Community
A large part of the Engineering Fundamentals Division's success is due to the sense of community and teamwork that is cultivated in every aspect of the program. The combination of project-based learning, team skills development and a focused support community creates a uniquely engaging environment that prepares students for continued success in their engineering studies as well as their career.
Learning Community
In an effort to increase student success, historic Estabrook Hall has been transformed into the heart of the Engineering Fundamentals Division. Estabrook features classrooms with large open spaces for hands-on activities, a student project area and two computer classrooms.
All EFD instructors all have offices in Estabrook and are always available to support students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels. Help sessions, information boards and extensive web-based supplemental materials are just some of the additional resources that make Estabrook a truly unique learning community.
Living Community
All qualified first-year engineering students have the option to live in the EFD Community, a residence hall floor exclusively for EFD students. This environment allows students to be conveniently located near others taking the same core classes, making it easier to share notes, form study groups and develop a sense of camaraderie.
EFD Community residents have access to the educational, social, and recreational programs available to all residence hall students but will also be able to participate in special EFD Community activities like pizza parties, movie nights, group outings and guest dinners with engineering faculty. For more information, visit the UT Housing web site at http://uthousing.utk.edu/futurelearningcomeng.shtml.