{"id":24883,"date":"2025-05-12T11:59:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T11:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm-dev\/?page_id=24883"},"modified":"2026-01-30T08:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:21:24","slug":"advising-and-internship-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/undergraduate-programs\/advising-and-internship-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Advising and Internship Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull fw__breadcrumb--bar bg--thin__stripe has-smokey-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:74px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"997\" height=\"66\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-24678\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/line_abtract.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/04\/line_abtract.png 997w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/04\/line_abtract-300x20.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/04\/line_abtract-768x51.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#57585a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Advising and Internship Support<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Welcome to the Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe in a personalized approach to your academic journey. Our advisors are here to work with you one-on-one, offering guidance and support to help you achieve your academic, career, and personal goals. Each advisor is knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely caring, ensuring that you feel supported in every step of your path\u2014from academic planning to internship development. We\u2019re excited to get to know you and help you succeed!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bioCardContainer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bioCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bioHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"954\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/05\/jasonc.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/05\/jasonc.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/05\/jasonc-252x300.webp 252w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/05\/jasonc-768x916.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bioInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jason Carpenter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Academic Advisor for Retail and Merchandising Management, Associate Department Head for Academic Affairs&nbsp;, and Assistant Professor of Practice<\/em><br><br><strong>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jcarpen1@utk.edu\">jcarpen1@utk.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As an alumnus of UTK\u2019s retailing program, it is a privilege to offer academic and career mentoring to students in retailing. My goal is to support you in navigating both your coursework and career, helping you find the best path forward.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/people\/jason-carpenter\/\">Jason&#8217;s Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bioCardContainer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bioCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bioHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"954\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/05\/chrisk.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/05\/chrisk.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/05\/chrisk-252x300.webp 252w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/05\/chrisk-768x916.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bioInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christopher Kelley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Academic Advisor for Hospitality and Tourism Management, Senior Coordinator<\/em><br><br><strong>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ckelle15@utk.edu\">ckelle15@utk.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs someone who has dedicated my career to supporting college students, I am here to guide you through your academic, career, and personal pursuits. In my role with RHTM, I advise all Hospitality and Tourism Management majors on their path to degree completion, build relationships with industry partners, assist with career planning, and showcase the opportunities our majors offer. I\u2019m excited to help you navigate this transformative time in your life and set you on a path to success in the Hospitality industry! \u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/people\/christopher-kelley\/\">Christopher&#8217;s Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group org--stripe is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-868\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/utchildtheme.flywheelsites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/or_bg.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to join us on Rocky Top? 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