Announcements and Writings from the Provost
Life of the Mind Discussion Leaders Needed
Each fall, first-year students come together by reading a common book in the Life of the Mind program. We invite faculty and exempt staff to be part of that program by leading a discussion section of about twenty students during Welcome Week.
2012-04-20 09:10
Public Forums for Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Public forums have been scheduled for the three finalists for vice provost for faculty affairs. The finalists are John Zomchick, executive associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of English; Dixie Thompson, professor and head of the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies; and Jay Whelan, professor and head of the Department of Nutrition.
2012-04-20 09:10
End of the Semester Academic Procedures
An end-of-the-semester reminder about policies regarding final examinations, incomplete grades, academic conduct, and student privacy.
2012-04-10 17:33
2012 Spring Clean-Up
In an effort to declutter our academic buildings, the campus will begin a special spring-cleaning effort on April 16. Campus departments should use Spring Clean-up 2012 as an opportunity to get rid of surplus equipment, used furniture, trash, and recyclables.
2012-04-04 13:37
Reminder of Textbook Ordering Deadline for Fall 2012
The deadline for ordering reading materials for your fall 2012 courses is April 1.
2012-03-05 14:00
College of Business Administration Dean Candidates
I am pleased to announce the five finalists for the new dean of the College of Business Administration. The candidates will begin on-campus interviews next week, and each will lead an open forum for the campus community.
2012-02-09 15:00
New Director of Institutional Research
I'm pleased to tell you that Denise Gardner has been named the new director of our Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.
2012-01-11 01:58
End of the Semester Academic Procedures
It is hard to believe it is mid-November and the end of the semester is upon us. Before we begin to think about Thanksgiving and winter break, I write to remind you of the following policies, drawn from the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the Undergraduate Catalog.
2011-11-15 12:43
Business Dean Jan Williams to Retire; Search Committee Formed
Jan Williams, dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will be retiring June 30, 2012. A search committee has been formed to find his replacement.
2011-10-06 10:54
2011 Online Faculty Annual Performance Review System
Beginning September 6, the required online annual performance review system for UTK tenured and tenure-track faculty will be available for departments and colleges to utilize.
2011-09-07 15:45
Beginning of the Academic Year
As the semester's activities begin, I would like to introduce you to our incoming students, and remind you of existing programs and offerings.
2011-08-24 11:39
New Drop Policy
A new drop policy has been implemented in an effort to improve course availability for students in the future.
2011-08-22 16:39
Update on Search for Vice Chancellor for Research
I wanted to give you an update on our effort to fill the vice chancellor for research position for the Knoxville campus.
2011-06-30 12:39
New Vol Vision Website Launch
The new strategic plan website launches today.
2011-06-22 08:00
New Dean of College of Architecture and Design
I am pleased to tell you that Scott Poole of Virginia Tech will be the new dean of the College of Architecture and Design.
2011-04-14 09:15
End of the Semester Academic Procedures
As we enter April, we fast approach the end of the semester. Before we begin to think about summer, I write to remind you of the following policies, drawn from the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the Undergraduate Catalog.
2011-04-12 09:51
New Dean of College of Nursing
I am pleased to tell you that Victoria Niederhauser of the University of Hawaii will be the new dean of the UT Knoxville College of Nursing.
2011-03-10 13:05
New Dean of UT Libraries
I am pleased to tell you that Steven Escar Smith of Texas A&M University will be the new dean of the University of Tennessee Libraries.
2011-03-09 08:42
129 Seminar Proposals for Fall 2011
To submit a 129 seminar proposal, or for more information on the seminars, please visit the Freshman Seminar website. The deadline for seminar submissions is April 8, 2011.
2011-03-08 12:55
Problems with UT's computerized registration, bills
We recently implemented a new student information system called Banner. While new systems often cause some difficulties, we have had more problems than anticipated in this transition.
2011-02-01 08:14
Spring Issue of Provost's Newsletter
The latest issue of Priorities, a newsletter from Provost Susan Martin, was sent to faculty, staff, and students today.
2011-01-21 09:50
Fall Issue of Provost's Newsletter
The latest issue of Priorities, a newsletter from Provost Susan Martin, was sent to faculty, staff, and students today.
2010-08-25 12:53