Mission & Vision
Mission
The Student Government Association is a body comprised of students pursuing
the betterment of this institution so that all members of the University
community are beneficiaries of the opportunities and advantages available
in an environment conducive to growth.
SGA exists to provide the student body with a means to deal with the affairs
of students and as a forum for the expression of student views concerning
student life within the University.
Constitution
Preamble: We, the students of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, desiring to provide a means for responsible and effective student participation in the organization and in the operation of student affairs; to provide a forum for the expression of student views and interests; to maintain academic freedom, academic responsibility, and student rights; to improve student culture, social, and physical welfare; to develop better student educational standards, facilities, and teaching methods; to help promote national and international understanding and fellowship at the student level; to organize and mobilize student involvement in seeking solutions to the serious problems facing the community, the nation, and humankind; and to promote the recognition of student's rights and responsibilities to the university, the community, and humanity; do hereby establish this Constitution of the Student Government Association at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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Vision
The Student Government Association is a body comprised of students pursuing the betterment of this institution so that all members of this university community are beneficiaries of the opportunities and advantages available in an environment conducive to growth. In an effort to create such an institution, SGA presents our vision for the University of Tennessee...
Academics
That UT provide a climate conducive to the attainment of personal academic goals and an environment offering both challenge and motivation for the individual.
That this University seek the recruitment of students, faculty, and staff who will be assets to this institution.Education
That UT provide a climate conducive to the attainment of personal academic goals and an environment offering both challenge and motivation for the individual.
Prosperity
That this University seek the recruitment of students, faculty, and staff who will be assets to this institution.
Student Life
That UT work to improve the quality of student life, including residence halls, health care, dining, recreation and transportation. That the University seeks to understand and meet the needs of students, faculty and staff.
Social Involvement
That UT continue to be an instrument of social change by providing opportunities for students to be active citizens of the world community and by extending the vast resources of this institution for community use.
Values and Beliefs
That UT accept all values and beliefs, welcoming a diversity of opinions and perspectives. In so doing, that students are empowered to formulate their own beliefs and values while respecting those of others.
Campus Safety
That the University make the personal safety of students, faculty and staff a priority, seeking to free UT activities from the threats of crime and injury.
University Service
That the University of Tennessee strive to meet the needs of students and parents through prompt, polite and excellent service.
Respect and Fairness
That UT show all students and employees respect and fairness, making this a humane place to live, work and grow.
Equality
That UT create an environment in which inequality and injustice cannot exist. That UT students, faculty and staff receive equal treatment on all levels.
Diversity
That UT provide a climate where a diversity of individuals can share knowledge and experiences for the benefit of education.
Historical
That UT provide an accurate historical record of the traditions and realities of this university's past in order to step into the future with an understanding of its rich heritage and a commitment to positive change. Click here for more history of UT.