelerated academic semester that runs May 11-29.\r\n\r\n“While this news will be disappointing for many, and particularly for our students enrolled in Maymester travel courses, these changes are in the best interest of our university community at this moment,” said UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver in an email to university faculty and staff. UT Martin students are currently on spring break.\r\n\r\nCOVID-19 is caused by a member of the coronavirus family that is closely related to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused past outbreaks. 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Her contributions to athletics across the state and throughout the nation over the last half-century cannot be overstated,” said Brad Willis, chief advancement and operations officer for the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. “Her story is one that the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame will be happy to share for years to come.”</blockquote>\r\nOriginally from Clarksville, Giles served as director of women’s athletics at UT Martin from 1969 until her retirement in 1994. She received the Pathfinder Award from the National Association of Girls and Women in Sports for her work. Her leadership and activism coincided with the Title IX education amendments of 1972, which require federally funded educational institutions to provide fair and equal treatment in all areas of educational programming, including sports. 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Her address includes information about women in the eyes of the law in Tennessee in 1920, notable participants involved in the movement, suffragists from West Tennessee, and lawmakers such as Banks Turner, the state representative from Yorkville.\r\n\r\nA schedule of concurrent symposium sessions is as follows:\r\n\r\nSession one: 1-1:50 p.m.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“Women and Church Leadership”; Rev. Amanda Crice, Wesley Foundation; Boling University Center, room 206A</li>\r\n 	<li>“Civic Engagement and Voting”; American Association of University Women, Martin chapter; Boling University Center, room 206B</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSession two: 2-2:50 p.m.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“Women and Community Leadership”; Joyce Washington, Weakley County Reconciliation Project; Boling University Center, room 206A</li>\r\n 	<li>“Communicating with Confidence”; Melanie Young; Boling University Center, room 206B</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSession three: 3-3:50 p.m.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“Women and Advocacy”; Morgan Robertson, Tennessee Equality Project organizer; Boling University Center, room 206A</li>\r\n 	<li>“Into the Unknown: Trying New Things”; Caroline Ideus; Boling University Center, room 206B</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nTo allow parents to attend the keynote speaker, child-care will be provided by the chemistry students and faculty advisors. For a $3 fee, children will receive juice, snacks, and supervised science fun in room 230 of the Boling University Center. No prior registration is needed and doors will open at 5:40 p.m.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Dr. Renee LaFleur, associate professor of history and symposium organizer, at 731-881-1658 or rlafleur@utm.edu.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin to host women and gender studies symposium','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host a women and gender studies symposium discussing the “Celebration of Women’s Suffrage through Leadership” from 1-6 p.m., March 25, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-to-host','','','2020-03-11 17:10:01','2020-03-11 22:10:01','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1851',0,'post','',0),(1852,3,'2020-03-11 10:46:02','2020-03-11 15:46:02','','Women &amp; Gender Studies Symposium, 2020','','inherit','closed','closed','','women-gender-studies-symposium-2020','','','2020-03-11 10:46:02','2020-03-11 15:46:02','',1851,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Women-Gender-Studies-Symposium-2020-Poster.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1853,3,'2020-03-11 10:48:11','2020-03-11 15:48:11','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host a women and gender studies symposium discussing the “Celebration of Women’s Suffrage through Leadership” from 1-6 p.m., March 25, to celebrate the 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the 19<sup>th</sup> Amendment.\r\n\r\nDr. Carole Bucy, keynote speaker, will address “From Seneca Falls, New York, to Nashville, Tennessee: The Journey to the Ballot Box” at 6 p.m. in the Boling University Center Watkins Auditorium. Her address includes information about women in the eyes of the law in Tennessee in 1920, notable participants involved in the movement, suffragists from West Tennessee, and lawmakers such as Banks Turner, the state representative from Yorkville.\r\n\r\nA schedule of concurrent symposium sessions is as follows:\r\n\r\nSession one: 1-1:50 p.m.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“Women and Church Leadership”; Rev. 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Her address includes information about women in the eyes of the law in Tennessee in 1920, notable participants involved in the movement, suffragists from West Tennessee, and lawmakers such as Banks Turner, the state representative from Yorkville.\r\n\r\nA schedule of concurrent symposium sessions is as follows:\r\n\r\nSession one: 1-1:50 p.m.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>“Women and Church Leadership”; Rev. 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Faculty members were coming to discuss new ideas. Alumni and community members were present to discuss partnerships and investment opportunities. Simply put – it often resembles Grand Central Station around here.\r\n\r\nBut the COVID-19 virus has temporarily changed the way we operate. We’ve moved classes to online platforms. Many students have moved back home. Social gatherings involving alumni, students, faculty and staff have been postponed. Many meetings have been moved to teleconference or video.\r\n\r\nAnd our iconic Quad has been empty.\r\n\r\nWe’ve been busy, however. Each day provides new opportunities and challenges as we adjust to our new normal. We monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website by the hour, just as we regularly confer with the University of Tennessee System office and the Tennessee Department of Health.\r\n\r\nBut if we aren’t careful, we can turn into full-time <em>management</em> mode.\r\n\r\nDon’t get me wrong. In times of crisis and change, good managers are needed.  The updates that impact our campus are coming in fast and furious. We’ve had to adjust technology, develop new health and safety provisions for our campus community and respond to questions as they arise. Management is important. We need to be responsive.\r\n\r\nBut so is leadership.\r\n\r\nI’m encouraged that our faculty and administrative team have kept their eyes on the bigger picture related to our mission…a commitment to produce educated, engaged citizens to lead and serve in a diverse world.\r\n\r\nThe Core Values at UT Martin are:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Academic Program Excellence</li>\r\n 	<li>Student Experience and Success</li>\r\n 	<li>Inclusion</li>\r\n 	<li>Advocacy and Service</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhile the world looks a little different right now, we are committed to focus on these Core Values. It’s about our students, their experiences and how we serve our greater region.\r\n\r\nI’m grateful for all the creative responses that I’m seeing across the UT Martin community from our students, faculty, staff, alumni and regional partners.\r\n\r\nThis is a time for leadership.\r\n\r\nTo keep up with our latest campus updates related to COVID-19 and see list of FAQs about campus operations, please visit: <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/coronavirus\">www.utm.edu/coronavirus</a>.\r\n\r\nTo keep up with the news and advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, please visit: <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html\">www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html</a>.','Chancellor\'s Corner: Stuck in the Middle With You','My office has been an interesting – and often lonely – place this week.','inherit','closed','closed','','1949-revision-v1','','','2020-03-20 07:24:38','2020-03-20 12:24:38','',1949,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/20/1949-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1859,3,'2020-03-11 17:12:36','2020-03-11 22:12:36','University of Tennessee Interim President Randy Boyd—in consultation with chancellors at UT Knoxville, UT Chattanooga, UT Martin and the UT Health Science Center—has announced that all in-person classes will be temporarily suspended until further notice as a proactive measure in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.\r\n\r\nUT Chattanooga will suspend in-person classes until March 30, while UT Knoxville and UT Martin will suspend in-person classes until April 3.  Beginning March 23, UT Health Science Center until further notice will offer all face-to-face lecture classes remotely. Clinical rotations in hospitals will continue as usual.\r\n\r\nWhile there are no reports of active confirmed cases involving COVID-19 on any University of Tennessee campus, there are confirmed cases in Tennessee.\r\n\r\n“Our top priority is the health and safety of our students,” Boyd said. “We are taking this preventative measure with all of our campuses that provide face-to-face instruction out of an abundance of caution.”\r\n\r\nEach campus will be sending out specific communications to their faculty, students and staff regarding the details of the suspension and any online accommodations that will be made.\r\n\r\n“While we do not want to create undue anxiety on our campuses, we firmly believe that suspending our in-person classes is a prudent and important measure to take given the current COVID-19 situation,” Boyd said.\r\n\r\nThe UT System recently announced a comprehensive resource guide that provides information and resources surrounding COVID-19:  <a href=\"https://tennessee.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d896b38de9dd8fd3c043073b3&amp;id=f96d09512d&amp;e=8e2b37ad4b\">tennessee.edu/coronavirus</a>/.\r\n\r\nIn December 2019, the global health care community identified a new respiratory virus that originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and has since been labeled 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization—previously it was referred to as 2019-nCoV). 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The UT Promise is a last-dollar scholarship for students in low-income households that promotes socioeconomic equality, accountability and support in the classroom, according to Boyd.</li>\r\n 	<li>Research: Capitalizing on research opportunities for students and faculty in order to contribute to the UT research mission through partnerships with organizations like the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In 2019, the UT System had $424 million worth of research expenditures, the most the system has ever produced before in one year.</li>\r\n 	<li>Service: Making a difference in communities across Tennessee by identifying common issues that can be solved through the sustainable resources the UT System can provide, such as the current fight against the opioid crisis. By utilizing the geographic reach of the UT System, the institution is capable of solving long-term problems that continue to afflict Tennessee.</li>\r\n 	<li>Collaboration: Introducing cost-effective initiatives for day-to-day operations to save resources that will then in turn be used to support students and faculty.</li>\r\n 	<li>Building the UT brand: Creating a recognizable and respected UT brand that promotes transparency and community in the UT System.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“The most important thing I could do would be creating a \'One UT\' culture,” said Boyd. “The most important thing we want to leave our system with is the idea of how we can work together to be more effective… Yes, every one of our universities is different… but if we’re all the same, there would be no reason to work together. We wouldn’t learn from each other. The strength of working together outweighs our differences.”\r\n\r\n“When we work together, there is not a single problem in the state of Tennessee that we can’t solve.”\r\n\r\nAfter his speech, Boyd opened the floor up to the audience members to ask questions and give feedback about his abilities to take on the official role as UT president.\r\n\r\nBoyd began the tour to all UT campuses after the Feb. 19 UT Board of Trustees meeting in which the removal of the interim designation from his title as UT President was proposed. Boyd was urged to visit each campus to share his goals for being UT President and to receive feedback from faculty, students, alumni and community members on his performance to date as interim president before final decisions are made.\r\n\r\nBoyd has served as the interim president since November of 2018 and spent his first day in office at UT Martin. Once the President’s Town Hall Tour is complete, the board of trustees will evaluate the system’s response and vote whether or not to allow Boyd to serve for an additional five years.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit https://tennessee.edu/transparency.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Interim UT President Randy Boyd shares his vision for the UT System','UT System Interim President Randy Boyd hosted the President’s Town Hall Tour at the University of Tennessee at Martin on March 10 in Watkins Auditorium to discuss his vision for creating the greatest decade in UT history if he were to be named president of the UT System.','publish','closed','closed','','interim-ut-president-randy-boyd-shares-his-vision-for-the-ut-system','','','2020-05-26 08:19:58','2020-05-26 13:19:58','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1860',0,'post','',0),(1861,3,'2020-03-12 13:50:31','2020-03-12 18:50:31','','20200310160858__B2A9613','UT System Interim President Randy Boyd addresses UT Martin students, faculty, staff and community members during the President\'s Town Hall Tour on March 10. 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Clinical rotations in hospitals will continue as usual.\r\n\r\nWhile there are no reports of active confirmed cases involving COVID-19 on any University of Tennessee campus, there are confirmed cases in Tennessee.\r\n\r\n“Our top priority is the health and safety of our students,” Boyd said. “We are taking this preventative measure with all of our campuses that provide face-to-face instruction out of an abundance of caution.”\r\n\r\nEach campus will be sending out specific communications to their faculty, students and staff regarding the details of the suspension and any online accommodations that will be made.\r\n\r\n“While we do not want to create undue anxiety on our campuses, we firmly believe that suspending our in-person classes is a prudent and important measure to take given the current COVID-19 situation,” Boyd said.