by Simone E., Editor-in-Chief This event was put on by the Social Issues, Equity and Diversity Committee in SGA with the intention of educating the campus on an important issue that plagues the nation, as well as the Chattanooga community: school-to-prison pipeline. The pipeline is a national trend in which educational institutions implement harsh punishments that lead to an increase in students’ contact with the criminal justice system. The event was one that began with a discussion about what the pipeline is itself, lead into statistics (such as students who are suspended or expelled are nearly three times more likely to be in contact with the juvenile justice system the next year), and then began a small group discussion on the topic and real life scenarios. During the reflection of the small-groups, questions were asked about the lifestyle of the children impacted (statistically, minority children) and how can we truly help them. There was the conclusion that mentorship and restorative practices (as in, building a community within the school) were one of the solutions that everyone agreed with. While there were a lot of other points made, mentorship was a topic that the event ended on. Jamal Morris from Intervarsity talked about students getting involved in Intervarsity and eating lunch and mentoring students at Orchard Knob Middle School. Another event that students on campus can get involved in is the Student Empowerment Luncheon, put on by BSA and SGA, which will bring 30 Orchard Knob Middle Schools students to UTC. At the event, UTC students will have the opportunity to talk with the students, interact with them, and ultimately empower them. Following the luncheon, there will be a tour of the campus.
If you missed the event and want to get involved in either Intervarsity or attend the Student Empowerment Luncheon, email [email protected].
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