Homecoming Student Steering Committee

The Homecoming Student Steering Committee is a select group of student leaders who are responsible for the planning, execution and promotion of all student-focused Homecoming events. This group is chosen through a rigorous application process with an emphasis on academic achievement, on and off-campus involvement and commitment to the spirit and traditions of the institution. Committee members are supervised by the Coordinator for Student Engagement and Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement.
The application for the 2021 Committee is now closed. See the information below to learn more about the committee and positions!
Questions about the committee can be directed to Jennifer Eaton, Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement, at Jennifer-Eaton@utc.edu.
Position Descriptions & Responsibilities
Committee Structure - PDF Download
The Assistant Student Directors are the official student spokespersons for Homecoming at UTC and work with the Advisor and Graduate Advisor to provide leadership and overall management of the student steering committee while overseeing the Outreach & Involvement and Programming sub-committees.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead student steering committee efforts to make Homecoming student programs/events accessible and inclusive to all UTC students
- Serve on the University-Wide Homecoming Committee
- Oversee the Outreach & Involvement and Programming sub-committees
- Preside over bi-weekly student steering committee meetings and coordinate meeting agenda
- Update and publish the Homecoming Packet and lead all communication efforts to student leaders regarding opportunities for organizations to participate in committee programs
- Participate in press appearances as requested or assign a proxy
- Assist student steering committee advisors with:
- Planning and logistics of the committee retreat
- Developing a post-Homecoming assessment to gain student feedback
- Facilitating committee goal setting and assessing goal achievement
- Creating a feedback summary to provide to next year’s committee
- Recruitment and selection of next year’s committee
Additional Expectations of Homecoming Student Steering Committee members include:
- Support student steering committee efforts to make Homecoming student programs/events accessible and inclusive to all UTC students
- Participate in bi-weekly student steering committee meetings and sub-committee meetings
- Attend all events run by the student steering committee, including events on game day (class counts as an excused absence)
- Assisting with marketing efforts including hanging up posters, visiting classes/organization meetings, staffing promo tables, and social media promotion
- Participating in mandatory spring retreat and summer work day
- Maintain all eligibility requirements related to position
The Promotions Coordinator manages creative marketing efforts for the student steering committee through social media, digital graphics, and printed materials.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage and create content for the official UTC Homecoming social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat) including promoting events/programs in advance and while they are happening
- Select and order giveaways and other promotional items
- Work with the Office of Communications and Marketing to create digital graphics and printed materials to market student steering committee programs and events
- Coordinate outreach strategies such as tabling to promote committee programs and events
Additional Expectations of Homecoming Student Steering Committee members include:
- Support student steering committee efforts to make Homecoming student programs/events accessible and inclusive to all UTC students
- Participate in bi-weekly student steering committee meetings and sub-committee meetings
- Attend all events run by the student steering committee, including events on game day (class counts as an excused absence)
- Assisting with marketing efforts including hanging up posters, visiting classes/organization meetings, staffing promo tables, and social media promotion
- Participating in mandatory spring retreat and summer work day
- Maintain all eligibility requirements related to position
The Homecoming Court Coordinator organizes the application, interview, and selection process of the UTC Homecoming Court.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage all aspects of the Homecoming Court application and interview process including recruiting applicants, coordinating an interview committee, and scheduling interviews
- Provide exemplary communication to all Homecoming Court applicants and candidates to keep them aware of their status throughout the process and attendance expectations as well as be available to answer any questions applicants or candidates might have
- Work with advisor to maintain an accurate score sheet and create and manage a student voting process in MocSync
- Coordinate logistics related to the celebration of Homecoming Court at Kickoff and the football game including scripting the announcements, announcing when needed, scheduling practices, and ordering supplies
Additional Expectations of Homecoming Student Steering Committee members include:
- Support student steering committee efforts to make Homecoming student programs/events accessible and inclusive to all UTC students
- Participate in bi-weekly student steering committee meetings and sub-committee meetings
- Attend all events run by the student steering committee, including events on game day (class counts as an excused absence)
- Assisting with marketing efforts including hanging up posters, visiting classes/organization meetings, staffing promo tables, and social media promotion
- Participating in mandatory spring retreat and summer work day
- Maintain all eligibility requirements related to position
The University Day of Service Coordinator plans a community-focused full day service experience the Saturday prior to Homecoming to provide UTC students, faculty, and alumni the opportunity to give back to the Chattanooga community.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate all event logistics which could include supplies/facilities/vendor needs, A/V media needs, risk management and event staffing/security needs, guest speaker/entertainment, marketing, budget management, on-site management and program evaluation for event
- Coordinate projects for the service experience including soliciting service opportunities that benefit community organizations
- Manage volunteer logistics including developing and facilitating an online registration process, recruiting volunteers, and coordinating volunteer assignments and check-in process
- Communicate the importance of civic engagement and expectations through a kickoff and closing ceremony
Additional Expectations of Homecoming Student Steering Committee members include:
- Support student steering committee efforts to make Homecoming student programs/events accessible and inclusive to all UTC students
- Participate in bi-weekly student steering committee meetings and sub-committee meetings
- Attend all events run by the student steering committee, including events on game day (class counts as an excused absence)
- Assisting with marketing efforts including hanging up posters, visiting classes/organization meetings, staffing promo tables, and social media promotion
- Participating in mandatory spring retreat and summer work day
