UT Martin announces new provost & vice chancellor for academic affairs

MARTIN, Tenn. — Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin,  announced the selection of Dr. Philip Acree Cavalier as the university’s new provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

Cavalier most recently served as provost of Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas, and is expected to assume UT Martin duties effective July 1.

“I am excited to join a community that impressed me, during my campus interviews, as truly energized and moving in a positive direction,” said Cavalier.“ I am eager to partner with Chancellor Carver and the faculty, staff and members of the chancellor’s leadership team to advance UT Martin’s commitment to making a profound impact on the lives of all UTM students.”

At Lyon, Cavalier was responsible for working with areas such as curriculum and program development, faculty support and shared governance, student support and persistence initiatives accreditation and assessment.

For more information, contact the UT Martin Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.