The Commission for the Latin American Volunteer Experience (CLAVE) was formally established in Fall 2023 to guide the planning, implementation, and evaluation of university programs, policies, and services related to staff, faculty, and students of Central American, South American, Caribbean, Spanish, or Portuguese cultural or biological heritage. In addition, CLAVE seeks to enhance community-building for Latin American and Hispanic people on campus while providing opportunities for the campus to learn more about this community’s richly diverse history and experience. Finally, as a centralized resource, the Commission will collaborate with our campus community to enhance the Volunteer experience for Latin American and Hispanic faculty, staff, and students.

The Commissions and Council Membership Application is now open!

We are accepting applications now until May 6. If you are a current member as of the 2023-2024 academic year, your membership will remain active and we look forward to continuing our work together next year – there is no need to reapply. New members may apply here https://tiny.utk.edu/CCApp24. Please contact Sarah Browning, Coordinator of the Commissions and Council, at sbrowni2@utk.edu if you have any questions.

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