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| Motto | Faciemus We shall accomplish1 |
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| Type | State-funded |
| Established | 1886, 1969 |
| President | Jonathan Adewuya |
| Undergraduates | 7,405 |
| Postgraduates | 1,284 (graduate, pre-professional, doctoral) |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban, 83 acres (336,000 m²) |
| Athletics | Southern Conference, NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | |
| Website | http://www.utc.edu |
| 1. Possibly a reference to Acts 2:37 | |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a university located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The university, often referred to as UTC or simply "Chattanooga" (especially in reference to collegiate athletics), is one of three universities and two other affiliated institutions in the University of Tennessee System.
UTC was founded in 1886 as then-private Chattanooga University (later known as Grant College). In 1907, the university changed its name to the University of Chattanooga. In 1969, the university merged with Chattanooga City College to form the modern UTC campus as part of the University of Tennessee System.
Administration
Chattanooga uses the semester system, with five optional "mini-terms" in the summer. The leadership of the campus rests upon the chancellor, who answers to the University President. The current chancellor is Dr. Roger Brown (scholar)
List of past leaders of Chattanooga
Academics
Chattanooga is best known for its Engineering, Nursing, English, Chemistry and Education departments. The university offers 43 undergraduate majors and 39 undergraduate minors. Chattanooga also offers 21 graduate programs, including ph.D. programs in Education, Engineering and Physical Therapy. In an effort to expand the horizons of its students body, Chattanooga recently began exchange with Kangnung National University of Kangnung, South Korea [1]
Publications
- University Echo – Student newspaper
- Sequoya Review – Literary magazine
Research
- SimCenter – Chattanooga's computational engineering and simulation center considered to be one of the finest in the nation.
About the campus
The University is served by CARTA bus routes 4, 10, 14, 19, and 28. Route 14 only operates on weekdays during fall and spring terms, when the University is session. The route runs within and without the Chattanooga campus on McCallie, Houston, Vine, Douglas, Fifth, and Palmetto Streets. A recent extension serves Third, O'Neal and Central Streets, as well as Erlanger Hospital, and a large parking lot at Engel Stadium. All students showing valid University identification cards (aka MocsCards) ride for free on all CARTA routes, year-round.
The campus also operates its own in-house television station and runs an independent radio station, WUTC.
Student residences
Prospective resident students can choose from four different dormitory complexes, each with different room configurations to choose from.
- Vine Street Dorms. Constructed in the late 1930s, this dorm occupied part of North Stadium Hall, which actually formed the grandstands for the old Chamberlain Field football stadium. Age and structural integrity concerns prompted the closure of the facility in the early 2000s. The entire building was demolished in March, 2005. The current UTC football team plays and Max Finley Stadium, located in downtown Chattanooga.
- Pfeiffer-Stagmaier Hall. This L-Shaped building was constructed in two phases. The first part (Pfeiffer Hall) was completed in 1947 and named for Annie Merner Pfeiffer, a generous benefactor. In 1968, a wing was added on to Pfeiffer Hall and was known as Stagmaier Hall, which was named for Linda Stagmaier, the wife of a University official. Collectively the two attached buildings were officially called "Pfeiffer-Stagmaier Hall". To students, however, the complex was known as "P-Stag" or "the Stag." In this complex, students were housed by pairs in rooms with a bedroom and a study room. In Stagmaier Hall, two rooms shared a bathroom, while the Pfeiffer section had two students to a room with community bath. Both sections featured a full community kitchen on each floor. The complex was co-ed by floor, with males on the ground and first floors, and females on the second and third floors. In the early 2000s concerns began to mount about the age and suitability of the dormitory complex. Increasing dissatisfaction over maintenance concerns earned the complex several dubious nicknames: "The Ghetto," "The Dump," and "The Dungeon." Furthermore, the University administration was unable to bring the buildings up to new state safety standards or satisfy new requirements called for by the Americans with Disabilities Act. As of June 2004, Pfeiffer Hall is home to temporary offices for the Department of Housing.
- Boling Apartments. Named for Dr. Edward J. Boiling, former UT System president and completed in 1977. Each apartment houses two to four students in private bedrooms with a shared bathroom, kitchen and living room. The complex was called Village Apartments until the early 1990s.
