The Student Coordinating Council was established in the spring of 1974 in an attempt to provide a representative forum for student interests. Composed of leaders of the 10 major campus organizations and 10 representatives elected annually from geographic districts, the SCC was designed to be a deliberative body that would give students’ views on university … Continued

The Student Counseling Center provides a variety of services for students in order to promote academic performance and promote personal growth. Services include crisis intervention counseling, group therapy, couples counseling, individual therapy, outreach programs, and consultation. The center had its beginning with the 1946 implementation of the guidance service required for service personnel returning to … Continued

Since 2006 students had used the UT Tmail system for e-mail. In 2010 the decision was announced that student e-mail would be outsourced to Microsoft and Google, although Tmail would still be supported. The Technology Advisory Board approved the decision at the end of fall 2009. The implementation began with Microsoft, since UT was currently … Continued

In 2003 a group of students involved with Students Promoting Environmental Awareness in Knoxville (SPEAK) spearheaded a movement to have UT increase its purchase of “green power” from TVA. In spring 2004 a referendum on the Student Government Association ballot called for establishment of a Student Environmental Initiatives fee. After originally supporting the initiative, Chancellor … Continued

A graduated Student Facilities Fee based on hours of enrollment—a maximum of $25 per semester for in-state students and $150 for out-of-state students—was approved by the UT Board of Trustees at its July 2000 meeting, effective fall semester 2000. One-third of the fee was designated for classroom upgrades, one-third to expand technology in instruction, and … Continued

The Student Government Association formed the Student Forum Lecture Series in 1961 to bring renowned and outstanding personalities to UT to speak in their various fields of achievement.

The All Students’ Club became the Student Government Association in 1962, when the All Students’ Council joined the National Student Government Association and changed its name to Student Government Association. Originally, the SGA’s primary responsibilities were organizing Homecoming, All Sing, and Carnicus. During the 1965–66 year, the SGA functioned under a newly adopted structure, and … Continued

Prior to spring 1996 students voting in SGA elections had to present a student activities card, and then poll workers manually looked up information about them to determine in which residential and academic areas they could vote. In spring 1996 student information was compiled on computers, and students needed only to swipe their activities cards … Continued

In 1993 SGA first contracted with American Eagle Enterprises to provide a savings card for the semester with special discounts and opportunities for students. American Eagle Enterprises solicited participation from businesses, which paid a fee for inclusion on the card and paid SGA $500 per semester to distribute the cards. Funds raised from distributing the … Continued