Dedicated to providing quality education to a diverse population of over 8,100 students, UTC seeks to meet its responsibilities as an emerging metropolitan university, actively involved with regional municipalities, schools, business, and industry and offering expanded instructional opportunities that respond to area needs. The University s ability to fulfill this role is enhanced by continuing support from its alumni, community, and the University of Chattanooga Foundation, a public, nonprofit organization which administers most of UTC's private endowment. The hallmark of the University is outstanding teaching by a talented and committed faculty. Full-time and qualified adjunct faculty rather than graduate students teach all classes. Small classes, personalized advising, and frequent opportunities to interact with faculty provide a student-oriented learning experience.
Research is a priority for the campus.
Effective teaching and faculty involvement in scholarship, research, and creative activities are interdependent. These activities foster the intellectual growth of the faculty, provide students with opportunities to participate in the development and application of new knowledge, and enhance the region s growth. The Center of Excellence for Computer Applications already has enhanced many multidisciplinary initiatives. The University's programs provide both a firm grounding in the liberal arts and strong professional preparation. Bachelor s degrees are offered in the liberal arts, sciences, business, education, engineering, fine arts, health, human services, nursing, and physical therapy.