At UT Martin, the Dean of Students Office serves under the Division of Student Affairs to foster student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services within and beyond the classroom. We strive to advance the university and division mission by supporting student success, promoting student well-being, and guiding student development by providing high quality student experiences.
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Office and Programs Reporting to the Dean of Students
Career Planning and Development
Mission
Career Planning and Development (CPAD) supports the personal and professional growth of all University of Tennessee at Martin students in an inclusive environment through comprehensive services to support major and career exploration, job search readiness, employer and professional networking, and advanced education preparation.
Goal Areas
- Services and programs that aid in career decision making.
- Programming to support student development of job and life skills.
- Preparation for internship attainment.
- Preparation for job attainment.
Multicultural Affairs
Mission
The Office of Multicultural Affairs supports underrepresented students by providing programs and services that enhance their personal, social, educational, and cultural development.
Goal Areas
- Programming to support retention, progression, and graduation of underrepresented students.
- Offer an inclusive environment to connect students to each other and campus resources.
- Collaboration with campus partners to provide programming that enhances multiculturalism across campus.
- Advisement of NPHC Organizations.
Student Conduct and Care
Mission
Enhance student learning and personal development by creating an educationally purposeful, disciplined, and caring community by offering supporting care in assisting student to overcome obstacles to academic success.
Goal Areas
- Adjudication of student cases to aid responsible decision making.
- Supporting student success by aiding the overcoming of obstacles and by connecting them with campus and community resources.
- Programming that supports student well-being, connections, and belonging.
Student Life
Mission
The Office of Student Life engages students through mentorship, service, and co-curricular activities to prepare them to lead and serve in a diverse world.
Goal Areas
- Providing meaningful engagement and leadership development opportunities for students.
- Advising and supporting Registered Student Organizations.
- Advising IFC and CPC Organizations.
- Creating a friendly user environment and high-quality services in the Boling University Center.
- Providing community service opportunities for students and tracking outcomes.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the liaison between students and the university administration. SGA provides the opportunity for students to take leadership roles and work directly with university leadership to address student concerns.
Flight Crew
Flight Crew is a group of students employed by the Dean of Students to assist in the development of campus activity programming. Annually, Flight Crew plans and executes programming for students to include entertainment and student engagement activities.
Connect with Flight Crew and review the upcoming programming through their Runway page or via Instagram (@utm_flightcrew).