What is GOLD?
Gold encompasses all alumni of UTC who have graduated, or passed at least 24 semester hours from the university within ten years of the most recent
graduating class.
At UTC, approximately 12,720 or 36.4% are graduates of the last 10 years, and this number is growing larger with every graduating class. Of those approximately 7,000 young alumni live in Hamilton County. Because of this large number and the fact that our young alumni represent an abundance of virtually untapped resources of energy and enthusiasm, the GOLD program was established to provide an opportunity for more organized participation and leadership within the younger group.
STAY CONNECTED
Several young alumni have contacted the UTC alumni office and have expressed ways in which the office can help serve them, including
- Offering methods to network with other UTC alumni in careers of interest
(See Alumni Career Mentor Program) - Hosting young alumni events to further relationship building
(See Upcoming Events) - Engage young alumni in meaningful service to the university
(Email the Alumni Office) - Provide ways for young alumni to stay connected
"Go Mocs...UTC Alumni" Facebook group 
UTC Mocs My Space
GOLD Program Council Members
The GOLD Program Council is designed to establish and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship between UTC and its alumni of the last decade.
- Lesley Berryhill, '97 - Chair (email).
You may also call the UTC Alumni office at 423/425-4785. - Kimberly Pettyjohn, '04
- Debbie Mirra, '07
Apply for a position on the inagural UTC GOLD Council.
Download GOLD Council Application (pdf)
The commitment to the council, should you choose to apply, will consist of attending two meetings a year in Chattanooga (spring/summer and fall), periodic conference calls, and periodic committee meetings as needed. In addition, this council will be asked to support various special events throughout the year in Chattanooga and in your specific regions throughout the United States. Those interested in applying do not have to live in the greater Chattanooga area.
If you are interested in applying for a position on the new UTC GOLD Council, or would like to nominate someone, please submit the GOLD Council application along with a copy of your resume to our office by Wednesday, April 16, 2008. You can send your application via e-mail to letusknow@utc.edu, fax it to 423/425-5277, or via US Mail to the Patten Alumni House. A committee will meet to select the first class of council members and you will be notified of their selections by May 1, 2008. The first council meeting will occur in May or June; a specific date will be announced soon.
Objectives
- To educate the young alumnus about the Alumni Leadership Council; thereby shaping his perception of the council, and increasing his level of support for UTC.
- To generate young alumni interest and participation in local Alumni Leadership Council activities, individual college/school constituencies and other special interest affinity groups.
- To engage young alumni in meaningful experiences that share UTC as their common bond.
For more information about our GOLD Program, please call the UTC Alumni Office at 423/425-4785 or 800/728-4882.