- Lockmiller Dormitories. A series of unusually shaped apartment buildings completed in 1982, this dormitory was named for Dr. David A. Lockmiller, former president of the University of Chattanooga. The complex is co-ed by section, and most units house four students in two bedrooms, with a living room, bathroom, and kitchen.
- Johnson Village Apartments. A four-floor apartment complex composed of two, L-shaped buildings surrounding a courtyard. Most apartments are four-bedroom (with a few three-bedroom apartments) with a shared bathroom, furnished kitchen, and living room. Each apartment features its own small patio or balcony (depending on floor).
- UTC Place - Since 2001, five buildings in a series of apartment-style dorms have been built on the south side of the campus. Operated under contract by Place Properties of Atlanta, Georgia, UTC Place (or simply "Place") was designed to offer students more upscale living arrangements. However, many UTC students feel that the luxury offered by UTC Place is negated by what is perceived to be shoddy construction, overly expensive rent and poor customer service from the Place Properties staff.
Academic buildings
Note: Dates of construction given when known
- Administration Building (or more simply "Admin") - Houses the mailroom, parking services, motor pool and University Police Department.
- Bretske Hall - Formerly the university cafeteria, now home to the Geology Department.
- Challenger Center [2] - The widow of Dick Scobee, a Challenger astronaut, resides near Chattanooga. She donated the buidling in her husband's memory.
- Cadek Hall (pronounced "shaddek") - Home to the Cadek Conservatory and WUTC radio.
- Frist Hall - Disabled Student Services.
- Davenport Hall - Criminal Justice Department.
- Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science Buidling (EMCS) - (2003)
- Fletcher Hall - (1939) Business administration and political science. From 1939 to 1974, Fletcher housed both the local public library and the university library.
- Founders' Hall - (1916) Chancellor's offices
- Grote Hall (pronounced "GRO-tee") - (1968) Chemistry and Physics
- Guerry Hall - Houses the Admissions Department, University Honors Department and Reading Rooms. The lower level is occupied by a cafeteria.
- Holt Hall - English, Philosophy, Religion, and some Sciences.
- Hooper-Race Hall - (1916) Records and Registration, Human Resources and Financial Aid. Though techically one structure, offices in this building are referred to as either "Hooper" or "Race" depending on their location. For example, the Human Resources Department is located in 209 Race Hall, but Financial Aid is at 253 Hooper Hall, just down the corridor. Facing the building from McCallie Avenue, Hooper is on the right and Race is on the left. Hooper-Race is part of a complex of two other halls: Patten Chapel and Founders' Hall
- Lupton Library - (1974) see below.
- MacKenzie Arena - (1982) aka the Roundhouse, due to its circular shape.
- McClellan Gym and Natatorium - (1968)
- Metropolitain Hall or simply "Metro" - Nursing and Economics Departments. Formerly housed the Chattanooga Metropolitan Hospital
- Old Math Building - Demolished in the late 1990s.
- President's House - Development (fundraising) Department
- Patten House - (1893) Located in the Fort Wood National Historic District.
- Dorothy Patten Fine Arts Center - (1980) Houses the Dorothy Hackett Ward theatre, the Roland W. Hayes Concert Hall, and the George Ayers Cress Art Gallery. Often referred to by students as the FAC (pronounced "fack").
- Siskin Hall - Continuing education and international student center.
- University Center - The hub of social life on campus. The first floor features a student computer lab, a recreation and game room, and several offices. The second floor features the main campus cafeteria, comprised of several themed eateries such as pasta and pizza, grilled foods, and home-cooking, as well as two national food court staples, Quiznos Sub and Chick-fil-A. This floor also features a large, open seating area for student dining, a convenience store and coffee retailer, a Barnes & Noble student bookstore, and several offices, classrooms, and auditoriums.
- University Hall - (1886) "Old Main." Demolished in 1917
Library
The Lupton Memorial Library, named for T. Cartter Lupton and Margaret Rawlings Lupton was constructed in 1974, replacing the aging and inadequate John Storrs Fletcher Library (which has since been restored and renamed Fletcher Hall). As of 2005, the library's collection includes nearly 2 million items. The library is also home to the Fellowship of Southern Writers Archives.
