{"id":5946,"date":"2025-06-02T09:31:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T13:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/communityengagement\/?page_id=5946"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:01:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T19:01:23","slug":"engagement-and-outreach-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/communityengagement\/engagement-and-outreach-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Engagement and Outreach Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/communityengagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Copy-of-OCEO-Conference-Instagram-Story.png\" alt=\"8th Annual Engagement and Outreach Conference\" width=\"1280\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/communityengagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Copy-of-OCEO-Conference-Instagram-Story.png 1280w, https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/communityengagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Copy-of-OCEO-Conference-Instagram-Story-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/communityengagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Copy-of-OCEO-Conference-Instagram-Story-1024x252.png 1024w, https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/communityengagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Copy-of-OCEO-Conference-Instagram-Story-768x189.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"box-light summitt\" role=\"tab\" href=\"#ada\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"box-light summitt\" role=\"tab\" href=\"#education\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Full Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"ada\" class=\"tab-pane active\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<p>What an incredible conference! Thank you for helping take this year&#8217;s eighth Annual Engagement and Outreach Conference to the next level. Your participation in roundtables, networking sessions, and collaborative discussions exemplifies the spirit of community engagement that advances accessibility, fosters belonging, and creates lasting impact across Tennessee.<\/p>\n<p>Your feedback is essential for planning future conferences that meet the evolving needs of our community. <a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_78TAoTUZmTokQQu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to complete this year&#8217;s conference evaluation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you were unable to provide feedback for individual sessions, please access the links below.<\/p>\n<p>Session 1: 10:00 \u2013 10:45 a.m. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tiny.utk.edu\/EOS1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tiny.utk.edu\/EOS1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Session 2: 11:00 \u2013 11:45 a.m. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tiny.utk.edu\/EOS2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tiny.utk.edu\/EOS2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Session 3: 1:00 \u2013 1:45 p.m. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tiny.utk.edu\/EOS3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tiny.utk.edu\/EOS3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Session 4: 2:00 \u2013 2:45 p.m. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tiny.utk.edu\/EOS4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tiny.utk.edu\/EOS4<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>UT\u2019s Office of Community Engagement and Outreach hosted <em>Next-Level Engagement: Connect, Collaborate, and Cultivate<\/em> on\u00a0<strong>Monday, October 20, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s conference served as a dynamic platform for meaningful discussions about the various ways UT\u2019s community engagement efforts positively impact communities across the city, region, state, and globe. Thank you for helping us to explore how these initiatives align with the mission of Tennessee&#8217;s flagship land-grant university.<\/p>\n<p><b>October 20: Student Union | UT Knoxville Campus<br \/>\n9:00 a.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m.<\/b>\u00a0(Breakfast and networking begins at 8:30 a.m.)<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 109.437%;height: 84px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 28px\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2141%;height: 28px;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\">8:30 a.m. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 9:00 a.m.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td 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data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\">\u2013 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>9:45 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205130126 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.223%;height: 28px;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111787495 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111787495 BCX0\">Welcome and Opening Plenary Session<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW111787495 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> | Ballroom<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 28px\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2141%;height: 28px;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\">9:45 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 10:00 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.223%;height: 28px;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128764896 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128764896 BCX0\">Transition to Sessions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW128764896 BCX0\" 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BCX0\">Concurrent Sessions<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.2141%;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\">11:00 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\">a.m. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 11:45 a.m.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.223%;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128764896 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128764896 BCX0\">Concurrent Sessions<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.2141%;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\">12:00 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\">p.m. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 12:45 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.223%;text-align: left\">Networking Lunch<span class=\"EOP SCXW111787495 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> | Ballroom<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.2141%;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\">1:00 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\">p.m. