Middle Tennessee State University
Administration
Dr. Sidney A. McPhee University President
William J. Bales Vice President for University Advancement
Mark Byrnes University Provost
Yvette Clark Interim Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Kimberly S. Edgar Executive Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff
Andrew Oppmann Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Debra Sells Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost for Enrollment and Academic Services
Alan Thomas Vice President for Business and Finance
Board of Trustees
Stephen B. Smith, Chair Chair, Haury and Smith Contractors
J.B. Baker Owner and CEO, Sprint Logistics
Tom Boyd Investment Advisor Representative, Decker Wealth Management
Pete DeLay Principal, Lynwood Ventures LLC
Christine Karbowiak Vanek, Vice Chair Retired Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Risk Officer, Bridgestone Americas
Pamela J. Wright President and Managing Partner of Wright Development, a Real Estate Investment Company
Rick Cottle, Faculty Trustee Associate Professor of Fashion and Apparel
Drew Carpenter, Student Trustee M.B.A. Candidate, Health Care Management
Good Governance: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) approved a substantive change in governance for MTSU in 2017. The substantive change was required when Tennessee’s FOCUS Act established an independent Board of Trustees to govern MTSU—a major milestone for the University. The commission reviewed all aspects of governance, from board duties and responsibilities to policy processes and revisions, in making its decision to approve compliance with SACSCOC governance standards.
Credits
Editors Drew Ruble and Jimmy Hart
Contributing Editors Nancy Broden and Carol Stuart
Director of Creative and Visual Services Kara Hooper
University Photographers Andy Heidt, J. Intintoli, James Cessna, Cat Curtis Murphy
Designer Sherry Wiser George
1222-0923 / Middle Tennessee State University does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities sponsored by MTSU. The Interim Assistant to the President for Institutional Equity and Compliance has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and can be reached at Cope Administration Building 116, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132; Christy.Sigler@mtsu.edu; or 615-898-2185. The MTSU policy on non-discrimination can be found at mtsu.edu/iec.
