Student Resources
Student Handbook
Templates
edTPA Lesson Plan Template (.docx) edTPA Special Educ Lesson Plan Template (.doc) Unit Plan Template (.doc)
Featured Student
"The opportunity to student teach overseas is what brought me to Union in the first place. I feel a call on my life to teach overseas as a missionary, and my hopes are that this program will only further confirm that call. I hope to grow as a person, a believer, and an educator as I walk through this process."
-Amanda Baldwin, student teacher at Haven of Peace Academy, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Spring 2011
ADA Policy/Accommodations
Any student with a disability requesting academic accommodations is encouraged to speak with the course instructor immediately at the beginning of the semester. In addition, the student must provide the instructor a letter of accommodations from the Office of Disability Services (ODS). For more information about registering with ODS please visit the ODS website or contact Esperanza Gonzalez, Director for Disability Services, at egonzalez@uu.edu or (731) 661-6520. ODS is located in PAC F-39. All information disclosed during this process will be handled in compliance with FERPA policies regarding privacy of information.
Personnel Resources
Academic advisor
Undergraduate candidates are assigned an academic advisor from the major department upon entrance to Union; post-baccalaureate candidates are advised by the Director for Educator Preparation and the program director. The advisor meets with the candidate at least once each semester during priority registration to plan the schedule for the program of study. Other meetings to discuss academic and career plans are encouraged as the candidate or advisor deem necessary or desired.
Internship supervision
Candidates enrolled in the internship are assigned a university coach who observes the candidate regularly in the teaching environment and provides feedback regarding strengths and areas that need strengthening. Monthly meetings are held with the intern, coach, and mentor.
Director for Educator Preparation
The Director for Educator Preparation serves as the Licensing Officer and is available during regular office hours to answer questions regarding programs of study, testing requirements, teacher licensure, employment opportunities, and other topics related to the Educator Preparation Program. The undergraduate candidate is responsible for scheduling an appointment with the Director for Educator Preparation for a graduation audit in the fall semester prior to the internship to assure completion of requirements for graduation and licensure. The post-baccalaureate candidate is responsible for having the transcript audit completed prior to beginning course work and for asking about changes in licensure programs as directed by the Tennessee State Department of Education to assure that all requirements are met.
Director for Clinical Experiences
The Director for Clinical Experiences is responsible for placement of all field experiences including observations, practica, and internships. Other responsibilities of the Director for Clinical Experiences include informing professors and candidates of field experience placements, assigning university coaches for the internship, acquiring documentation from cooperating schools regarding guidelines for cooperating teachers of interns, securing agreements with school systems where field experiences take place, and assisting the Assistant Dean for Teacher Education in additional duties when necessary.
Director for Counseling Services
The services of a full-time licensed psychologist are available through the Office of Counseling Services to students with personal or emotional concerns, including disabilities. All counseling is held in strict confidence.