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 1:45 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.223%;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128764896 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128764896 BCX0\">Concurrent Sessions<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.2141%;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\">2:00 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\">p.m. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 2:45 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.223%;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128764896 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128764896 BCX0\">Concurrent Sessions<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.2141%;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267123482 BCX0\">3:00 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183930821 BCX0\">p.m. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32946880 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180717680 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 3:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.223%;text-align: left\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128764896 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128764896 BCX0\">Closing Remarks | Ballroom<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight MacChromeBold SCXW12602904 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111787495 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111787495 BCX0\">Opening Plenary Session<\/span><\/span>: 9<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">:00 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">.m. \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">9<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">:<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">45<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">.m.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW12602904 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Research and Education Aligned for Clinical and Community Health (REACCH)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong>A Transformative Partnership Between River Valley Health and the University of Tennessee<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nJoin us for an inspiring discussion that highlights the nationally recognized collaboration between River Valley Health (formerly Cherokee Health Systems) and the University of Tennessee. This groundbreaking partnership exemplifies how research and education can align to address critical health challenges in clinical and community settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panelists<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kristina Gordon<\/strong>, Associate Dean &amp; Professor, Community Engagement and Partnerships<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parinda Khatri<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer, River Valley Health<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hollie Raynor<\/strong>, Executive Associate Dean of Research and Operations, UT College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eboni Winford<\/strong>, Vice President of Research, River Valley Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These distinguished leaders will share insights into their innovative approaches to advancing community health through interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practices, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of healthcare delivery and education.<\/p>\n<p>This partnership has garnered national acclaim, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>South Regional Winner: 2025 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award<\/li>\n<li>Finalist: C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"education\" class=\"tab-pane\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<h2>Presenters and Abstracts<\/h2>\n<div class=\"entry-content reg\">\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.25rem\">Session 1: <span class=\"TextRun Highlight MacChromeBold SCXW114822336 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114822336 BCX0\">10:00 a.m. \u2013 10:45 a.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\" \/>\n<p><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-0\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Empowering Students as Writers<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Empowering Students as Writers: A Train-the-trainer Approach to Building Writing Self-Efficacy in High School Students | <\/strong><\/span><strong>Room 262A\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenters<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Kate Wright<\/strong>, Teaching Assistant Professor, English<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenters<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Kaitlyn Alford<\/strong>, Teaching Associate, English, <strong>Greta Gessert<\/strong>, Grad Teaching Associate, English, and <strong>Elliott Lay<\/strong>, Teaching Associate, English.<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008693\">Abstract<\/span><\/strong>: This interactive workshop will equip teachers and mentors with practical, research-based strategies to build high school students\u2019 writing self-efficacy, especially for college application essays. Drawing on the Flagship Writing Project and emphasizing a writer-centered approach, participants will learn to foster \u201cmastery experiences,\u201d reduce writing anxiety, and affirm students as capable, confident writers.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Great Expectations in Healthcare Conference <\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Great Expectations in Healthcare Conference | Room 262B\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Jada Russell<\/strong>, Assistant Professor of Practice and Executive Director, College of Nursing<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenters<\/strong><\/span>:<strong> Laura Barry<\/strong>, Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing, <strong>Kimberly Brown<\/strong>, Clinical Associate Professor, College of Nursing, <strong>Thura Mack<\/strong>, Assistant Dean &amp; Professor, University of Tennessee Libraries, and <strong>Angelica Nepomuceno<\/strong>, Library &amp; Engagement Specialist, University of Tennessee Libraries<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: The Great Expectations in Healthcare Conference represents a collaboration between UTK College of Nursing and University Libraries to increase middle school students&#8217; awareness, interest, and understanding of nursing careers and college preparedness. Using engaged scholarship, we designed, implemented, and evaluated our inaugural conference. Best practices and lessons learned will be shared in this session.