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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Undergraduate School

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Mailing Address
615 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403
Phone
(423) 425-4111
Email address
utcmocs@utc.edu
Website
https://www.utc.edu/
School Information
"The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a national model for metropolitan universities. In collaboration with our many regional partners, we offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs." The university enrolls over 11,600 students and offers over 140 undergraduate majors and 50 minors. (Source: https://www.utc.edu/about/) (Source: https://www.utc.edu/planning-evaluation-institutional-research/pdfs/factbook/demographics-ethnicity-race-09-18.pdf) (Source: http://www.utc.edu/Administration/Records/2009-10MajorCodes.php)
General Information
The university launched its "UTC Stands Against Racism" initiative. The plans consists of grants for social justice projects, curricular reviews, reform of the police, new HR practices, and a new senior diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership position. No mandatory Critical Race Training sessions are yet required of students. However, see developments below:

Actions Taken

Curriculum Changes and Requirements
  • A comprehensive curriculum review has been completed with changes to follow.
    Link Archive
Disciplinary Measures
Political Actions and Support for Anti-Racism
  • The Office of Equity and Inclusion created a "Guide for Navigating Difficult Conversations on Race."
    Link
  • The university hosted the "White Allies and Accountability" lecture.
    Link
Program and Research Funding
  • Research grants and proposals for social justice projects are being reviewed by the Vice Chancellor for Research.
    Link Archive
Re-Imagining Policing
  • The university will conduct a review of its policing strategy and will reform/review it.
    Link Archive
Resources
  • HR will be undertaking both one-time and recurring diversity and inclusion training events.
    Link Archive
  • Faculty has been provided with extensive pedogogical resources for "Teaching about Race, Racism, and Race Justice."
    Link
Symbolic Actions
  • The university will create a new "Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Engagement" position.
    Link Archive
Last updated July 26th, 2022
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