Through a partnership with Helping Mamas Knoxville, the Big Orange Pantry helps support students who are also parents or parents-to-be. Just last semester, this partnership provided supplies, generally everything a new parent would need to get started, for 17 student parents, including a student with twins! Learn more about this organization and how Tennessee families are being supported by a Volunteer at the link! https://bit.ly/4g9mNTW

I am grateful for the opportunities I had to attend the Gallup At Work Summit in Omaha, Nebraska, NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education New Professionals Institute hosted at the University of South Carolina and the NASPA Region III Summer Symposium to learn from and alongside incredible colleagues in the field of student affairs. The professional development opportunities I have engaged in this year have been pivotal in advancing my growth and effectiveness as a student affairs professional and these experiences have not only enriched my own practice, but my hope is that they have also contributed to the broader goals of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It was an honor to serve as a guest author in the Fall edition of the Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Impact Report. Check out the story below!

Welcome to Rocky Top! These new Student Life professionals were hosted by members of the division's executive leadership team, like Frank Cuevas, Byron Hughes, Susannah Marshman, Jill Zambito, Mark Alexander, and Chandra Myrick for this mornings re-designed New Staff Orientation. The morning consisted of getting to know one another and sharing about the incredible work these staff are joining here at UT.

We are a University on the rise! It’s an exciting time to be a Volunteer. As the Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville leads the way in expanding resources, upgrading facilities, and supporting student success, we’re creating the spaces and places for students to learn, lead, and serve! #GoVols #UTKStudentLife

Partnering with local community organizations is a key part of the Volunteer spirit at UT. And as the Division of Student Life, we are extremely proud of the collaboration and connection that service opportunities, like these that honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., create for students.

Every day on Rocky Top, the Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville staff are making a difference by engaging with students, families, and the campus community. Our staff play a crucial role in connecting students with resources, enriching the Volunteer Experience, and fostering a campus where students can learn, lead, and serve. The Impact Report celebrates how we enrich the Volunteer Experience. Check out the latest edition below. https://lnkd.in/esDM_edn #UTKStudentLife #VolunteerExperience #GoVols

Student Affairs Professionals, We invite you to apply for a faculty position with the 2025 Mid-Managers Institute (MMI) and/or the New Professionals Institute (NPI), sponsored by SACSA and NASPA Region III. These institutes are premier professional development opportunities for early- and mid-career student affairs professionals, offering the chance to mentor and inspire future leaders in the field. Faculty roles are a prestigious honor, involving mentorship of small groups and presentations to attendees. Travel, room, and board are fully covered, with MMI hosted at the University of Tennessee and NPI at the University of South Carolina. Apply by the extended deadline of January 21, 2025: To apply, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/etDvmc3R

We can't wait to see you on Rocky Top in Knoxville this summer for NASPA's Mid-Managers Institute. 

What an incredible year 2024 has been on Rocky Top! From a national championship and the College Football Playoffs to record student success and unprecedented research, we have achieved new heights together. Our faculty experts are developing the playing surfaces for the 2026 FIFA World Cup—the largest and most-watched sporting event in the world. We are continuing to expand opportunities to more Tennesseans through our digital learning initiative with Arizona State University. We celebrated our largest enrollment and our best graduation rates ever this fall. And of course, our athletics department continues to win on and off the field. In addition to a top-three finish in the Learfield Director’s Cup, our athletes posted their best two semesters in the classroom with record GPAs. What an incredible time to be a Volunteer. We couldn’t do it without the hard work of our students, faculty, and staff or the support of our alumni and friends around the state and beyond. Thank you, everyone, for giving your all to Tennessee. I can’t wait to see what we do together in 2025.

As 2024 comes to an end, we are so grateful for the incredible work happening on the University of Tennessee campus. Student Life staff are unwavering in their dedication to the Volunteer experience, creating opportunities for students to learn, lead, and serve. Our work is recognized by industry leaders and professional organizations, and it can only be achieved with the support of the vice chancellor for student life, Frank Cuevas. Recognized as a 2025 NASPA Pillar of the Profession, Cuevas’ outstanding leadership, dedication, and tireless service positions UT as a destination for the next generation of student affairs professionals, both as students and practitioners. Cuevas’ work continues to inspire, empower, and shape the future of higher education. We can’t wait to see him recognized at the 2025 NASPA conference. Please join us in celebrating his impact by giving back at the link below and supporting the future of student affairs. https://lnkd.in/gDEb3p4P