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Carrera Romanini

Post-Doc Program Manager | Smith International Center
Overview

Carrera Romanini joined the Smith Center in 2022 as our post-doctoral program manager. In this position she leads the Smith Global Leadership Fellows program. This initiative provides professional development for UTIA faculty with the goal of enhancing their international engagement and preparing them to be global champions.

Previously, Romanini worked in research administration, where she managed interdisciplinary teams across the Institute. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education Administration and a master’s degree in Agriculture and Extension Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Romanini completed her bachelor’s degree in communication studies at Northwestern University. She has been a UT employee in various roles since 2008.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ALEC 485 - Global Sustainable Development Goals
3 credit hour(s)

The United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) were adopted in 2015 and provide a framework and direction for all countries of the world towards 17 common global goals. The SDGs are goals towards which our global society has agreed and outline high-level targets in all spheres of human interaction with each other and the planet. This course will provide a transdisciplinary introduction and assessment of these global SDGs. The course will present each of the SDGs, look at global progress towards each SDG, and provide opportunities for students to explore the synergies of the SDGs. While emphasis will be placed on the global nature of the SDGs, this course will provide students with the opportunities to reflect on these goals and participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop action plans for addressing multiple SDGs as individuals and for the UT community. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI) (GCI)

Other Instructors: Ader, David Russell | Gill, Tom

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 585 - Global Sustainable Development Goals
3 credit hour(s)

The United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) were adopted in 2015 and provide a framework and direction for all countries of the world towards 17 common global goals. The SDGs are goals towards which our global society has agreed and outline high-level targets in all spheres of human interaction with each other and the planet. Will provide a transdisciplinary introduction and assessment of these global SDGs. Will present each of the SDGs, look at global progress towards each SDG, and provide opportunities for students to explore the synergies of the SDGs. While emphasis will be placed on the global nature of the SDGs, this course will provide students with the opportunities to reflect on these goals and participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop action plans for addressing multiple SDGs as individuals and for the UT community.

Other Instructors: Gill, Tom | Ader, David Russell

Semesters Offered: Fall
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865-974-7340

carrera@utk.edu

214 Agriculture and Natural Resource Building
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2021
  • MS, Agriculture, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2012
  • BS, Communication, General, Northwstrn University*, 2008

Carrera Romanini

Post-Doc Program Manager | Smith International Center
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865-974-7340

carrera@utk.edu

214 Agriculture and Natural Resource Building
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2021
  • MS, Agriculture, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2012
  • BS, Communication, General, Northwstrn University*, 2008
Overview

Carrera Romanini joined the Smith Center in 2022 as our post-doctoral program manager. In this position she leads the Smith Global Leadership Fellows program. This initiative provides professional development for UTIA faculty with the goal of enhancing their international engagement and preparing them to be global champions.

Previously, Romanini worked in research administration, where she managed interdisciplinary teams across the Institute. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education Administration and a master’s degree in Agriculture and Extension Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Romanini completed her bachelor’s degree in communication studies at Northwestern University. She has been a UT employee in various roles since 2008.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ALEC 485 - Global Sustainable Development Goals
3 credit hour(s)

The United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) were adopted in 2015 and provide a framework and direction for all countries of the world towards 17 common global goals. The SDGs are goals towards which our global society has agreed and outline high-level targets in all spheres of human interaction with each other and the planet. This course will provide a transdisciplinary introduction and assessment of these global SDGs. The course will present each of the SDGs, look at global progress towards each SDG, and provide opportunities for students to explore the synergies of the SDGs. While emphasis will be placed on the global nature of the SDGs, this course will provide students with the opportunities to reflect on these goals and participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop action plans for addressing multiple SDGs as individuals and for the UT community. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI) (GCI)

Other Instructors: Ader, David Russell | Gill, Tom

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 585 - Global Sustainable Development Goals
3 credit hour(s)

The United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) were adopted in 2015 and provide a framework and direction for all countries of the world towards 17 common global goals. The SDGs are goals towards which our global society has agreed and outline high-level targets in all spheres of human interaction with each other and the planet. Will provide a transdisciplinary introduction and assessment of these global SDGs. Will present each of the SDGs, look at global progress towards each SDG, and provide opportunities for students to explore the synergies of the SDGs. While emphasis will be placed on the global nature of the SDGs, this course will provide students with the opportunities to reflect on these goals and participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop action plans for addressing multiple SDGs as individuals and for the UT community.

Other Instructors: Gill, Tom | Ader, David Russell

Semesters Offered: Fall