Universities thrive on great faculty members — the dedication to the classroom experience, the commitment to advance their disciplines and the determination to make a difference through service are indispensable. For over a decade, the Southeastern Conference has used its SEC Faculty Achievement Award to honor these essential members of the campus community. This unique…
Faculty Affairs The Division of Faculty Affairs works with faculty to promote a culture of comprehensive academic and professional excellence on campus. We promote faculty success in every career stage by offering professional and leadership development programming, supporting policies related to faculty employment, and hosting social and networking events across campus. We are dedicated to…
Veerle Keppens, Chancellor’s Professor and head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Tickle College of Engineering, has agreed to serve as the vice provost for faculty affairs. A native of Belgium, Keppens earned both bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from the Katholieke Universiteit in Leuven, just east of Brussels. Since arriving at…
In October 2022, Ozlem Kilic agreed to serve in the Office of the Provost as interim vice provost for academic affairs. One of her first objectives was to create, structure, and grow an innovative new college, which we now call the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS). Ozlem then became the dean of CECS,…
This page contains important information about policies and procedures for honorary degrees. Please carefully review this information before submitting a nomination. A link to the nomination form is at the end of the section on the nomination and selection process. About Honorary Degrees An honorary degree is the highest form of recognition offered by the…
Become a Volunteer Ranked among the nation’s top public universities, the University of Tennessee Knoxville is the flagship campus of Tennessee’s premier land-grant institution. We are a campus that thrives on excellence, innovation, and a rich tradition of leadership and service. Locally, nationally, and globally, Volunteers serve and shape communities by giving back and leading the…
Colleagues, I am pleased to share that Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of Recreational Therapy at Clemson University, has been appointed as the next vice provost and dean of the Graduate School. Dr. Van Puymbroeck earned a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia.…
Driving UT’s Academic Mission The Office of the Provost oversees a broad cross-section of academic and administrative units. In collaboration with the chancellor, the deans, and the vice provosts, the office is responsible for setting academic policies, overseeing admission and financial aid procedures, and recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of our faculty. Faculty Success Our…
Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that David White will lead the Herbert College of Agriculture in a permanent capacity as dean. He has served in the role of interim dean since the retirement of Caula Beyl in December 2022. Dave holds tenure as a professor of food science and took on the role of…
Putting the Power of UT to Work UT is committed to advancing interdisciplinary research and fostering collaborative innovation through cluster hire initiatives. By strategically recruiting groups of scholars across a wide range of fields, we aim to address complex societal challenges and drive groundbreaking discoveries. Our cluster hire efforts bring together faculty members with complementary…