Office of the Provost
It was in Gilbreath Hall on the ETSU campus where the inaugural faculty of East Tennessee State Normal School first taught more than a century ago. Those 18 faculty members trained at some of the most impressive institutions in the world, and they came to this campus with the shared belief that through education, lives can be changed and our communities could be made better.
Fast-forward over a 100 years later, and that same tradition continues. Today, hundreds of faculty call this institution home. Our faculty believe in the power of higher education, and that with a college degree, any dream is possible. Our faculty are champions for our students. They are leaders, mentors, scholars, innovators, and public servants. They are award-winning teachers and noted researchers in their fields of study. They meet the needs of others. They generate new ideas and develop solutions for our community.
And, they are all committed to the success of their students.
Welcome to East Tennessee State University.
It is my honor to serve as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at this amazing institution that is transforming the lives of others every day.
Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Great Lecture Series
The Great Lecture Series showcases lectures by East Tennessee State University faculty members who have recently been promoted to full professor. The lectures will spotlight their areas of expertise and provide valuable insights gleaned from their academic journeys.
Dr. Lee Bidgood is a professor in the Department of Appalachian Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. His lecture is titled “On Listening: An Introduction to Sound Studies.”
Friday, December 8, 2 p.m.
East Tennessee Room
D.P. Culp Student Center
Dr. Nick Hagemeier is Vice Provost for Research and Chief Research Officer at ETSU, as well as a professor in Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy Practice. His lecture is titled “As Interesting as Possible.”
Friday, December 8, 2 p.m.
East Tennessee Room
D.P. Culp Student Center
Dr. Gary Henson is a professor in the Department of Physicians and Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences. His lecture is titled “Reaching for the Stars: Growing up in the Space Age.”
Friday, December 8, 2 p.m.
East Tennessee Room
D.P. Culp Student Center
Key Updates for ETSU Faculty/Staff
Open Office Hours
Provost McCorkle will host an open office hour from 11 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.
All faculty, students, and staff are welcome to stop by and visit -- and are encouraged
to bring a book recommendation when they stop by. The Provost's office is located
in 206 Burgin Dossett Hall.
Great Lecture Series: December 8
The Great Lecture Series invites faculty who have recently been promoted to full professor
at ETSU to deliver a "great lecture" in their respective fields. The next Great Lecture
installment will be Friday, Dec. 8, from 2-4 p.m. in the East Tennessee Room of the D.P. Culp Center. It will feature Dr. Lee Bidgood, Dr. Gary Henson, and Dr. Nick Hagemeier.
Chair Training Update
The next chair training will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 12-4:30 p.m. in the East Tennessee Room of the D.P. Culp Center.
Commencement
Commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, December 16, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Visit the Commencement website for a complete list of the colleges that will be honored at each of the ceremonies.
Dr. Jessica Burchette will be the speaker at the morning ceremony, and Dr. Brenda White Wright will speak in the afternoon.
University Council Minutes: Looking for the most recent minutes from our monthly University Council meeting? Visit here.
Academic News
Why I Teach: Conversations with ETSU Faculty
During my first semester at ETSU, I visited each of the ETSU colleges where I met with the faculty and students and learned about their initiatives and plans. The accounts of how ETSU has inspired them were truly transformative.
I was so inspired by those stories that I have launched a new podcast series – Why I Teach: Conversations with ETSU Faculty – in partnership with the Center for Teaching Excellence and the Office of University Marketing and Communications that is dedicated to telling the incredible stories of the ETSU faculty.
You can access the podcast here or find it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, PodBean app,or on Spotify. Special thanks to Professor Martin Walters for creating the music for this podcast.