The Office of the Provost furthers Tennessee Tech's academic mission by providing the leadership, support, and services that enable the intellectual and personal growth of our students, faculty, staff, and the academic community. The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer of the University. All academic and related units, including the colleges, the library, the honors program, global experiences, and military science report to the Provost. Supporting units such as institutional research and assessment, the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence, and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning also report to the Provost. Additionally, the Provost administers the budgets and oversees campus space allocations for these units.
The Provost oversees academic and budgetary policy and priorities, ensures the quality of the student body, and maintains educational excellence. In addition, the Provost also has oversight responsibility for issues associated with the recruiting, hiring, retention, and performance of faculty and academic administrators and for the University's promotion and tenure process.
- Faculty Meetings
Fall Faculty Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2026
Derryberry Hall Auditorium | 11:00 AM
We are excited about the upcoming academic year and hope you are planning to attend the University Faculty Meeting and Luncheon on Monday, August 17. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. in Derryberry Hall Auditorium and the luncheon will immediately follow in the RUC Multipurpose Room.
The meeting agenda includes the following:
Academic Affairs Updates, Provost, and Vice President for Academic Affairs Mickey Latour
Faculty Senate Updates, Senate President Megan Atkinson
Student Affairs Updates, Vice President for Student Affairs Katie Aikens
Enrollment and Communication Updates, Vice President Karen Lykins
Chief Safety Officer, Bob Crabtree
University Updates, President Phil Oldham
The fall faculty meeting luncheon is always a wonderful opportunity to see colleagues from across campus and help celebrate the faculty members receiving a service pin. We hope to see you there.
- Additional Areas
Academics and Operations
Associate Provost, Dr. Julie Baker- Academic Integrity
- Campus Space Utilization and Allocation
- Center for Global Experiences
- College of Graduate Studies
- Honors Program
- Military Science
Institutional Support
Associate Provost, Dr. Sharon HuoOnline Education and Faculty Development
Associate Provost, Dr. Bedelia Russell