Central Administration
| Main Phone Number | 865-974-3177 |
| Gretchen Neisler, Vice Provost and Director | gneisler@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 |
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 |
| Alexandra Grace DeMarco, Communications Student Assistant | ademarco@vols.utk.edu |
| Ava Miller, Programs Specialist | amill174@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 |
| Em Chitty, Interim Director | echitty@utk.edu |
| Douglas Terry, Teaching Associate | dterry1@utk.edu |
| Hunter Baird, Administrative Assistant | hbaird1@utk.edu |
| Lauren Wood, Recruitment Specialist | lwood16@utk.edu |
Global Research Office
The Global Research Office 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 | Global Research Office |
| Main Phone Number | 865-974-3177 |
| Jamie McGowan, Director | jmcgowan10@utk.edu |
| Shawn Lenker, Assistant Director for Global Health & Safety | slenker@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 |
| Lauren Wood, Interim Assistant Director | lwood16@utk.edu |
| Madelyn Kent, Administrative Specialist I | mkent8@utk.edu |
| Morgan Perigard, Graduate Teaching Assistant | ihousega1@utk.edu |
| Zoya Kamil, Graduate Teaching Assistant | ihousega2@utk.edu |
| Vanessa Lama, 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 |
| Erik Simons, Assistant Director | esimons@utk.edu |
| David P. Lawson, Coordinator II | dplawson@utk.edu |
| Brian Todd, Coordinator I | btodd@utk.edu |
| Yevgeniya Teyfukova, Coordinator I | yevie@utk.edu |
| Rachel Buczyniski, Administrative Specialist II | rbuczyns@utk.edu |
| Paul Keener, Graduate 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 |
| Gretchen Neisler, Interim Director | gneisler@utk.edu |
| Heather Grigsby, Senior Coordinator II | hgrigsby@utk.edu |
| Michael Saenz, Interim Assistant Director | msaenz@utk.edu |
| Gisela Goeritz, Administrative Coordinator I | ggoeritz@utk.edu |