Fostering Outreach and Engagement
At the University of Tennessee System, we are committed to transforming grand challenges across the state, strengthening community and industry partnerships, and building lifelong connections with Tennesseans—from early childhood through senior years. UT is the trusted first call for solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities.
Goal 3.1
UT transforms grand challenges facing Tennessee communities and industries
(FY 2021 – 2025)
Objective 3.1.1
By 2025, UT transforms three of our state’s grand challenges into strengths and increases Tennessee’s rank into the top 50% of US states.
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Goal 3.2
Tennesseans seek UT first for help in solving issues facing their communities and industries
(FY 2021 – 2025)
Objective 3.2.1
By 2025, the number of Tennesseans engaging with UT and seeking help will increase by 25%, including an increase in underrepresented community members. By 2025, Tennesseans will be able to describe one or more systemwide accomplishments of UT.
Number of Contacts Engaging with the University of Tennessee Through UT Extension, IPS, and Research
| Baseline | 2025 Outcome |
|---|---|
| 4,471,764 | 5.6M contacts representative of Tennessee’s demographics |
Goal 3.3
Expand the impact of UT’s research on the lives of Tennesseans and beyond
(FY 2021 – 2025)
Objective 3.3.1
By 2025, UT connects 60% of Tennesseans with life stage specific/age-appropriate engagement opportunities.
Percentage of Tennesseans that UT Connects with Engagement Opportunities
| Baseline | 2025 Outcome |
|---|---|
| Estimated 25% of Tennesseans based on UT Presence and US Census (2020) | 60% of Tennesseans |