The Office of Assessment, Culture, and Education (ACE) comprises several functional areas within the Division of Access and Engagement (DAE) to provide intentional support both internally and externally. As a representative of DAE, ACE liaises with the following divisions and offices at UT: Student Life, Student Success, Enrollment Management, Institutional Research and Statistical Analysis, Office of Innovative Technologies, and University Communications. Within the context of DAE, internally, the unit provides administrative support to various members of the DAE team.
Welcome from the Associate Vice Chancellor for Assessment, Culture, and Education
Greetings, Vol Nation!
As the inaugural Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Assessment, Culture, and Education (ACE), I am both privileged and honored to lead our team and collaborate with them as we engage in meaningful, impactful work.
The vision of our office is to serve as a strategic partner with campus and community members, fostering effective communication, education, and evaluation. Our mission is to equip the campus and broader community with relevant resources and evidence-based practices that promote welcoming environments. As a unit, we often provide thought leadership and serve as strategists for our partners committed to advancing access and engagement. Our ultimate goal is to create a seamless alignment between our professional efforts, institutional culture, and the Chancellor’s strategic vision.
In essence, we envision a campus where every student, staff member, faculty member, alum, and guest can proudly sing the lyrics of “Rocky Top” and truly feel that it is their “Home Sweet Home.” Our division and our unit are proud to support the university, consciously striving to fulfill our core mission as the flagship land-grant institution of Tennessee. It truly takes a VOLUNTEER!
Go Vols!
Lamar Bryant, Ph.D.