\r\n\r\nThe UT System recently announced a comprehensive resource guide that provides information and resources surrounding COVID-19:  <a href=\"https://tennessee.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d896b38de9dd8fd3c043073b3&amp;id=f96d09512d&amp;e=8e2b37ad4b\">tennessee.edu/coronavirus</a>/.\r\n\r\nIn December 2019, the global health care community identified a new respiratory virus that originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and has since been labeled 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization—previously it was referred to as 2019-nCoV). 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The UT Promise is a last-dollar scholarship for students in low-income households that promotes socioeconomic equality, accountability and support in the classroom, according to Boyd.</li>\r\n 	<li>Research: Capitalizing on research opportunities for students and faculty in order to contribute to the UT research mission through partnerships with organizations like the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In 2019, the UT System had $424 million worth of research expenditures, the most the system has ever produced before in one year.</li>\r\n 	<li>Service: Making a difference in communities across Tennessee by identifying common issues that can be solved through the sustainable resources the UT System can provide, such as the current fight against the opioid crisis. By utilizing the geographic reach of the UT System, the institution is capable of solving long-term problems that continue to afflict Tennessee.</li>\r\n 	<li>Collaboration: Introducing cost-effective initiatives for day-to-day operations to save resources that will then in turn be used to support students and faculty.</li>\r\n 	<li>Building the UT brand: Creating a recognizable and respected UT brand that promotes transparency and community in the UT System.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“The most important thing I could do would be creating a “One UT” culture,” said Boyd. “The most important thing we want to leave our system with is the idea of how we can work together to be more effective… Yes, every one of our universities is different… but if we’re all the same, there would be no reason to work together. We wouldn’t learn from each other. The strength of working together outweighs our differences.”\r\n\r\n“When we work together, there is not a single problem in the state of Tennessee that we can’t solve.”\r\n\r\nAfter his speech, Boyd opened the floor up to the audience members to ask questions and give feedback about his abilities to take on the official role as UT president.\r\n\r\nBoyd began the tour to all UT campuses after the Feb. 19 UT Board of Trustees meeting in which the removal of the interim designation from his title as UT President was proposed. Boyd was urged to visit each campus to share his goals for being UT President and to receive feedback from faculty, students, alumni and community members on his performance to date as interim president before final decisions are made.\r\n\r\nBoyd has served as the interim president since November of 2018 and spent his first day in office at UT Martin. 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The strength of working together outweighs our differences.”\r\n\r\n“When we work together, there is not a single problem in the state of Tennessee that we can’t solve.”\r\n\r\nAfter his speech, Boyd opened the floor up to the audience members to ask questions and give feedback about his abilities to take on the official role as UT president.\r\n\r\nBoyd began the tour to all UT campuses after the Feb. 19 UT Board of Trustees meeting in which the removal of the interim designation from his title as UT President was proposed. Boyd was urged to visit each campus to share his goals for being UT President and to receive feedback from faculty, students, alumni and community members on his performance to date as interim president before final decisions are made.\r\n\r\nBoyd has served as the interim president since November of 2018 and spent his first day in office at UT Martin. 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The UT Promise is a last-dollar scholarship for students in low-income households that promotes socioeconomic equality, accountability and support in the classroom, according to Boyd.</li>\r\n 	<li>Research: Capitalizing on research opportunities for students and faculty in order to contribute to the UT research mission through partnerships with organizations like the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In 2019, the UT System had $424 million worth of research expenditures, the most the system has ever produced before in one year.</li>\r\n 	<li>Service: Making a difference in communities across Tennessee by identifying common issues that can be solved through the sustainable resources the UT System can provide, such as the current fight against the opioid crisis. By utilizing the geographic reach of the UT System, the institution is capable of solving long-term problems that continue to afflict Tennessee.</li>\r\n 	<li>Collaboration: Introducing cost-effective initiatives for day-to-day operations to save resources that will then in turn be used to support students and faculty.</li>\r\n 	<li>Building the UT brand: Creating a recognizable and respected UT brand that promotes transparency and community in the UT System.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“The most important thing I could do would be creating a \'One UT\' culture,” said Boyd. “The most important thing we want to leave our system with is the idea of how we can work together to be more effective… Yes, every one of our universities is different… but if we’re all the same, there would be no reason to work together. We wouldn’t learn from each other. The strength of working together outweighs our differences.”\r\n\r\n“When we work together, there is not a single problem in the state of Tennessee that we can’t solve.”\r\n\r\nAfter his speech, Boyd opened the floor up to the audience members to ask questions and give feedback about his abilities to take on the official role as UT president.\r\n\r\nBoyd began the tour to all UT campuses after the Feb. 19 UT Board of Trustees meeting in which the removal of the interim designation from his title as UT President was proposed. Boyd was urged to visit each campus to share his goals for being UT President and to receive feedback from faculty, students, alumni and community members on his performance to date as interim president before final decisions are made.\r\n\r\nBoyd has served as the interim president since November of 2018 and spent his first day in office at UT Martin. Once the President’s Town Hall Tour is complete, the board of trustees will evaluate the system’s response and vote whether or not to allow Boyd to serve for an additional five years.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit https://tennessee.edu/transparency.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Interim UT President Randy Boyd shares his vision for the UT System','UT System Interim President Randy Boyd hosted the President’s Town Hall Tour at the University of Tennessee at Martin on March 10 in Watkins Auditorium to discuss his vision for creating the greatest decade in UT history if he were to be named president of the UT System.','inherit','closed','closed','','1860-revision-v1','','','2020-03-12 14:10:14','2020-03-12 19:10:14','',1860,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/12/1860-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1870,6,'2020-03-13 09:05:09','2020-03-13 14:05:09','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Athletics will no longer play NCAA-sanctioned sports for the duration of the 2019-20 academic year.\r\n\r\nThe NCAA announced March 12 that all remaining winter and spring championships had been canceled. The Ohio Valley Conference board of presidents additionally announced that effective immediately, athletic related activities involving member institutions had been suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 public health threat.\r\n\r\nOn March 11, the UT System announced it was transitioning to online-only courses until April 6 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.\r\n\r\nUT Martin also sponsors two non-NCAA sports in equestrian and rodeo. The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announced today it is canceling its championship event. Meanwhile, a decision on the 52<sup>nd</sup> Annual UT Martin Spring College Rodeo – set for April 16-18 – is still pending and will be reevaluated at a later date.\r\n\r\n“The health and well-being of our student-athletes is always our primary concern,” Skyhawk Athletic Director Kurt McGuffin said. “In accordance with the OVC’s decision today, we regret to announce that the rest of the 2019-20 UT Martin Athletics season has been canceled. It is truly an unfortunate and disappointing situation but it is necessary given the COVID-19 spread. There are still a lot of unknowns and we ask for patience during this time.”\r\n\r\nFurther updates will be available at utmsports.com.','UT Martin cancels athletics activities for remainder of 2019-20 season','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Athletics will no longer play NCAA-sanctioned sports for the duration of the 2019-20 academic year.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-cancels-athletics-activities-for-remainder-of-2019-20-season','','','2020-05-26 08:19:51','2020-05-26 13:19:51','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1870',0,'post','',0),(1871,3,'2020-03-13 09:03:32','2020-03-13 14:03:32','','AthleticsLogo','','inherit','closed','closed','','athleticslogo','','','2020-03-13 09:03:32','2020-03-13 14:03:32','',1870,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AthleticsLogo.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1872,3,'2020-03-13 09:05:09','2020-03-13 14:05:09','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Athletics will no longer play NCAA-sanctioned sports for the duration of the 2019-20 academic year.\r\n\r\nThe NCAA announced March 12 that all remaining winter and spring championships had been canceled. The Ohio Valley Conference board of presidents additionally announced that effective immediately, athletic related activities involving member institutions had been suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 public health threat.\r\n\r\nOn March 11, the UT System announced it was transitioning to online-only courses until April 6 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.\r\n\r\nUT Martin also sponsors two non-NCAA sports in equestrian and rodeo. The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announced today it is canceling its championship event. Meanwhile, a decision on the 52<sup>nd</sup> Annual UT Martin Spring College Rodeo – set for April 16-18 – is still pending and will be reevaluated at a later date.\r\n\r\n“The health and well-being of our student-athletes is always our primary concern,” Skyhawk Athletic Director Kurt McGuffin said. “In accordance with the OVC’s decision today, we regret to announce that the rest of the 2019-20 UT Martin Athletics season has been canceled. It is truly an unfortunate and disappointing situation but it is necessary given the COVID-19 spread. There are still a lot of unknowns and we ask for patience during this time.”\r\n\r\nContinue to check UTMSports.com for further updates as they are made available.','UT Martin cancels athletics activities for remainder of 2019-20 season','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Athletics will no longer play NCAA-sanctioned sports for the duration of the 2019-20 academic year.','inherit','closed','closed','','1870-revision-v1','','','2020-03-13 09:05:09','2020-03-13 14:05:09','',1870,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/13/1870-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1873,3,'2020-03-13 09:05:59','2020-03-13 14:05:59','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Athletics will no longer play NCAA-sanctioned sports for the duration of the 2019-20 academic year.\r\n\r\nThe NCAA announced March 12 that all remaining winter and spring championships had been canceled. The Ohio Valley Conference board of presidents additionally announced that effective immediately, athletic related activities involving member institutions had been suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 public health threat.\r\n\r\nOn March 11, the UT System announced it was transitioning to online-only courses until April 6 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.\r\n\r\nUT Martin also sponsors two non-NCAA sports in equestrian and rodeo. The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announced today it is canceling its championship event. Meanwhile, a decision on the 52<sup>nd</sup> Annual UT Martin Spring College Rodeo – set for April 16-18 – is still pending and will be reevaluated at a later date.\r\n\r\n“The health and well-being of our student-athletes is always our primary concern,” Skyhawk Athletic Director Kurt McGuffin said. “In accordance with the OVC’s decision today, we regret to announce that the rest of the 2019-20 UT Martin Athletics season has been canceled. It is truly an unfortunate and disappointing situation but it is necessary given the COVID-19 spread. There are still a lot of unknowns and we ask for patience during this time.”\r\n\r\nFurther updates will be available at utmsports.com.','UT Martin cancels athletics activities for remainder of 2019-20 season','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Athletics will no longer play NCAA-sanctioned sports for the duration of the 2019-20 academic year.','inherit','closed','closed','','1870-autosave-v1','','','2020-03-13 09:05:59','2020-03-13 14:05:59','',1870,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/13/1870-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1874,3,'2020-03-13 09:06:07','2020-03-13 14:06:07','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Athletics will no longer play NCAA-sanctioned sports for the duration of the 2019-20 academic year.\r\n\r\nThe NCAA announced March 12 that all remaining winter and spring championships had been canceled. The Ohio Valley Conference board of presidents additionally announced that effective immediately, athletic related activities involving member institutions had been suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 public health threat.\r\n\r\nOn March 11, the UT System announced it was transitioning to online-only courses until April 6 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.\r\n\r\nUT Martin also sponsors two non-NCAA sports in equestrian and rodeo. The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announced today it is canceling its championship event. 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There are still a lot of unknowns and we ask for patience during this time.”