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.
Beth Avery Foster
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Beth Avery Foster is the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. As part of the Provost’s leadership team, she oversees undergraduate programs, guides curriculum development, and leads accreditation and academic policy processes, including the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Her work advances academic excellence and ensures undergraduate education aligns with UT’s Strategic Vision, accreditation standards, and workforce needs.
Veerle Keppens
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Veerle Keppens oversees the Division of Faculty Affairs, including Academic Personnel Services and Faculty Development and Advancement, with Teaching & Learning Innovation. She fosters a supportive environment that empowers faculty to thrive and promotes a campus culture that values their contributions and success.
Ozlem Kilic
Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies
Ozlem Kilic leads efforts to foster innovative, interdisciplinary programs that address critical issues and emerging fields. Her role includes strategic planning, faculty development, and resource management to support collaborative research, teaching, and outreach. She also builds partnerships across departments, colleges, and external organizations, and oversees academic innovation initiatives such as AI.
Gretchen Neisler
Vice Provost for International Affairs, Director of Global Engagement
Gretchen Neisler leads UT’s efforts to enrich Tennessee through international development, global awareness, and engagement. She drives the university’s international strategy and represents UT to global partners. Neisler oversees the Center for Global Engagement, including offices for Asia Engagement, Programs Abroad, International Support Services, English Language Institute, and Global Research.
David Sholl
Executive Director and Vice Provost
David Sholl, Executive Director and Vice Provost for UT-ORII, leads the UT–Oak Ridge National Lab partnership, fostering innovation in nationally significant research areas. He sets strategic priorities, builds multidisciplinary teams, and advances the Institute’s mission to tackle complex scientific and societal challenges.
Marieke van Puymbroeck
Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
Marieke Van Puymbroeck oversees graduate education, including recruitment, admission, and student success. She collaborates with the Graduate Council, manages Graduate Admissions and Training, and approves theses and dissertations. She also advances student development, interdisciplinary research, funding, and professional engagement to foster a thriving graduate environment.
Amber Williams
Vice Provost for Student Success
Amber Williams, UT’s inaugural Vice Provost for Student Success, leads comprehensive efforts to support students’ academic goals. Focusing on retention and graduation, she develops and evaluates initiatives that address students’ unique needs, ensuring they are prepared for both graduation and meaningful impact beyond campus.
Owen Driskill
Associate Provost, Chief Operating Officer
As associate provost and chief operating officer, Owen Driskill manages Office of the Provost operations and mission-aligned projects. He ensures effective communication with stakeholders, oversees central office communications, and collaborates with university leaders to coordinate major initiatives, promote information sharing, and meet key goals and deadlines.
Gary Gray
Assistant Provost for Finance and Administration
Gary Gray plays a vital role in the Office of the Provost, providing leadership in various areas such as budget development, resource allocation, planning, policy, data management, and systems development. He works to oversee the budgets and financial operations of units under the Office of the Provost and supports colleges with budget development, reporting, planning, and analysis.