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Call for Nominations: Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the College of Public Health

I am pleased to announce that a national search process for a permanent dean of the College of Public Health will begin in September.

Call for Nominations: Acting Vice Provost and Dean Liaison and Advisory Committee Members

Today, I announce the newly created position of Vice Provost and Dean Liaison. This position will help us focus even more on academic efforts across our colleges. Submit your nominations by Aug. 11, 2023.

College of Medicine Dean Named

Dr. Charles "Chipper" Griffith, III, has been named dean of the College of Medicine, beginning on July 15, 2023.

College of Public Health Acting Dean Reappointed

Dr. Heather Bush has been reappointed to a second year as acting dean of the College of Public Health.

Gaines Center for the Humanities Acting Director Named

Dr. Richard Schein has been named acting director of UK's Gaines Center for the Humanities.

Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement Named

I am very pleased to announce that Lisa Tannock has accepted the position of Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement at UK. She will begin her duties in this pivotal position in July.

Call for Nominations: Acting Director of the Gaines Center for the Humanities

While we will commence a search process for the next Director of the Gaines Center in the fall, at this time, we are requesting nominations for Acting Director. This is a position that will begin July 1, 2023.

TEK Director Named

Dr. Susan Cantrell will serve as our new director to lead the Office of Transdisciplinary Educational approaches to advance Kentucky (TEK).

Academic Ombud for the 2023-24 Academic Year

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.

Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Procedures Memo

Decisions to promote faculty and to award tenure are important to faculty development and among the most important judgments made by any university. We recognize this responsibility, and we want to ensure you fully understand the relevant procedures.

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