2008 Announcement Archives

Your Budget Suggestions and Questions
In less than two months, members of our campus community have shared more than 450 ideas for cutting costs, working smarter and generating new sources of revenue for the campus.
2008-12-15 14:06

Budget Update Follow-up Regarding Hiring
This memo is a follow-up to the message UT President John Petersen sent yesterday regarding a mandatory hiring freeze as one of several measures to reduce spending in preparation for the next anticipated budget reductions.
2008-12-10 14:29

UT Knoxville Inclement Weather Policy
As the winter season commences, I want to remind you about the university's policy on operations during inclement weather.
2008-12-04 13:34

New Energy Conservation Policy
Today we are announcing a new energy conservation policy that will affect UT students, faculty and staff across the Knoxville area. This new policy marks a major milestone in our efforts to increase efficiency on our campus in light of both budgetary and environmental concerns.
2008-12-01 11:45

Conserving University Resources
A copy of a memo from President Petersen imposing new fiscal management policies along with clarifying comments applicable to the UT Knoxville campus.
2008-11-21 14:08

Budget Update
I know that most of you are concerned about how our funding challenges will impact UT Knoxville employees. While I don't have complete answers to that question yet, I want to share information that is available.
2008-11-20 08:48

UT Trustees Approve Jimmy Cheek as New Knoxville Chancellor
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees has approved UT President John Petersen's recommendation of Jimmy Cheek as the new chancellor of UT Knoxville.
2008-10-24 13:14

Budget Reduction for the Knoxville Campus
As you know, we've been asked to identify $6 million in cuts from the Knoxville campus as part of the $17 million to be cut from the University of Tennessee system. Unfortunately, faculty, staff and students will feel the impact in several ways.
2008-10-09 14:18

Faculty Senate Effectiveness Survey
I would like to encourage each of you to take the time to respond to the survey about the Faculty Senate. The leadership of the senate is committed to listening to your feedback and working to make the Faculty Senate function more effectively in your interests.
2008-09-30 11:38

Audiology and Speech Pathology Update
Today, a plan is being presented to the Board of Trustees Executive and Compensation Committee that would have the audiology and speech pathology program continue operations and remain in Knoxville -- but shift its administration to College of Allied Health Sciences at UT Health Science Center, which has its main campus in Memphis.
2008-09-18 14:04

VolAware Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Initiative
A significant concern over the past ten years has been the increasing number of students with severe psychological problems. We need your help in identifying students who are at risk, and in ensuring they receive the services they need.
2008-09-12 15:17

UT Plans to Continue Audiology and Speech Pathology Program in Knoxville
Today UT Knoxville and our partners in the UT system announced significant progress toward a solution that will allow the UT Knoxville audiology and speech pathology department to continue operations through UT and remain in Knoxville.
2008-08-19 16:47

Margie Nichols Named Interim Vice Chancellor for Communications
Interim Chancellor Jan Simek and President John Petersen jointly announced today that Margie Nichols, currently Chief of Staff to the University President, will be named interim Vice Chancellor for Communications for the Knoxville campus
2008-07-31 14:25

Statement on Unitarian Church Shooting
The entire community has been shaken by the shooting at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church and by the tragedy that has come to our community.
2008-07-28 10:11

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

Budget and Program Cuts for UT Knoxville
Over the last few weeks, our campus has been engaged in difficult discussions about how to best deal with mandated budget cuts of more than $11.1 million to UT Knoxville for the 2008-2009 year.
2008-06-04 15:30

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

Knoxville Campus Budget Cuts
Chancellor Simek shares the broad outlines of the plan for UT Knoxville to deal with the budget cut in the next fiscal year as a result of the state's economic downturn.
2008-05-16 15:10

Banner Student Implementation Partner RFP Vendor Presentation
An additional round of vendor presentations for the Banner implementation will be held on Wednesday, May 7.
2008-05-05 13:57

Provost to become UMass Chancellor
I am writing today to notify the campus community that Provost Bob Holub has accepted the job of chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
2008-04-30 16:17

Chancellor's Honors Banquet
More than 200 students, faculty, staff, and organizations were honored April 9 at the Chancellor's Honors Banquet.
2008-04-10 08:22

Banner Student Implementation Partner RFP Vendor Presentation
The selection of a SIS implementation partner is the major activity taking place over the next several weeks and is one that will have a significant impact on our campus.
2008-04-07 12:16

Update from the Search Committee
Committee chair Hap McSween reports on the chancellor search committee's first meeting with newly hired search firm.
2008-03-04 09:37

UT Mourns Northern Illinois University Tragedy
Yesterday's tragic events at Northern Illiniois University leave us deeply saddened. On behalf of the entire Knoxville campus, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to all who have suffered directly or indirectly due to this senseless act of violence.
2008-02-15 09:47

Support Tornado Victims
Like all of you, I am deeply saddened by the destruction that occurred in Tennessee during the terrible storms that struck our region earlier this week.
2008-02-07 15:40

Search Committee Named For UT Knoxville Chancellor
UT President John Petersen announced a 20-member search committee, appointed to identify candidates for the chancellor position at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
2008-01-21 10:14

Statement from Interim Chancellor Jan Simek
"Today, I'm writing to seek your support in continuing the positive momentum we've built over the last few years. Our institution has made great strides in the quality of our students, our faculty and our staff."
2008-01-08 12:40

Jan Simek Named Interim Chancellor of UT Knoxville Campus
President John Petersen today (Jan 7) announced the appointment of Jan Simek to the position of interim chancellor for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
2008-01-07 12:40

Loren Crabtree Steps Down as UT Knoxville Chancellor
University of Tennessee President John Petersen and UT Knoxville Chancellor Loren Crabtree jointly announced today (Janurary 3) that Crabtree will step down as chancellor, effective immediately.
2008-01-03 04:45