Qureos Mentor

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

<div>The Senior Director of Strategic Communications &amp; Marketing reports directly to the Dean of the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) and serves as a member of the Dean's Cabinet Leadership Team. This executive leadership position provides strategic direction for all marketing, communications, branding, media relations, public affairs, and visibility initiatives that advance the College's mission, enrollment growth, partnerships, reputation, and institutional impact.
As a senior leader within a rapidly growing and innovative college, the Senior Director is responsible for growing the existing team while leading and continuously evolving a high-performing communications and marketing team, including organizational structure, talent development, strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and performance accountability. The position serves as the Dean's chief communications and marketing strategist, leading integrated initiatives that elevate CECS's visibility, strengthen its market position, and establish the College as a national leader in interdisciplinary, workforce-focused, and future-oriented education.
The Senior Director collaborates extensively with university leadership, academic and administrative units, industry and community partners, media organizations, and external stakeholders to advance institutional priorities, expand strategic partnerships, and ensure consistent, high-impact messaging. Through visionary leadership, organizational development, and strategic execution, the position drives the College's long-term growth, influence, and success.</div>
 <div>Strategic Leadership &amp; Organizational Development
<ul><li>Serve as a member of the Dean's Cabinet Leadership Team, providing strategic leadership that advances the College's mission, growth, visibility, and institutional impact.
</li><li>Design and execute a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy that advances CECS's strategic priorities and long-term growth objectives. Anticipate emerging opportunities and challenges, align initiatives with available resources, and establish clear priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes that maximize institutional impact.
</li><li>Grow the existing team by leading and continuously evolving a high-performing communications and marketing team, including organizational structure, workforce planning, operational frameworks, strategic priorities, and performance accountability.
</li><li>Define long-term communications and marketing objectives, success metrics, and implementation strategies that elevate CECS's reputation, enrollment growth, partnerships, and influence.
</li><li>Champion innovation and organizational transformation through strategic communications, marketing, branding, and visibility initiatives that strengthen the College's market position, reputation, and external influence. Anticipate emerging trends and opportunities in higher education, workforce development, and industry engagement, and drive innovative strategies that accelerate growth, expand stakeholder engagement, and position CECS as a national leader in interdisciplinary, workforce-focused, and future-oriented education.
</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Talent Management
<ul><li>Grow, lead, and inspire a high-performing communications and marketing team capable of supporting the College's rapid growth and evolving strategic priorities.
</li><li>Design workforce strategies, organizational structures, and staffing models that position the college for long-term success.
</li><li>Develop communications and marketing professionals while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
</li><li>Establish performance expectations, measurable outcomes, and accountability standards that drive results and continuous improvement.
</li><li>Build, implement, and continuously enhance the operational infrastructure of the CECS communications and marketing team, including governance, policies, workflows, communication standards, performance measures, and resource allocation strategies. Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes, leveraging resources effectively, and creating scalable systems.
</li></ul>Marketing, Communications &amp; Brand Management
<ul><li>Direct all marketing, communications, branding, media relations, public affairs, digital engagement, and visibility initiatives for the College.
</li><li>Shape, strengthen, and advance the CECS brand by ensuring proactive, consistent messaging, positioning, visual identity, and stakeholder engagement across all communications channels.
</li><li>Establish and govern the College's messaging strategy and communications standards, ensuring all communications consistently reflect CECS's mission, vision, values, brand, and strategic priorities while being tailored to appropriate internal, university-wide, regional, statewide, national, and external audiences.
</li><li>Establish and leverage a robust, data-driven understanding of CECS's target audiences, stakeholders, and influencers to guide strategic communications, marketing, enrollment, workforce development, and partnership initiatives. Utilize audience insights, market intelligence, and engagement analytics to identify opportunities, shape strategy, strengthen brand positioning, and drive measurable institutional growth and impact.
</li><li>Serve as the chief communications and marketing strategist to the Dean, leading executive communications, thought leadership initiatives, public relations, and media engagement.
</li><li>Spearhead the market positioning, branding, and strategic communications of current and new and emerging CECS degree programs, certificates, and strategic initiatives, including the CECS Online Academy and other workforce-focused programs, driving awareness, enrollment growth, recruitment, industry engagement, and long-term sustainability while establishing a strong foundation for institutional success and impact.