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Relationship Builders: Forming Community Partnerships<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Relationship Builders: An Example of Community Partnership Formation Processes and Skills<\/strong>\u00a0| <strong>Room 262C <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Tomma Battle<\/strong>, Operations and Outreach Coordinator, CEHHS\/CSW Office of Community Engagement &amp; Partnerships<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Krista Hein<\/strong>, Community Engagement Coordinator, Community Engagement &amp; Partnerships<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This interactive workshop will examine partnership formation and maintenance in community-engaged work. The UTK Relationship Builders program will share experiences and processes related to partnership development, while community partners will discuss perspectives on partnership formation, development, and sustainability from the community viewpoint.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-3\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>What's next for CURCI?<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Four Years of Community Collaboration: What&#8217;s next for UT&#8217;s Community-University Research Collaboration Initiative | Room 270<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Jon Shefner<\/strong>, Professor of Sociology &amp; Executive Director, Community-University Research Collaboration Initiative.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This educational session will give an overview of the history and practices of UT\u2019s Community-University Research Collaboration Initiative (CURCI, pronounced \u201cquirky\u201d). CURCI brings funding and university research to community-based research projects. In this session, participants will learn about CURCI\u2019s model, history, and examples of research projects funded by CURCI.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-4\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Roundtable: Museum and Community Schools: Outreach Partnerships<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-0-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Museum and Community Schools Partnerships: Building Relationships Through Outreach Programming | Room 362A<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Leslie Chang Jantz<\/strong>, Museum Educator, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Gladys Farmer<\/strong>, Community Schools Site Coordinator, Lonsdale Elementary<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: Representatives from McClung Museum and Lonsdale Elementary will share their collaborative experience serving students and families in the Lonsdale community. They will highlight how Lonsdale&#8217;s expressed need for STEM access and family engagement experiences shaped the trajectory of this community collaboration.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-5\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Roundtable: How to Have a Large Crowd at Your Community Event<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-0-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>So, You Want to Have a Large Crowd at Your Community Event | Room 362B<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Cynthia Finch<\/strong>, LMSW, CCM, CMCE, Executive Director, New Direction Health Care Solutions, Inc.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: Oftentimes, an event sponsor is disappointed in the number of attendees. This presentation explores strategies for hosting successful community events that attract large crowds. Learn how to ensure attendees leave feeling fulfilled, achieve the \u201c3 P\u2019s\u201d (Participation, Pathway Setting, Gaining POWER), and become effective community advocates for impactful event outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-6\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-6\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Roundtable: Provider And Patient Perspectives<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-0-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Provider And Patient Perspectives on Supporting Healthy Living Habits in River Valley Health | Room 362C<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Chad Wagoner<\/strong>, Assistant Professor, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Jared McGuirt<\/strong>, Department of Nutrition, and <strong>Eboni Winford<\/strong>, River Valley Health<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This session shares findings from a co-created needs assessment with River Valley Health (formerly Cherokee Health Systems), exploring provider and patient perspectives on supporting healthy behaviors. Insights include perceived barriers to lifestyle counseling, challenging patient habits, and opportunities for designing team-based, clinic- and community-level support tools.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Session <span class=\"TextRun Highlight MacChromeBold SCXW47409052 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47409052 BCX0\">2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47409052 BCX0\">: 1<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47409052 BCX0\">1<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47409052 BCX0\">:00 a.m. \u2013 1<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47409052 BCX0\">1<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47409052 BCX0\">:45 a.m.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW47409052 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\" \/>\n<p><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-1\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-1\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-1-7\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-1-7\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Creativity Cultivating Communities<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-1-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Once Upon a Workshop: How Creativity Can Cultivate Communities | <\/strong><\/span><strong>Room 262A\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenters<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Kayela Golden<\/strong>, Coordinator of Recruitment &amp; Student Engagement at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008693\">Abstract<\/span><\/strong>: This interactive session will explore how creativity cultivates communities through storytelling, hands-on learning, and authentic engagement. Designed for educators and outreach professionals, participants will discover real-world strategies and practical tools for designing inclusive, curiosity-driven programs that foster trust, representation, and lasting partnerships across diverse communities.