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CEHHS ACCESS AND

ENGAGEMENT

Welcome to the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Access & Engagement (A&E) website. CEHHS A&E commits to make the college and campus community an inclusive environment for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Our Vision: a culture where knowledge, education, health, and social justice are key contributors to promoting quality of life for all.

Our Mission: to develop, encourage, and prepare faculty, staff, and students who influence, improve, and inspire a healthy, educated, socially just, and vibrant society.

Our Work: is guided by a commitment to inclusive excellence, access, culture, climate, and social justice.

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Resources

The CEHHS A&E Team has developed several resources for faculty, staff, and students on access and engagement topics.

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Our Commitment

As part of our five-year strategic planning process, CEHHS A&E will be updating our commitments to align with our 2025-2030 Vision Statement. As we work through this process, our office highlights the UT System Statement of Aspirations as a guiding stance for our office’s continued efforts.

UT System Statement of Aspirations

We are dedicated to expanding access to educational opportunities, striving to remove barriers, and making academic pursuits more affordable. Consistent with the University’s commitment to high academic standards, student achievement, and the preparation of responsible citizens, we believe that engaging with individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives fosters a vibrant learning environment that enhances critical thinking and intellectual growth. Our collective strengths make us stronger, and we are committed to promoting an atmosphere where all university community members feel welcome, can thrive, and achieve success.

CEHHS Access & Engagement Team

Will Eakin

Access & Engagement Coordinator | Profile
  • Office Address: A330 Bailey Education Complex
  • Phone: 865-974-6620
  • Email will@tennessee.edu

E. Delali Gadzekpo

Administrative Associate | Profile
  • Email zny276@utk.edu

Enilda Romero-Hall

Associate Professor, Faculty Fellow | Profile
  • Office Address: A411 Bailey Education Complex 1126 Volunteer Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37996
  • Email eromeroh@utk.edu

Miranda Rutan

Graduate Research Assistant | Profile
  • Email mirnruta@vols.utk.edu

CEHHS Access & Engagement Advisory Board

Stefanie Benjamin

Associate Professor, Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management | Profile
  • Email sbenjam1@utk.edu

Robyn Brookshire

Clinical Assistant Professor, Theory & Practice in Teacher Education | Profile
  • Email rbrooks8@utk.edu

Leia K. Cain

Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies | Profile
  • Email leiacain@utk.edu

Jamian Coleman

Assistant Professor, Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science | Profile
  • Phone: 865-974-0734
  • Email jamiancoleman@utk.edu

Missy D. Cosby

Assistant Professor, Theory & Practice in Teacher Education | Profile
  • Email mdcosby@utk.edu

Jenna Martin

Lecturer, Department of Nutrition | Profile
  • Phone: 865-974-6256
  • Email jennamartin@utk.edu

Laurie L. Meschke

Professor and PhD Program Director, Department of Public Health | Profile
  • Phone: 865-974-1102
  • Email llmeschke@utk.edu

Steven Waller

Professor and Associate Department Head, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies | Profile
  • Phone: 865-974-1279
  • Email swaller2@utk.edu

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1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3400

Phone: 865-974-2201
Fax: 865-974-8718

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