</li><li>Partner with CECS leadership, academic and administrative units, and external stakeholders to develop and execute strategic communications and marketing initiatives that advance college priorities. Establish goals, implementation strategies, timelines, and success metrics while leading cross-functional collaboration to ensure effective execution and measurable outcomes.
</li><li>Exercise final approval authority over all communications, marketing materials, branding initiatives, and public-facing content.
</li></ul>Strategic Partnerships &amp; Institutional Engagement
<ul><li>Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with university leadership, academic units, industry partners, government agencies, media organizations, community stakeholders, and external partners.
</li><li>Serve as the primary communications liaison between CECS and internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution of strategic priorities.
</li><li>Lead communications and visibility strategies supporting institutional initiatives, industry partnerships, workforce development efforts, donor engagement, and community collaborations.
</li><li>Position CECS and its leadership as recognized thought leaders through strategic media engagement, executive visibility, publications, speaking opportunities, and high-profile partnerships.
</li><li>Foster cross-functional collaboration that advances institutional goals and strengthens organizational effectiveness.</li></ul></div>
 <div>Required Qualifications 
Education:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in political science, public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, management, or related field
</li></ul>Experience:
<ul><li>5&ndash;7 years of professional experience in public affairs, communications, media relations, or similar high-profile roles
</li><li>Demonstrated success in managing executive-level communications and media strategies
</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading and developing an existing team
</li><li>Experience in executive decision-making
</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
<ul><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
</li><li>High attention to detail, excellent organization and time management skills
</li><li>Proven ability to lead and develop a team
</li><li>Proven ability to prepare leadership for national media interviews, including message development
</li><li>Strong strategic planning and project management with the ability to meet tight deadlines
</li><li>Proficiency in digital media platforms, analytics tools, and media monitoring systems
</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency in delivering consistent, high-impact internal and external communications that ensure accuracy, coherence, and alignment with institutional brand standards
</li><li>High level of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with leadership, media, and stakeholders
</li></ul>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications 
Education:
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in political science, public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, management, or related field
</li></ul>Experience:
<ul><li>7-10 years of professional experience in higher education in public affairs, communications, media relations, or similar high-profile roles
</li><li>Track record of national-level media engagement and communication leadership
</li><li>Previous support of a president, provost, dean, or C-suite executive
</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
<ul><li>Knowledge of trends in public affairs, higher education, and technology sectors
</li><li>Expertise in speech writing, presentation design, and multimedia storytelling
</li><li>Data-driven strategy expertise, using analytics to optimize visibility campaigns
</li><li>Political savvy and ability to navigate complex organizational and external dynamics
</li><li>Experience managing communications under pressure with rapid turnaround
</li><li>Advanced relationship-building with journalists, thought leaders, and high-profile stakeholders 
</li></ul>Work Location
<ul><li>Location: Knoxville, TN
</li><li>Onsite 
</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits
<ul><li>UT market range: MR13
</li><li>Anticipated hiring range: $120,000-$130,000 depending on experience</li><li> 
</li></ul>Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:
<ul><li>Resume
</li><li>Cover Letter 
</li></ul>To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before June 19, 2026 
About the College:
The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is at the forefront of changing the future of higher education. It is a first-of-its-kind college created to meet the needs of students seeking a customizable degree path in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and data science that leads to rewarding careers upon graduation. CECS offers timely, innovative, student-centric degrees, minors, and stackable certificates at both undergraduate and graduate levels that address the future talent gap and expose students to experts and disciplines from across campus through a cross-cutting curriculum. CECS utilizes strong industry partnerships to ensure students gain relevant skills and real-world experience, offering for-credit internships and multi-disciplinary projects. CECS emphasizes the cohort experience where students learn and interact with fellow students from across campus and disciplines, allowing them to learn from one another and work together to solve real-world problems.
Who We Are:
We are a small team of energetic, adaptable, and hardworking individuals committed to educational initiatives that will lead to meaningful careers for our students and a positive impact on society. Every member of our team is a valuable collaborator, driven entrepreneur, and proficient multi-tasker dedicated to working together to find innovative approaches to achieving our shared goals. We are fast-moving and growing. Our work is constantly evolving to meet changing needs.</div>

