http://provost.utk.edu Announcements and Presentations from the Office of the Provost: University of Tennessee en-us Copyright 2009, The University of Tennessee http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20091105.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20091105.shtml Joan Creasia, dean of the College of Nursing since 1995, will retire at the end of the 2009-10 academic year. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20091020.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20091020.shtml Presentations by some of the speakers at this year's deans, directors and department heads retreat held September 13-14, 2009, are available for download and review. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:48:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090914.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090914.shtml The Provost requests Freshmen Seminar (FYS 129) proposals for the Spring Semester 2010 with explicit Ready for the World themes, and, closely related to this, FYS 129 faculty who are willing to help create and implement a RFTW course assessment. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:33:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090910.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090910.shtml We are conducting an internal search for the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:33:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090909.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090909.shtml Beginning this fall term, we are piloting a new approach to Early Alert with the goal of resolving a number of issues. The First-Year Intervention (FYI) initiative will focus on first-year students and identified special student populations. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:38:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090908.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090908.shtml After a discussion in the Council of Deans and follow-up with HR, a decision has been made to allow continuation letters to be sent from the colleges as soon as the decision to retain these faculty member has been made (typically over the summer before the start of the academic year). Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:34:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090824.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090824.shtml This may be an unusual year as we confront the H1N1 flu (commonly referred to as "swine flu"), which is expected to affect our faculty, staff and students this fall. I am writing to request that you prepare yourselves in three ways to ensure the continuity and success of our academic, research and service missions. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:04:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090819.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090819.shtml I'm pleased to announce that Vern Granger, who has worked in admissions at North Carolina State University since 1998, will be our new director of undergraduate admissions at UT Knoxville. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:36:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090817.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090817.shtml A reminder to consult the religious holidays calendar before scheduling events for the fall semester. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:43:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090814.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090814.shtml Application deadlines for the 2010-2011 Faculty Development Leave Proposals. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:43:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090810.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090810.shtml In an effort to broaden campus participation in intercultural and international initiatives, a committee structure has been established to direct the Ready for the World program. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:12:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090803.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090803.shtml During the 2008-2009 academic year, several revisions were made to the Faculty Handbook and the Manual for Faculty Evaluation. What follows is an executive summary of the changes in the two documents. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:23:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090721.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090721.shtml Faculty Senate President Toby Boulet and Provost Susan Martin invite faculty to join them for brown bag lunches and discussion each month during the fall semester. Tue, 21 July 2009 15:23:00 EDT Announcements http://chancellor.utk.edu/announcements/20090514.shtml http://chancellor.utk.edu/announcements/20090514.shtml Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek today announced the selection of Dr. Susan Martin as provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs for the Knoxville campus. Thu, 14 May 2009 09:23:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090406.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090406.shtml The calendar for the 2009-2010 annual faculty review and retention decisions, as well as promotion and tenure workshops and due dates is now posted. Mon, 6 April 2009 10:52:00 EST announcement http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090401.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090401.shtml The annual new faculty orientation is being expanded this year. Wed, 1 April 2009 14:52:00 EST announcement http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090213.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090213.shtml The Office of the Provost and the Faculty Senate host a series of brown-bag lunches this semester. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:25:00 EST announcement http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090114.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20090114.shtml Four finalists for the position of Dean of the College of Engineering will visit campus in January. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:35:00 EST announcement http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20081104.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20081103.shtml As we enter November, we fast approach the end of the semester. Before we begin to think about Thanksgiving and our plans for winter break, I write to remind you of the following policies, drawn from the Undergraduate Catalog. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:17:00 EST memo http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20081103.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20081103.shtml The University of Tennessee invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Engineering. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:17:00 EST announcement http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/2008dddhretreat.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/2008dddhretreat.shtml Presentations and notes from the Deans, Directors and Department Heads Retreat held September 22, 2008, are now available for download. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:17:00 EDT memo http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20081001.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20081001.shtml Beginning with the 2009-2010 undergraduate and graduate catalogs, UT Knoxville will have online catalogs that are easy to use, database driven, attractive and searchable. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:33:00 EDT memo http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080918.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080918.shtml Next week many of you will receive a request to submit student academic progress information using the official "Early Alert" Web-based reporting system. I am writing today to urge you to participate in this important retention effort. Fri, 18 Sep 2008 13:22:00 EDT memo http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080917.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080917.shtml Todd Diacon, Vice Provost for Academic Operations, solicits proposals for Freshman Seminars for the spring 2009 semester Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:15:00 EDT memo http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080804.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080804.shtml 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. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:25:00 EDT memo http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080701.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080701.shtml A memo to academic deans that explains the process and timetable for submitting faculty for promotion and tenure review. Thu, 03 July 2008 09:25:00 EDT memo http://www.utk.edu/news/article.php?id=4649 http://www.utk.edu/news/article.php?id=4649 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. Mon, 23 June 2008 16:11:00 EDT Announcements http://chancellor.utk.edu/announcements/20080528.shtml http://chancellor.utk.edu/announcements/20080528.shtml 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. Fri, 29 May 2008 08:45:00 EDT Announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080512.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080512.shtml As many of you know already, I have been offered an outstanding opportunity to become the chancellor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Tue, 13 May 2008 10:53:00 EDT announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080509.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080509.shtml Provost Robert Holub addressed the spring 2008 graduates of the College of Business Administration. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:23:00 EDT announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080505.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080505.shtml Dr. David Schumann has agreed to serve as the inaugural Director of the Tennessee Teaching and Learning Center Mon, 05 May 2008 10:03:00 EDT announcements http://chancellor.utk.edu/announcements/20080430.shtml http://chancellor.utk.edu/announcements/20080430.shtml Provost Bob Holub has accepted the job of chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:17:00 EDT announcements http://provost.utk.edu/strategic/progress.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/strategic/progress.shtml Robert Holub provides an update on the strategic planning process and outlines plans for the summer. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:26:00 EDT announcement http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080407.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080407.shtml 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. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:24:00 EDT memo http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080319.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080319.shtml 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 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:48:00 EST announcements http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080311-2.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080311-2.shtml Tenured and tenure-track professors are invited to submit proposals for Freshman Seminars to be offered in during the Fall 2008 semester. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:49:00 EST memo http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080311.shtml http://provost.utk.edu//20080311.shtml The Vice Provost for Academic Operations reminds faculty of policies regarding the assignment and ordering of materials for their fall courses. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:45:00 EST memo http://provost.utk.edu/strategic/documents.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/strategic/documents.shtml 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. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:28:00 EST announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080221.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080221.shtml 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. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:40:00 EST announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080219.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080219.shtml 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. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:50:00 EST announcements http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080205.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080205.shtml 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. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:14:00 EST forum http://provost.utk.edu/forum/chancellor-qualities.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/forum/chancellor-qualities.shtml As the Knoxville campus begins its search for a new chancellor, Provost Holub offers his thoughts on what qualities the new chancellor should possess. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:26:00 EST forum http://provost.utk.edu/strategic/ http://provost.utk.edu/strategic/ 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. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:26:00 EST announcements http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080122.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/memoranda/20080122.shtml 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. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:41:00 EST memo http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080110.shtml http://provost.utk.edu/announcements/20080110.shtml On Janurary 8, 2008, Dr. Holub welcomed the attendees of the NSF Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation Conference to Knoxville and UT. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:22:00 EST presentations