Faculty & Staff Colleagues,
Students of Concern
As we transition to online instruction, identifying Students of Concern may become more difficult. However, as it has been for each of us, we anticipate this change will be significant for our students during this challenging time. The Office of Student Outreach and Support (SOS) will remain open and available to assist and refer students to University and community resources, in addition to supporting faculty and staff with any student concerns. We encourage faculty and staff to continue submitting Students of Concern via the Community Member of Concern form: www.utc.edu/coc.
Here are some quick tips for things to look for and reasons to submit a referral:
- Students not logging into Canvas for period of time and/or not attending Zoom (digital) lectures.
- Students not completing work on time or at all.
- Students express fear or negative emotions in discussion boards or assignments.
- Students reporting mental or physical health concerns (related and unrelated to COVID-19).
- Students report being a victim of sexual misconduct, relationship violence, or stalking.
*Faculty are well-placed to spot the warning signs listed above as you will be working closest with our students during this time. That role makes your referrals particularly valuable!
Scrappy’s Cupboard
With the recent changes to the University’s operations related to COVID-19, Scrappy’s Cupboard food pantry will continue to be open for students experiencing food insecurity. Students located in the Chattanooga area may access Scrappy’s Cupboard Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm by setting up an appointment. To set up an appointment, students should visit our website (https://www.utc.edu/student-outreach/scrappys-cupboard/use.php) or call (423) 425-2299. If students are not located in the Chattanooga area and need assistance, they should contact the Office of Student Outreach & Support (SOS) by e-mailing sos@utc.edu or calling (423) 425-2299. The SOS team will be happy to assist them in accessing resources in their local community.
Most importantly, in order to keep Scrappy’s Cupboard open, we will continue to need donations from our community members. We accept all unexpired, unopened, non-perishable food and personal care items. New this term, we have also begun accepting new and gently used clothing items. All clothing items MUST be clean when donated.
Items currently needed include:
- Milk (boxed or canned)
- Toilet Paper
- Sports Drinks (Powerade/Gatorade)
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Canned Chicken/Tuna
- Cereal
- Hand Soap
- Canned Fruit
- Granola/Breakfast Bars
- Gently Used and Clean Jackets/Coats, Hats, Mittens, Pants, Sweaters, Shirts
If you would like to donate to Scrappy’s Cupboard, please call (423) 425-2299 or e-mail scrappyscupboard@utc.edu to set up a time to drop off donations. You can also provide a monetary donations by visiting the UC Foundation Website by clicking on this link. When donating online, please choose "Other" for the "Designation" and enter "Scrappy's Cupboard".
Student Emergency Fund
The Denise and Tim Downey Student Emergency Fund (SEF) will also remain operational during this time. However, available funds are very limited. Please continue to refer students to the SEF application (http://www.utc.edu/sefapply) as additional funding may become available in the coming weeks.
Funds can be used for:
- Essential academic needs (e.g. books and supplies).
- Replacement of lost personal items due to fire, theft, flood, etc.
- Housing needs (e.g. securing short-term housing, security deposits, assistance with utilities, etc.).
- One-time / non-recurring medical expenses.
- Emergency expenses related to dependents (e.g. childcare).
If you would like to donate to the Student Emergency Fund, please visit the the UC Foundation Website by clicking on this link. When donating online, please choose "Other" for the "Designation" and enter "Student Emergency Fund".
Sincerely,
Office of Student Outreach & Support
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