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Chancellor Recognizes Chrisanne Romeo for Extraordinary Customer Service
The Extraordinary Customer Service award is given to a university employee who is consistently optimistic and serves students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors with great care. Chrisanne Romeo has worked as an administrative specialist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy for five years, long enough to inspire many letters of appreciation from students. She’s […]
Six Extraordinary Staff Receive College Awards
Presentation of staff awards in several categories was the centerpiece of the third annual celebration of staff held on Tuesday, May 24, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on the South Lawn of Ayres Hall. Associate Dean Chris Boake organized the nomination and selection process and served as the college liaison to the committee convened to select the […]
Associate Dean and Director Appointments and Reappointments
Charles (Chuck) Collins has been appointed associate dean for academic programs, relinquishing the interim title he held last year. An internal search chaired by Chris Boake was conducted this spring and the committee subsequently recommended Chuck for the position. He accepted the offer and agreed to a five-year term. The position is now a full-time […]
Department Head and Director Appointments and Reappointments
School of Art Professor David Wilson has been appointed director of the School of Art. He joined UT in 1985 and has previously served as associate director of the school. He specializes in creating large contemporary artworks, videos, and drawings. His videos have been featured in film festivals in the United States, Australia, Italy and […]
Amanda Womac Appointed College Communications Director
Amanda Womac was appointed director of communications for the college effective August 1 following an external search chaired by Andrew Sheehy, executive director of development for the College of Arts and Sciences. Amanda brings to the position strong credentials and experience in creative writing and science journalism. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English with […]
Advising Services Welcomes New Staff
Alexandra (Ali) Brewer, Leslie Ducay, and Morgan Ridgell have been appointed as professional advisors in Arts and Sciences Advising Services (ASAS). Ali received a bachelor’s degree in political science from UT in 2007. She left Knoxville to earn a master’s degree in comparative politics from American University in Washington D.C. in 2010, and is currently […]