On Wednesday, SGA Academic Affairs hosts the annual Vol Walk of Life from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the UC Ballroom.
“The Vol Walk of Life is an annual event where students have the opportunity to learn about and interact with different colleges, offices, departments and organizations on campus,” Taylor Odle, Academic Affairs Committee director, said.
The walk informs students about academic resources that will help them succeed in the future and introduces them to many new and exciting educational and professional opportunities. Many different clubs, organizations and businesses will be in attendance and will provide information and guidance to all student participants.
“The Vol Walk of Life is a great event for students to explore more opportunities during their tenure here at UTK,” SGA Student Services Director Drew Shapiro said, adding that the event is unique to UT.
Modeled after the “Game of Life,” students fill out a game card as they visit the different tables set up by the colleges and organizations in attendance. Each table’s representatives will then provide students with information about their respective organization, college, club or business and how they can get involved. Guidance will also be offered to all those who have questions and inquiries about succeeding academically and professionally.
Students can also register for prize drawings consisting of UT gears, meal plans and an assortment of other items as they walk around to different tables. The first 100 student participants will also receive a free UT T-shirt, and food will be available for all attendees.
This year, Lady Vols’ softball coaches Ralph and Karen Weekly will speak to students about the significance of education and succeeding in the academic and professional worlds.
The Academic Affairs Committee of SGA works closely with the provost and the deans of each UT college to address academic concerns on the Knoxville campus. The committee prides itself on aiding students in their educational and career walks and conducts research directed toward improving academics and educational and professional outreach on campus.
Academic Affairs uses the Vol Walk of Life to connect with students and encourage them to take active roles in their academic and professional careers. Well respected by UT administrators, the event has been very successful on campus for many years, as it encourages students to strive for success while providing a place for on-campus clubs and off-campus organizations to give students information about their group.
All students are encouraged to attend the Vol Walk of Life, as it is a very educational and informative event that will help students continue their academic journeys further into their professional occupations, according to organizers. Students will also be exposed to many organizations with which they can become involved.
“It is extremely important that students understand the importance of academic achievement and success,” Odle said. “However, it is equally important that they be made aware of the resources that the University of Tennessee can provide to them in order to achieve their academic goals and to make their undergraduate career much easier. The Vol Walk of Life accomplishes both of these goals.”
