This office has oversight of academic and student affairs for the state-wide UT System, including:

• Academic policies, procedures, and programs.
• Student admission, progression and retention standards.
• Mission statements, strategic plans, and institutional research.

The Vice President serves as the liaison to the Academic Affairs and Student Success Committee of the UT Board of Trustees; as well as liaison to SACS, Tennessee P-16 Council, TSAC, Tennessee Diploma Project, Tennessee Board of Education and Department of Education, and SREB.