In 2010, the University realigned the reporting structure for the UT Knoxville Athletics Department so that it now reports to the Chancellor of UT Knoxville rather than to the President of the UT System. To align the reporting structure for the development efforts of the Athletics Department with the reporting structure for the Department as a whole, Chancellor Cheek proposed that athletics development personnel report through the UT Knoxville Vice Chancellor for Development rather than directly to the President of the Foundation.
This new alignment will build strong collaboration between the academic and athletic fundraising teams at UT Knoxville. President DiPietro, on behalf of the University, and Johnnie Ray, on behalf of the Foundation, strongly support Chancellor Cheeks proposal. To accomplish this change in the reporting line, an Amendment to the Affiliation and Services Agreement, which was approved by the Board of Trustees is June 2011, is required. The proposed Amendment follows. In accordance with the terms of the Affiliation and Services Agreement, the proposed Amendment has been submitted to and approved by the Comptroller for the State of Tennessee.
MOTION: That the proposed Amendment to the Affiliation and Services Agreement between the University and the University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. be approved to change the reporting line for athletics development personnel at UT Knoxville.