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-1\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-1-8\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-1-8\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>UT Experiences Palestine in Jordan: Exploring Careers in International Aid and Peacebuilding<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-1-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>UT Experiences Palestine in Jordan: Exploring Careers in International Aid and Peacebuilding | <\/strong><\/span><strong>Room 262B\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenters<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Matt Buehler<\/strong>, Chair of Middle East Studies and Associate Professor of Political Science<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Suhair Burbar<\/strong>, <strong>Daniel Harb<\/strong>, <strong>Greg Harb<\/strong>, <strong>Helen Harb<\/strong>, <strong>Roger Harb<\/strong>, and <strong>Samyah Jubran<\/strong> of the Ramallah, Palestine Club of Knoxville<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008693\">Abstract<\/span><\/strong>: This new study abroad program, \u201cUT Experiences Palestine in Jordan: Exploring Careers in International Aid and Peacebuilding,\u201d provides annual career-prep training for twelve UT graduate students. This immersive experience prepares trainees for international careers in refugee aid, development, and peacebuilding through applied curriculum and first-hand learning about conflict resolution paths.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-1\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-1-9\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-1-9\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Engaged Scholarship: Planning &amp; Dissemination Strategies<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-1-9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Engaged Scholarship: Strategies for Planning, IRB Approval, Authorship and Dissemination | <\/strong><\/span><strong>Room 262C\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenters<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Amy Gilliland<\/strong>, Associate Director, Office of Community Engagement and Outreach<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Chris Kilgore<\/strong>, Director of Scholarly Teaching and Special Initiatives, Teaching &amp; Learning Innovation, <strong>Kimberly Pettigrew<\/strong>, Director of Food Security, United Way of Greater Knoxville, <strong>Hollie Raynor<\/strong>, Executive Associate Dean of Research &amp; Operations, Department of Nutrition, <strong>Javiette Samuel<\/strong>, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and External Relations, <strong>Eboni Winford<\/strong>, Vice President of Research, River Valley Health, and <strong>Rob Withrow<\/strong>, Director, Human Research Protections<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008693\">Abstract<\/span><\/strong>: This panel will detail the work, outputs, and insights from the Engaged Research Process Taskforce at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The Taskforce was designed to address issues of vocabulary, IRB approval, processes, and expectations of community-engaged research. Panelists will provide insights into improving the process of community-engaged research.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-1\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-1-10\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-1-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Gun Violence in Modern America <\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-1-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>The Atrocity Continues: Gun Violence in Modern America and its Victims | Room 270<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Bob Kronick<\/strong>, Professor Emeritus, Educational Psychology &amp; Counseling<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: : This presentation will highlight insights from the manuscript &#8220;Gun Violence in Modern America and Its Victims: The Case for Atrocity.&#8221; Focusing on victims&#8217; lived experiences and examining gun violence in contemporary context, attendees will be challenged to move beyond observation into active involvement.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-1\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-1-11\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-1-11\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Roundtable: Book Nooks: Health Literacy Initiative<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-1-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Book Nooks &amp; Big Ideas: A Community-Centered Health Literacy Initiative | Room 362A\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Julie Owens<\/strong>, Assistant Professor of Special Education, Department of Theory &amp; Practice in Teacher Education<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Laura Porter<\/strong>, Community Partner, River Valley Health<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This session explores how literacy initiatives like Book Nooks foster trust and collaboration in university-community partnerships, highlighting strategies for co-designing health literacy assessments to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in East Tennessee.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-1\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-1-12\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-1-12\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Roundtable: Science Curriculum for Mexican-Latina Girls\u2019 Summer Camp<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-1-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Nurturing Science Identities: Co-Designing a Science Curriculum for Summer Camp with Mexican-Latina Girls | Room 362B<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Jaquelina Schmittlen-Garbocci<\/strong>, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Theory &amp; Practice in Teacher Education<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Megan Barolet-Fogarty<\/strong>, Centro Hispano\u2019s Youth and Family Department&#8217;s Director, <strong>Maleny Lopez<\/strong>, <strong>Emily Tovar-Carreon<\/strong>, <strong>Jaqueline Turner<\/strong>, and <strong>Johana Turner<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This presentation explores a university-community partnership between Centro Hispano and UTK researchers that implemented culturally relevant STEM programming for Latine youth. By co-designing science curriculum with Mexican-Latina girls, the collaboration nurtures science identities, and creates spaces where participants develop agency while engaging with science hands-on activities.