\r\n\r\nFurther updates will be available at utmsports.com.','UT Martin cancels athletics activities for remainder of 2019-20 season','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Athletics will no longer play NCAA-sanctioned sports for the duration of the 2019-20 academic year.','inherit','closed','closed','','1870-revision-v1','','','2020-03-13 09:06:07','2020-03-13 14:06:07','',1870,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/13/1870-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1957,6,'2020-03-24 10:00:06','2020-03-24 15:00:06','Megan and Madison Winchester, of Hornbeak, are first-year nursing students at the University of Tennessee at Martin. They are also twin sisters and say they have always shared a similar love for helping people.\r\n\r\n“I chose nursing because growing up I knew I always wanted to help people, especially when they need someone at possibly one of the most vulnerable times of their lives,” said Megan. “There are so many different areas I can choose from in this field. … We chose UT Martin because it was close to home, and it has one of the best nursing programs around!”\r\n\r\nBoth sisters are on track to graduate in May 2022, and their post-graduation plans follow similar paths as well.\r\n\r\n“I have considered working in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) with infants,” said Megan. “I have also considered working in the emergency department. I like waking up to something different every day. In the ER, you never know what is going to come through those doors.” Madison agrees with both potential options but adds anesthesia and surgery to her personal list.\r\n\r\nBoth young women participated in a university travel-study experience to Brazil last August, and they say that experience has broadened their world and made them both consider travel nursing as a career option. Travel nurses work for a parent company and relocate several times a year depending on the need for health-care professionals in different areas of the country. This option could potentially separate the sisters for the first time in their lives, but they are up for the challenge.\r\n\r\n“We both had never traveled out of the country before that trip, and it has always been our goal to travel. We chose that trip because it was an amazing opportunity to experience different cultures outside of the U.S.,” said Madison. “The nursing program here at (UT) Martin provides us with knowledge in the classroom and allows us to apply the information in clinicals,” she added, which will give both students the skills and experience necessary to succeed in the health-care field across the country and around the world.\r\n\r\nThe sisters have some advice for nursing students who follow them through the program, which is known for its challenging curriculum.\r\n\r\n“Be prepared to put effort and time into this program, (and) always ask if you do not know something. There are many people here who want you to succeed,” said Megan. “Always make time for yourself, too. … Your health comes first!”\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is regularly rated among the top nursing programs in the region. The nursing major is found in the Department of Nursing under the College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the UT Martin Department of Nursing at 731-881-7131.','Winchester sisters navigate nursing program together','Megan and Madison Winchester, of Hornbeak, are first-year nursing students at the University of Tennessee at Martin. ','publish','closed','closed','','winchester-sisters-navigate-nursing-program-together','','','2020-05-18 16:54:59','2020-05-18 21:54:59','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1957',0,'post','',0),(2074,6,'2020-04-13 12:25:09','2020-04-13 17:25:09','The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs conducted its annual Student Government Association campaign and elections for the 2020-21 academic year solely online. The elections, usually following weeks of in-person campaigning on campus, were conducted April 7-8 online in response to the COVID-19 crisis.\r\n\r\nAccording to John Abel, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, between 1,000-1,500 students participate in the SGA elections each year. Six hundred and ninety-three students voted in the 2020-21 elections, which was to be expected because of the shift to all online courses Abel said.\r\n\r\nTwo parties campaigned this election cycle: the Martin Student Alliance and The Unity Party. Each party conducted online campaigns, including Zoom conference question-and-answer sessions with both presidential candidates. Both parties advocated common platforms such as diversity, inclusion, parking, enhancing the collegiate experience, and how to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on students.\r\n\r\nThe 2020-21 SGA Executive Council is as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>President-elect: Hunter McCloud, of Portland, Tennessee, is a junior political science major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\r\n 	<li>Vice President: Sidney Church, of Santa Fe, is a junior political science major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\r\n 	<li>Secretary General: Jacob Butler, of Lexington, is senior agriculture major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\r\n 	<li>Press Secretary: Veronica Kanka, of Lewisburg, is a junior communications major; Martin Student Alliance.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“I am very proud of our students that campaigned. They never complained about only being able to campaign online and all the changes we made to the process. They were very resilient and both parties ran good campaigns,” said Abel. “I look forward to working with the newly elected students.”\r\n\r\n“I am honored that I was chosen by the student body to represent them in the coming school year and look forward to working with this distinguished group of student-leaders next year,” said McCloud.\r\n\r\nThe Executive Council will begin working with student life soon to plan for the upcoming year. For more information concerning the elections, contact Abel at jabel@utm.edu.\r\n\r\n###','Student Government Association elections conducted online','The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs conducted its annual Student Government Association campaign and elections for the 2020-21 academic year solely online.','inherit','closed','closed','','2071-revision-v1','','','2020-04-13 12:25:09','2020-04-13 17:25:09','',2071,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/04/13/2071-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2071,6,'2020-04-13 12:23:33','2020-04-13 17:23:33','The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs conducted its annual Student Government Association campaign and elections for the 2020-21 academic year solely online. The elections, usually following weeks of in-person campaigning on campus, were conducted April 7-8 online in response to the COVID-19 crisis.\r\n\r\nAccording to John Abel, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, between 1,000-1,500 students participate in the SGA elections each year. Six hundred and ninety-three students voted in the 2020-21 elections, which was to be expected because of the shift to all online courses Abel said.\r\n\r\nTwo parties campaigned this election cycle: the Martin Student Alliance and The Unity Party. Each party conducted online campaigns, including Zoom conference question-and-answer sessions with both presidential candidates. Both parties advocated common platforms such as diversity, inclusion, parking, enhancing the collegiate experience, and how to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on students.\r\n\r\nThe 2020-21 SGA Executive Council is as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>President-elect: Hunter McCloud, of Portland, Tennessee, is a junior political science major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\r\n 	<li>Vice President: Sidney Church, of Santa Fe, is a junior political science major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\r\n 	<li>Secretary General: Jacob Butler, of Lexington, is senior agriculture major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\r\n 	<li>Press Secretary: Veronica Kanka, of Lewisburg, is a junior communications major; Martin Student Alliance.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“I am very proud of our students that campaigned. They never complained about only being able to campaign online and all the changes we made to the process. They were very resilient and both parties ran good campaigns,” said Abel. “I look forward to working with the newly elected students.”\r\n\r\n“I am honored that I was chosen by the student body to represent them in the coming school year and look forward to working with this distinguished group of student-leaders next year,” said McCloud.\r\n\r\nThe Executive Council will begin working with student life soon to plan for the upcoming year. 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Both parties advocated common platforms such as diversity, inclusion, parking, enhancing the collegiate experience, and how to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on students.\r\n\r\nThe 2020-21 SGA Executive Council is as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>President-elect: Hunter McCloud, of Portland, Tennessee, is a junior political science major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\r\n 	<li>Vice President: Sidney Church, of Santa Fe, is a junior political science major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\r\n 	<li>Secretary General: Jacob Butler, of Lexington, is senior agriculture major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\r\n 	<li>Press Secretary: Veronica Kanka, of Lewisburg, is a junior communications major; Martin Student Alliance.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“I am very proud of our students that campaigned. They never complained about only being able to campaign online and all the changes we made to the process. They were very resilient and both parties ran good campaigns,” said Abel. “I look forward to working with the newly elected students.”\r\n\r\n“I am honored that I was chosen by the student body to represent them in the coming school year and look forward to working with this distinguished group of student-leaders next year,” said McCloud.\r\n\r\nThe Executive Council will begin working with student life soon to plan for the upcoming year. 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The elections, usually following weeks of in-person campaigning on campus, were conducted April 7-8 online in response to the COVID-19 crisis.\n\nAccording to John Abel, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, between 1,000-1,500 students participate in the SGA elections each year. Six hundred and ninety-three students voted in the 2020-21 elections, which was to be expected because of the shift to all online courses Abel said.\n\nTwo parties campaigned this election cycle: the Martin Student Alliance and The Unity Party. Each party conducted online campaigns, including Zoom conference question-and-answer sessions with both presidential candidates. Both parties advocated common platforms such as diversity, inclusion, parking, enhancing the collegiate experience, and how to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on students.\n\nThe 2020-21 SGA Executive Council is as follows:\n<ul>\n 	<li>President-elect: Hunter McCloud, of Portland, Tennessee, is a junior political science major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\n 	<li>Vice President: Sidney Church, of Santa Fe, is a junior political science major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\n 	<li>Secretary General: Jacob Butler, of Lexington, is senior agriculture major; Martin Student Alliance;</li>\n 	<li>Press Secretary: Veronica Kanka, of Lewisburg, is a junior communications major; Martin Student Alliance.</li>\n</ul>\n“I am very proud of our students that campaigned. They never complained about only being able to campaign online and all the changes we made to the process. They were very resilient and both parties ran good campaigns,” said Abel. “I look forward to working with the newly elected students.”\n\n“I am honored that I was chosen by the student body to represent them in the coming school year and look forward to working with this distinguished group of student-leaders next year,” said McCloud.\n\nThe Executive Council will begin working with student life soon to plan for the upcoming year. For more information concerning the elections, contact Abel at jabel@utm.edu.\n\n###','Student Government Association elections conducted online','The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs conducted its annual Student Government Association campaign and elections for the 2020-21 academic year solely online.','inherit','closed','closed','','2071-autosave-v1','','','2020-04-13 12:25:08','2020-04-13 17:25:08','',2071,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/04/13/2071-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1882,2,'2020-03-13 11:57:45','2020-03-13 16:57:45','<blockquote>“There is no education like adversity.” – Benjamin Disraeli</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis has been one of the strangest and most difficult weeks I’ve ever encountered. The crisis concerning COVID-19 has caused the entire university community to make quick changes, adjusting classes, travel and programs. It’s not been an ideal situation for anyone.\r\n\r\nBut just as this photo suggests <strong><em><u>(maybe have a sunrise picture as the header?</u></em></strong>), there is hope. I have seen students helping other students move their belongings. I’ve seen faculty assisting students who need extra help getting ready for a transition to online instruction. I’ve seen staff staying well beyond normal working hours to support students and faculty with questions.\r\n\r\nI’ve seen a campus community that- despite much uncertainty- is committed to working together and providing the BEST educational experience possible for our students in this situation.\r\n\r\nI am encouraged.\r\n\r\nThank you to our students who are resilient and flexible. Thank you to our faculty who are working diligently to create different, creative instructional platforms for our students. Thank you to our staff who are going above and beyond to address individual issues that face our faculty and students. Thank you to our five regional centers across West Tennessee who are addressing unique obstacles of their own.\r\n\r\nAnd thanks to the many alumni, friends and parents of the University of Tennessee at Martin who have offered donations, services and prayers to our campus community. We realize this has complicated your own lives, so we appreciate the concern and care you are extending to us.\r\n\r\nThe mission of UT Martin is to educate and engage responsible citizens to lead and serve in a diverse world. I firmly believe that we will someday look back on this experience and see incredible growth from this current challenge.\r\n\r\nCreativity. Resolve. Toughness. Compassion. Flexibility.\r\n\r\nI’ve never been prouder to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\nWe will have new challenges that arise over the next few days and weeks, but we will meet these obstacles with the same resolve that’s existed on this campus since 1900.\r\n\r\nI remain hopeful.\r\n\r\nIf you have individual questions that need addressing, please contact me at kcarver@utm.edu.