[022]MTSU’S DIANE MILLER NAMED VICE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

MTSU’S DIANE MILLER NAMED VICE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

July 25, 2008
CONTACT: Tom Tozer, 615-898-2919


MURFREESBORO—Dr. Diane Miller’s new role as vice provost became effective July 14, and she’s already hard at work keeping the approval process moving for three proposed Ph.D. degrees: computational science, mathematics and science education and molecular biosciences. If the TBR and THEC respond in a timely fashion and give their nod to the degrees, the programs could be in place by fall of 2009.
Miller is a professor of mathematical sciences and has served as interim vice provost since January of this year after Dr. Jack Thomas left MTSU to become provost and academic vice president at Western (Macomb) Illinois University. Previously, Miller served as interim associate dean for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and was president of the Faculty Senate in 1999-2000.
“This office helps to facilitate the flow of paperwork related to curricula issues,” Miller said, regarding the role of vice provost, “which might include starting a new degree program or revising an existing program or course curriculum.”
Miller also will work with reviewers who examine degree proposals, field student questions or problems and handle grade appeals. In addition to continuing as director of MTSU’s Undergraduate Research Center and the McNair’s Scholars Program, Miller noted that the provost also asked her to take on a new task of providing an organizational structure for all programs dealing with international affairs, including devising new ways to attract more students from other cultures.
“I welcome Dr. Diane Miller to this senior level academic administrative position,” said President Sidney A. McPhee. “Dr. Miller brings with her a wealth of experience as both a faculty member and an administrator and as a former president of the Faculty Senate. Her dedication and commitment to the university are certainly assets as she provides leadership in many areas within Academic Affairs and across the campus.”
“I’ve been humbled and appreciative of all the e-mails and cards from people wishing me well,” Miller said.
Miller earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Tennessee, a master of science degree from the University of Memphis, an education specialist degree from Arkansas State University, and a doctorate in mathematics education from the University of Missouri.


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Editor: For a jpeg of Miller, please contact Gina Fann at 898-5385 or gfann@mtsu.edu.