UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver Named Leader Of UT Institute of Agriculture

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd and University of Tennessee at Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman announced Thursday that University of Tennessee at Martin Chancellor Keith Carver will serve as the new Senior Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice President of the UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA).

Carver, who previously served as executive assistant to UT President Joe DiPietro, will head UTIA in a two-year limited-duration appointment to provide stability and leadership to the institute.  The UT Institute of Agriculture provides solutions to problems across the state through UT Extension, UT AgResearch, the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Herbert College of Agriculture.

“We are very excited to have Keith move into this statewide role with UTIA,” said Boyd. “His experience across the UT system, collaborative spirit, and his deep appreciation for UT’s land grant mission made him an obvious choice for this role.”

“Agriculture is central to Tennessee’s economy and way of life,” said Plowman. “Keith will hit the ground running and support the important work happening all across UTIA. I look forward to working with him in this new way. I appreciate the energy and passion for agriculture that Carrie has and wish her all the best in her new pursuits.”

Carver will begin on March 1 pending board approval.

UT Martin Provost Phillip Cavalier will serve as interim chancellor at UT Martin.  The university will launch a search for a new chancellor in the coming weeks.