June 8, 2011
Member Benefit Spotlight |
Parent Resource Center
It can be a challenge to find the right resources when you need them - but the Parents Association is here to help! You can utilize the Parents Association website to access information on visiting campus, ways you can send a little encouragement to your student, and much more. Simply visit http://parents.utk.edu/resources/. Here, you find links about:
- Campus Calendars & Links
- Encouraging Your Student
- Student Illness/Emergency Information
- Suggested Readings for Parents
- Parent Tips
- Hilltopics (Official UTK Student Handbook)
- Visiting UT
And as always, if we can assist you with anything or if you need help utilizing these resources, feel free to call the Parent Help Line at (865) 974-4546.
Your Feedback is Appreciated!
Thank you to the more than 400 families who have already completed the Parents Association Member Assessment. This assessment is an important tool we use to gain valuable feedback from you, our members! This will be your last opportunity to complete this five minute survey! If you have been a member for at least one year, click here to provide your feedback.
Information for Students |
Important Summer Registration Reminders
The last day for students to add, change the grading option, or drop a full session course without a "W" is June 10. The last day to drop a first session course without a "W" is June 20.
Ignite Leadership Opportunity for Freshmen
The Ignite Program is a unique opportunity for freshmen to learn about opportunities for involvement and life outside the classroom, while meeting other new students and developing leadership skills. Ignite participants will learn about getting inVOLved and making a difference while attending the University of Tennessee. The Ignite Summit will be held June 24-26, 2011 Spaces are filling quickly, so encourage your student to sign up today by visiting the orientation registration page here. For more information on the Ignite program, email [log in to unmask] or click here.
New Schedule Builder in MyUTK
There is an exciting new feature for students to register for classes in the MyUTK system. Students can now build their class schedule by selecting more than one course at a time, and can also view their entire schedule and see any issues preventing registration, such as time conflicts and major requirements. Students can find the schedule builder by following these steps:
- Log into MyUTK and click on "Schedule Builder" under "UTK Student Registration Links"
- Log in using the UT NetID and password
- Select the "Student" tab at the top of the main menu
- Click on "Registration"; "Schedule Builder" will be listed
Students can still perform a general class search to view all sections of each course they are interested in taking. Selecting "Register" in the Schedule Builder enables registration for the selected classes, and any course changes after registering must be done using "Class Search" and "Add/Drop Classes" for any fine-tuning.
Website Aids Students in Getting InVOLved
Students can find all the information they need about getting inVOLved on campus by clicking here. This website offers information about every student organization on campus, plus offers instructions on how students can start their own student organization. The site also offers instructions on how students can plan an event on campus.
What Can I do With this Major?
Career Services offers a great resource for students trying to determine what major to select at UT and wondering what career options are available with particular majors. Students can select majors of interest to see outlines of common career areas, employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. Links to a list of websites that provide additional information are available as well. Students can also explore multiple majors to learn about a wide range of career opportunities. "What Can I do With this Major?" is available by clicking here.
Important Information for Parents |
Reminder to Parents About Student Privacy
The method with which the University of Tennessee governs the distribution of student information is based on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 or FERPA. Due to growing inquires from parents about FERPA, the Parents Association has a FERPA section of our website to help assist families with understanding student privacy policy. For more information about FERPA, click here.
Campus News and Information |
New Department Head of Nuclear Engineering Appointed
J. Wesley Hines, the current interim vice chancellor for research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a nuclear engineering professor, has been appointed head of the UTK Department of Nuclear Engineering. The current Nuclear Engineering Department Head, H.L. Dodds, will retire at the end of the Fall 2011 semester. To view the full article, click here.
TVA & UT Partner for Campus Energy Management Program
The Tennessee Valley Authority and the UT Knoxville, in partnership with Knoxville Utilities Board, finalized an agreement that will drastically enhance energy efficiency on UT's campus and serve as a model for other campuses nationwide. For more information on the development of this energy management plan, click here.
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Important Dates
June 10: Last Day to Add, Change Grading Option, or Drop Without a "W" (Full Session Summer Courses)
June 20: Last Day to Drop with a "W" (First Session Courses)
June 27: Last Day to Drop with a "WP/WF" (First Session Summer Courses)
July 4: Independence Day Holiday, No Classes
July 6: First Session Summer 2011 Classes End
July 7: Second Session Summer 2011 Classes Begin
July 11: Last Day to Add, Change Grading Option, or Drop Without a "W" (Second Session Summer Courses)
July 11: Last Day to Drop with a "W" (Full Session Summer Courses)
July 22: Last Day to Drop with a "WP/WF" (Full Session Summer Courses)
July 25: Last Day to Drop with a "W" (Second Session Summer Courses)
August 1: Last Day to Drop with a "WP/WF" (Second Session Summer Courses)
August 2: Fall 2011 VolXpress E-statements Available Online
August 9: Second and Full Session Summer 2011 Classes End
August 9: Spring 2012 Graduation Application Deadline
August 13-14: University Housing Move-In Weekend
August 15-20: Welcome Week Activities
August 17: Summer Graduation Date
August 17: Fall 2011 Classes Begin
September 9-11: Fall Family Weekend
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