The Libraries Diversity Committee is not responsible for the content of any third party websites listed below. Information on third party websites may change at any time without notice. Please contact each office for additional information.

BLACK STUDENTS:

http://multicultural.utk.edu/programs/bcpc/

http://multicultural.utk.edu/friesonbcc/

http://cfb.utk.edu

https://www.facebook.com/utkbsu/

http://career.utk.edu/students/diversity-resources/african-americanblack/

https://libguides.utk.edu/special_africanamericans

https://libguides.utk.edu/afst

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Maintained by the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville. This site will help you understand American libraries in general, and give you specific information about UT Libraries: http://libguides.utk.edu/international

International student and scholar services (ISSS) assists international students after they have been admitted to the university. They are trained and experienced in cross-cultural counseling and U.S. immigration regulations and provide student and scholar orientation upon arrival: http://international.utk.edu OR https://www.facebook.com/internationalUTK

I-House supports international student transition to the University of Tennessee and Knoxville communities through an engaging and welcoming series of programs designed to create a “home away from home”: http://ihouse.utk.edu

The English Language Institute (ELI) can help you improve your English ability, study at a college or university in the USA, speak better English for your work, help you to better understand American culture, and Improve your TOEFL score: http://eli.utk.edu

LATINX STUDENTS:

The Latin American Student Organization (LASO) is an organization in which Latinx students and the Latin American community in Knoxville can speak openly about issues concerning Latin Americans today. It is about building solidarity, community, and discussing the unique experience that is being a Latin American in college. We welcome all allies with the interest in learning and respecting our culture: https://volink.utk.edu/organization/laso

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Gamma Gamma Chapter provides a space for Latina women to be themselves and represent a diverse group of women on campus, as the UTK chapter of the oldest and largest Latina-based sorority in the United States: http://lambdalady.org/

LGBTQQIA+ STUDENTS:

The Pride Center provides support, resources, and a community space for UT’s LGBTQIA and Ally students, faculty, and staff, as well as anyone who seeks to learn about topics related to sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression: http://pridecenter.utk.edu

OUTgrads is a club for LGBTQ+ and Ally graduate students at the University of Tennessee. The club aims to support friendships and networking among graduate students while maintaining an active roll in the education and advancement of UT’s LGBTQ+ community, promoting unity, acceptance, and visibility: https://www.facebook.com/utkoutgrads

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (oSTEM at UTK) is dedicated to supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ people and allies in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields: https://linktr.ee/ostemutk

The Pride Center Peer Mentoring Program (PCPMP) partners incoming, transfer, and younger Volunteers with older students in order to connect them to the LGBTQ+ and ally community, feel more knowledgeable about campus resources, and transition successfully to college life at Rocky Top: https://pridecenter.utk.edu/programming/pcpmp/

Lambda Law Society is a student organization that is dedicated to promoting diversity education and awareness, fellowship, and discussion both in the UT Law community and in Knoxville at large. Our group is open to everyone and is completely free! Lambda Law Society includes members, friends, and allies of the LGBTQ community, and people who are interested in the issues of civil rights and gender and sexuality in the law. We believe that everyone has a diverse perspective to offer, and sharing these perspectives with one another strengthens us all as individuals and future attorneys. https://www.facebook.com/lambdalawsociety http://www.utklambda.org

The UT OUTreach: LGBT & Ally Resource Center is assisting in the establishment of an officially recognized LGBTQ Alumni Council at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The LGBTQ Alumni Council is the official alumni group for LGBTQ and Allied University of Tennessee alumni. https://www.facebook.com/lgbtq.alumnicouncil

The Commission for LGBT People is a body appointed by the chancellor to advise on planning, implementation, and evaluation of university programs, policies, and services designed to improve the status of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people on the Knoxville campus. http://cflgbt.utk.edu

The Safe Zone Network is a voluntary network of faculty, staff and students who believe that every member of the UT community should have an equal opportunity to grow, learn, and work at a safe and welcoming campus: http://safezone.utk.edu

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

The mission of the Office of Disability Services (ODS) is to partner with the campus community in creating equitable access to eligible students while promoting disability-inclusive diversity.  http://ods.utk.edu

The Disability Careers Office (DCO) assists individual college students and alumni who have various disabilities by providing career planning services and guidance pertaining to their specific disability related issues. http://career.utk.edu/students/dco/

Accommodations, services, equipment, and software offered at Hodges Library, Pendergrass Library, and Devine Music Library:  https://www.lib.utk.edu/info/disabilities/

STUDENTS OF FAITH:

VOLink maintains a list of active spiritual and faith-based student groups.

