Announcements and Writings from the Provost
Beginning of the Academic Year Message
Todd Diacon, Vice Provost for Academic Operations, discusses the Class of 2012, new academic policies, and reminds faculty and staff of existing programs and offerings.
2008-08-04 18:25
Promotion and Tenure, and Retention Reviews for 2008-2009
A memo to academic deans that explains the process and timetable for submitting faculty for promotion and tenure review.
2008-07-03 09:25
Gardial Named Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Sarah Fisher Gardial has been named vice provost for faculty affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Gardial, currently associate dean for academic programs for the College of Business Administration, will take over for Susan Martin, who will become interim provost on Aug. 1.
2008-06-23 16:11
Susan Martin to Become Interim Provost
Susan Martin, currently Senior Vice Provost at UT Knoxville, has agreed to serve a two year term as Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective August 1.
2008-05-30 08:45
Holub Thanks Campus Community
As many of you know already, I have been offered an outstanding opportunity to become the chancellor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
2008-05-13 10:53
Closing Remarks for College of Business Administration Commencement
Provost Robert Holub addressed the spring 2008 graduates of the College of Business Administration.
2008-05-09 17:23
Director of the Tennessee Teaching and Learning Center
Dr. David Schumann has agreed to serve as the inaugural Director of the Tennessee Teaching and Learning Center
2008-05-05 10:03
Provost to become UMass Chancellor
Provost Bob Holub has accepted the job of chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
2008-04-30 16:17
Progress Report on Strategic Planning Committee
Robert Holub provides an update on the strategic planning process and outlines plans for the summer.
2008-04-30 14:26
End of the Semester Academic Procedures
The end of the semester approaches, and as such it is time for this reminder on academic procedures, as quoted in part from the Undergraduate Catalog.
2008-04-07 15:24
Position Announcement for Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
The Office of the Provost seeks a UT faculty member with rank of professor with tenure to assume the position of Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
2008-03-19 22:48
Freshman 129 Seminar Recruitment
Tenured and tenure-track professors are invited to submit proposals for Freshman Seminars to be offered in during the Fall 2008 semester.
2008-03-11 18:49
Textbook Order Procedure
The Vice Provost for Academic Operations reminds faculty of policies regarding the assignment and ordering of materials for their fall courses.
2008-03-11 18:45
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Documents Now Available
The packet of documents from the Feb. 20, 2008, meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee are now posted in the strategic planning section of the Provost's website.
2008-03-03 11:28
Search Committee for Dean of the College of Engineering
Provost Holub forms a search committee to find a replacement for Dean Way Kuo, who announced this week that he will become the next president of the City University of Hong Kong.
2008-02-21 17:40
Susan Martin's Departure and the Search for Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Susan Martin has informed me that she will be stepping down from her position as Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at the end of this academic year.
2008-02-19 08:50
Retention Task Force Releases Report
The retention task force recognizes that retention rates have increased on the campus in light of recent efforts and offers recommendations for additional efforts for further improvements.
2008-02-05 18:14
Knoxville's Future: Searching for a Chancellor
As the Knoxville campus begins its search for a new chancellor, Provost Holub offers his thoughts on what qualities the new chancellor should possess.
2008-02-04 12:26
Strategic Planning Progress Report
Progress reports from the strategic planning subcommittees as well as Dr. Holub's opening remarks at the SPC meeting are now posted in the strategic planning section.
2008-01-31 12:26
Delayed Opening Follow Up
In the wake of the university's delayed opening this morning, all students, faculty and staff are advised to read the university's inclement weather policy in Hilltopics.
2008-01-22 13:41
2008 National Science Foundation Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation Conference
On Janurary 8, 2008, Dr. Holub welcomed the attendees of the NSF Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation Conference to Knoxville and UT.
2008-01-10 09:22