Other places in or near campus
- Pedestrian Malls - The campus features a central pedestrian mall system from which most academic and administrative buildings can be reached. It consists of sections of Oak Street, Cardiac Hill (formerly part of Baldwin Street), and Vine Street, all blocked to vehicle traffic. Landscaping projects are currently underway on Vine Street to increase the visual appeal of the high-traffic walkway that connects the McClellan Gym to the University Center, Lupton Library, and several academic buildings.
- The Greenway – a walking path that mirrors a former right of way for the now-defunct Southern Railway, which bisected the eastern half of the campus. The tracks have been out of use since the late 1970s. Dedication occurred in August 2005.
- Miss Mary's - A longtime supporter of UTCs greeks, Miss Mary's is a convenience store and gas station, located at Oneal and 3rd Streets. It is one of the nearest establishments to campus that sells beer. It should be noted that UTC is a dry campus.
- Fort Wood - The Fort Wood National Historic District was once home to a Civil War bastion and is now home to numerous apartment buildings, housing mostly UTC students.
- University Pizza and Deli - A small deli on Vine Street that caters to UTC students.
Notable events
- Oak Street Roast – a free barbecue cookout to celebrate the beginning of the academic year. Held in late August
- All-Sing – an intramural music and talent competition, usuall held in fall semester.
Greek life
Sororities: Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Chi Omega, Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Delta, Sigma Alpha Iota, Sigma Gamma Rho, Sigma Kappa, Zeta Phi Beta, Omega Phi Alpha.
Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Mu Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Chi, Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Distinguished Alumni and Faculty
- BB Bell, General, United States Army, UC 1968
- Dr. North Callahan, author, historian, UC 1919
- Dr. Irvine W. Grote, Chemist, inventor of Rolaids and Bufferin, UC 1918; faculty, Chemistry, 1942-1969
- Dennis Haskins, actor, UTC 1972
- Earl Lowry, physician, coined the term medicare, UC 1927
- Terrell Owens, football player, UTC 1996
- Gerald Wilkins, basketball player, UTC 1984
Athletics
Chattanooga's colors are blue and gold and their nickname is the Mocs. Chattanooga athletics teams compete in NCAA Division I (I-AA for football) in the Southern Conference.
Chattanooga's men's basketball program has dominated the Southern Conference for the last 25 years, claiming more league championships then any other team. In 1997, the Mocs made a run to the Sweet 16 as a #14 seed, beating Georgia and Illinois before falling to Providence.
The Chattanooga Lady Mocs basketball and softball teams have also been dominate forces in the Southern Conference in the last 5-10 years. The Lady Moc squads are considered conference favorites year in and year out.
The Chattanooga Marching Mocs can be seen and heard at many athletic contests, as well as at exhibition preformances in the Southeast. The Marching Mocs are known for brining a new style where they go, often impressing opposing fans with their combination of support for the Athletic Department and entertainment of the audiences.
The UTC Pep Band, which plays at men's and women's basketball, soccer and softball games, is nicknamed "The World's Most Dangerous Pep Band."
Among the more notable professional players to play at UTC is Terrell Owens
University Mascot
Chattanooga, on its official athletics site, makes it clear that its nickname of Mocs does not mean moccasin or mockingbird. The school's nickname was Moccasins until 1996, which was represented by Chief Moccanooga, an exaggerated Cherokee tribesman. The nickname was taken from Moccasin Bend, a sharp bend in the Tennessee River west of the city. During the 1960s and 1970s, a moccasin shoe (known as "The Shoe") was actually used as the school's mascot.
In 1996, due in large part to concerns over ethnic sensitivity, the Moccasins name was dropped, and the Mocs nickname adopted. The main athletics logo features the school's mascot, "Scrappy" (an anthropomorphized mockingbird), riding a train (a reference to Chattanooga's history as a major railroad hub and to the song "Chattanooga Choo Choo"). The mascot takes its name from former football coach A.C. "Scrappy" Moore. The Mocs basketball program has also always enjoyed the support of the Moc Maniac, who works the loudspeaker at home games and travels with the team to post-season tournaments.
