CCI Land Ambassadors

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Mission and Purpose

The purpose of the CCI Ambassadors Program is to assist the College of Communication and Information with student recruitment, alumni relations, community outreach, student retention and college events, and to help the college tell its story to a variety of important constituencies. Prospective students should feel free to contact CCI Ambassadors to request a campus tour, learn more about the college or university as a whole, or simply discuss communication as a potential career.

Meet our 2011- 2012 CCI Land Ambassadors!

Front row, left to right: Samantha Owens, Julie Gillette, Kiah Simmons; Back row: Natalie Spiro, Paisleigh Kelley

Julie Gillette
Journalism and Electronic Media

"The diversity of students is what makes the University of Tennessee.  The organizations and opportunities to get involved on and off campus are endless.  The faculty and staff in the College of Communication and Information are very supportive and want to see me succeed.  My major allows for creativity and new ideas with constant learning opportunities."

Paisleigh Kelley
Communication Studies

"My favorite thing about the University of Tennessee is its people.  Faculty and staff show interest in their students, providing encouragement and great advice.  The practical experience opportunities and resources available in the College of Communication and Information are providing me the opportunity to succeed."

Samantha Owens
Public Relations

"I chose the University of Tennessee because of its sense of community, pride, and tradition.  UT not only gives each student the opportunity to be whomever they choose to be, but also helps them define what is important to them.  The practical experience I am receiving in the College of Communication and Information is preparing me for when I graduate."

Kiah Simmons
Communication Studies

"It’s great to be a Tennessee Vol!  The energy at the University of Tennessee is real and contagious.  There are numerous ways to get involved and get experience on the UT campus.  Through my major in the College of Communication and Information, I’m becoming a better communicator by learning various elements that go into being an effective listener and speaker.  I have come to realize that everything we do in life pertains to how we communicate."

Natalie Spiro
Public Relations

"I love the diverse student population at the University of Tennessee and the great education available.  The teachers in the College of Communication and Information are one of its greatest assets.  They are there for the students and are able to give individual attention to each person in order to ensure that students are achieving their goals."

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