Place Subcommittee

Charge

The committee will consider ways to make Sewanee and the surrounding region a vibrant place to study, research, live, and reflect. The committee will weigh existing recommendations and additional opportunities related to the following goals:

  • Improve environmental stewardship of the Outer Domain;
  • Develop sustainable and affordable housing and appealing amenities in the Inner Domain;
  • Elevate the Domain as a place for research, study, reflection, and recreation.
Chair:
  • Scott Wilson, Provost*
Membership:
asterisks (*) indicating membership on the standing Strategic Planning Committee
  • Roe Buckley, Regent
  • Kristen Cecala, Professor of Biology
  • Mallory Dimmitt, Trustee
  • Kevin Fouts, Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
  • Martin Knoll, Professor of Geology
  • Marcel Lettre, Regent
  • Deborah McGrath, Professor of Biology and Associate Dean for the Sewanee Integrated Program in the Environment
  • Parker Oliver, Vice President for Marketing and Communications
  • Tom Powell, Professor of Forestry
  • John Shackelford, Director of Athletics*
  • David Shipps, Vice President for Economic Development*
  • John Whaling, Advancement
  • Doug Williams, Treasurer

Three strategic pillars: Mind | Heart | Place