By Megan Davis, University Relations Intern As a fresh wave of engineering and computer science students began to dive into their studies, the College of Engineering and Computer Science held its third annual “Get On Board” Day to introduce the engineering and computer science organizations.
Chancellor Roger Brown announces early retirement, Interim named
Chancellor Roger Brown of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga today announced his decision to retire from his position effective September 30, 2012.
University to host industrial-organizational psychology conference
Now in its eighth year, the River Cities Industrial Organizational Conference (RCIO), hosted by the UTC Department of Psychology, will center on the theme of “Selecting for High Performance.” With a focus on identifying, developing, and selecting high performing employees, the conference will take place October 26 and 27 at the University Center.
UTC appointments to UT Board of Trustees
Governor Bill Haslam announced two UTC appointments to the UT Board of Trustees: Dr. Victoria Steinberg, Associate Professor of French in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures and Shalin Shah, a senior UTC University Honors student and political science major. Read more… https://news.tn.gov/node/9438
Nurse Anesthesia program earns ten-year accreditation
The School of Nursing has another achievement to add to their growing list of accomplishments. The UTC Master’s of Science in Nursing: Nurse Anesthesia Concentration (CRNA) has received a ten-year accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA).
New faculty, tenure, promotions announced for 2012-13
Dr. Pamela Ashmore is the new head of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Geography. She joins us from the University of Missouri at St. Louis, where she was an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology and Languages.
Dr. Jeffery Elwell named Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
A former journalist turned playwright turned professor is now the Dean of the UTC College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Jeffery Elwell joins the College from Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) where he served as Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives.
Chancellor’s search committee named
A committee has been named to conduct the search for the next chancellor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, UT System President Joe DiPietro announced.
Professor honored by Tennessee Music Education Association
In recognition of Dr. William R. Lee’s service spanning twenty-seven years, the 1,500- member Tennessee Music Education Association (TMEA) has inducted the UTC Professor and Coordinator of Music Education into its Hall of Fame. The awards ceremony was a feature of the annual conference of the organization, held this year in Chattanooga.
Potts nominated for Supernova Award
Dr. Gretchen Potts, UC Foundation Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, was selected as a finalist for the Supernova Award and she was recognized at the Odyssey 2012: Engineering a Dream Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. The Young Women’s Leadership Academy Foundation established the Supernova Award to “recognize women who have distinguished themselves in their professional career…