\r\n\r\nYou can also find all of the campus updates to the COVID-19 situation at our website: <a href=\"https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FUTM.edu%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Duq1ErYf8MJg0Nj41TF0Oc5J5_ewzhGWj3vbC488tPJPA_xn-ibfCsMQ&amp;h=AT3KLRNrRZPV5EWu01rF_nPQErourlUBawbRujeuPdpPw0ACIEKrP57KyUeWFez40Wrq2tLfrr6WqteZL2u2E5sa9Yr2UbUZQpcWjigVLuRJXb6tzzudVoc-szEELL8f06Ig3LPXP5W6\">UTM.edu</a>\r\n\r\nThank you so much!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','closed','','1880-revision-v1','','','2020-03-13 11:57:45','2020-03-13 16:57:45','',1880,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/13/1880-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1880,2,'2020-03-13 15:30:57','2020-03-13 20:30:57','<blockquote>“There is no education like adversity.” – Benjamin Disraeli</blockquote>\r\nThis has been one of the strangest and most difficult weeks I’ve ever encountered. The crisis concerning COVID-19 has caused the entire university community to make quick changes, adjusting classes, travel and programs. It’s not been an ideal situation for anyone.\r\n\r\nBut just as this photo suggests, there is hope. I have seen students helping other students move their belongings. I’ve seen faculty assisting students who need extra help getting ready for a transition to online instruction. I’ve seen staff staying well beyond normal working hours to support students and faculty with questions.\r\n\r\nI’ve seen a campus community that- despite much uncertainty – is committed to working together and providing the BEST educational experience possible for our students in this situation.\r\n\r\nI am encouraged.\r\n\r\nThank you to our students who are resilient and flexible. Thank you to our faculty who are working diligently to create different, creative instructional platforms for our students. Thank you to our staff who are going above and beyond to address individual issues that face our faculty and students. Thank you to our five regional centers across West Tennessee who are addressing unique obstacles of their own.\r\n\r\nAnd thanks to the many alumni, friends and parents of the University of Tennessee at Martin who have offered donations, services and prayers to our campus community. We realize this has complicated your own lives, so we appreciate the concern and care you are extending to us.\r\n\r\nThe mission of UT Martin is to educate and engage responsible citizens to lead and serve in a diverse world. I firmly believe that we will someday look back on this experience and see incredible growth from this current challenge.\r\n\r\nCreativity. Resolve. Toughness. Compassion. Flexibility.\r\n\r\nI’ve never been prouder to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\nWe will have new challenges that arise over the next few days and weeks, but we will meet these obstacles with the same resolve that’s existed on this campus since 1900.\r\n\r\nI remain hopeful.\r\n\r\nIf you have individual questions that need addressing, please contact me at kcarver@utm.edu.\r\n\r\nYou can also find all of the campus updates to the COVID-19 situation at our website, <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/alerts/corona.php\">utm.edu/coronavirus</a>.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Chancellor\'s Corner: There is no Education Like Adversity','UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver reflects on the events of the past week.','publish','closed','closed','','there-is-no-education-like-adversity','','','2020-03-13 15:40:28','2020-03-13 20:40:28','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1880',0,'post','',0),(1881,2,'2020-03-13 11:56:28','2020-03-13 16:56:28','','11242019_FallScenerySunrise004','','inherit','closed','closed','','11242019_fallscenerysunrise004-2','','','2020-03-13 11:56:28','2020-03-13 16:56:28','',1880,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/11242019_FallScenerySunrise004-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1883,2,'2020-03-13 12:00:22','2020-03-13 17:00:22','<blockquote>“There is no education like adversity.” – Benjamin Disraeli</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis has been one of the strangest and most difficult weeks I’ve ever encountered. The crisis concerning COVID-19 has caused the entire university community to make quick changes, adjusting classes, travel and programs. It’s not been an ideal situation for anyone.\r\n\r\nBut just as this photo suggests, there is hope. I have seen students helping other students move their belongings. I’ve seen faculty assisting students who need extra help getting ready for a transition to online instruction. I’ve seen staff staying well beyond normal working hours to support students and faculty with questions.\r\n\r\nI’ve seen a campus community that- despite much uncertainty- is committed to working together and providing the BEST educational experience possible for our students in this situation.\r\n\r\nI am encouraged.\r\n\r\nThank you to our students who are resilient and flexible. Thank you to our faculty who are working diligently to create different, creative instructional platforms for our students. Thank you to our staff who are going above and beyond to address individual issues that face our faculty and students. Thank you to our five regional centers across West Tennessee who are addressing unique obstacles of their own.\r\n\r\nAnd thanks to the many alumni, friends and parents of the University of Tennessee at Martin who have offered donations, services and prayers to our campus community. We realize this has complicated your own lives, so we appreciate the concern and care you are extending to us.\r\n\r\nThe mission of UT Martin is to educate and engage responsible citizens to lead and serve in a diverse world. I firmly believe that we will someday look back on this experience and see incredible growth from this current challenge.\r\n\r\nCreativity. Resolve. Toughness. Compassion. Flexibility.\r\n\r\nI’ve never been prouder to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\nWe will have new challenges that arise over the next few days and weeks, but we will meet these obstacles with the same resolve that’s existed on this campus since 1900.\r\n\r\nI remain hopeful.\r\n\r\nIf you have individual questions that need addressing, please contact me at kcarver@utm.edu.\r\n\r\nYou can also find all of the campus updates to the COVID-19 situation at our website, utm.edu/coronavirus.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','closed','','1880-revision-v1','','','2020-03-13 12:00:22','2020-03-13 17:00:22','',1880,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/13/1880-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1884,2,'2020-03-13 12:01:47','2020-03-13 17:01:47','<blockquote>“There is no education like adversity.” – Benjamin Disraeli</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis has been one of the strangest and most difficult weeks I’ve ever encountered. The crisis concerning COVID-19 has caused the entire university community to make quick changes, adjusting classes, travel and programs. It’s not been an ideal situation for anyone.\r\n\r\nBut just as this photo suggests, there is hope. I have seen students helping other students move their belongings. I’ve seen faculty assisting students who need extra help getting ready for a transition to online instruction. I’ve seen staff staying well beyond normal working hours to support students and faculty with questions.\r\n\r\nI’ve seen a campus community that- despite much uncertainty- is committed to working together and providing the BEST educational experience possible for our students in this situation.\r\n\r\nI am encouraged.\r\n\r\nThank you to our students who are resilient and flexible. Thank you to our faculty who are working diligently to create different, creative instructional platforms for our students. Thank you to our staff who are going above and beyond to address individual issues that face our faculty and students. Thank you to our five regional centers across West Tennessee who are addressing unique obstacles of their own.\r\n\r\nAnd thanks to the many alumni, friends and parents of the University of Tennessee at Martin who have offered donations, services and prayers to our campus community. We realize this has complicated your own lives, so we appreciate the concern and care you are extending to us.\r\n\r\nThe mission of UT Martin is to educate and engage responsible citizens to lead and serve in a diverse world. I firmly believe that we will someday look back on this experience and see incredible growth from this current challenge.\r\n\r\nCreativity. Resolve. Toughness. Compassion. Flexibility.\r\n\r\nI’ve never been prouder to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\nWe will have new challenges that arise over the next few days and weeks, but we will meet these obstacles with the same resolve that’s existed on this campus since 1900.\r\n\r\nI remain hopeful.\r\n\r\nIf you have individual questions that need addressing, please contact me at kcarver@utm.edu.\r\n\r\nYou can also find all of the campus updates to the COVID-19 situation at our website, <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/alerts/corona.php\">utm.edu/coronavirus</a>.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','closed','','1880-revision-v1','','','2020-03-13 12:01:47','2020-03-13 17:01:47','',1880,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/13/1880-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1885,2,'2020-03-13 12:02:17','2020-03-13 17:02:17','<blockquote>“There is no education like adversity.” – Benjamin Disraeli</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis has been one of the strangest and most difficult weeks I’ve ever encountered. The crisis concerning COVID-19 has caused the entire university community to make quick changes, adjusting classes, travel and programs. It’s not been an ideal situation for anyone.\r\n\r\nBut just as this photo suggests, there is hope. I have seen students helping other students move their belongings. I’ve seen faculty assisting students who need extra help getting ready for a transition to online instruction. I’ve seen staff staying well beyond normal working hours to support students and faculty with questions.\r\n\r\nI’ve seen a campus community that- despite much uncertainty- is committed to working together and providing the BEST educational experience possible for our students in this situation.\r\n\r\nI am encouraged.\r\n\r\nThank you to our students who are resilient and flexible. Thank you to our faculty who are working diligently to create different, creative instructional platforms for our students. Thank you to our staff who are going above and beyond to address individual issues that face our faculty and students. Thank you to our five regional centers across West Tennessee who are addressing unique obstacles of their own.\r\n\r\nAnd thanks to the many alumni, friends and parents of the University of Tennessee at Martin who have offered donations, services and prayers to our campus community. We realize this has complicated your own lives, so we appreciate the concern and care you are extending to us.\r\n\r\nThe mission of UT Martin is to educate and engage responsible citizens to lead and serve in a diverse world. I firmly believe that we will someday look back on this experience and see incredible growth from this current challenge.\r\n\r\nCreativity. Resolve. Toughness. Compassion. 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The crisis concerning COVID-19 has caused the entire university community to make quick changes, adjusting classes, travel and programs. It’s not been an ideal situation for anyone.\r\n\r\nBut just as this photo suggests, there is hope. I have seen students helping other students move their belongings. I’ve seen faculty assisting students who need extra help getting ready for a transition to online instruction. I’ve seen staff staying well beyond normal working hours to support students and faculty with questions.\r\n\r\nI’ve seen a campus community that- despite much uncertainty- is committed to working together and providing the BEST educational experience possible for our students in this situation.\r\n\r\nI am encouraged.\r\n\r\nThank you to our students who are resilient and flexible. Thank you to our faculty who are working diligently to create different, creative instructional platforms for our students. Thank you to our staff who are going above and beyond to address individual issues that face our faculty and students. Thank you to our five regional centers across West Tennessee who are addressing unique obstacles of their own.\r\n\r\nAnd thanks to the many alumni, friends and parents of the University of Tennessee at Martin who have offered donations, services and prayers to our campus community. We realize this has complicated your own lives, so we appreciate the concern and care you are extending to us.\r\n\r\nThe mission of UT Martin is to educate and engage responsible citizens to lead and serve in a diverse world. I firmly believe that we will someday look back on this experience and see incredible growth from this current challenge.\r\n\r\nCreativity. Resolve. Toughness. Compassion. 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The crisis concerning COVID-19 has caused the entire university community to make quick changes, adjusting classes, travel and programs. It’s not been an ideal situation for anyone.\r\n\r\nBut just as this photo suggests, there is hope. I have seen students helping other students move their belongings. I’ve seen faculty assisting students who need extra help getting ready for a transition to online instruction. I’ve seen staff staying well beyond normal working hours to support students and faculty with questions.\r\n\r\nI’ve seen a campus community that- despite much uncertainty- is committed to working together and providing the BEST educational experience possible for our students in this situation.\r\n\r\nI am encouraged.\r\n\r\nThank you to our students who are resilient and flexible. Thank you to our faculty who are working diligently to create different, creative instructional platforms for our students. Thank you to our staff who are going above and beyond to address individual issues that face our faculty and students. Thank you to our five regional centers across West Tennessee who are addressing unique obstacles of their own.\r\n\r\nAnd thanks to the many alumni, friends and parents of the University of Tennessee at Martin who have offered donations, services and prayers to our campus community. We realize this has complicated your own lives, so we appreciate the concern and care you are extending to us.\r\n\r\nThe mission of UT Martin is to educate and engage responsible citizens to lead and serve in a diverse world. I firmly believe that we will someday look back on this experience and see incredible growth from this current challenge.\r\n\r\nCreativity. Resolve. Toughness. Compassion. 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The crisis concerning COVID-19 has caused the entire university community to make quick changes, adjusting classes, travel and programs. It’s not been an ideal situation for anyone.