Randy Boyd names Interim Chancellor for UT at Chattanooga
Dr. Robert Dooley, the longtime Dean of the UTC College of Business, will fill the role starting on January 1.
University of Tennessee (UT) System President Randy Boyd has appointed Dr. Robert Dooley as Interim Chancellor of UT at Chattanooga (UTC). Dooley, who will assume the role on January 1, is a longtime leader at UTC and a proud alumnus of the university.
He has served as Dean of the UTC College of Business since July 1, 2011, following his tenure as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Research at Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business.
“Dr. Dooley’s exceptional leadership and his deep understanding of UTC’s culture make him an outstanding choice to guide the university during this transition,” Boyd said. “His proven success in developing a nationally recognized College of Business and strong relationships within the community will help maintain momentum as we look toward the future.”
The UT Board of Trustees has scheduled a virtual Executive Committee meeting for November 20 to discuss the search process for the next permanent Chancellor, with plans to launch a national search in January. UT Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman will lead the search committee. Freeman’s strong connection to and deep knowledge of UTC will provide valuable guidance in the search.
The university expects to select a search firm by the end of the year, with finalist interviews planned on campus in spring 2025.
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