Dear Team,
As you heard earlier today, Katie Brock has been permanently appointed as Vice President of Operations, and our portfolio now has an official name: Operational Services and Strategies. Please join me in congratulating Katie on this exciting and well-deserved appointment.
This new portfolio name reflects the essential role we play in shaping the UT experience — aligning the operations that support the University with the strategies that sustain it. It’s a name that captures both the purpose and the impact of the work we do every day.
As part of this alignment, our unit will transition to the name Campus Operations and Planning. This change provides greater clarity and highlights the important role we play as caretakers who drive excellence through thoughtful preparation and planning to support UT’s future growth. You will see updates to our branded assets and materials in the coming weeks.
As Katie mentioned, while these updates bring renewed energy and visibility to our efforts, our commitment to our One Great Team values remains our foundation, guiding how we work together.
I’m proud of all that we’ve accomplished together and excited for the next chapter under the Operational Services and Strategies umbrella. The work we do — from planning and maintaining our campus to supporting the University’s long-term goals — is vital to UT’s mission. I’m grateful for your continued partnership in Getting It Done Right.
Hook ’em!
Brent Stringfellow
Associate Vice President for Campus Operations and Planning