\r\n\r\nBut just as this photo suggests, there is hope. I have seen students helping other students move their belongings. I’ve seen faculty assisting students who need extra help getting ready for a transition to online instruction. I’ve seen staff staying well beyond normal working hours to support students and faculty with questions.\r\n\r\nI’ve seen a campus community that- despite much uncertainty- is committed to working together and providing the BEST educational experience possible for our students in this situation.\r\n\r\nI am encouraged.\r\n\r\nThank you to our students who are resilient and flexible. Thank you to our faculty who are working diligently to create different, creative instructional platforms for our students. 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The crisis concerning COVID-19 has caused the entire university community to make quick changes, adjusting classes, travel and programs. It’s not been an ideal situation for anyone.\n\nBut just as this photo suggests, there is hope. I have seen students helping other students move their belongings. I’ve seen faculty assisting students who need extra help getting ready for a transition to online instruction. I’ve seen staff staying well beyond normal working hours to support students and faculty with questions.\n\nI’ve seen a campus community that- despite much uncertainty – is committed to working together and providing the BEST educational experience possible for our students in this situation.\n\nI am encouraged.\n\nThank you to our students who are resilient and flexible. Thank you to our faculty who are working diligently to create different, creative instructional platforms for our students. Thank you to our staff who are going above and beyond to address individual issues that face our faculty and students. Thank you to our five regional centers across West Tennessee who are addressing unique obstacles of their own.\n\nAnd thanks to the many alumni, friends and parents of the University of Tennessee at Martin who have offered donations, services and prayers to our campus community. We realize this has complicated your own lives, so we appreciate the concern and care you are extending to us.\n\nThe mission of UT Martin is to educate and engage responsible citizens to lead and serve in a diverse world. I firmly believe that we will someday look back on this experience and see incredible growth from this current challenge.\n\nCreativity. Resolve. Toughness. Compassion. 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And if history tells us anything, we’ll emerge a stronger, more resilient place.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, like everyday, is a great day to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll the best,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDr. C\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','closed','','1900-revision-v1','','','2020-03-16 07:37:37','2020-03-16 12:37:37','',1900,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/16/1900-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1903,2,'2020-03-16 07:44:04','2020-03-16 12:44:04','','keith_s_carver_sig-300x150','','inherit','closed','closed','','keith_s_carver_sig-300x150','','','2020-03-16 07:44:04','2020-03-16 12:44:04','',1900,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/keith_s_carver_sig-300x150.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(1909,6,'2020-03-16 11:00:13','2020-03-16 16:00:13','Dr. Charley Deal has been named vice chancellor for university advancement for the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. and the University of Tennessee at Martin. Deal will assume responsibilities April 1, 2020.\r\n\r\nAs the vice chancellor for university advancement, Deal will be responsible for managing UT Martin’s fundraising and alumni programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; representing UT Martin in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters; and will serve on the UT Martin chancellor’s cabinet.\r\n\r\n“Charley has a long track record of success in university advancement, and we are fortunate to have him assume this role. He has the dedication, work ethic, leadership skills and passion for the university that are important as we work to advance the mission of UT Martin,” said Kerry Witcher, president and CEO of the UT Foundation Inc.\r\n\r\nDeal currently serves as the executive director of research, outreach and economic development, overseeing research grants and expenditures, and non-degree courses and camps at UT Martin.\r\n\r\nHe began his career at UT Martin in 1992 and served in the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving before moving to the Office of Research, Outreach, and Economic Development in 2019. Deal is also the executive director of the WestStar Leadership Program.\r\n\r\nDeal earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from UT Martin and a doctoral degree in philosophy, learning and leadership from UT Chattanooga.\r\n<blockquote>“This is truly an honor to work with a seasoned team of advancement professionals, and I look forward to building upon their successes in providing life-changing opportunities for our students, staff and faculty. I appreciate the confidence Chancellor Keith Carver and UT Foundation President Kerry Witcher have in my abilities, and I am excited to be working with two of the best leaders in higher education in the state,” said Deal.</blockquote>\r\nDeal says he will not only focus on opportunities to engage UT Martin faculty, alumni and donors in the region, but also stakeholders from around the world to ensure success for the foundation.\r\n\r\n“We are excited about the appointment of Dr. Charley Deal to be our new Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. Charley’s knowledge of the university, the region and our state will serve him well in this leadership role,” said UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver. “I look forward to working with Charley and our entire advancement team to achieve the goals and priorities of the University of Tennessee at Martin.”\r\n\r\nDr. Shadow Robinson, dean of the UT Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, served as the search committee chairperson, which included representation from UT Martin faculty and staff as well as UT Foundation Inc. representatives. Committee members were Petra McPhearson, vice chancellor for finance and administration; Philip Smartt, chair of the UT Martin Faculty Senate; Love Collins, UT Foundation Inc. vice chancellor for advancement at the UT Health Science Center; Bill Blankenship, UT Martin supporter and member of the UT Martin Development Committee; Phillip Clendenin, UT Foundation Inc. board member and UT Martin alumnus; Jennifer Hampton, UT Martin alumnae; Dana Prince, UT Foundation Inc. advancement staff; and Andrew Hart, UT Foundation Inc. central staff and UT Martin alumnus.\r\n\r\nThe UT Foundation Inc. is an interdependent nonprofit corporation that supports the University’s educational, research and outreach activities.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the UT Martin Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###','Deal named vice chancellor for university advancement','Dr. Charley Deal has been named vice chancellor for university advancement for the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. and the University of Tennessee at Martin.','publish','closed','closed','','deal-named-vice-chancellor-for-university-advancement','','','2020-05-26 08:19:44','2020-05-26 13:19:44','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=1909',0,'post','',0),(1904,2,'2020-03-16 07:44:44','2020-03-16 12:44:44','Dear students:  Today is your first day of school at UT Martin this semester.\r\n\r\nWell…not really.\r\n\r\nBut it’s the first day of our transition to online classes for a little while.  COVID-19 has us doing things a little differently right now, so for the sake of safety we are doing what’s best for the health of our UT Martin community.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t unprecedented territory for us. We’ve faced obstacles before.\r\n\r\nWe almost closed <em>twice</em> in our first quarter century of existence as a University of Tennessee campus: once during the Great Depression and then again when many students enlisted in WWII. But the campus survived these tough times through the ingenuity, grit and determination of our students, faculty and staff!\r\n\r\nAnd while we aren’t closing, our campus is charting new waters this week.\r\n\r\nI’ve got some advice to give you on your “first day” of class this week:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Communicate with your faculty</strong>.  When you have questions about your coursework or assignments, reach out to them <em>immediately</em>. If you have a question, odds are that other members of your class have the same question. Your faculty members want to help you!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Keep an academic schedule similar to your current schedule.</strong> Online platforms allow all sorts of flexibility, but you need to practice effective time management to be most successful in your classes.  Keeping a consistent schedule will help you stay on top of your classes and assignments.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Create a dedicated space for your coursework at home</strong>. Find a safe place to leave your notes, read your assignments and study for quizzes. Make your “classroom” the same space each day, if possible.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Interact with your classmates</strong>. Use technology to have group chats and video meetings with other students. Be creative in the ways you study!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Schedule time to meet with your faculty</strong>.  Each of our faculty members have established office hours. Set up a time for a quick phone call or video chat with them to clarify anything you don’t understand or to ask specific questions.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Make sure you have reliable, secure internet access</strong>.  If you are in an area with limited wifi or internet connectivity, let your faculty members know immediately. You can also contact the UT Martin Helpdesk (731-881-7900) for specific questions about your educational platforms and or issues with software.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Limit distractions</strong>. Treat your online classes like a job. Limit distractions like social media, technology, television and streaming information through your phone.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Give your faculty the benefit of the doubt</strong>. This is a new process for everyone. Let’s understand that there will be bumps, questions and new experiences along the way…but let’s go though this with a spirit of cooperation and adventure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSo while today’s transition from face-to-face instruction to an online presence is an inconvenience for all of us at UT Martin, we’ve managed obstacles before. And if history tells us anything, we’ll emerge a stronger, more resilient place.\r\n\r\nToday, like everyday, is a great day to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll the best,\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1903\" src=\"https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/keith_s_carver_sig-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"75\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDr. C\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Chancellor\'s Corner: The First Day of School','','inherit','closed','closed','','1900-revision-v1','','','2020-03-16 07:44:44','2020-03-16 12:44:44','',1900,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/16/1900-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1905,2,'2020-03-16 07:45:26','2020-03-16 12:45:26','Dear students:  Today is your first day of school at UT Martin this semester.\r\n\r\nWell…not really.\r\n\r\nBut it’s the first day of our transition to online classes for a little while.  COVID-19 has us doing things a little differently right now, so for the sake of safety we are doing what’s best for the health of our UT Martin community.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t unprecedented territory for us. We’ve faced obstacles before.\r\n\r\nWe almost closed <em>twice</em> in our first quarter century of existence as a University of Tennessee campus: once during the Great Depression and then again when many students enlisted in WWII. But the campus survived these tough times through the ingenuity, grit and determination of our students, faculty and staff!\r\n\r\nAnd while we aren’t closing, our campus is charting new waters this week.\r\n\r\nI’ve got some advice to give you on your “first day” of class this week:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Communicate with your faculty</strong>.  When you have questions about your coursework or assignments, reach out to them <em>immediately</em>. If you have a question, odds are that other members of your class have the same question. Your faculty members want to help you!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Keep an academic schedule similar to your current schedule.</strong> Online platforms allow all sorts of flexibility, but you need to practice effective time management to be most successful in your classes.  Keeping a consistent schedule will help you stay on top of your classes and assignments.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Create a dedicated space for your coursework at home</strong>. Find a safe place to leave your notes, read your assignments and study for quizzes. Make your “classroom” the same space each day, if possible.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Interact with your classmates</strong>. Use technology to have group chats and video meetings with other students. Be creative in the ways you study!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Schedule time to meet with your faculty</strong>.  Each of our faculty members have established office hours. Set up a time for a quick phone call or video chat with them to clarify anything you don’t understand or to ask specific questions.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Make sure you have reliable, secure internet access</strong>.  If you are in an area with limited wifi or internet connectivity, let your faculty members know immediately. You can also contact the UT Martin Helpdesk (731-881-7900) for specific questions about your educational platforms and or issues with software.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Limit distractions</strong>. Treat your online classes like a job. Limit distractions like social media, technology, television and streaming information through your phone.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Give your faculty the benefit of the doubt</strong>. This is a new process for everyone. Let’s understand that there will be bumps, questions and new experiences along the way…but let’s go though this with a spirit of cooperation and adventure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSo while today’s transition from face-to-face instruction to an online presence is an inconvenience for all of us at UT Martin, we’ve managed obstacles before. And if history tells us anything, we’ll emerge a stronger, more resilient place.