Gavin Aitken
Graduate Teaching Assistant @Jones Center For Leadership & Service
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WORK HISTORY
Graduate Teaching Assistant @Jones Center For Leadership & Service
Knoxville, TN, US
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Tennessee\'s Jones Center for Leadership & Service, I serve as the graduate advisor for the Leadership Knoxville Scholars (LKS) program, mentoring a cohort of 50 junior and senior undergraduates. My role involves designing and refining the curriculum for ELPS 411, facilitating signature events in collaboration with local nonprofit Leadership Knoxville, and organizing city immersion experiences to connect students with Knoxville\'s diverse community. I oversee a year-long Community Action Project (CAP) by coordinating partnerships, advising students on problem-solving strategies, and conducting monthly check-ins. I also contribute to the program’s strategic operations, from managing a gift fund to setting recruitment goals for upcoming cohorts.
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Science - MS, College Student Personnel
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication and Media Studies
ABOUT GAVIN AITKEN
I am a dedicated and passionate student affairs professional committed to fostering inclusive, transformative collegiate experiences. My journey in higher education began at Kent State University, where my leadership and first-year transition work sparked a lifelong passion for supporting students.Currently pursuing my Master of Science in College Student Personnel at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, I serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Jones Center for Leadership and Service. As the graduate advisor for the Leadership Knoxville Scholars program, I lead a dynamic leadership development initiative for undergraduate juniors and seniors, designing curriculum, facilitating community engagement projects, and building strategic partnerships that bridge academic learning with real-world impact.As I look to the future, I aim to leverage my expertise in leadership development, first-year transitions, and community engagement to create meaningful, lasting impacts in higher education. I invite you to explore my journey and connect to learn more about how we can work together to enhance student success and build vibrant educational communities.
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