TRANSFER STUDENTS:

General information about transfer student life and applications at the University of Tennessee: http://transfer.utk.edu

OneStop assists transfer students with financial aid and scholarship information: http://onestop.utk.edu/scholarships/transfers

Big Orange Welcome just for transfer students. Learn about opportunities and resources to get connected to UT. The small group meetings provide a more personal setting for you to interact and engage with one another and to have your questions addressed: http://newvols.utk.edu/welcome-to-campus/transfer-welcome-events/

Welcome week information for new Vols and a pre-arrival checklist: http://newvols.utk.edu/welcome-to-campus/

VETERANS:

General resources for Veteran students provided by the library: http://libguides.utk.edu/veterans

Veteran Student Services provides assistance and guidance to our active duty service members, veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and family members using their VA educational benefits: http://veterans.utk.edu

Resume and career resources for student Veterans: http://career.utk.edu/students/veterans/

The Veteran Student Services provides assistance and guidance to active duty service members, veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and family members using their VA educational benefits. http://transfer.utk.edu/veterans

The SALUTE Honor Society recognizes American active military, student veterans, and ROTC cadets* who have earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate students must have a minimum of 3.5 GPA). The goal of this honor society is to honor our student veterans who have shown courage, strength, leadership, excellence, and perseverance in their military endeavors and who are now showing that same commitment to their academic careers: http://veterans.utk.edu/salute-national-honor-society

UT students and alumni who are military veterans are encouraged to make an appointment with an Office of National Scholarship & Fellowships (ONSF) staff member to discuss the opportunities available to them and their family members who may be eligible for additional support for their academic work. These opportunities are in addition to any GI benefits already being received: http://onsf.utk.edu/undergraduates/veterans

WOMEN:

The Commission for Women is a body appointed by the Chancellor to advise on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of campus programs, policies, and services designed to improve the status of women on the campus: http://cfw.utk.edu

The Women’s Health Clinic through the Student Health Center serves to meet the gynecologic and reproductive healthcare needs of our student population: https://studenthealth.utk.edu/womens-health-clinic/

GENERAL HELP:

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is committed to providing students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors an environment that is safe, as well as civil, and one that encourages the exchange of ideas through discourse in every aspect of campus life.

The Bias Education and Response Team (BERT) includes members of the university community who are available to support and guide students seeking assistance in determining how to handle a bias incident. All members of the campus community are encouraged to report bias-motivated incidents or crime: http://bias.utk.edu

“Civility is an act of showing regard and respect for others including: politeness, consideration, tact, good manners, graciousness, cordiality, affability, amiability and courteousness [thefreedictionary.com]. Ultimately, civility is treating others as we would like to be treated.” Adopted in Fall 2011, the Civility and Community Initiative is designed to work in concert with existing University of Tennessee, Knoxville, codes of conduct. http://civility.utk.edu

https://www.facebook.com/smokeyspantry/

http://multicultural.utk.edu/resources/student-organizations/

A-Z Index of Diversity resources and organizations at the University of Tennessee: http://www.utk.edu/alpha/category/diversity

http://career.utk.edu/students/diversity-resources/

http://sexualassault.utk.edu

http://cdi.utk.edu

http://counselingcenter.utk.edu

http://studentsuccess.utk.edu

http://wellness.utk.edu/distressed-student-protocol/

http://safety.utk.edu

http://newvols.utk.edu/welcome-to-campus/knoxville/