"Students are the center of our work. The development and delivery of our programs and services are done in their best interest."
The Division of Student Affairs contributes to the educational mission of TTU by providing premier student support programs and services. As a result, our students will fulfill their personal and educational objectives and aspirations.
Student Affairs is committed to:
- Recognizing the uniqueness of each student and that student’s individual needs
- Developing student self-responsibility and personal investment in their growth
- Encouraging collaborative efforts in serving students
- Developing programs which are nationally recognized as models of excellence
- Optimizing the learning experience in and out of the classroom for each student through positive quality programs and services
- Providing opportunities to participate in a variety of recreational programs, sports and fitness activities which satisfy the diverse needs of faculty, staff and students
As lead Student Affairs administrator, Mr. Burnett works with students, faculty, and staff to create and maintain student development. He oversees policies and programs performed within the Division of Student Affairs which includes: Counseling Center, Dean of Students, Disability Services, Eagle Card, Greek Life, Health Services, Minority Affairs, Residential Life, Oracle/Eagle/WTTU, Orientation and Student Success, Recreation/Fitness Center, Roaden University Center and Student Activities. His primary tasks are to supervise, consult, provide material support, and provide data to the individuals responsible for each Student Affairs unit.
Mr. Burnett serves as Executive Officer for the Academic Misconduct Committee, Chapter 606, University Art Committee, and Public Media Committee. He is also a member of the Executive Advisory Committee to the President, Administrative Council, Academic and Administrative Officers, Academic and Student Affairs Council, University Retention Round Table, Diversity, Equity and Access Council, and University Assembly. Mr. Burnett has been appointed chairperson of the Student Affairs Sub-Committee for the Regents Online Degree Program Oversight Committee and also serves on the Tennessee Board of Regents Student Affairs Sub Council.
Accomplishments during 2008–
- Continued partnership for residential college implementation
- Installation of additional security swipes for residential hall front entrances
- Development of Minority Affairs Hall of Distinguished Achievers
- Development and coordination of a Summer Bridge program for underrepresented students majoring in STEM fields
- Formal launch of the Minority Affairs professional development series
- Successful Boys State program for 2008
- Provided additional interpreter for the deaf for Disability Services
- Implemented a database for tracking and statistical analysis of individuals seen within the Counseling Center
- Participation in the development of NIH Grant focusing on Obesity Reduction in college students
- Increased outreach for the Counseling Center via workshops, 1020 courses, residential hall presentations, and presentations to students and parents of SOAR programs
- Relocation of Health Services to new facility
- Addition of Women's Health Services
- Successful conversion from social security numbers to T-Numbers within Eagle Card system
- Installation of security readers in Nursing and Health Services Building
- Implementation of the Behavioral Intervention Team
- Campus Recreation hosted second annual Golden Eagle Classic Cheer and Dance competition
- Participation in the Professional Development Opportunities: Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Underrepresented Faculty and Staff Access and Diversity Grant