- Maintain all eligibility requirements related to position
The Paint the Campus Blue & Gold Coordinator manages the Banner Painting Competition and the Faculty/Staff Office Decorating Competition and other efforts that enhance the campus environment, increase awareness and boost morale during Homecoming.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate all event logistics which could include supplies/facilities/vendor needs, A/V media needs, risk management and event staffing/security needs, guest speaker/entertainment, marketing, budget management, on-site management and program evaluation for event
- Oversee all participating organization and office needs including recruitment of groups and offices to participate, creating/adjusting rules for the events, managing registrations, any and all communication and holding all groups accountable to the rules and expectations of the event
- Oversee judges panel including recruitment, training, all communication for/with the panel, scoring rubric structure; work with advisory team to tally scores
- Coordinate opportunities to both highlight all participants and celebrate those chosen as winners
Additional Expectations of Homecoming Student Steering Committee members include:
- Support student steering committee efforts to make Homecoming student programs/events accessible and inclusive to all UTC students
- Participate in bi-weekly student steering committee meetings and sub-committee meetings
- Attend all events run by the student steering committee, including events on game day (class counts as an excused absence)
- Assisting with marketing efforts including hanging up posters, visiting classes/organization meetings, staffing promo tables, and social media promotion
- Participating in mandatory spring retreat and summer work day
- Maintain all eligibility requirements related to position
The Kickoff and Alumni Engagement Coordinator plans a kickoff pep rally for the campus community and a student-alumni networking event.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the Office of Alumni Affairs (in conjunction with the Office of the Chancellor, Chattanooga Athletics, Spirit Groups, Marching Mocs and Chattanooga City/County officials) to ensure the success of each event
- Coordinate all event logistics which could include supplies/facilities/vendor needs, A/V media needs, risk management and event staffing/security needs, guest speaker/entertainment, marketing, budget management, on-site management and program evaluation for each event
- Collaborate with Homecoming Court Coordinator in announcement of Homecoming Court candidates during Kickoff event
- Create a strategy for students and alumni to engage with one another during the Alumni Mixer, and manage a student and alumni registration process for the event
Additional Expectations of Homecoming Student Steering Committee members include:
- Support student steering committee efforts to make Homecoming student programs/events accessible and inclusive to all UTC students
- Participate in bi-weekly student steering committee meetings and sub-committee meetings
- Attend all events run by the student steering committee, including events on game day (class counts as an excused absence)
- Assisting with marketing efforts including hanging up posters, visiting classes/organization meetings, staffing promo tables, and social media promotion
- Participating in mandatory spring retreat and summer work day
- Maintain all eligibility requirements related to position
The Small Events Coordinators plan small daytime events each day of Homecoming Week to provide additional opportunities for students to engage in Homecoming activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate all event logistics which could include supplies/facilities/vendor needs, A/V media needs, risk management and event staffing/security needs, guest speaker/entertainment, marketing, budget management, on-site management and program evaluation for each event
- Develop creative ways to engage students in Homecoming activities and provide social opportunities between classes and to connect events to the chosen Homecoming theme
Additional Expectations of Homecoming Student Steering Committee members include:
- Support student steering committee efforts to make Homecoming student programs/events accessible and inclusive to all UTC students
- Participate in bi-weekly student steering committee meetings and sub-committee meetings
- Attend all events run by the student steering committee, including events on game day (class counts as an excused absence)
- Assisting with marketing efforts including hanging up posters, visiting classes/organization meetings, staffing promo tables, and social media promotion
- Participating in mandatory spring retreat and summer work day
- Maintain all eligibility requirements related to position
The Late Night Programs Coordinator plans two evening (after 8:00pm) events that are open to all students.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate all event logistics which could include supplies/facilities/vendor needs, A/V media needs, risk management and event staffing/security needs, guest speaker/entertainment, marketing, budget management, on-site management and program evaluation for each event
- Develop creative ways to engage students in Homecoming activities and provide social opportunities in the evenings and to connect the events to the chosen Homecoming theme
Additional Expectations of Homecoming Student Steering Committee members include:
- Support student steering committee efforts to make Homecoming student programs/events accessible and inclusive to all UTC students
- Participate in bi-weekly student steering committee meetings and sub-committee meetings
- Attend all events run by the student steering committee, including events on game day (class counts as an excused absence)
- Assisting with marketing efforts including hanging up posters, visiting classes/organization meetings, staffing promo tables, and social media promotion
- Participating in mandatory spring retreat and summer work day
- Maintain all eligibility requirements related to position
The Lip Sync Coordinator plans the annual Lip Sync competition, open to any registered student organization at UTC.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate all event logistics which could include supplies/facilities/vendor needs, A/V media needs, risk management and event staffing/security needs, guest speaker/entertainment, marketing, budget management, on-site management and program evaluation for event
- Oversee judges panel including recruitment, training, all communication for/with the panel, scoring rubric structure and judges introductions and work with advisory team to tally scores
- Oversee all participating organization needs including recruitment of diverse organizations to participate, creating/adjusting rules for the event, managing registrations including song lists and music access, any and all communication, day-of-show run through, wristband distribution and holding all groups accountable to the rules and expectations of the event
- Develop creative ways to keep audience entertained during event
Additional Expectations of Homecoming Student Steering Committee members include:
- Support student steering committee efforts to make Homecoming student programs/events accessible and inclusive to all UTC students
- Participate in bi-weekly student steering committee meetings and sub-committee meetings
