Since that time, the ELI has implemented team recommendations and maintained programmatic aspects cited by the team for their quality. Both reports spoke of a highly qualified and motivated staff and noted students are very pleased with the program. In response, we continue to provide instruction directly related to student linguistic needs, provide for faculty professional development and growth, and maintain a commitment to the development and evaluation of an innovative curriculum. Alleviate crowded classroom conditions through improved scheduling. This has been done with a new, basic schedule.
Minor adjustments permit continuation of elective classes and extracurricular activities.
Improve inelegant physical facilities. Assistance is provided to students with ESL problems from various academic departments. Prospective language teachers, students at UTK, observe classes and do supervised teaching for practicum experience. The ELI director attends regular meetings with the informal campus committee for international education, including the CIE director and staff. ELI students are frequent users of the facilities of International House and contributors to programs there.