CCI Faculty and Staff Directory
The directory on this site includes all the administrative offices of the College of Communication and Information.
Email: [email protected]
Administration Office Phone: 865-974-3031
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Office of the Dean
Jennifer Tate
Executive Assistant to the Dean
Office of Associate Dean for Research
The College of Communication and Information’s Research and Innovation Center (RIC), facilitates world-class research and innovative activities to find answers for information and communication problems organizations face. RIC focuses on supporting the diverse research talent of faculty, staff, and students within the college.
Suzie Allard
Director of CCI Research and Innovation Center; Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives
Amy Forrester
Assistant Director of CCI Research and Innovation Center
Emily Paskewitz
CCI Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development
Kat Capstick
Information Specialist
Catherine Luther
Interim Director for Access and Engagement, Minnie Doty Goddard Distinguished Professor
Logan Montuori
CCI Innovation Labs Manager
Karen Zach
Accounting Specialist III
Office of Academic Affairs and Student Success
The Office of Academic Affairs and Student Success serves as a resource for both undergraduate and graduate students, coordinating services designed to support their academic journey on Rocky Top. Students can engage with multiple offices under our umbrella, including Undergraduate Programs and Advising, Graduate Programs, Professional Development, Online Programs, and Global Programs.
Courtney Childers
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Success
Dionne George
Director for Access and Engagement
Guy Harrison
Associate Professor, Director of the Alan & Wendy Wilson Communication & Leadership Academy
Yana Truman
Senior Administrative Specialist
Amanda Yother
Director of Student Recruitment and Engagement
Office of Undergraduate Programs and Advising
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Julie Longmire
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Advising
Holly Wood
Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs and Advising
Mary Beth Barnes
Academic Advisor
Maclain Danielson
Academic Advisor I
Byron Keys
Senior Advisor
Amy looney
Senior Advisor
Jim McDaniel
Academic Advisor I
Caroline Thurman
Academic Advisor I
Courtney Vanover
Administrative Associate
Office of Graduate Programs
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Jenny Crowley
Associate Professor and CCI Director for College-Wide Graduate Programs
Parker Valdez
Graduate Programs and Student Success Coordinator
Office of Professional Development
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Alexis Andershock
Director of Career Development
Macie Dillard
Career Development Coordinator
Office of Online Programs
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Alexis Andershock
Assistant Dean for Online Learning
Roald Johnny
Student Services Coordinator
Whitney Mattson
Coordinator of Online Undergraduate Programs and Advising
Bohan Center for Global Engagement
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Laura Miller
Director of the Bohan Center for Global Engagement
Office of Advancement
The Office of Advancement works to create a culture of philanthropy in CCI, where everyone can light the way for future Volunteers through financial support. Investments from our alumni, friends, and corporate partners provide opportunities for our students through scholarships, innovative programs, and career-oriented experiences. It takes a Volunteer to keep CCI prepared for the next generation of thoughtful and innovative communicators.
Evan Beech
Assistant Dean for Advancement
Allison Bagwell
Associate Director of Stewardship and Events
Stephen Bell
Associate Director of Advancement, Major Gifts
Ashlind Bray
Director of Advancement, Annual Giving
Adarrell Gadsden
Director of Advancement, Major Gifts
Office of Communications and Marketing
The Office of Communications and Marketing enthusiastically promotes research, scholarship, and creative activity of the College of Communication and Information and its students, faculty, and staff to internal and external stakeholders through a variety of communications channels. Our collaborative team works closely with the college and its units to strategize and execute impactful communications that advance CCI’s objectives and align with the university’s key focus areas.
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Bethany Yandell
Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
Hayden Antal
Assistant Director of Communications, Creative
Hillary Tune
Assistant Director of Communications, Content
Kristen Gallant
Content Producer
Olivia Hailey
Digital Marketing Specialist
Noreen Premji
Content Producer
Ernest Rollins
Communications Project Coordinator
Office of Finance, Administration, and Operations
The Office of Finance, Administration, and Operations (OFAO) is comprised of two units that are vital to the planning and execution of CCI’s mission: the Office of Finance, and Administration (OFA) and the Office of Information Technology and Facilities (CCI Tech).
OFA provides budget, finance, compliance, human resource management, and other administrative support to the Office of the Dean and the other administrators across CCI.
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CCI Tech supports the physical technology and infrastructure in the classrooms, labs, and office areas of the college as well as supporting instruction and research software, websites, and other online channels of the college.
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Audrey Dew
Assistant Dean for Finance, Administration, and Operations
Eric Altenhof
IT Technician
Assistant Director of Finance and Administration
Lindsey Ekti
Thomas Melton
Financial Associate
Lauren McAllister
Finance Manager
RJ Norton
HR Associate
Ashley Riddle
HR Manager
Josh Snyder
Videography Equipment Technician
Will Tapper
Assistant Director of IT and Facilities
The Media Center
Greg Hill
Interim Director, WUOT 91.9 FM
Chris Flowers
Multimedia Specialist, The Media Center
Matt Keaton
Manager of Student Experience, WUTK 90.3 FM
Colin Piacentine
Assistant Professor of Practice, The Media Center Fellow
Joseph Robertson
Administrative Specialist, The Media Center
Tim Santos
Multimedia Specialist
Brittany Tarwater
Assistant Professor of Practice and The Volunteer Channel Advisor
Cheryl Welch
Publications Advisor