MARTIN, Tenn. – Dr. Timothy S. Todd has been named interim dean of the University of Tennessee at Martin College of Business and Global Affairs. The longtime Murray State University academic leader and faculty member is expected to begin his new position July 1.
Todd will lead UT Martin’s AACSB-accredited business programs, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and information systems. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide, held by 6% of business programs globally.
Looking ahead, UT Martin has secured approval and funding to construct a new state-of-the-art Business Administration Building, with completion expected in 2030.
“Dr. Todd’s proven ability to build strong community and industry partnerships, maintain rigorous accreditation standards, and develop innovative academic programming makes him well suited to lead the college during this period,” said Dr. Yancy Freeman Sr., UT Martin chancellor, in an email to the university community. “His collaborative spirit and genuine enthusiasm for this work have been evident throughout our conversations.
“He is eager to support the college’s faculty, staff and students and to build on the strong foundation already in place.”
Todd served as dean of the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business at Murray State University for more than 12 years, overseeing six academic departments, a $10 million budget, and approximately 100 faculty and staff. During his tenure, the college maintained AACSB accreditation through three successful reviews and achieved ACEJMC accreditation for its journalism and mass communications programs.
He led significant fundraising efforts averaging more than $835,000 per year, guided the naming of the college, and oversaw a $120,000 renovation of the State Farm Financial Services Resource Center. He and his team also created new programs, including an accelerated MBA degree, a logistics and supply chain management program, an executive organizational communication master’s program, and an international program at Shandong Business and Technical University in China.
Beyond his dean-level experience, Todd served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Murray State, overseeing all six academic colleges and schools along with the Center for Adult and Regional Education. His leadership contributed to Murray State’s successful SACS-COC reaffirmation, with no recommendations, and to a $60 million legislative appropriation for a new facility.
Todd earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Western Kentucky University and a Doctor of Education degree from North Carolina State University.
UT Martin is a primary regional campus in the University of Tennessee System offering 23 undergraduate degree programs that include 142 specialized concentrations and eight graduate degrees featuring 30 specialized concentrations.
In addition to the main campus, the university has six regional centers in Jackson, Parsons, Selmer, Ripley, Somerville and Springfield. UT Martin Online offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including the online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree for working adults.
For information, contact the Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.