Central Administration
| Main Phone Number | 865-974-3177 |
| Gretchen Neisler, Vice Provost and Director | gneisler@utk.edu |
| Noah Rost, Associate Director | rost@utk.edu |
| Lamonya Davis, Administrative Coordinator II | lamonya@utk.edu |
| Amy Gregory, Administrative Coordinator I | agrego20@utk.edu |
Asia Engagement Office
Launched in 2019, the Office of Asia Engagement (OAE) provides strategic planning, support, and coordination for the University of Tennessee’s engagement in Asia by serving as a hub for research, academic programs, and outreach.
| Website | OAE |
| Main Phone Number | 865-974-5752 |
| Rachel Rui, Director | jrui@utk.edu |
| Jie “Daisy” Shen, Coordinator I | jshen19@utk.edu |
| Hannah Stanley, Student Communications Assistant | hstanle2@vols.utk.edu |
| Marcella Tocco, Student Communications Assistant | mtocco1@vols.utk.edu |
Communications Office
The Communications Office provides services to all CGE units to promote news, activities, and programs to both internal and external audiences.
| Website | Communications |
| Main Phone Number | 865-974-5752 |
| Rachel Rui, Director | jrui@utk.edu |
| Jie “Daisy” Shen, Coordinator I | jshen19@utk.edu |
| Hannah Stanley, Student Communications Assistant | hstanle2@vols.utk.edu |
| Marcella Tocco, Student Communications Assistant | mtocco1@vols.utk.edu |
English Language Institute
The English Language Institute was organized in 1978 by a campus-wide interdisciplinary committee to provide intensive English language study for prospective University of Tennessee students, visitors, and professionals. Its mission is to offer a sound program of instruction in English as a second language, to promote research in language pedagogy, and to provide a language learning resource for Tennessee’s non–English speaking public.
| Website | ELI |
| Main Phone Number | 865-974-3404 |
| Jim Hamrick, Director | hamrickj@utk.edu |
| Em Chitty, Senior Teaching Associate | echitty@utk.edu |
| Douglas Terry, Teaching Associate | dterry1@utk.edu |
| Anthony Schmidt, Teaching Associate | eli@utk.edu |
| Steve Randolph, Student Services Assistant II | srando13@utk.edu |
| Lauren Wood, Recruitment Specialist | lwood16@utk.edu |
Global Research Office
The Global Research Office (GRO) catalyzes the University of Tennessee’s faculty to extend their research and reach across the world. It does so by supporting faculty initiatives to cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships and international research initiatives.
| Website | GRO |
| Main Phone Number | 865-974-3177 |
| Jamie McGowan, Director | jmcgowan10@utk.edu |
| Peggy Myers, Administrative Coordinator I | pmyers1@utk.edu |
International House
The I-House is proud to welcome international and domestic students to engage and grow as global citizens by hosting a variety of culturally immersive programs and events throughout the year.
| Website | I-House |
| Main Phone Number | 865-974-4453 |
| Scott Cantrell, Director | scottcantrell@utk.edu |
| Amanda Tompkins, Assistant Director | atompki5@utk.edu |
| Vicki Easterday, Administrative Specialist I | veasterday@utk.edu |
| Paola Bustos, Graduate Teaching Assistant | ihousega1@utk.edu |
| Hollyann Larson, Graduate Teaching Assistant | ihousega2@utk.edu |
| Evan Oliver, Graduate Teaching Assistant | ihousega3@utk.edu |
International Student and Scholar Services
ISSS provides orientation and advising to international students after they have been admitted to the university. ISSS also works with UT departments and colleges to serve international scholars who visit our campus in order to lecture, teach, or conduct research.
| Website | ISSS |
| Main Phone Number | 865-974-3177 |
| Scott Cantrell, Director | scottcantrell@utk.edu |
| Elizabeth Washam Smith, Assistant Director | elizabeth@utk.edu |
| David P. Lawson, Coordinator II | dplawson@utk.edu |
| Brian Todd, Coordinator I | btodd@utk.edu |
| Erik Simons, Coordinator I | esimons@utk.edu |
| Yevgeniya Teyfukova, Coordinator I | yevie@utk.edu |
| Candice Gilreath, Coordinator I | candicegilreath@utk.edu |
| Jenni Wright, Administrative Specialist II | jwrig122@utk.edu |
| Atheeqa Aijaz, Graduate Research Assistant | international@utk.edu |
Programs Abroad Office
PAO is committed to fostering global awareness and academic, personal, and professional growth by offering a broad range of study, internship, research, and service–learning opportunities outside the United States.
| Website | PAO |
| Main Phone Number | 865-974-3177 |
| Anne Hulse, Interim Director | ahulse1@utk.edu |
| Heather Grigsby, Senior Coordinator II | hgrigsby@utk.edu |
| Brittany Davidson, Coordinator I | bcoats2@utk.edu |
| Michael Saenz, Interim Assistant Director | msaenz@utk.edu |
| Annastasia Williams, Coordinator I | awill293@utk.edu |
| Susie Jenkins, Administrative Specialist I | cjenki10@utk.edu |
| Gisela Goeritz, Administrative Coordinator I | ggoeritz@utk.edu |
| Karen Richters, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator | richters@utk.edu |
| Madeline Brown, Graduate Research Assistant | paoga1@utk.edu |