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-1\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-1-13\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-1-13\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Researcher-Community Collaborations with Hidden Communities<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-1-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Building and Strengthening Researcher-Community Partner Collaborations for Research with Hidden or Isolated Communities | Room 362C\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Mary Held<\/strong>, Associate Professor and Interim PhD Program Director, Social Work<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>J. Douglas Coatsworth<\/strong>, Betsey R. Bush Endowed Professor in Behavioral Health and Associate Dean of Research, College of Social Work. Contributors: <strong>Eliza Galvez<\/strong>, PhD Candidate, and <strong>J. Ruben Parra Cardona<\/strong>, Roger and Carol Nooe Endowed Chair and Professor<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This interactive workshop will explore strategies for building collaborations with community-based organizations serving hidden or isolated individuals and families. Participants will examine how researchers overcome challenges, including lower trust, power differentials, and cultural and linguistic barriers to develop successful collaborative partnerships.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-1\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-1-14\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-1-14\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Roundtable: Extension\u2019s Role in Nutrition Education for Substance Use Recovery<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-1-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Exploring Extension\u2019s Role in Nutrition Education for Substance Use Recovery: Community-Engaged Insights Across the State of Tennessee | Room 377<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Sherifa Iddrisu<\/strong>, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Doctoral Student, CEHHS, Nutrition Department<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Katie Conrad<\/strong>, <strong>Karen Franck<\/strong>, and <strong>Kristin Riggsbee<\/strong>, Nutrition Department, UT Family and Consumer Science Department<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This session explores extension\u2019s role in addressing nutrition needs in substance use disorder (SUD) recovery, highlighting the lack of structured nutrition education in rural areas. We will identify barriers, opportunities, and support systems to guide future Extension-based nutrition programs in Tennessee\u2019s SUD treatment centers.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight MacChromeBold SCXW12602904 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">Networking Lunch<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">: 1<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">:00 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">.m. \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">12<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">:<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">45<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12602904 BCX0\">.m.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW12602904 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121558627 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121558627 BCX0\">Lunch, networking, remarks<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW121558627 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun SCXW33796036 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33796036 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><\/span> Ballroom<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight MacChromeBold SCXW214284307 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214284307 BCX0\">Session <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214284307 BCX0\">3<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214284307 BCX0\">: 1:00 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214284307 BCX0\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214284307 BCX0\">.m.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214284307 BCX0\"> \u2013 1:45 p.m.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW214284307 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\" \/>\n<p><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-2\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-2\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-2-15\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-2-15\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Workforce Readiness for Justice Involved Adults<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-2-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Expanding Digital Skills and Workforce Readiness for Justice Involved Adults | Room 262A\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Stephanie Langley<\/strong>, Director Educational Opportunity Center, Education Research &amp; Opportunity Center, UTK<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Kenny Griffin<\/strong>, Correctional Counselor, Volunteer Coordinator, Knoxville Day Reporting Center, and <strong>Halle Timpson<\/strong>, Director, Veterans Upward Bound, ERO Center, UTK<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: The University of Tennessee&#8217;s TRIO programs and Knoxville Day Reporting Center collaborate to provide digital literacy training for formerly incarcerated individuals in a diversion program. This session explores the digital divide facing incarcerated populations and demonstrates how community partnerships reduce recidivism through education, structured support, and workforce readiness.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-2\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-2-16\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-2-16\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Rural Recovery: Distance Education for Addition Providers<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-2-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Cultivating Rural Recovery: Developing Specialized Distance Education for Addiction Providers in Tennessee | Room 262B<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Jamian Coleman<\/strong>, Assistant Professor, Counseling, Human Development &amp; Family Science<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Carrie Bailey<\/strong>, Associate Clinical Professor, College of Nursing, <strong>Edy Borden<\/strong>, Graduate Student, Counseling, Human Development &amp; Family Science, and <strong>Breanna Weiland<\/strong>, Graduate Student, Counseling, Human Development &amp; Family Science<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: Rural Tennessee faces a substance use treatment access crisis, with 71% of the 19.2% needing treatment receiving none. This session will share our team\u2019s research on addiction challenges in rural communities through focus groups and interviews to develop culturally responsive online resources addressing this critical public health need.