University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro is recommending Keith Carver to serve as chancellor of University of Tennessee at Martin.
Carver is the executive assistant to the president of the University of Tennessee System. DiPietro will make his recommendation to the UT Board of Trustees during their October 13 and 14 meeting. DiPietro said in a news release Carver “understands the culture and communities of Northwest Tennessee.”
If approved, Carver’s start date will be January 3.
Carver would replace Tom Rakes who said in April 2015 he was returning to the classroom. Bob Smith has served as interim chancellor since May 2015.
The chancellor search began in March 2016. Four candidates were brought to campus in August and September, including former Murray State administrator Jay Morgan.
Prior to his role as executive assistant to the president, Carver held roles at UT Knoxville, Martin and Memphis, including assistant vice chancellor for development at UT Martin. He has a bachelor’s degree from University of Memphis and master’s and doctoral degrees from UT Knoxville.
