The Polytechnic @ UofM Initiative
The Polytechnic @ UofM is a planned sub-unit (to be launched on July 1, 2025, pending THEC approval) within the Herff College of Engineering. It will be focused on providing applied academic programs aligned with workforce needs.
The new sub-unit will be formed from applied technology programs in the Herff College of Engineering and the College of Professional and Liberal Studies providing enhanced pathways from TCATs, Community Colleges and returning learners to baccalaureate 鈥渁pplied technology鈥� programs.
The Polytechnic @ UofM Initiative Planning Team
Dr. Russell Deaton, Special Assistant to the Provost
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Herff College of Engineering
205 Engineering Science
rjdeaton@memphis.edu
901.678.3258
Dr. Joanne Gikas, Interim Dean
College of Professional and Liberal Studies
221 Brister Hall
jgikas@memphis.edu
901.678.2683
Dr. Alfred Hall, Special Assistant to the Provost
234 Engineering Technology
alhall1@memphis.edu
901.678.2682
Dr. Justin Lawhead, Executive Director of Workforce Partnerships
Office of the Provost
360 Administration Building
jtlawhed@memphis.edu
901.678.4935
Dr. Carol Danehower, Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs
Office of the Provost
360 Administration
vdanehwr@memphis.edu
901.678.5112
Tracy P Robinson, Executive Director, Center for Regional Economic Enrichment (CREE)
201 FedEx Institute
tprobnsn@memphis.edu
901.678.5077
Dr. David Russomanno, Provost
Office of the Provost
360 Administration
drussmnn@memphis.edu
901.678.2119