Welcome Back Vols
There’s never been a better time to be a Volunteer. We have built tremendous momentum in recent years—doubling our research awards, improving our graduation rates, and earning accolades for our academic excellence.
Chancellor Plowman Announces 2023-24 Leadership Academy Class
Chancellor Donde Plowman has announced the second class of the Chancellor’s Leadership Academy, which includes 30 deans, associate deans, directors, department heads, and other faculty and staff from across the university.
Celebrating Employee Appreciation Day
Thank you for all you do on this day and every day.
Extended Administrative Close for the Holiday
We are adding two days of administrative leave for the holiday break.
Reflecting on what we appreciate most
Every day, you bring the best version of yourselves to this community, and together we’re accomplishing big things.
Strategic Vision: It Takes A Volunteer
We strive to implement a bold strategic vision that enables the university to enhance its everyday outcomes.
Launching Our New Strategic Vision
This vision is truly a reflection of all of us and our hopes and aspirations for our future.
Minimum Wage Increase
A new $13 minimum wage is in effect beginning May 10.
Thank You for Stepping Forward
It’s been one year since the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, first moved courses and work online in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Position Announcement
I am hiring a chief of staff who will be part of my leadership team and will provide support and coordination for projects and priorities.