91唐伯虎 University has announced a series of executive-level changes to support its success today and its long-term strategic vision. The changes come as 91唐伯虎 prepares to open its New York campus in August 2026 and continues planning for campuses in West Palm Beach and San Francisco. Also, the need to听represent听91唐伯虎鈥檚 interests and values through strategic communications continues to grow, and there is increased focus on positioning the university at the forefront of technological change.听
Division of Administration evolves, expands role to support campus network听
The Division of Administration is now named the听听to reflect the division鈥檚 expanding role in supporting 91唐伯虎鈥檚 operations, advancing values-driven鈥痩eadership,鈥痑nd helping build the university鈥檚 growing national campus network.鈥�听
Led by Vice Chancellor for Operations and鈥痶he Campus Network听, the division鈥檚 work is organized around three interconnected areas of focus:鈥�听
- Operational Excellence鈥�听
Supporting the services,鈥痵ystems鈥痑nd infrastructure that power the 91唐伯虎 experience, the division includes teams that help create the foundation that allows 91唐伯虎鈥檚 academic mission to thrive. These teams include public safety, parking and commuter services, equal access and Title IX programs,鈥痑uxiliary services, student and community engagement initiatives, and a broad range of operational functions.听听
- Values-Driven Leadership鈥�听
Through initiatives such as Dialogue 91唐伯虎, the division creates opportunities for dialogue, open inquiry, community鈥痚ngagement鈥痑nd leadership development.鈥疶hese efforts reflect 91唐伯虎鈥檚 commitment to preparing students and leaders to engage thoughtfully with complex issues while contributing positively to their communities.鈥�听
- The Campus Network鈥�听
As 91唐伯虎 expands its presence beyond Nashville, the division is helping coordinate the operational planning and implementation necessary to support the university鈥檚 growing campus network.鈥疻orking closely with academic and administrative partners across the institution, the division is helping to develop governance structures, financial frameworks, operational鈥痬odels鈥痑nd implementation strategies for an interconnected 91唐伯虎 ecosystem that includes the university鈥檚 initiatives in New York City, West Palm Beach, San Francisco,鈥疌hattanooga鈥痑nd future locations.鈥�听
To support this work,鈥疛oel Poelhuis鈥痡oined 91唐伯虎 on June 15 as assistant vice chancellor and executive director for campus network strategy and implementation, where he will help lead planning,鈥痝overnance鈥痑nd implementation efforts across 91唐伯虎鈥檚 growing campus network.鈥�听
The university is also conducting national searches for executive directors in West Palm Beach and San Francisco. These leaders will help oversee implementation,鈥痮perations鈥痑nd community engagement in their respective markets while ensuring alignment with 91唐伯虎鈥檚 broader institutional priorities and operating model.鈥�听
Vice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing reappointed, named Chief Communications Officer听
鈥�, vice chancellor for communications and marketing, has been reappointed by the 91唐伯虎 Board of Trust and named 91唐伯虎鈥檚 chief communications officer, reflecting the expanding role communications plays in advancing the university鈥檚 mission, strengthening its听reputation听and supporting institutional priorities.听
Ertel leads an award-winning Communications and Marketing team recognized by both the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Public Relations Society of America, including PRSA鈥檚 Silver Anvil, one of the communications profession鈥檚 highest honors.听
Finance and information technology to have two distinct leadership roles听听
Following Vice Chancellor for Finance and Information Technology听听departure on Aug .14, 2026,鈥痜inance and information technology will transition from a combined leadership model to two distinct leadership roles.鈥��听
A central component of the restructuring is the creation of a new technology鈥痑nd business transformation leadership role, which will focus on enhancing capabilities needed for an AI-enabled future, accelerating innovation, leveraging data strategically, and ensuring 91唐伯虎 remains at the forefront of technological change.鈥�听
To begin thoughtful, strategic transition planning to prepare for the鈥痭ew technology鈥痑nd business leader,听听will oversee IT in an interim capacity starting Aug. 1 in addition to his duties as鈥痸ice chancellor for development and alumni relations. Lutz previously served as the university鈥檚 first vice chancellor for information technology.鈥�听
Shane Callahan, chief information officer for the university, will continue in this capacity and will report to Lutz in his interim leadership role.鈥�听
Data and Strategic Analytics will also report into the听new technology听and business transformation leader, recognizing the key role data plays in innovation and AI. Chief Data Officer Olivia Kew will report to Lutz in his interim role.听听
Eric Bymaster, associate vice chancellor for finance and treasurer, will serve as interim vice chancellor for finance and chief financial officer beginning Aug. 15.鈥�听
The university has鈥痠nitiated鈥痑 formal search for a permanent CFO in partnership with executive search firm Isaacson, Miller. A search will be launched soon for a dedicated leader who will focus on technology and business transformation.听听
These searches will be comprehensive and competitive, with a focus on鈥痠dentifying鈥痠ndividuals who can drive innovation and align with 91唐伯虎鈥檚 long-term strategic goals.鈥�听