- Attend all events run by the student steering committee, including events on game day (class counts as an excused absence)
- Assisting with marketing efforts including hanging up posters, visiting classes/organization meetings, staffing promo tables, and social media promotion
- Participating in mandatory spring retreat and summer work day
- Maintain all eligibility requirements related to position
The Game Day Experience Coordinator plans an event to take place before the Homecoming football game to engage students in alcohol-alternative activities that promote social engagement, spirit, and encourage student attendance at the game.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with University departments such as Chattanooga Athletics to plan event activities and ensure their success
- Coordinate all event logistics which could include supplies/facilities/vendor needs, A/V media needs, risk management and event staffing/security needs, guest speaker/entertainment, marketing, budget management, on-site management and program evaluation for event
Additional Expectations of Homecoming Student Steering Committee members include:
- Support student steering committee efforts to make Homecoming student programs/events accessible and inclusive to all UTC students
- Participate in bi-weekly student steering committee meetings and sub-committee meetings
- Attend all events run by the student steering committee, including events on game day (class counts as an excused absence)
- Assisting with marketing efforts including hanging up posters, visiting classes/organization meetings, staffing promo tables, and social media promotion
- Participating in mandatory spring retreat and summer work day
- Maintain all eligibility requirements related to position
Join the 2021 Student Steering Committee!
Committee Overview
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Must be enrolled at UTC as a full-time student (Undergraduate students: at least 12 hours; Graduate students: at least 9 hours) during entire term of position
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GPA minimum: 2.50 (Coordinators), 2.75 (Assistant Student Directors) – cumulative; must maintain for entire term
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Must be in good academic and conduct standing with the institution; must maintain for entire term
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Candidates should have a commitment to servant leadership, an understanding of the level of visibility and responsibility associated with being a student leader and an appreciation for inclusion
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Candidates should understand the need for confidentiality in some areas of the Homecoming planning and execution process
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Position term: February 2021 – end of Homecoming 2021. Once a 2021 Homecoming date is selected, a defined term end date will be communicated to committee members
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Must attend all committee and sub-committee meetings. Committee meetings will be at 5:30pm on Mondays. The meeting schedule will be communicated with selected applicants.
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Must attend Spring Training Retreat and Summer Planning Retreat (dates TBD)
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Must attend events run by the Student Steering Committee, including events on game day (class counts as an excused absence)
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Must attend designated shifts at outreach events (ex. Welcome Week, tabling, student organization meetings, etc.)
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Some event planning will happen over the summer, so summer communication and some work is expected
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All positions are subject to other duties as assigned
All positions are paid bi-weekly at a rate of $8/hour.
Event planning, leadership development, time management, conflict management, marketing skills, and risk management.
Application Information
Application Opens: Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. EST
Application Closes: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. EST
Interviews: Thursday, February 11, 2021 - Friday, February 12, 2021
Selection Notification: Friday, February 19, 2021
Committee Term Begins: Monday, February 22, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. EST
Step 1: Read the information on this page
Make sure you understand the eligibility requirements, time commitment, and the position responsibilities. If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Eaton at jennifer-eaton@utc.edu.
Step 2: Submit an application through MocSync
The application process for the 2021 Homecoming Student Steering Process includes submitting an online application through MocSync by February 5, 2021.
The application contains short answer questions designed to get to know you and gauge your interest in the Student Steering Committee. Please take adequate time to provide thoughtful answers.
If you need accommodations to apply for this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Eaton at jennifer-eaton@utc.edu.
Step 3: Recommendation Forms:
In the application, you will be asked to provide the name and contact information for 2 references. One reference is a Peer Reference and must be a current UTC student (not yourself). The second reference is a Professional Reference and must be submitted by a current UTC faculty/staff member.
After you submit the application, your references will be sent an email with a link to a recommendation form to fill out on your behalf. These 2 recommendation forms are due by February 7, 2021, in order for your application to be complete.
Step 4: Interviews
Once applications close, applicants with completed applications who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to participate in a interview with our the selection committee.
The selection committee will be comprised of staff from the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. During that time, you should expect to tell us about yourself, your involvement on or off campus, desire to assist with Homecoming and share information from your application. Note: No applicant is guaranteed an interview.
Step 5: Selection
After interviews are complete, the selection committee will meet to decide the best team for our next student steering committee. All applicants will be contacted once final decisions are made.
The application for the 2021 Student Steering Committee, is now closed. The deadline to submit your application was Friday, February 5, 2021.
Previous Commmittees
Student Director for Programming: Anna Pate
Student Director for Involvement & Outreach: Mary Catherine Chadwell
University Day of Service Chair: Kiersten Stokes
Lip Sync Chair: Jenna Yates
Promotions Chair: Allen Towry
Programs Chair: DaVeon Hall
Paint the Campus Blue & Gold Chair: Aali Yarbrough
Student Director: Davon Crews
Assistant Student Director: Sophi Falcone
University Day of Service Chair: Dominique Malone
Lip Sync Chair: Cameron Hinton
Kick Off & Alumni Engagement Chair: Mary Catherine Chadwell
Homecoming Court Chair: Caity Pollon
Promotions Chair: Cassie Whitaker
Late Night Programs Chair: Aali Yarbrough
Small Events Chair: Anna Pate
Game Day Experience Chair: Callie Koharik
Paint the Campus Blue & Gold Chair: Yancy Freeman Jr.