Senior Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing: College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies - UTK

<div>The UT Extension office in Bledsoe County is currently seeking applications for an Administrative Associate to join the administration team, providing essential support to county staff and clientele. The role involves managing calendars, coordinating travel, handling expense reports, ordering supplies, maintaining office organization, and supporting various programmatic projects and events. This position reports directly to the County Director.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Answer phones, scheduling, routing requests, checking mail and e-mail errands.
</li><li>Bookkeeping including, but not limited to accounts receivable, cash deposits, accounts payable, financial accounts reconciliation, equipment inventory, time entry, annual and sick leave balances using DASH, and travel reports.
</li><li>Compile yearly calendar, schedule of events, and maintain calendar for conference room.
</li><li>Produce newsletters materials, maintain list of participants and sponsors, and complete correspondence to assist agents and programs assistants with various types of programs.
</li><li>Order office supplies and postage as needed and make sure proper care and maintenance is given to all equipment.
</li><li>Must provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or veteran status.</li></ul></div>
 <div>Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>High school graduate or equivalent.
</li><li>Office type environment work of 1-3 years.
</li><li>Prior experience or background knowledge of Extension.
</li><li>Experience working with the public.
</li>Must have a valid driver&rsquo;s license 
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</li></ul>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
 Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities:
<ul><li>Computer knowledge (Word, Excel), typing skills and bookkeeping skills.
</li><li>Ability to self-start.
</li><li>Knowledge and ability to maintain good public relations with local community.
</li><li>General knowledge of office equipment.
</li><li>Basic knowledge of working with budgets and / or bookkeeping.
</li><li>Sense of humor.
</li>Ability to multitask and maintain the county office when all other staff may be in the field serving clientele. 
<li>
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Classes from a community college or vocational/business school in computer and office skills are a plus.
</li>The CAP rating also a plus (this would include training in accounting, office management, office technology, and business administration). 
<li>
</li></ul>Work Location:
Onsite at the UT Extension Bledsoe County office in Pikeville, Tennessee. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul>About UT Extension:
UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. It is a statewide educational organization, funded by federal, state and local governments, that brings research-based information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and resource development to the people of Tennessee where they live and work.</div>

Administrative Support Assistant, Bledsoe County, UT Extension: UTIA

<div>This position will serve as a content creator for Tennessee Football within the Football creative team. The primary function of this role is ideating, creating, and editing video content for all @Vol_Football social media platforms, current student-athletes, and recruiting. This position will be responsible for collaborating with 151 Creative, Strategic Communications, Fan Experience, and VFL Films on creative ideas to help build the Tennessee Football brand. Teamwork, communication, cinematography, and video editing are critical skills for this position.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Collaborate with all members of the Football Creative Team to enhance the brand of Tennessee Football through social media video content, shortform video content, assist in longform storytelling content, in-venue jumbotron entertainment and recruiting. This cinematographer will help tell stories of our student-athletes, the program and staff through various channels and forms of video content.
</li><li>Promote the Tennessee brand creatively while staying within the brand guidelines by aiming to create best-in-class content and set the industry standard high.
</li><li>Cinematography: Shoot games, practices, and interviews using creative videography. This person should have experience with high-end camera equipment as well as a general knowledge of the game of football.
</li><li>Work with the football creative team to ideate and execute content shoots for recruiting official visits.
</li><li>Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.</li></ul></div>
 <div>Required Qualifications
<ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
</li><li>Experience: Experience in video editing or as a content creator with a collegiate-level or professional sports team.
</li><li>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
<ul><li>Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
</li><li>Ability to work with others in a challenging, deadline-driven environment.
</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems without drop-off in content creation.
</li><li>Knowledge to ensure brand consistency and uniformity in regard to logo and color usage.
</li><li>Highly skilled in operating Adobe CC video editing software, ex: Premiere, After Effects, etc.
</li><li>Skilled in sports videography and both short &amp; long-form editing for sports.
</li><li>Ability to exercise sound discretionary judgment, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams on the coordination of projects.
</li><li>Knowledge of all social media platforms, general best practices for each, &amp; ability to recognize current trends in digital and social media.
</li><li>Knowledge of various camera types and formats.
</li>Broad-based knowledge of video production such as original content production. 
<li>
</li></ul></li></ul>Preferred Qualifications
<ul><li>Experience: Experience working directly in a Division I FBS football program and/or creative team.
</li><li>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
<ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
</li><li>Ability to adapt to ever-changing workloads and deadlines and work well within the team environment.
</li>Ability to create compelling and engaging social and digital content. 
<li>
</li></ul></li></ul>Work Location
<ul><li>Knoxville, TN
</li>Onsite 
<li>
</li></ul><div></div><div>Compensation and Benefits
</div><ul><li>UT market range: 08</li> 
<li>
</li></ul>About Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee Athletics Mission, Vision &amp; Core Values
Mission: To lead the way forward in all aspects of college sports
 
 
Vision: Deliver an unparalleled student-athlete experience fueled by the relentless pursuit of comprehensive excellence; be bold and innovative in our approach to recruiting and developing well-rounded graduates, championship-driven competitors and world-changing leaders.
 
