University Leadership
Dr. M. David Rudd
Provost
As Provost, Dr. M. David Rudd is the chief academic officer of the University. He
has comprehensive responsibility for developing and implementing academic policies
and priorities and has responsibility for ensuring that the University's teaching,
research, and service missions are successfully implemented. He works closely with
the deans and directors of the academic areas to ensure that the University recruits
and retains high-quality faculty who offer optimal student experiences.
Phone: 901/678-2119
Fax: 901/678-3643
E-mail: mdrudd@memphis.edu
Office: 360 Administration Building
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Rosie Phillips Bingham
Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Bingham leads the Division of Student Affairs. The division is comprised of Student
Development and Student Life. The division's mission, "Students Learning Through Engagement
and Involvement," drives the programs and activities that build on the University's
academic base. Student Affairs strives to consider all aspects of a student's life
at the University, always mindful of the "whole person" and the role the University
can play in a student's development as an individual.
Phone: 901/678-2114
Fax: 901/678-5206
E-mail: rbingham@memphis.edu
Office: 235 Administration Building
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David Zettergren
Vice President for Business and Finance
As Vice President for Business and Finance, David Zettergren has responsibility for
the University's fiscal, human, and plant resources. He ensures that the University's
fiscal resources are managed responsibly and appropriately, that the University has
a knowledgeable and helpful workforce, and that our faculty, staff and students enjoy
facilities that are safe and conducive to learning. He oversees an annual operating
budget of more than $300 million and a plant of 202 buildings located on 1170 acres.
Phone: 901/678-2121
Fax: 901/678-5128
E-mail: dzttrgrn@memphis.edu
Office: 367 Administration Building
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Ellen Watson
Interim Vice President for Information Technology
Ms. Watson serves as the Interim University's Vice President for Information Technology
and CIO. She has management and leadership responsibilities for academic and administrative
computing, networks, and telecommunications. She is responsible for overseeing institution-wide
policy decisions governing IT, serves as the institutional data security officer,
and leads the development of the annual Strategic Plan for Information Technology.
Phone: 901/678-5650
Fax: 901/678-5656
E-mail: eiwatson@memphis.edu
Office: 377 Administration Building
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Julie Johnson
Vice President for Advancement
The Advancement Division, led by Julie Johnson, is responsible for all University,
college and school fundraising, oversight of the University's Foundation, alumni and
constituent programming and other support activities. The Division also works very
closely with the Board of Visitors and U of M Foundation Board of Trustees providing
administrative and advisory support to its officers and members.
Phone: 901/678-3951
Fax: 901/678-1669
E-mail: juljohn@memphis.edu
Office: 331 Adminstration Building
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Linda Bonnin
Interim Vice President of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing
As Vice President of Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing, Linda is responsible
for promoting the public's general knowledge and understanding of the University,
communicating news and publicizing activities taking place at or under the auspices
of the U of M, as well as planning many of the U of M's major events.
Phone: 901/678-2843
Fax: 901/678-3607
E-mail: lmichael@memphis.edu
Office: 303 Administration Building
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Tom Bowen
Athletic Director
The Athletic Director has the responsibility for oversight of all intercollegiate
sports associated with the University. He has responsibility for all on-campus intercollegiate
athletic facilities and works with the Liberty Bowl and FedEx Forum. In addition,
he has responsiblity for negotiating contracts and fund-raising for the division.
Phone: 901/678-2335
Fax: 901/678-5078
E-mail: tmbowen1@memphis.edu
Office: 001 Athletic Office Building
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