By The Numbers
Category: Features
Become a UT Promise Mentor: Engage, Empower and Elevate the Next Generation of Tennesseans
As One UT, our commitment to engagement extends beyond our daily roles. Whether you’re faculty or staff, consider becoming a UT Promise mentor today. UT Promise is a last-dollar undergraduate scholarship guaranteeing free tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Tennessee residents, benefiting more than two-thirds of Tennessee’s high school seniors and offering students a path … Continued
Navigating the Next Steps: Life After the Performance Review
By now, most if not all employees have received their annual performance reviews. Performance reviews should never be viewed as a once-a-year event, but rather as part of a continuous feedback process that occurs throughout the year. Regular check-ins and ongoing communication between supervisor and employees are essential for fostering growth and development. Here’s how … Continued
Raising the Bar: 1 Million Civil Conversations
Every day, millions of conversations take place in the workplace. And, in a world that seems to move faster by the minute, it’s easy for the little things—like civility in the workplace—to fall by the wayside. According to the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), nearly two-thirds of U.S. workers have experienced or witnessed incivility … Continued
Making a Difference: The Benefits of Volunteering in the Community
Volunteering is more than just giving back to the community; it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, engage and find fulfillment. At the UT System, we understand the value of volunteering and encourage employees to take part in this rewarding experience. To support this, full-time employees are entitled to up to eight hours of paid leave … Continued
Survey Says: Highlights from the Employee Engagement Survey
The UT System recently conducted its annual employee engagement survey, and the results are in! With a response rate of 48%, we heard from 4,239 employees across our campuses and institutes, providing us with valuable insights into our workplace culture and environment. This year’s survey highlighted several key areas where the UT System shines, including … Continued
DASHing On
To successfully rollout DASH, UT’s new enterprise resource planning (ERP), requires more than technical preparation—it’s a collective leap forward in how UT operates and will require ensuring everyone using the system is ready and able to embrace the new technology. UT will begin the DASH transition in January 2025. DASH (Dynamic Administrative System for Higher … Continued
Music Has the Power to Bring People Together!
We’ve curated a collection of tunes from across the UT System for you to jam out to. Enjoy classics that have brought crowds to their feet, along with contemporary hits that remind us of the importance of unity and shared goals.
Three Big Changes
What is Open Enrollment? Open enrollment is a time to choose insurance benefits or make changes to current election benefits for 2024. There are a few big changes happening, and we want to make sure you have access to important information to make the best decision for you and your family. Three Big Changed … Continued
UT: A Great Place to Work
For the second consecutive year, the University of Tennessee System has earned its certification as a great place to work. The Great Place to Work Certification™ is determined by what current employees say about their experience working at the University of Tennessee System, its campuses and institutes. This year, 74% of employees rated the … Continued
