Staff
Throughout the history of the Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Analysis at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, our team has been committed to delivering timely and accurate data to support our students and the institution. As a team, our CliftonStrengths are concentrated in the strategic thinking and relationship building domains, reflecting both how we analyze complex questions and how we collaborate with colleagues across campus. These strengths enable us to develop thoughtful, responsive data resources that meet the evolving needs of our campus partners. We value their insights as we adapt and respond to the strategic goals of the institution.
The Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Analysis operates under the leadership of the university’s Provost. We collaborate with colleagues across campus, across the state, and across the Southeast to build a robust team of institutional researchers who strive for continuous innovation in support of the academic mission of our state’s premier land-grant and research institution.
Leadership Team

Denise Gardner
Assistant Provost and Executive Director
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Harmony | Deliberative

Jim Lenio
Director
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Analytical | Arranger

Caroline Mann
Associate Director
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Ideation | Strategic
Team

Shana Antrican
Administrative Specialist
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Empathy | Belief

Zach Berven
Institutional Research Analyst
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Positivity | Self-Assurance

William Fulford
Institutional Research Analyst
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Relator | Learner

Brad Long
Institutional Research Analyst
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Belief | Empathy

Sally Mueller
Institutional Research Analyst
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Consistency | Ideation

Amber Rountree
Institutional Research Analyst
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Input | Activator

Ryan Shirah
Institutional Research Analyst
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Context | Intellection

Dale TeGantvoort
Institutional Research Analyst
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Includer | Maximizer
