Spring Research and Arts Conference Class Visit Program

UTC faculty are invited to register their students to participate in the UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference Class Visit program!  Established in 2023, more than 200 students participate in the program each year. The program aims to foster excitement about research and help students explore career paths. The program is open to students in any UTC undergraduate or graduate course. Students who participate in the program interview presenters, complete the class visit engagement worksheet, and receive a conference t-shirt! 

Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Faculty may register one or more of their classes. Faculty who plan to participate in the program must submit the registration form by March 15, 2027.

Which Classes Should Participate?

The program is open to students in any UTC undergraduate or graduate course. Students in general education courses, and courses targeting first- and second-year undergraduates, are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty are encouraged to offer class credit or create other incentives (class assignment or project) for participation.

How it Works

1. The registration link will be available after fall break. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with details about your visit, and an electronic copy of the engagement worksheet to distribute to your students. The engagement worksheet includes detailed instructions for conducting presenter interviews.
2. Students check in at the conference and receive a T-shirt and pen for completing the worksheet. At check-in, students will be instructed to submit the completed worksheets to their professors for extra credit or other incentives that professors have discussed with their classes.
3. Students engage with presenters and complete the engagement worksheet (provided by faculty).
4. Conference coordinators share attendance lists with faculty (after the conference).

Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Faculty who plan to participate in the program should complete the registration form as soon as possible. The registration link will be available after fall break.

Ready to register your class for a visit?  

 The registration link will be available after fall break.

After you register, you will receive a confirmation email which will include details about your visit, and a copy of the engagement worksheet to print and distribute to your students. The engagement worksheet  includes detailed instructions for conducting presenter interviews.