UTC School Psychology Program Director Dr. Amanda Hardin joined Jed & JR Mornings to discuss how constant social media use is reshaping young people’s sensitivity and attention. Does excessive time online is linked to reduced dependability and difficulty managing real-life commitments? The discussion talked about constant digital engagement and can heightened emotional reactivity and distraction…
Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien talks workplace relationships on Jed & JR Mornings
Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien, UC Foundation Professor, Director of the School of Professional Studies and Interim School Psychology Program Director at UTC, joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to discuss how friendships at work are declining due to factors like remote work, social media, and generational shifts. The interview starts at the 25:30…
UTC Launches RAIL System Library To Support Tennessee School Districts
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has launched the Rural Assessment Intervention Library (RAIL), a program that provides rural Tennessee school districts with access to various assessment kits and resources—free of charge—for evaluating and supporting students’ needs. Developed by Dr. Amanda Hardin and her team with backing from the UT System Grand Challenges initiative and…