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Strengths for Faculty and Staff

CliftonStrengths isn’t just for students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. We recognize the importance and value of investing in our staff and faculty along with our students.

Staff and faculty are integral parts to our strengths-based approach to student success and development. If you are a faculty or staff member or partner of the university and interested in taking the CliftonStrengths assessment through UTK, please complete the request form. 

Request the CliftonStrengths Assessment

Why it Matters

Since 2020, over 34,000 students have taken the CliftonStrengths assessment. Currently, 86% of our undergraduate students have completed the CliftonStrengths tool.

UTK Strengths Data

Faculty Top 5

Learner
Achiever
Relator
Input
Intellection

Staff Top 5

Relator
Achiever
Learner
Responsibility
Developer

Four Domains of Team Strengths

Executing 

Influencing 

Relationship Building 

Strategic Thinking

Learn more about the four domains


Resources for You

Whether you’re focused on personal development, team collaboration, academic success, or thriving in extracurricular activities, interactive dropdowns connect you to tailored tools and strategies. Explore resources for Self, Team, and In the Classroom to unlock your full potential.

  • Read over your report and highlight/underline the statements that resonate with you 
  • Define what your top strengths mean to you 
  • Display your top 5 in your workspace  
  • Add your top 5 to your email signature and/or website profile 
  • Attend a CliftonStrengths workshop  
  • Request an individualized coaching session

  • Review your team’s top 5 grid  
  • Ask each person to define what their top strengths mean to them. 
  • Complete the The Best of Us activity (PDF), which helps team members identify working commitments that allow everyone to bring their best self to work. 
  • Ask each person to define what their top strengths mean to them. 
  • Engage in a case study activity and discuss. 
  • Have each team member find a .gif or image that describes them and how their top strengths show up. 
  • Request a CliftonStrengths for Teams facilitation

  • When creating groups, mix up students based on their strengths so there are different strengths represented in the group.  
  • Ask students to reflect on which of their strengths they leaned into to complete an assignment/activity. 
  • Before class, have students reflect on how they can use their strengths to improve their well-being. 
  • For more ideas on Integrating CliftonStrengths into the classroom, see these resources and the supplemental materials.