\r\n\r\nToday, like everyday, is a great day to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll the best,\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1903\" src=\"https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/keith_s_carver_sig-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"75\" />Dr. C\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Chancellor\'s Corner: The First Day of School','','inherit','closed','closed','','1900-revision-v1','','','2020-03-16 07:45:26','2020-03-16 12:45:26','',1900,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/16/1900-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1906,2,'2020-03-16 07:45:49','2020-03-16 12:45:49','Dear students:  Today is your first day of school at UT Martin this semester.\r\n\r\nWell…not really.\r\n\r\nBut it’s the first day of our transition to online classes for a little while.  COVID-19 has us doing things a little differently right now, so for the sake of safety we are doing what’s best for the health of our UT Martin community.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t unprecedented territory for us. We’ve faced obstacles before.\r\n\r\nWe almost closed <em>twice</em> in our first quarter century of existence as a University of Tennessee campus: once during the Great Depression and then again when many students enlisted in WWII. But the campus survived these tough times through the ingenuity, grit and determination of our students, faculty and staff!\r\n\r\nAnd while we aren’t closing, our campus is charting new waters this week.\r\n\r\nI’ve got some advice to give you on your “first day” of class this week:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Communicate with your faculty</strong>.  When you have questions about your coursework or assignments, reach out to them <em>immediately</em>. If you have a question, odds are that other members of your class have the same question. Your faculty members want to help you!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Keep an academic schedule similar to your current schedule.</strong> Online platforms allow all sorts of flexibility, but you need to practice effective time management to be most successful in your classes.  Keeping a consistent schedule will help you stay on top of your classes and assignments.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Create a dedicated space for your coursework at home</strong>. Find a safe place to leave your notes, read your assignments and study for quizzes. Make your “classroom” the same space each day, if possible.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Interact with your classmates</strong>. Use technology to have group chats and video meetings with other students. Be creative in the ways you study!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Schedule time to meet with your faculty</strong>.  Each of our faculty members have established office hours. Set up a time for a quick phone call or video chat with them to clarify anything you don’t understand or to ask specific questions.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Make sure you have reliable, secure internet access</strong>.  If you are in an area with limited wifi or internet connectivity, let your faculty members know immediately. You can also contact the UT Martin Helpdesk (731-881-7900) for specific questions about your educational platforms and or issues with software.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Limit distractions</strong>. Treat your online classes like a job. Limit distractions like social media, technology, television and streaming information through your phone.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Give your faculty the benefit of the doubt</strong>. This is a new process for everyone. Let’s understand that there will be bumps, questions and new experiences along the way…but let’s go though this with a spirit of cooperation and adventure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSo while today’s transition from face-to-face instruction to an online presence is an inconvenience for all of us at UT Martin, we’ve managed obstacles before. And if history tells us anything, we’ll emerge a stronger, more resilient place.\r\n\r\nToday, like everyday, is a great day to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll the best,\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1903\" src=\"https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/keith_s_carver_sig-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"38\" />\r\n\r\nDr. C\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Chancellor\'s Corner: The First Day of School','','inherit','closed','closed','','1900-revision-v1','','','2020-03-16 07:45:49','2020-03-16 12:45:49','',1900,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/16/1900-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1908,2,'2020-03-16 07:46:52','2020-03-16 12:46:52','Dear students:  Today is your first day of school at UT Martin this semester.\r\n\r\nWell…not really.\r\n\r\nBut it’s the first day of our transition to online classes for a little while.  COVID-19 has us doing things a little differently right now, so for the sake of safety we are doing what’s best for the health of our UT Martin community.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t unprecedented territory for us. We’ve faced obstacles before.\r\n\r\nWe almost closed <em>twice</em> in our first quarter century of existence as a University of Tennessee campus: once during the Great Depression and then again when many students enlisted in WWII. But the campus survived these tough times through the ingenuity, grit and determination of our students, faculty and staff!\r\n\r\nAnd while we aren’t closing, our campus is charting new waters this week.\r\n\r\nI’ve got some advice to give you on your “first day” of class this week:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Communicate with your faculty</strong>.  When you have questions about your coursework or assignments, reach out to them <em>immediately</em>. If you have a question, odds are that other members of your class have the same question. Your faculty members want to help you!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Keep an academic schedule similar to your current schedule.</strong> Online platforms allow all sorts of flexibility, but you need to practice effective time management to be most successful in your classes.  Keeping a consistent schedule will help you stay on top of your classes and assignments.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Create a dedicated space for your coursework at home</strong>. Find a safe place to leave your notes, read your assignments and study for quizzes. Make your “classroom” the same space each day, if possible.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Interact with your classmates</strong>. Use technology to have group chats and video meetings with other students. Be creative in the ways you study!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Schedule time to meet with your faculty</strong>.  Each of our faculty members have established office hours. Set up a time for a quick phone call or video chat with them to clarify anything you don’t understand or to ask specific questions.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Make sure you have reliable, secure internet access</strong>.  If you are in an area with limited wifi or internet connectivity, let your faculty members know immediately. You can also contact the UT Martin Helpdesk (731-881-7900) for specific questions about your educational platforms and or issues with software.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Limit distractions</strong>. Treat your online classes like a job. Limit distractions like social media, technology, television and streaming information through your phone.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Give your faculty the benefit of the doubt</strong>. This is a new process for everyone. Let’s understand that there will be bumps, questions and new experiences along the way…but let’s go though this with a spirit of cooperation and adventure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSo while today’s transition from face-to-face instruction to an online presence is an inconvenience for all of us at UT Martin, we’ve managed obstacles before. And if history tells us anything, we’ll emerge a stronger, more resilient place.\r\n\r\nToday, like everyday, is a great day to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll the best,\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1903\" src=\"https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/keith_s_carver_sig-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"25\" />\r\n\r\nDr. C\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Chancellor\'s Corner: The First Day of School','','inherit','closed','closed','','1900-revision-v1','','','2020-03-16 07:46:52','2020-03-16 12:46:52','',1900,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/16/1900-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1907,2,'2020-03-16 07:46:17','2020-03-16 12:46:17','Dear students:  Today is your first day of school at UT Martin this semester.\r\n\r\nWell…not really.\r\n\r\nBut it’s the first day of our transition to online classes for a little while.  COVID-19 has us doing things a little differently right now, so for the sake of safety we are doing what’s best for the health of our UT Martin community.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t unprecedented territory for us. We’ve faced obstacles before.\r\n\r\nWe almost closed <em>twice</em> in our first quarter century of existence as a University of Tennessee campus: once during the Great Depression and then again when many students enlisted in WWII. But the campus survived these tough times through the ingenuity, grit and determination of our students, faculty and staff!\r\n\r\nAnd while we aren’t closing, our campus is charting new waters this week.\r\n\r\nI’ve got some advice to give you on your “first day” of class this week:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Communicate with your faculty</strong>.  When you have questions about your coursework or assignments, reach out to them <em>immediately</em>. If you have a question, odds are that other members of your class have the same question. Your faculty members want to help you!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Keep an academic schedule similar to your current schedule.</strong> Online platforms allow all sorts of flexibility, but you need to practice effective time management to be most successful in your classes.  Keeping a consistent schedule will help you stay on top of your classes and assignments.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Create a dedicated space for your coursework at home</strong>. Find a safe place to leave your notes, read your assignments and study for quizzes. Make your “classroom” the same space each day, if possible.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Interact with your classmates</strong>. Use technology to have group chats and video meetings with other students. Be creative in the ways you study!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Schedule time to meet with your faculty</strong>.  Each of our faculty members have established office hours. Set up a time for a quick phone call or video chat with them to clarify anything you don’t understand or to ask specific questions.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Make sure you have reliable, secure internet access</strong>.  If you are in an area with limited wifi or internet connectivity, let your faculty members know immediately. You can also contact the UT Martin Helpdesk (731-881-7900) for specific questions about your educational platforms and or issues with software.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Limit distractions</strong>. Treat your online classes like a job. Limit distractions like social media, technology, television and streaming information through your phone.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Give your faculty the benefit of the doubt</strong>. This is a new process for everyone. Let’s understand that there will be bumps, questions and new experiences along the way…but let’s go though this with a spirit of cooperation and adventure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSo while today’s transition from face-to-face instruction to an online presence is an inconvenience for all of us at UT Martin, we’ve managed obstacles before. And if history tells us anything, we’ll emerge a stronger, more resilient place.\r\n\r\nToday, like everyday, is a great day to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll the best,\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1903\" src=\"https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/keith_s_carver_sig-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"50\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDr. C\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Chancellor\'s Corner: The First Day of School','','inherit','closed','closed','','1900-revision-v1','','','2020-03-16 07:46:17','2020-03-16 12:46:17','',1900,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/16/1900-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1910,3,'2020-03-16 08:10:20','2020-03-16 13:10:20','','Deal_Charley','','inherit','closed','closed','','deal_charley','','','2020-03-16 08:10:20','2020-03-16 13:10:20','',1909,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Deal_Charley.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1911,3,'2020-03-16 08:15:13','2020-03-16 13:15:13','Dr. Charley Deal has been named vice chancellor for university advancement for the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. and the University of Tennessee at Martin. Deal will assume responsibilities April 1, 2020.\r\n\r\nAs the vice chancellor for university advancement, Deal will be responsible for managing UT Martin’s fundraising and alumni programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; representing UT Martin in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters; and will serve on the UT Martin chancellor’s cabinet.\r\n\r\n“Charley has a long track record of success in university advancement, and we are fortunate to have him assume this role. He has the dedication, work ethic, leadership skills and passion for the university that are important as we work to advance the mission of UT Martin,” said Kerry Witcher, president and CEO of the UT Foundation Inc.\r\n\r\nDeal currently serves as the executive director of research, outreach and economic development, overseeing research grants and expenditures, and non-degree courses and camps at UT Martin.\r\n\r\nHe began his career at UT Martin in 1992 and served in the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving before moving to the Office of Research, Outreach, and Economic Development in 2019. Deal is also the executive director of the WestStar Leadership Program.