 
Core Values: Vols lead through&hellip;
 
&raquo; Academic Success
 
&raquo; Inclusive Preeminence
 
&raquo; Honesty and Integrity
 
&raquo; Competitive Excellence
 
&raquo; Holistic Health and Well-Being
 
&raquo; The Power of Vol Nation</div>

Content Creator, Football - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

<div>The Campus Planner provides oversight for monitoring Comprehensive Master Plan Implementation and revision, including processing plan amendments and preparing evaluation and appraisal reports. This role participates in the direction, development and coordination of the entire physical planning and implementation programs for land use, buildings, housing, recreation, transit, circulation, parking, urban design, conservation, capital improvement, inter-governmental coordination for the entire University. This individual will support university campus planning functions that guide the physical development of the Main Campus, UTIA, UTSI and all outlying university properties and will assist the university to identify and pursue grant funding opportunities.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Conducts planning studies to determine the near and long-term feasibility of proposed projects on the Main Campus and all university properties related to master planning, capital project planning, land use, space utilization, infrastructure development, transportation/circulation, landscape design, natural resource preservation, historic preservation, and other areas
</li><li>Verifies that proposed development or improvement projects comply with university standards as established in the Campus Master Plan, Landscape Master Plan, Image &amp; Character of UTK, and all other appropriate university guidelines, policies and standards, and advises on such; develops and disseminates new planning guidelines, policies and standards, as appropriate
</li><li>Assists in the development and update of short, mid, and long-range facilities planning efforts, especially the Campus Master Plan and Planning Department Initiatives.
</li><li>Manages the use of outside consultants and planners in major planning efforts with activities that include preparing requests for proposals, overseeing the consultant selection process and administering contracts
</li><li>Develops and maintains agreements pertaining to the use of university land or interior spaces by the campus community.
</li><li>Collects data and develops metrics data for the analysis of physical planning efforts involving land use, space utilization, campus landscape, student housing, campus transportation, sustainability and other areas; monitors and reports on such analysis regularly.
</li><li>Collects, analyzes and disseminates planning data, especially through mapping efforts across multiple media.
</li><li>Represents the Office of the University Architect in outreach efforts to both the on- and off-campus community by serving on, or leading, university committees and by representing the University in relations with the local government, press, and residents.
</li><li>Advances university planning efforts by analyzing existing processes, and recommending and implement improvements, especially through the use of information technology</li></ul></div>
 <div>Required Qualifications
<ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Building Construction, or Interior Design
</li><li>Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience with a focus in designing, planning, analyzing, and managing complex projects.
</li><li>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Must have a working knowledge of grant opportunities applicable to the public sector and experience preparing successful grant applications.
</li><li>Other Conditions: Valid Driver&rsquo;s license
</li></ul>Work Location
<ul><li>University of Tennessee &ndash; Knoxville, TN Campus
</li><li>This is an on-site position
</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits
<ul><li>UT market range: MR11
</li><li>Anticipated hiring range: $75,000-$85,000</li> 
<li>
</li></ul>About The College/Department/Division
UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville&rsquo;s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.</div>

