The university is governed by a Board of Trust which includes 24 Trustees,each of whom can serve two five-year terms.The chancellor, who is chosen by the Board of Trust, is the chief executive officer of the university.
Officers of the Board
Complete list of members.
General Officers
SUSAN R. WENTE, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Biography ·
Website ·
Email ·
615-322-4219
- Academic Affairs
- Admissions
- Centers & Institutes
- Colleges & Schools
- Commencement
- Dean of Students
- Enrollment Management
- International Affairs
- Research
- Residential Life
STEVE ERTEL
Vice Chancellor for Communications
Biography ·
Website ·
Email ·
615-343-1790
- University Relations
- Strategic Communications
- Digital Strategies
- Marketing Solutions
- Brand Engagement and Governance
NATHAN GREEN
Interim Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs
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Email ·
- Community, Neighborhood Government Relations
- Dyer Observatory
- Federal Relations
ANDERS W. HALL, M.B.A.
Vice Chancellor for Investments and Chief Investment Officer
- Asset Allocation
- Internal Portfolio Management
- Investment Administration
- Investment Research
- Risk Management
- Split Interest Trusts
ERIC C. KOPSTAIN, M.B.A.
Vice Chancellor for Administration
Biography ·
Website ·
Email ·
615-875-8617
- Business Services
- Contract & Grant Accounting
- Environmental Affairs
- Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Disability
- Facilities
- Health & Wellness
- Human Resources
- Planning & Plant Operations
- Police
- Real Estate
- Technology
JOHN M. LUTZ
Vice Chancellor for Information Technology
Biography ·
Website ·
Email ·
615-875-8851
- Business Operations and Transformation
- Enterprise Infrastructure & Security Services
- Enterprise IT Service Delivery
- Academic IT Service Delivery
- Medical Center IT Service Delivery
JAMES E. PAGE JR., M.B.A.
Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
Biography ·
Website ·
Email ·
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
RUBY SHELLAWAY, JD
Interim General Counsel
Biography ·
Website ·
Email ·
615-322-8965
- Compliance
- Conflict of Interest
- General Counsel Office
SUSIE S. STALCUP, B.B.A., C.F.P.
Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations
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Email ·
615-322-6673
- Alumni Relations
- Annual Giving
- Corporate & Foundation Relations
- University Development
- Parents Office & Programs
- Planned Giving
- Campaign Operations
- Campaign Communications
BRETT SWEET, M.B.A.
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Biography ·
Website ·
Email ·
615-343-6735
- Business Income Tax Reporting
- Capital & Debt Planning
- Cash Management
- Disbursement Services
- Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Systems
- Procurement Services
DAVID WILLIAMS II, J.D., LL.M., M.B.A.
Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director
Biography ·
Website ·
Email ·
615-322-8333
Deans
JEFFREY R. BALSER, M.D.
Ph.D., Dean of the School of Medicine
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Email ·
615-322-5191
CAMILLA PERSSON BENBOW, Ed.D.
Dean of Peabody College
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Email ·
615-322-8407
PHILIPPE M. FAUCHET, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Engineering
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Email ·
343-3773
JOHN G. GEER, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Arts and Science
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Email ·
615-322-2851
CHRIS GUTHRIE, J.D.
Dean of the Law School
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Email ·
615-322-9800
M. ERIC JOHNSON, Ph.D.
Dean of Owen Graduate School of Management
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Email ·
615-322-2316
LINDA D. NORMAN, D.S.N.
Dean of the School of Nursing
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Email ·
615-343-8876
EMILIE M. TOWNES, Ph.D.
Dean of the Divinity School
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Email ·
615-343-3960
MARK WAIT, D.M.A.
Dean of Blair School of Music
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Email ·
615-322-7660
MARK WALLACE, Ph.D.
Dean of the Graduate School
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Email ·
615-322-2809
MARK D. BANDAS, Ph.D.
Associate Provost and Dean of Students
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Email ·
615-322-6400
GREGORY MELCHOR-BARZ, Ph.D.
Interim Dean of The Ingram Commons
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VANESSA BEASLEY, Ph.D.
Associate Provost and Dean of Residential Faculty
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Email ·
615-322-4948
DOUGLAS L. CHRISTIANSEN, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for University Enrollment Affairs and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
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Email ·
615-322-6702
VALERIE HOTCHKISS, Ph.D.
University Librarian
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Email ·
615-322-4782
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