Academic Ombud for the 2023-24 Academic Year Academic Ombud for the 2023-24 Academic Year

Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Dr. Alice Turkington as the University of Kentucky Academic Ombud for the 2023-2024 academic year, effective July 1, 2023. The Academic Ombud is the university officer charged with facilitating the resolution of academic issues that may arise, in a manner that is fair and equitable for all parties.

In her more than 20 years at UK, Dr. Turkington has exhibited outstanding leadership of and service to this community. She has served as director of undergraduate studies in the department of geography and currently serves as director of the certificate in undergraduate research in social science. Dr. Turkington is also an associate professor of geography.

I greatly appreciate Dr. Turkington’s willingness to serve as Academic Ombud. I know she will be excellent in this role as evidenced by her numerous academic accomplishments and her proven steadfast dedication to students.

Please join me in congratulating and thanking Dr. Turkington.

Sincerely, 

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.

Provost