Sewanee: The University of the South
735 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN 37383
www.new.sewanee.edu
CAMPUS AT A GLANCE & KEY FACTS
Known affectionately as Sewanee, The University of the South was founded in 1857 by clergy and lay delegates from Episcopal dioceses throughout the south. Situated on top of the Cumberland plateau, the university rests on a domain of 13,000 forested acres 45 minutes west of Chattanooga and 1 1/2 hours east of Nashville. It is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom in close community and in full freedom of inquiry, and enlightened by Christian faith in the Anglican tradition, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, to the end that students be prepared to search for truth, seek justice, preserve liberty under law, and serve God and humanity.
The University is comprised of both an undergraduate college and an Episcopal seminary. Almost all of our students live on campus and the university puts great emphasis on faculty/student and staff/student relationships.
Interesting Facts:
- Sewanee is the only university in the nation that is owned and governed by dioceses of the Episcopal Church, specifically the 28 dioceses of the southeastern United States.
- Another interesting fact: We love our traditions - such as tapping the roof of your car when you leave campus to "catch" your angel and take with you, never stepping foot on the university seal in All Saints Chapel before graduation, and wearing your gown to class.
- Student population: Approximately 1,700 students
- Town population: Fewer than 1,700.
BONNER PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Type of Program: Bonner: Bonner Leader Program
Year Began: 2011
Office of Civic Engagement Website: https://new.sewanee.edu/campus-life/engaging/
Application Deadline for 2023: March 19
Where is the Bonner Program located: Academic Affairs
Number of Bonner Students: 40
Highlighted Bonner Specific Programs:
- Community Action Committee: The outreach branch of St. Mark and St. Paul on the Mountain episcopal church and long-standing Bonner partner are collaborating with the Office of Civic Engagement, Advancement, All Saint's Chapel, Dean of Students, Student Success and Career Readiness, and Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, and our DEI office to create an on-campus student pantry to provide personal items and food for students who lack access to these items. This project originated from a Bonner junior issue brief and then developed through a Bonner senior capstone project.
- Pathways to Civic Engagement: The Office of Civic Engagement with Bonner and Canale student leaders works to identify short-term community needs and recruit Sewanee students from across the campus to volunteer for these projects, widening the circle of Sewanee students engaged in service and what the OCE is able to offer in the form of support for any community partner in our region.
- Business Development and Marketing Team: We have a student leadership team of Bonner and Canale students that provides support to local businesses, non-profits and other community partners for website development, social media support, content creation, video creation, and marketing support.
CAMPUS-WIDE ENGAGEMENT AT A GLANCE
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Certificate in Civic and Global Leadership is offered for students requiring six courses, 500 hours of interning with local partners, and finishing with a capstone project to support community partners.
- Re-invigorated outreach program offers eight international and domestic immersive trips during fall, winter, and spring break.
KEY CONTACTS
Vice-Chancellor: Rob Pearigen
Bonner Program Staff:
- Robin Hille Michaels, Director of Bonner Program/Director of Service Internship Programs
rhille@sewanee.edu
931.598.1869
Other Center Staff:
- Dr. Amy Patterson, Director of the Office of Civic Engagement
aspatter@sewanee.edu
931.598.1482
- Katie Goforth, Director of Community Development
adgofort@sewanee.edu
931.598.1362
- Lauren Goodpaster, Coordinator of International Service
lagoodpa@sewanee.edu
859.321.7568
- Morgan Jennings, Coordinator of Student Programming
mhjennin@sewanee.edu
931.598.3201
- Javeria Ikhlaq, Operations and Communications Manager
jkgressl@sewanee.edu
931.598.1851
- Ashley Cheaves, Program Director for South Cumberland Plateau AmeriCorps Project
aecheave@sewanee.edu
931.598.1217
- Lydia Reinig, Director of Dialogue Across Differences
llreinig@sewanee.edu 931.598.1997
Bonner Senior Interns:
Jed Straessle, C'26, straeje0@sewanee.edu
Bonner/Canale Leadership Team:
Noah Shively C'24, Gwen Dickey C'25, Dick Waters C'24, Lily Mobley C'26, Jed Straessle C'26, Mary Courtney Finn, C'26, Daphne Nwobike, C'26, Ruth Lunsford C'24, Emma Lively C'25, Grace Brown C'25
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- Find us on Facebook @ SewaneeOCE
- Instagram @ sewaneeoce , sewaneebonnercanale
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