{"id":32748,"date":"2026-07-30T14:45:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T18:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/?p=32748"},"modified":"2026-07-30T14:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T18:45:06","slug":"accomplished-administrator-and-professor-named-dean-of-academic-operations-and-the-education-division-at-tusculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2026\/accomplished-administrator-and-professor-named-dean-of-academic-operations-and-the-education-division-at-tusculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Accomplished administrator and professor named dean of academic operations and the Education Division at Tusculum"},"content":{"rendered":"

GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 A 21-year professional with experience in the classroom and in high-level collegiate positions has been named dean of academic operations and the Education Division at Tusculum University<\/a>.<\/h3>\n
\"Dr.

Dr. Sarah Hartman<\/p><\/div>\n

Dr. Sarah Hartman will serve as a member of Tusculum\u2019s Office of Academic Affairs leadership team and work closely with the university\u2019s provost, other deans and faculty members to achieve the institution\u2019s goals. She will lead in areas such as course scheduling, faculty workload management and credentialing, operational budgets and academic policies and procedures.<\/p>\n

She will also lead the Education Division, which prepares students for bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees that empower them to succeed in the classroom and in administrative positions. She will oversee the faculty and curriculum development and collaborate with local school systems and other partners to strengthen the division.<\/p>\n

\u201cTusculum University\u2019s storied history as Tennessee\u2019s oldest institution of higher education and its pioneering spirit were immediate draws for me,\u201d Dr. Hartman said. \u201cI admire the university’s commitment to the civic arts, which treats education not just as a path to a career but also as a foundation for effective citizenship. The opportunity to serve in a leadership role within a division that prioritizes a caring Christian environment while pushing the boundaries of academic innovation is exactly where I want to be for the next chapter of my career.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Hartman brings multiple skills to her positions. She has developed strong relationships with K-12 school systems, state legislatures and local industries. She is focused on the university\u2019s mission through strategic planning, civic engagement and oversight of finances in the areas she oversees.<\/p>\n

Her track record of successfully supervising complex graduate programs and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration also position her to excel at Tusculum. She is well-versed in workforce and economic development, faculty and staff leadership and accreditation and compliance.<\/p>\n

Dr. Hartman comes to Tusculum with the following higher education service background:<\/p>\n