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-2\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-2-17\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-2-17\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>University-Assisted Community Schools Impact<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-2-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Next-Level Engagement Through ED100: Cultivating Community Impact via University-Assisted Community Schools | Room 262C<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Janine Al-Aseer<\/strong>, Clinical Assistant Professor, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, College of Education<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Megan Mundie<\/strong>, Clinical Instructor, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This interactive workshop will explore academic outreach and engagement opportunities available through the University-Assisted Community Schools strategy. Through case studies of education and law courses, participants will examine how community-engaged teaching, learning, and scholarship brings academic learning to life.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-2\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-2-18\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-2-18\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Bridging Research Partnerships &amp; Community Transformation<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-2-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Bridging the Gap: How Research Partnerships Can Create Transformation and Community | Room 270\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Timothy P. Munyon<\/strong>, Ergen Professor of Business and Head, Department of Management &amp; Entrepreneurship<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This session highlights how scholars can create community engagement through strategic research partnerships. We highlight the case of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of East Tennessee, which resulted in published research and a transformative nationwide workforce program. We then engage interactively to discover new research collaboration opportunities among the audience<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-2\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-2-19\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-2-19\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Roundtable: Reflections on Appalachian Justice Research Center<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-2-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Reflections On the First Year of Community Collaborative Research at AJRC | Room 362A<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Wendy A. Bach<\/strong>, Professor of Law<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: The Appalachian Justice Research Center launched its first community collaborative research projects in 2024. One year later, ten transdisciplinary projects are underway. Co-directors will share updates including case studies, lessons learned about community-university partnerships, and the innovative Appalachian Justice Research Lab course model.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-2\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-2-20\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-2-20\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Roundtable: STEM Education in Centro Hispano Summer Program<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-2-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Partnership in Action: A Collaborative Approach to STEM Education in Centro Hispano Summer Program | Room 362B<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Jaquelina Schmittlen-Garbocci<\/strong>, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Einstein Morales<\/strong>, Making Robotics, and <strong>Megan Barolet-Fogarty<\/strong>, Centro Hispano\u2019s Youth and Family Department&#8217;s Director<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This presentation will share Centro Hispano&#8217;s partnership with UTK researchers in implementing culturally relevant STEM programming at their summer camp. The collaboration demonstrates how shared community identity strengthens implementation while emphasizing reciprocity and mutual benefit despite limited resources in community-engaged scholarship.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-2\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-2-21\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-2-21\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Roundtable: Civic Wealth Creation and Community Engagement<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-2-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Civic Wealth Creation and Community Engagement | Room 362C<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>David Gras<\/strong>, Associate Professor, Haslam College of Business, Consortium for Social Enterprise Effectiveness Co-Director<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Kumi Alderman<\/strong>, Executive Director, Asian Culture Center of Tennessee, and <strong>Tom Lumpkin<\/strong>, Visiting Senior Research Professor, Haslam College of Business<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: Civic Wealth Creation (CWC) fosters social, economic, and communal benefits through collaboration among communities, entrepreneurs, and universities. Highlighted by UT\u2019s role in the Knox Asian Festival, this roundtable explores how universities can drive CWC via research, outreach, and stakeholder engagement. Discussions emphasize inclusivity, trust-building, and sustainable community impact strategies.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight MacChromeBold SCXW1919576 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1919576 BCX0\">Session <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1919576 BCX0\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1919576 BCX0\">: <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1919576 BCX0\">2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1919576 BCX0\">:00 p.m. \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1919576 BCX0\">2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1919576 BCX0\">:45 p.m.