Board of Visitors
CEHHS Board of Visitors Spring 2009
Front row from left to right: Elizabeth Woody, Blue Dean, Charlotte Leibrock, Kim Scholes, Kate Benson, Tony Brown, Marilyn Liberman, and Martha Attaway.
Back row from left to right: Paul Green, Ella Hodgson Davis, Mike Dalton, Susan Dillard, Bernie Rosenblatt, Kathy Hall, Pam Needham, and Gary Blauser.
Not in picture: Julia Bentley, Joyce Brackett, Donna Burns, Mary Helen Byers, Mitch Steenrod, LeRoy Thompson, and Gregg White.
Upcoming Board of Visitors Events:
New Member Orientation:
Friday, August 28- 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, University Center
Fall Board of Visitors Meeting:
Thursday, September 24- 3:30 p.m. - Cumberland House Hotel
Friday, September 25- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - The UT Visitor’s Center
Please call 865-974-3968 for more information on upcoming events.
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Board of Visitors Statement of Purpose:
To serve in an advisory capacity to the Dean of the College of Education, Health, and
Human Sciences for the purpose of:
- Engaging in dialogue with the Dean about the future of the college, provide counsel on key issues confronting the college, and facilitate a continuing liaison between the college and the various constituents it serves;
- Improving the educational opportunities of students and advance the reputation of the college’s respective departments;
- Supporting the college’s need to continuously expand by:
- making a personal commitment of time, talent, and treasure at an appropriate level based on one’s capabilities;
- actively assist the college’s development office by recommending sources of gift and research funds from private, foundation and corporate sources;
- articulating the college’s vision and plans and have the skills to engage alumni and friends in supporting the college with direct and indirect financial support. When appropriate, this may include participation in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship visits with college administrators and/or staff.
Mission of the College of Education Health, and Human Sciences:
To promote a healthy, educated, and civil society: to encourage life-long learning; and to enhance the quality of life within the diverse, global community by preparing professionals to lead and serve through research and engagement in outreach activities.
Vision Statement:
Our vision for the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee is to be nationally and internationally recognized for our rich academic programs, highly qualified faculty and staff, and diverse and academically talented student population. The collective vision of our students, faculty, staff, and administration is one that aspires to build on the reputation and to achieve extraordinary results in the areas of learning, research, outreach, diversity, and enrichment of quality of life.
WHO WE ARE
- We have over 130 faculty members and 3,000 students;
- We have seven academic departments;
- Our undergraduate programs are housed in 5 academic departments and include 13 distinct program areas:
- Our graduate school had 17distinct program areas and Teacher Education is our graduate school’s largest program, accounting for 25 % of total enrollment;
- We house 20 centers, institutes, laboratories, and ongoing research projects;
- In 2007 alone, our accomplished faculty published 15 books, 22 book chapters, and 113 articles in professional journals. Three professors were presidents of national and international associations;
- Each year, we award nearly $600,000 in scholarships;
- Approximately 20% of our annual budget comes from private donations.
Contact the Office of Development
A305 Bailey Education Complex
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
-3400
Phone: 865-974-3968
Fax: 865-974-8321
ewoody2@utk.edu