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For its implementation of varied programs and policies supporting diversity and inclusion throughout the community and across campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has won the Inclusion by Design award from the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga.<\/p>\n
The award was presented today at the Urban League\u2019s 37th<\/sup> annual Equal Opportunity Day Breakfast before a sell-out crowd at the Chattanooga Convention Center. UTC Chancellor Steve Angle was joined by UTC Executive Vice Chancellor Richard Brown, Angle\u2019s Chief of Staff Terry Denniston and UTC College of Health, Education and Professional Studies Dean Valerie Rutledge in accepting the award, which was presented by Ryenne McDowell, a UTC undergraduate majoring in political science.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Urban League is such a central fixture in our community, doing so many good and important things to inspire everyone to embrace diversity and inclusion, that receiving this award from them is really meaningful and significant,\u201d Angle said. \u201cWhat is important about this is that it acknowledges the contributions of the entire University. It is not about just one or two people but the involvement and engagement of so many people who have a direct impact on enhancing diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom sharing the history of the Martin Luther King corridor through the \u2018Stories of the Big 9\u2019 podcasts, to the Equity Fellows students volunteering to help the community respond to a variety of challenges, to the contributions of faculty, staff, students and alumni in countless ways to demonstrate and enhance the value of diversity and inclusion\u2014to me, it\u2019s the breadth and depth of the University\u2019s involvement as well as its impact that are important and what is recognized by this award.\u201d<\/p>\n According to the Urban League, UTC\u2019s selection for the honor resulted from inclusive business practices and outreach: \u201cAs the pre-eminent four-year university in our city, the UTC administration and staff have initiated a variety of programs and policies that are supporting diversity and inclusion across campus and within our community.\u201d<\/p>\n