Campus Involvement
From UTC Library
The new UTC Library will be a campus resource. The Library faculty and staff involved in the planning process need as much input as possible from the UTC campus community. If we don't think of an idea, and you don't tell us, it can't be considered. A concerted effort is being made to communicate with and gather input from the campus community on all levels.
Formal opportunities:
- Two campus Committees are shaping the direction of the new library building
- Meeting with specific campus groups (listed below)
Informal opportunities:
- Student and faculty are asked for input during library instruction classes
- Library web site suggestions form
- Student and faculty input from emails, postings, BlackBoard discussions, etc. Click here to see suggestions received from individual members of the University community.
Please don't hesitate to let us know what you think. If you would like to make a suggestion or set-up a discussion group, focus group, or meeting regarding the new library building, pleasecontact Theresa Liedtka at 423-425-4506 or theresa-liedtka@utc.edu
Open Campus Meeting - all students, faculty, staff invited
November 26, 2007
TL and Janet presented and took questions/discussed the new library building
Student Government Association
November 27, 2007
TL presented and took questions/discussed the new library building
Information Technology Division
November 28, 2007
TL, Karen Adsit, Monty Wilson, Susan Lazenby, and Charity Trillet.
Discussed possible new collaborative opportunities, plan to meet again shortly
Open Campus Meeting - all students, faculty, staff invited
November 29, 2007
TL and Janet presented and took questions/discussed the new library building
Auxiliary Services and Facilities
December 4, 2007
TL, JS, Robert Ratchford, Cindee Pulliam, Tom Ellis, Doug Silver, Jason Griffey, Mike Bell, and Virginia Cairns
Discussed preliminary security, facilities, and auxiliary services matters
Information Technology Brainstorm
December 11, 2007
TL, Jason Griffey, James Spruill, Andrea Schurr, Charity Trillet, Virginia Cairns, Karen Adsit, Susan Lazenby, Bill Johnson, and Beverly Simmons.
Discussed possible technology plans and possible collaborations for the new building.
Social Work Department
January 16, 2008
TL and Chris Ryan attended a meeting of the Social Work Department to discuss the new building and library services in general.
Library/ITD/Walker Technology Brainstorm continued
January 22, 2008
TL, Andrea Schurr, Virginia Cairns, Karen Adsit, Susan Lazenby, Monty Wilson, Beverly Simmons, Janet Spraker
Continued discussion of Learning Commons as well as overall number of public workstations in areas throughout the Library.
Library and Art Storage
January 23, 2008
TL, Steve Cox, Matt Greenwell, Ruth Glover, Nandini Makrandi
Discussed idea of a shared storage space for the University Art Collection in conjunction with the new Special Collections. Also touched on the topics of the presentation of art throughout the new building.
Alumni Council
January 24, 2008
TL and Tom Losh met with members of the Alumni Council to discuss the new building process and new building ideas.
Open Campus Meeting - all students, faculty, staff invited
January 29, 2008
TL and Janet presented and took questions on the library building.
UTC Faculty Senate Library Committee
February 1, 2008
TL and Tom Gavin met with members of the Faculty Senate Library Committee to discuss the new building process and other library matters.
Athletics
February 13, 2008
TL met with Vice-Chancellor Rick Hart, UTC coaches, and other members of the division to discuss the new building process.
Student Development
February 15, 2008
TL and Janet Spraker met with Vice-Chancellor John Delaney and members of the Student Development staff to discuss the new library building process, the site planning process, and possible avenues of collaboration.
Open Campus Meeting - all students, faculty, staff invited
February 27, 2008
TL and Janet met with students and staff members to discuss current project, much of conversation focused on the lack of quiet study space in the current building
Graduate Student Association
March 1, 2008
TL meet with the leadership of the Graduate Student Assocation to discuss project. Conversation focused on the proposed graduate lounge, graduate study carrels, 24/7 space, and organization office space.
Executive Council
March 5, 2008
TL and Janet met with the Chancellor's Executive Team to review progress to date and receive input on future plans. Received affirmation on current plans, committment to funding a staff position to cover extended late night hours, as well as input on "other" ideas proposed for the new building, including other academic support services.
Facilities Planning Committee
March 13, 2008
TL and Janet met with the Campus Facilities Planning Committee to bring them up to date on our progress, discuss any new ideas, and get affirmation to move ahead. We succeed on all three counts!
Information Technology
March 20, 2008
TL met with Monty Wilson and other ITD staff in the current UC computer lab, including Help Desk area, to tour and discuss space.
Site Planning Charette
March 24, at 10:00
Janet and TL met with representatives from the Chattanooga community, including CARTA, Public Works, Transportation, RiverCity Company, and other to discuss site connectivity issues (vehicle, bike, pedestrian traffic) and surroundings (other buildings, Chamberlain Field), etc.
Site Planning Charette
March 24, at 1:00
Janet and TL met with students and faculty to discuss connectivity issues (vehicle, bike, pedestrian traffic) and surroundings (other buildings, Chamberlain Field), etc.
UC Foundation Board
March 25, 2008
TL presented a overview of progress to date and fielded questions.
Open Campus Meeting - all students, faculty, and staff invited
March 27, 2008
TL and Janet presented an overview of progress to date and fielded questions.
Student Success Center
March 27, 2008
TL met with Mary Roland, Director of the Student Success Center to discuss space in the new building
Writing Center
March 27, 2008
TL met with Verbie Pervost and Jennifer Beech to discuss space in the new building
Open Campus Meeting - all students, faculty, and staff invited
April 21, 2008
TL and Janet presented an overview of progress to date, fielded questions, and general discussion.
Cafe Meeting
May 27, 2008
TL, Janet, Cindee Pulliam, and Debbie Parker met with Aramark and Starbuck representatives.