Campus Planner - Facilities Services - UTK

<div>As part of the Academic Success Center&rsquo;s commitment to high-impact, peer-supported learning, the Assistant Director of Supplemental Instruction &ndash; Haslam College of Business provides leadership and oversight for all Supplemental Instruction (SI) programming within the Academic Success Center's Vol Study Center, including SI services that support the Haslam College of Business. In collaboration with the Associate Director, this role ensures the quality, consistency, and scalability of SI across in-person, hybrid, and online models.
The Assistant Director serves as the primary leader for the day-to-day management, staff supervision, and programmatic coordination of Supplemental Instruction, translating the Academic Success Center&rsquo;s academic priorities and instructional vision into effective, student-centered SI practice. This role oversees two SI Coordinators and provides direction across the full SI ecosystem, ensuring alignment between instructional quality, staff development, assessment practices, and student experience, including support for upperclassman SI Leaders serving advanced-level courses within the Haslam College of Business.</div>
 <div>Supplemental Instruction Program Leadership &amp; Oversight
<ul><li>Provide comprehensive leadership for all Supplemental Instruction programming within the Vol Study Center, including SI services supporting the Haslam College of Business, ensuring alignment with Academic Success Center goals, instructional standards, and student success priorities.
</li><li>Ensure strategic oversight of the coordination and integration of in-person, hybrid, and online SI models to ensure a cohesive and high-quality learning experience for students.
</li><li>Establish and maintain shared expectations, workflows, and service standards across SI programs in collaboration with SI leadership staff.
</li><li>Serve as a primary escalation point for SI-related concerns impacting academic quality, staffing, or service delivery, resolving issues in collaboration with the Associate Director as needed.
</li>Monitor program capacity, enrollment trends, and instructional coverage to proactively address gaps or emerging needs 
<li>
</li></ul>Supervision &amp; Professional Staff Management
<ul><li>Directly supervise the SI-focused coordinators, providing training, professional development, and performance management.
</li><li>Directly supervise SI Leaders serving advanced-level courses within the Haslam College of Business, ensuring consistency in instructional quality, training, and expectations.
</li><li>Lead regular SI leadership meetings to ensure alignment across staffing, instructional practices, and student-facing delivery.
</li>Foster a culture of reflective practice, continuous improvement, and student-centered pedagogy among SI professional and student staff. 
<li>
</li></ul>Instructional Quality, Assessment &amp; Continuous Improvement
<ul><li>Collaborate with coordinators to support instructional consistency, fidelity to the SI model, and alignment with course learning objectives.
</li><li>Partner with Academic Success Center assessment staff to review SI participation data, outcomes, and trends to inform program adjustments and recommendations.
</li><li>Use qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate SI effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and support evidence-based decision-making.
</li>Contribute to program documentation, reporting, and accreditation- or recognition-related efforts connected to peer learning and academic support. 
<li>
</li></ul>Cross-Unit Collaboration &amp; Strategic Support
<ul><li>Collaborate with Academic Success Center colleagues to ensure SI remains integrated with broader academic support pathways, learning assistance initiatives, and student success efforts.
</li><li>Serve as a liaison with campus partners (e.g., faculty, academic departments, including those within the Haslam College of Business) to support SI alignment with instructional needs.
</li><li>Support the Associate Director in planning, pilots, or expansion efforts related to Supplemental Instruction and peer academic support models. 
</li></ul>Other Duties as Assigned
<ul><li>Duties or projects supporting Supplemental Instruction, the Academic Success Center, or Division of Student Success initiatives, as assigned.</li></ul></div>
 <div>Required Qualifications
<ul><li>Education:
<ul><li><div>Master&rsquo;s Degree
</div></li></ul></li><li>Experience:
<ul><li><div>Master&rsquo;s degree in any field and 3 years of experience in a higher education setting, including experience in program development, coordination, or leadership within student success or academic support environments. (Part-time work considered at half-time of experience.)
</div></li></ul></li><li>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
<ul><li><div>Knowledge of academic support in education.
</div></li><li><div>Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with campus partners.
</div></li><li><div>Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of student populations.
</div></li><li><div>Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and academic partners. 
</div></li></ul></li></ul><div></div><div>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.
</div>Preferred Qualifications
<ul><li>Experience:
<ul><li><div>Completed master&rsquo;s degree;
</div></li><li><div>Minimum one year in higher education administration, student affairs, education, or a related field.
</div></li><li><div>Experience supervising professional staff in an academic support or student success setting.
</div></li><li><div>Direct experience managing or coordinating Supplemental Instruction or comparable peer-led programs.
</div></li></ul></li><li>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :
<ul><li><div>Experience overseeing Supplemental Instruction, tutoring, learning assistance, or peer education programs.
</div></li><li><div>Skill in coaching professional staff and developing leadership capacity.
</div></li><li><div>Knowledge of instructional best practices in higher education and student-centered learning environments.
</div></li><li><div>Experience supporting program growth, scaling, or innovation within academic support services. 
</div></li></ul></li></ul>Work Location .
<ul><li>Location: Knoxville, TN
</li><li>Onsite 
</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits
<ul><li>UT market range: M10
</li><li>Anticipated hiring range: Minimum $60,000</li><li> 
</li></ul>Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted. 
<ul><li>Resume
</li><li>Cover Letter
</li><li>List of 3 Professional References</li></ul></div>

Assistant Director of Supplemental Instruction - Haslam/Academic Success Center - UTK