About Us
The Commission for Women (“CFW”) is a body appointed by the Chancellor of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville within the UTK community to advise on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of campus programs, policies, and services designed to improve the status of women on the campus. The CFW reports to the Division of Access and Engagement.
Membership Application is Open!
We are accepting applications now until April 22. If you are a current member, your membership will remain active and we look forward to continuing our work together next year- there is no need to reapply. New members may apply here https://tiny.utk.edu/CCApp24 Please contact us if you have any questions.
Commission Co-Chairs
Mia Pearson-Loomis | Senior Professional Academic Coach, Student Success Center | mpearson@utk.edu | |
Courtney Cronley | Professor, College of Social Work | ccronle1@utk.edu |
Committee Chairs |
LaTiffany Davis & Heather Hartman (Membership, Sponsorship, and Awards) Deb Haines (Current Issues, Culture, and Community) Emily Ford (Events and Communication) Jessica Black (Professional Development, Retention, and Wellness) |
Awards & Scholarships
The Commission for Women awards three Chancellor’s Honors awards: the Notable UT Woman award, the Angie Warren Perkins award, and the Rising UT Woman award. Learn more here.
Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2023 CFW awards:
Angie Warren Perkins Award – Leia Cain
Rising UT Woman Award – Hannah Schmidt
Notable UT Woman – Samantha Ehrlich
News
Resources
The CFW has compiled a list of historical resources and local resources aimed to educate and form the community. Learn more about resources here.