Faculty & Staff Office Decorating Contest
Office Decorating Competition
The Homecoming Student Steering Committee is proud to sponsor an office decorating contest for faculty and staff to display their UTC Spirit alongside this year’s theme during Homecoming Week 2024. Come together as an office/department to decorate your office suite or participate as an individual and decorate your individual office/cubicle.
Judging Categories
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Office/Department: the space that will be decorated and judged is used by multiple staff members; this can include a common lobby space, hallway, etc.
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Individual: the office/cubicle space that will be decorated and judged is used/occupied by a single staff member; individuals can decorate their door or inside their individual office space
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Residence Halls: the space being decorated is the lobby or a common space as identified by the Resident Director within an on-campus residence hall
Registration
Registration for departments and individuals to sign up to participate in the 2024 Office Decorating Competition will open on Monday, September 9th at 9 a.m. and close on Friday, October 11th at 11:59 p.m.
Decorating
Decorating can begin on Monday, October 21st for those registered and must be completed by 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 24th.
Decorating Regulations
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Supplies will NOT be provided.
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When using lights, do not string lights or extension cords underneath your windows or doors. Use the exterior outlets and be sure the lights you are using are UL Rated for exterior use.
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Do not string lights across where people walk; this could create a tripping hazard.
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Do not cover your office door numbers.
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Do not place decorations around lights.
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Do not place decorations on ceiling fans.
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Decorations cannot restrict the view of any Exit signs
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Decorations cannot restrict the movement through hallways, entrances and exits of the office/building.
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All decorations should be discarded promptly following Homecoming Week which ends on Saturday, October 26th
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All decorations must be appropriate and in good taste.
Judging
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Judging will take place on Thursday, October 24th, through video submissions. Submissions should be sent to Jeremiah Taylor [email protected]
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In the subject line, please include the location of your office/department or Residence Hall.
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Registered participants will be required to submit their video for judging no later than 12 p.m. on Thursday, October 24th. Videos should be no longer than 1 minute and should capture as much of the decorated space as possible.Decorations will be judged on the following:
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Use of blue and gold colors
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Use of the 2024 Homecoming Theme: FAIRYTALE
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Use of the University logo and/or name
A committee of UTC students will select the top 3 winning Offices (First, Second, Third Place). Each winner will receive a ribbon and framed certificate.
Announcement of Winners:
First, Second, and Third place winners will be announced on the @utchomecoming social media page on Monday, October 28, 2024.
If you have any questions, please email Jeremiah Taylor [email protected]
Previous Winners
2023 - Advancement
2022 - Center for Career & Leadership Development
2021 - Student Support Services
2020 - Center for Global Education
2019 - Center for Global Education
2018 - Chancellor's Office
2017 - Campus Recreation