Finance and Administration Division Reorganized

May 20, 2005

TO: UT Knoxville Faculty and Staff
FROM: Loren W. Crabtree, Chancellor

Today I'm announcing a major administrative reorganization that will be good for our students and the entire campus community.

As you know, Philip Scheurer, vice president and vice chancellor for Knoxville operations, has announced he'll retire in July 2005. He's been a mainstay in campus administration for decades. We knew in developing a reorganization plan that it would be difficult to replace Phil's long-time experience and expertise. To assure continued progress, we have assembled a team of superb leaders that I believe will help move our university forward.

We've created a new Division of Finance and Administration for the Knoxville campus, headed by one of the most capable administrators I know, Denise Barlow. She will serve as vice chancellor for finance and administration. Joining Denise's staff are Jeff Maples, who will become the senior associate vice chancellor, and Jonee Daniels-Lindstrom, who will become assistant vice chancellor and bursar.

Jeff will oversee some of the more visible campus support departments: Police, Parking Services, Thompson Boling Arena, Bookstore, Space Facilities & Capital Budgeting, Facilities Services, and Dining Services. He'll also be the chief administrator for the security component of football game day management and the fraternity/sorority building project. Jonee will oversee the Bursar's Office, Vol Card Office, and Campus Vending.

Two units formerly under operations will transfer to Vice Chancellor Tim Rogers' Division of Student Affairs -- the Student Health Service and University Housing. Joining Tim's staff are Jim Boyle as administrator of the Student Health Service and Jim Grubb who will serve as assistant vice chancellor and executive director of housing. Linking these groups with existing student affairs programs and staff will increase collaboration and serve our students even better.

Change brings challenge -- and with it opportunity and innovation. We believe the expertise held by the new leadership team will continue the level of service we've come to expect and push that service to new heights of effectiveness and efficiency.