\r\n\r\nDeal earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from UT Martin and a doctoral degree in philosophy, learning and leadership from the UT Chattanooga.\r\n\r\n“This is truly an honor to work with a seasoned team of advancement professionals, and I look forward to building upon their successes in providing life-changing opportunities for our students, staff and faculty. I appreciate the confidence Chancellor Keith Carver and UT Foundation President Kerry Witcher have in my abilities, and I am excited to be working with two of the best leaders in higher education in the state,” said Deal.\r\n\r\nDeal says he will not only focus on opportunities to engage UT Martin faculty, alumni and donors in the region, but also stakeholders from around the world to ensure success for the foundation.\r\n\r\n“We are excited about the appointment of Dr. Charley Deal to be our new Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. Charley’s knowledge of the university, the region and our state will serve him well in this leadership role,” said UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver. “I look forward to working with Charley and our entire advancement team to achieve the goals and priorities of the University of Tennessee at Martin.”\r\n\r\nDr. Shadow Robinson, dean of the UT Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, served as the search committee chairperson, which included representation from UT Martin faculty and staff as well as UT Foundation Inc. representatives. Committee members were Petra McPhearson, vice chancellor for finance and administration; Philip Smartt, chair of the UT Martin Faculty Senate; Love Collins, UT Foundation Inc. vice chancellor for advancement at the UT Health Science Center; Bill Blankenship, UT Martin supporter and member of the UT Martin Development Committee; Phillip Clendenin, UT Foundation Inc. board member and UT Martin alumnus; Jennifer Hampton, UT Martin alumnae; Dana Prince, UT Foundation Inc. advancement staff; and Andrew Hart, UT Foundation Inc. central staff and UT Martin alumnus.\r\n\r\nThe UT Foundation Inc. is an interdependent nonprofit corporation that supports the University’s educational, research and outreach activities.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the UT Martin Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###','Deal named vice chancellor for university advancement','Dr. Charley Deal has been named vice chancellor for university advancement for the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. and the University of Tennessee at Martin.','inherit','closed','closed','','1909-revision-v1','','','2020-03-16 08:15:13','2020-03-16 13:15:13','',1909,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/16/1909-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1912,2,'2020-03-16 08:21:34','2020-03-16 13:21:34','','10052018_CampusScenerySociologyBuilding001','','inherit','closed','closed','','10052018_campusscenerysociologybuilding001','','','2020-03-16 08:21:34','2020-03-16 13:21:34','',1900,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/10052018_CampusScenerySociologyBuilding001.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1913,2,'2020-03-16 08:27:47','2020-03-16 13:27:47','Dear students:  Today is your first day of school at UT Martin this semester.\r\n\r\nWell…not really.\r\n\r\nBut it’s the first day of our transition to online classes for a little while.  COVID-19 has us doing things a little differently right now, so for the sake of safety we are doing what’s best for the health of our UT Martin community.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t unprecedented territory for us. We’ve faced obstacles before.\r\n\r\nWe almost closed <em>twice</em> in our first quarter century of existence as a University of Tennessee campus: once during the Great Depression and then again when many students enlisted in WWII. But the campus survived these tough times through the ingenuity, grit and determination of our students, faculty and staff!\r\n\r\nAnd while we aren’t closing, our campus is charting new waters this week.\r\n\r\nI’ve got some advice to give you on your “first day” of class this week:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Communicate with your faculty</strong>.  When you have questions about your coursework or assignments, reach out to them <em>immediately</em>. If you have a question, odds are that other members of your class have the same question. 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Set up a time for a quick phone call or video chat with them to clarify anything you don’t understand or to ask specific questions.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Make sure you have reliable, secure internet access</strong>.  If you are in an area with limited wifi or internet connectivity, let your faculty members know immediately. You can also contact the UT Martin Helpdesk (731-881-7900) for specific questions about your educational platforms and or issues with software.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Limit distractions</strong>. Treat your online classes like a job. Limit distractions like social media, technology, television and streaming information through your phone.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Give your faculty the benefit of the doubt</strong>. This is a new process for everyone. 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Let’s understand that there will be bumps, questions and new experiences along the way…but let’s go though this with a spirit of cooperation and adventure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSo while today’s transition from face-to-face instruction to an online presence is an inconvenience for all of us at UT Martin, we’ve managed obstacles before. And if history tells us anything, we’ll emerge a stronger, more resilient place.\r\n\r\nToday, like everyday, is a great day to be a Skyhawk.\r\n\r\nAll the best,\r\n\r\nDr. C\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Chancellor\'s Corner: The First Day of School','Dear students:  Today is your first day of school at UT Martin this semester. 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Even as a student, Brooks was able to network with current reporters, sit in on interviews with presidential candidates and by the end of the weekend, conduct her own interview utilizing the lessons Kinnard and UT Martin taught her.\r\n\r\n“It made me feel very important and reminded me that being a student doesn’t mean I’m not qualified… I don’t have to limit myself,” said Brooks.\r\n\r\nThe pair met at UT Martin when Kinnard was the guest lecturer in Brooks’ broadcast news writing class. After her presentation, they quickly connected on Twitter where Brooks asked if there was any chance she could shadow her the next time she was in Tennessee.\r\n\r\n“Impressed by the gutsiness” of Brooks’ request, Kinnard responded by flying her to South Carolina to follow her on the presidential campaign.\r\n\r\n“I thought this was a bold, assertive move on her part, and showed a lack of shyness that’s also vital to being a good journalist,” said Kinnard. “For someone interested in political journalism, the opportunity to shadow an AP political reporter is a tremendous opportunity.”\r\n\r\nBrooks’ greatest takeaway from the entire experience was realizing even though she is reporting for a student news outlet, she plays just as important of a role as a journalist objectively reporting the truth as Kinnard does.\r\n<blockquote> “I matter as a student journalist,” said Brooks.</blockquote>\r\n“Everything you write is going out on a radio station. 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With the network connections she made in South Carolina, Brooks says she is more conscious of not only what she produces for the radio station, but also what she puts out on her social media.\r\n\r\nHer mentorship with Kinnard continues across state borders as Brooks turns to Kinnard daily for insight on how to handle difficult questions, like ones concerning the 2020 presidential campaign. Brooks concluded her externship with Kinnard feeling more confident in her abilities as a journalist and knows that if she ever needs advice, Kinnard is just a tweet away.\r\n\r\n“I can talk to people I might not have felt qualified to talk to before and I can ask big questions. I can ask questions about voting and I can ask people why aren’t you going to vote. 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With the network connections she made in South Carolina, Brooks says she is more conscious of not only what she produces for the radio station, but also what she puts out on her social media.\r\n\r\nHer mentorship with Kinnard continues across state borders as Brooks turns to Kinnard daily for insight on how to handle difficult questions, like ones concerning the 2020 presidential campaign. Brooks concluded her externship with Kinnard feeling more confident in her abilities as a journalist and knows that if she ever needs advice, Kinnard is just a tweet away.\r\n\r\n“I can talk to people I might not have felt qualified to talk to before and I can ask big questions. I can ask questions about voting and I can ask people why aren’t you going to vote. 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Even as a student, Brooks was able to network with current reporters, sit in on interviews with presidential candidates and by the end of the weekend, conduct her own interview utilizing the lessons Kinnard and UT Martin taught her.\r\n\r\n“It made me feel very important and reminded me that being a student doesn’t mean I’m not qualified… I don’t have to limit myself,” said Brooks.\r\n\r\nThe pair met at UT Martin when Kinnard was the guest lecturer in Brooks’ broadcast news writing class. After her presentation, they quickly connected on Twitter where Brooks asked if there was any chance she could shadow her the next time she was in Tennessee.\r\n\r\n“Impressed by the gutsiness” of Brooks’ request, Kinnard responded by flying her to South Carolina to follow her on the presidential campaign.\r\n\r\n“I thought this was a bold, assertive move on her part, and showed a lack of shyness that’s also vital to being a good journalist,” said Kinnard. “For someone interested in political journalism, the opportunity to shadow an AP political reporter is a tremendous opportunity.”\r\n\r\nBrooks’ greatest takeaway from the entire experience was realizing even though she is reporting for a student news outlet, she plays just as important of a role as a journalist objectively reporting the truth as Kinnard does.\r\n<blockquote> “I matter as a student journalist,” said Brooks.</blockquote>\r\n“Everything you write is going out on a radio station. 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With the network connections she made in South Carolina, Brooks says she is more conscious of not only what she produces for the radio station, but also what she puts out on her social media.\r\n\r\nHer mentorship with Kinnard continues across state borders as Brooks turns to Kinnard daily for insight on how to handle difficult questions, like ones concerning the 2020 presidential campaign. Brooks concluded her externship with Kinnard feeling more confident in her abilities as a journalist and knows that if she ever needs advice, Kinnard is just a tweet away.\r\n\r\n“I can talk to people I might not have felt qualified to talk to before and I can ask big questions. I can ask questions about voting and I can ask people why aren’t you going to vote. But I can do it with a greater confidence that I am being objective…,” said Brooks.\r\n\r\nAs news director of WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” Brooks said the entire staff is now more cognizant of the news they produce to make sure it is not only accurate, but representative of the UT Martin campus.\r\n<blockquote>“(Kayla) is indeed smart, thoughtful and inquisitive - and yet another great ambassador for the University of Tennessee at Martin, a school with a history of turning out impressive people who make a difference beyond the region,” said Kinnard. “We need more Kaylas in the news business.”</blockquote>\r\nKinnard, the granddaughter of former Tennessee Congressman and UT Martin alumnus Ed Jones, has reported for The Associated Press since 2005. 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Deal will assume responsibilities April 1, 2020.\r\n\r\nAs the vice chancellor for university advancement, Deal will be responsible for managing UT Martin’s fundraising and alumni programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; representing UT Martin in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters; and will serve on the UT Martin chancellor’s cabinet.\r\n\r\n“Charley has a long track record of success in university advancement, and we are fortunate to have him assume this role. He has the dedication, work ethic, leadership skills and passion for the university that are important as we work to advance the mission of UT Martin,” said Kerry Witcher, president and CEO of the UT Foundation Inc.\r\n\r\nDeal currently serves as the executive director of research, outreach and economic development, overseeing research grants and expenditures, and non-degree courses and camps at UT Martin.\r\n\r\nHe began his career at UT Martin in 1992 and served in the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving before moving to the Office of Research, Outreach, and Economic Development in 2019. Deal is also the executive director of the WestStar Leadership Program.\r\n\r\nDeal earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from UT Martin and a doctoral degree in philosophy, learning and leadership from the UT Chattanooga.\r\n<blockquote>“This is truly an honor to work with a seasoned team of advancement professionals, and I look forward to building upon their successes in providing life-changing opportunities for our students, staff and faculty. I appreciate the confidence Chancellor Keith Carver and UT Foundation President Kerry Witcher have in my abilities, and I am excited to be working with two of the best leaders in higher education in the state,” said Deal.</blockquote>\r\nDeal says he will not only focus on opportunities to engage UT Martin faculty, alumni and donors in the region, but also stakeholders from around the world to ensure success for the foundation.\r\n\r\n“We are excited about the appointment of Dr. Charley Deal to be our new Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. Charley’s knowledge of the university, the region and our state will serve him well in this leadership role,” said UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver. “I look forward to working with Charley and our entire advancement team to achieve the goals and priorities of the University of Tennessee at Martin.”\r\n\r\nDr. Shadow Robinson, dean of the UT Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, served as the search committee chairperson, which included representation from UT Martin faculty and staff as well as UT Foundation Inc. representatives. Committee members were Petra McPhearson, vice chancellor for finance and administration; Philip Smartt, chair of the UT Martin Faculty Senate; Love Collins, UT Foundation Inc. vice chancellor for advancement at the UT Health Science Center; Bill Blankenship, UT Martin supporter and member of the UT Martin Development Committee; Phillip Clendenin, UT Foundation Inc. board member and UT Martin alumnus; Jennifer Hampton, UT Martin alumnae; Dana Prince, UT Foundation Inc. advancement staff; and Andrew Hart, UT Foundation Inc. central staff and UT Martin alumnus.