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…
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,…
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…
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…
Kari Alldredge Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Kari Alldredge leads UT’s Division of Enrollment Management, overseeing undergraduate recruitment, admissions, student services, and retention. She works with campus leaders to set enrollment goals, align strategies across units, and evaluate recruitment opportunities. Alldredge also helps shape scholarship and financial aid strategies and guides decision-making through enrollment analysis.…
Awards and Honors The Office of the Provost oversees honors and awards recognizing outstanding faculty and student achievements. These accolades celebrate individuals who embody the Volunteer spirit through exceptional research, campus impact, creative activity, and community service to the university and beyond. Honoring Achievement at UT Cluster Hiring Initiatives UT’s cluster hire efforts bring together…
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.…
Colleges, Schools, and Libraries Academic and Community Engagement Units Leadership from the following units also report to the provost.
Dr. Patrick Biddix has accepted an offer to serve a 12-month appointment as Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Executive Director of the QEP. Dr. Biddix most recently served as a Professor of Higher Education and the Director of Research and Assessment for the Division of Student Success. He will begin his role on July 1. This position will…
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business has been recognized again for excellence in supply chain management education. Gartner’s 2024 Top 25 Supply Chain University rankings place UT at No. 1 in North America for graduate supply chain management programs and No. 2 in North America for undergraduate programs. Read more at news.utk.edu