Alexis Hurley
Student Director

Sophi Falcone
Assistant Director for Campus Involvement

Davon Crews
Assistant Director for Outreach

Keili Keoho
Assistant Director for Programming

Hailey Puckett
Community Engagement Co-Chair

Mickey Teal
Community Engagement Co-Chair

Kierstan Szalay
Lip Sync Chair

Cheyenne Hooper
Kickoff & Alumni Engagement Chair

Rachel Frizzell
Homecoming Court Chair

Madi Taylor
Promotions Chair

Latara Bates
Late Night Programs Chair

Cara Campbell
Small Events Chair

Ashley McKnight
Game Day Experience Chair

Brittany Watlington
Student Director

Alexis Hurley
Assistant Director for Campus Involvement

Jasmine Liev
Assistant Director for Outreach

Hailey Rapheal
Assistant Director for Programming

Cidney Coppock
Community Engagement Co-Chair

Caroline Waldron
Community Engagement Co-Chair

Sophi Falcone
Paint the Campus Blue & Gold Chair

Madison Frazier
Kickoff & Alumni Engagement Chair

Kelli Keoho
Homecoming Court Chair

Andreya Steidl
Social Media Chair

McKenna Bowery
Homecoming After Dark Chair

Ricarnicea Johnson
Small Events Chair

Malik Sampson
Tailgate Chair

Ashley McKnight
LipSync Chair