\r\n\r\nThe UT Foundation Inc. is an interdependent nonprofit corporation that supports the University’s educational, research and outreach activities.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the UT Martin Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n###','Deal named vice chancellor for university advancement','Dr. Charley Deal has been named vice chancellor for university advancement for the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. and the University of Tennessee at Martin.','inherit','closed','closed','','1909-autosave-v1','','','2020-03-16 09:40:50','2020-03-16 14:40:50','',1909,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/16/1909-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1926,3,'2020-03-16 09:40:57','2020-03-16 14:40:57','Dr. Charley Deal has been named vice chancellor for university advancement for the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. and the University of Tennessee at Martin. Deal will assume responsibilities April 1, 2020.\r\n\r\nAs the vice chancellor for university advancement, Deal will be responsible for managing UT Martin’s fundraising and alumni programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; representing UT Martin in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters; and will serve on the UT Martin chancellor’s cabinet.\r\n\r\n“Charley has a long track record of success in university advancement, and we are fortunate to have him assume this role. He has the dedication, work ethic, leadership skills and passion for the university that are important as we work to advance the mission of UT Martin,” said Kerry Witcher, president and CEO of the UT Foundation Inc.\r\n\r\nDeal currently serves as the executive director of research, outreach and economic development, overseeing research grants and expenditures, and non-degree courses and camps at UT Martin.\r\n\r\nHe began his career at UT Martin in 1992 and served in the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving before moving to the Office of Research, Outreach, and Economic Development in 2019. Deal is also the executive director of the WestStar Leadership Program.\r\n\r\nDeal earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from UT Martin and a doctoral degree in philosophy, learning and leadership from the UT Chattanooga.\r\n<blockquote>“This is truly an honor to work with a seasoned team of advancement professionals, and I look forward to building upon their successes in providing life-changing opportunities for our students, staff and faculty. I appreciate the confidence Chancellor Keith Carver and UT Foundation President Kerry Witcher have in my abilities, and I am excited to be working with two of the best leaders in higher education in the state,” said Deal.</blockquote>\r\nDeal says he will not only focus on opportunities to engage UT Martin faculty, alumni and donors in the region, but also stakeholders from around the world to ensure success for the foundation.\r\n\r\n“We are excited about the appointment of Dr. Charley Deal to be our new Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. Charley’s knowledge of the university, the region and our state will serve him well in this leadership role,” said UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver. “I look forward to working with Charley and our entire advancement team to achieve the goals and priorities of the University of Tennessee at Martin.”\r\n\r\nDr. Shadow Robinson, dean of the UT Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, served as the search committee chairperson, which included representation from UT Martin faculty and staff as well as UT Foundation Inc. representatives. 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Deal will assume responsibilities April 1, 2020.\r\n\r\nAs the vice chancellor for university advancement, Deal will be responsible for managing UT Martin’s fundraising and alumni programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; representing UT Martin in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters; and will serve on the UT Martin chancellor’s cabinet.\r\n\r\n“Charley has a long track record of success in university advancement, and we are fortunate to have him assume this role. He has the dedication, work ethic, leadership skills and passion for the university that are important as we work to advance the mission of UT Martin,” said Kerry Witcher, president and CEO of the UT Foundation Inc.\r\n\r\nDeal currently serves as the executive director of research, outreach and economic development, overseeing research grants and expenditures, and non-degree courses and camps at UT Martin.\r\n\r\nHe began his career at UT Martin in 1992 and served in the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving before moving to the Office of Research, Outreach, and Economic Development in 2019. Deal is also the executive director of the WestStar Leadership Program.\r\n\r\nDeal earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from UT Martin and a doctoral degree in philosophy, learning and leadership from UT Chattanooga.\r\n<blockquote>“This is truly an honor to work with a seasoned team of advancement professionals, and I look forward to building upon their successes in providing life-changing opportunities for our students, staff and faculty. I appreciate the confidence Chancellor Keith Carver and UT Foundation President Kerry Witcher have in my abilities, and I am excited to be working with two of the best leaders in higher education in the state,” said Deal.</blockquote>\r\nDeal says he will not only focus on opportunities to engage UT Martin faculty, alumni and donors in the region, but also stakeholders from around the world to ensure success for the foundation.\r\n\r\n“We are excited about the appointment of Dr. Charley Deal to be our new Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. Charley’s knowledge of the university, the region and our state will serve him well in this leadership role,” said UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver. “I look forward to working with Charley and our entire advancement team to achieve the goals and priorities of the University of Tennessee at Martin.”\r\n\r\nDr. Shadow Robinson, dean of the UT Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, served as the search committee chairperson, which included representation from UT Martin faculty and staff as well as UT Foundation Inc. representatives. 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Even as a student, Brooks was able to network with current reporters, sit in on interviews with presidential candidates and by the end of the weekend, conduct her own interview utilizing the lessons Kinnard and UT Martin taught her.\r\n\r\n“It made me feel very important and reminded me that being a student doesn’t mean I’m not qualified… I don’t have to limit myself,” said Brooks.\r\n\r\nThe pair met at UT Martin when Kinnard was the guest lecturer in Brooks’ broadcast news writing class. After her presentation, they quickly connected on Twitter where Brooks asked if there was any chance she could shadow her the next time she was in Tennessee.\r\n\r\n“Impressed by the gutsiness” of Brooks’ request, Kinnard responded by flying her to South Carolina to follow her on the presidential campaign.\r\n\r\n“I thought this was a bold, assertive move on her part, and showed a lack of shyness that’s also vital to being a good journalist,” said Kinnard. “For someone interested in political journalism, the opportunity to shadow an AP political reporter is a tremendous opportunity.”\r\n\r\nBrooks’ greatest takeaway from the entire experience was realizing even though she is reporting for a student news outlet, she plays just as important of a role as a journalist objectively reporting the truth as Kinnard does.\r\n<blockquote> “I matter as a student journalist,” said Brooks.</blockquote>\r\n“Everything you write is going out on a radio station. I realize it’s student-run, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be good. That doesn’t mean it can’t be very good.”\r\n\r\nKinnard teaches objectivity as the most important foundation a journalist should stand upon no matter how long he or she has worked for the media, which was the focus of their externship. “In a day and age where fewer people trust established media, it\'s so important that we remove ourselves from the story and simply give an accurate accounting of what\'s happening. After spending a weekend with Kayla, I\'m encouraged that she\'s willing to accept that challenge and already seems to have a keen ability to do just that,” said Kinnard.\r\n\r\nBrooks has already begun implementing the techniques she learned on the campaign trail at the radio station, including staff lessons on objectivity and proper AP style. With the network connections she made in South Carolina, Brooks says she is more conscious of not only what she produces for the radio station, but also what she puts out on her social media.\r\n\r\nHer mentorship with Kinnard continues across state borders as Brooks turns to Kinnard daily for insight on how to handle difficult questions, like ones concerning the 2020 presidential campaign. Brooks concluded her externship with Kinnard feeling more confident in her abilities as a journalist and knows that if she ever needs advice, Kinnard is just a tweet away.\r\n\r\n“I can talk to people I might not have felt qualified to talk to before and I can ask big questions. I can ask questions about voting and I can ask people why aren’t you going to vote. But I can do it with a greater confidence that I am being objective…,” said Brooks.\r\n\r\nAs news director of WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” Brooks said the entire staff is now more cognizant of the news they produce to make sure it is not only accurate, but representative of the UT Martin campus.\r\n<blockquote>“(Kayla) is indeed smart, thoughtful and inquisitive - and yet another great ambassador for the University of Tennessee at Martin, a school with a history of turning out impressive people who make a difference beyond the region,” said Kinnard. “We need more Kaylas in the news business.”</blockquote>\r\nKinnard, the granddaughter of former Tennessee Congressman and UT Martin alumnus Ed Jones, has reported for The Associated Press since 2005. 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All board members will participate electronically or by telephone. Interested individuals are encouraged to watch the meeting online. The meeting will be webcast live and archived for later viewing; a link to the webcast will be available at <a href=\"https://tennessee.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d896b38de9dd8fd3c043073b3&amp;id=4f11c6c5ce&amp;e=8e2b37ad4b\">tennessee.edu</a>.\r\n\r\nThe Board’s <a href=\"https://tennessee.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d896b38de9dd8fd3c043073b3&amp;id=f892d179b7&amp;e=8e2b37ad4b\">Standing Rule Governing Requests to Address the Board</a> has been extended to include this special meeting.  Requests to address the Board may be submitted using the online form or the pdf at: <a href=\"https://tennessee.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d896b38de9dd8fd3c043073b3&amp;id=73d556f352&amp;e=8e2b37ad4b\">trustees.tennessee.edu/requests-to-address-the-board/</a>.  Requests will be accepted until 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 23. While the <a name=\"_Hlk35184771\"></a>Board’s Standing Rule will apply, given the current environment regarding COVID-19, accommodations will be granted to allow for remote participation by scheduled speakers.\r\n\r\nAt the meeting, the Board of Trustees will consider appointing Interim President Randy Boyd to the position of president up to June 30, 2025.  In addition, the Board will be briefed on the University’s actions and plans in response to COVID-19 and may take action, as necessary, including considering revisions to the tenure policy to extend the probationary period.\r\n\r\nBoyd, a UT Knoxville alumnus and Knoxville businessman, has served as interim president since November 2018. At the November 2019 Board of Trustees meeting, discussions began to consider removing the interim title.  In December 2019, Board Chair John Compton initiated a formal review of Boyd’s performance, which included requesting feedback from leadership of faculty, staff and students as well as alumni, legislators and others. After extensive discussion of Boyd’s review and leadership during the February 2020 Board meeting, Compton recommended to the Board consideration of the appointment of Boyd without undertaking a national search.\r\n\r\n“The recommendation was informed by a number of considerations, including the positive momentum of the University, the strategic initiatives that are underway, and, most notably, the favorable feedback received from key stakeholders,” Compton said.\r\n\r\nThe Board requested that Boyd participate in a series of town hall meetings across the state to share his vision for leading the University and to give constituents the opportunity to ask questions. Town hall meetings were held in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, Martin and Memphis between March 4-11. Recordings of those meetings are available <a href=\"https://tennessee.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d896b38de9dd8fd3c043073b3&amp;id=50399bc66b&amp;e=8e2b37ad4b\">online</a>.\r\n\r\nThe agenda for the meeting has been posted to the Board website and is accessible at: <a href=\"https://tennessee.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d896b38de9dd8fd3c043073b3&amp;id=72acf3fc30&amp;e=8e2b37ad4b\">trustees.tennessee.edu/</a>.  Meeting materials are anticipated to be available online no later than March 20.\r\n\r\nAnyone with a disability or otherwise needing assistance to attend this virtual meeting may contact the individuals listed below to request auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate attendance. Contact may be made in writing, by email, or by telephone and should be received no later than 5 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, March 25.\r\n\r\nVisit <a href=\"https://tennessee.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d896b38de9dd8fd3c043073b3&amp;id=74fccab02a&amp;e=8e2b37ad4b\">cdc.gov/COVID19</a> for the latest information and resources about COVID-19.  The designated location for the meeting is the Joint Institute for Advanced Materials Executive Conference Room, UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm, 2641 Osprey Vista Way, Knoxville.\r\n\r\nThe University of Tennessee System distributes this notice to all faculty and staff as part of its compliance with the adequate public notice requirement of state open meetings law.','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. ','inherit','closed','closed','','1947-revision-v1','','','2020-03-18 17:02:03','2020-03-18 22:02:03','',1947,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/03/18/1947-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0);
