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

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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

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2023 President’s Award Winners

Earlier this year, University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd announced the recipients of the 2023 President’s Awards. Fourteen faculty and staff members from across the UT System received awards to celebrate their accomplishments and dedication to the Be One UT values. These values are intended to shape culture across the system, build purpose, improve … Continued

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Holidays Can Mean Harder Days for Many

For some, the upcoming holiday can mean harder days in terms of dealing with increased anxiety, fatigue, financial stress and more. The UT Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to provide free, confidential assistance to help employees and their families resolve problems that influence their personal lives or job performance. Spouses and dependent children of … Continued

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VOL Access Collaborative

Tyra Haag The new Vol Access Collaborative (VAC) is a pilot program designed to expand admission options to students interested in enrolling at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and increase access to a UTK education. Some students not admitted to UT Knoxville will be offered the opportunity to begin their first year at another UT … Continued

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UTC School of Education Strengthens Outreach to Rural Schools, Educators

By Charlie Reed With a strong track record of supporting rural schools and education, UT Chattanooga (UTC) recently partnered with Rural Schools Collaborative (RSC) to further that good work. UTC will serve as the organization’s Appalachia Regional Hub and work to improve the K–12 education workforce throughout the region. “This partnership will allow us to … Continued

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UTHSC Addresses Dental Care Gap by Treating Kids for Free

By Chris Green The UT Health Science Center’s College of Dentistry filled cavities and offered other free dental care to schoolchildren as part of its annual Give Kids A Smile day in February. Under the supervision of College of Dentistry faculty, dental students performed free procedures such as examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions and fluoride applications … Continued

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