The School of Nursing has received a full 10-year accreditation with no recommendations for changes in its baccalaureate and master’s degree programs. The program was accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an autonomous accrediting agency officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency ensuring the quality and…
Research addresses heat-related illnesses in athletes
When scorching summer temperatures create dangerous conditions for athletes, Dr. Brendon McDermott is often asked to share his findings in the field. “My goal in the research that I do is to prevent sudden death in sports. Death is 100 per cent preventable with exertion heat stroke, even if it ends up happening. My goal…
Clarinet studies coordinator performs at 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Festival
Music faculty member Nikolasa Tejero was selected to perform recently in the 2010 Spotlight Concert series of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. Tejero, who serves as coordinator of clarinet studies and directs the UTC Clarinet Ensemble and UTC Professional Accompanist Tim Hinck were covered in The Charleston Post and Courier Spoleto Festival edition, which stated “Tejero…
Construction Management Program information session: August 13
Engineering faculty and professionals will offer information about the successful new UTC Construction Management Program in a session on Friday, August 13, 4-6 p.m., Benwood Auditorium, Engineering, Math and Computer Science Building at the corner of Vine and Palmetto Streets. “This session will provide an environment where either new or prospective students can network with…
Business faculty to present leadership seminar
The iLead program developed by Bridge Consulting International in partnership with the UTC College of Business and the Hunter Museum will hold its 2010 seminar series on September 16 and October 21 at the Hunter Museum of American Art. The two-day program is designed to help business professionals improve their leadership skills.
Chattanooga builds education leaders
[slickr-flickr tag=”EducationLeaders2010″ items=”6″ caption=”yes” type=”slideshow” size=”small” flickr_link=”on”] The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is a core partner in the establishment of the Principal Leadership Academy, a joint effort to train aspiring Hamilton County Schools’ principals. The Academy, which launches this month, is the outcome of a partnership among the Hamilton County Department of Education,…
Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame inducts three new members
In a celebration of Chattanooga’s rich entrepreneurial spirit, UTC’s College of Business inducted three new members to the UTC Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame: Robert C. “Bob” Bullard, Lewis Card, Sr., and Roy T. Card. [Read more]
Social work program receives national accreditation
The University’s social work program has been approved for full accreditation status from the Council on Social Work Education, the national accrediting body for undergraduate and graduate social work programs.
Kovach, Symes earn UTAA awards
Students and faculty peers selected Dr. Margaret Kovach and Dr. Steven Symes as recipients of the 2010 University of Tennessee Alumni Association’s Outstanding Teacher Award. The annual award is bestowed upon two faculty members who have demonstrated a passion for teaching, a commitment to their students, and a dedication to higher education.
COB professors engage in global conference
An international audience of academic peers provided excellent feedback for two UTC College of Business faculty members who presented research at the Sixth Annual Art and Science of Service Conference in Spain.