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW1919576 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\" \/>\n<p><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-3\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-3\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-3-22\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-3-22\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Smoking Continuation in Central Appalachians with COPD<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-3-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Central Cessation: Partnering with a Federally Qualified Health Center to Assess Smoking Continuation Among Central Appalachians Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | Room 262A<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>McKenzie Granata Green<\/strong>, Graduate Teaching Associate, Public Health<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This presentation will detail how this project addresses smoking continuation patterns among patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Central Appalachia. Despite smoking cessation being the most effective way to halt COPD advancement and improve pulmonary outcomes, few studies have assessed smoking patterns in this population.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-3\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-3-23\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-3-23\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Participatory Approaches to Creative Community Projects<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-3-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>We Made This: Six Participatory or Collaborative Approaches to Community Engaged Creative Projects | Room 262B\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Amanda Evans<\/strong>, Assistant Professor, School of Art<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This interactive workshop introduces six participatory and collaborative frameworks for facilitating ethical, community-engaged artworks. Participants will diagram case studies of internationally recognized participatory artworks and engage in group discussions exploring the opportunities and challenges each approach presents for artists, communities, and host organizations.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-3\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-3-24\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-3-24\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Commitment to Collaborative Leadership<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-3-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Commitment to Collaborative Leadership | Room 262C\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Clarence Vaughn<\/strong>, Director, Office of Access and Community Connections, Haslam College of Business<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This educational session will help participants identify leadership styles while examining how professional development impacts collaborative leadership. Attendees will review personal definitions of collaborative leadership, learn effective strategies, and participate in interactive exercises evaluating personal versus social identity and affinity group impacts on decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-3\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-3-25\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-3-25\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Coaching the Coaches: Building Mentor Capacity <\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-3-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Coaching the Coaches: Building Mentor Capacity through the UT Collaboratory | Room 272C\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Kate Hall<\/strong>, Director of UT Grow Your Own Center, Academic Affairs, Research &amp; Student Success<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Charlene Russell<\/strong>, Middle TN Regional Manager, UT Grow Your Own Center, Academic Affairs, Research &amp; Student Success<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This session will focus on the UT System\u2019s Mentor Collaboratory, a two-year initiative that equips mentor teachers and program leaders with research-based tools, competency-aligned training, and peer networks while fostering collective leadership to strengthen Tennessee\u2019s teacher pipeline. Learn to co-create scalable professional development to enhance mentor-mentee relationship., aligns coursework with field experiences, and advances UT\u2019s Grand Challenges priority of improving K-12 education.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-3\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-3-26\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-3-26\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Roundtable: Implementation Science Training Program Development<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-3-26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Lessons Learned in the Development of an Implementation Science Training Program | Room 362B\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Nikola Zaharakis<\/strong>, Research Assistant Professor, Center for Behavioral Health Research, College of Social Work<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>J. Douglas Coatsworth<\/strong>, Betsey R. Bush Endowed Professor in Behavioral Health and Associate Dean of Research, College of Social Work, <strong>Kristina Gordon<\/strong>, Associate Dean for Community Engagement, College of Education, Health, &amp; Human Sciences, and <strong>Eboni Winford<\/strong>, Vice President of Research, River Valley Health<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This roundtable will share lessons learned in co-creating an implementation science training program for academic researchers and federally qualified health center staff. Faculty and community partner team members will discuss recommended strategies for decreasing potential misunderstandings and streamlining group progression.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-3\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-3-27\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-3-27\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> <strong>Roundtable: Computational Thinking &amp; Community Storytelling<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-3-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Storytelling Through Computational Thinking: Connecting Computer Science and Community Stories | Room 362C<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Amy Maples<\/strong>, Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Co-presenter<\/strong><\/span>: <strong>Lynn Hodge<\/strong>, Professor and Department Head, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008693\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/span>: This roundtable will report on a professional learning project integrating culturally responsive pedagogy with computer science teaching among K-8 educators from East Tennessee Appalachian communities. 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