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David Cox Executive Assistant to the President for Partnerships and Administration David assists in developing University-wide partnerships and represents the University
in local and national collaboratives. He serves as the liaison with area neighborhoods
and the University Neighborhood Development Corporation. David chairs the Strategic
Planning Taskforce and works with the President and university leadership on policy
and program issues.
Phone: 901/678-5344 Fax: 901/678-5065 E-mail: davidcox@memphis.edu Office: 341 Administration Building
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Kevin Roper Executive Assistant to the President for Government Relations Kevin is responsible for government relations which works with elected officials on
legislative and funding issues for the University. The office works with faculty on
federal and agency funding for research programs and with state legislators and officials
on capital funding and legislative and contract issues through the University's "Insourcing"
program. He works with local governments and school boards. His office hosts elected
officials when attending events on campus.
Phone: 901/678-5561 E-mail: kfroper@memphis.edu Office: 322 Administration Bldg Office of Government Relations and Public Policy
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Stephanie Beasley Assistant to the President for Community Relations Stephanie coordinates external relations and University activities within the community
for the benefit of the University including community groups and organizations, businesses,
senior corporate officers, and educational leaders. In addition, she serves as a liaison
with the University of Memphis Board of Visitors and Foundation Board of Trustees.
Phone: 901/678-5021 Fax: 901/678-5065 E-mail: sbeasly1@memphis.edu Office: 341 Administration Building
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Sheri Lipman University Counsel Sheri is responsible for the legal work of the University, which includes a broad
array of issues from contracts to employment matters to intellectual property. She
is assisted by the employees of the Office of Legal Counsel, which she manages. The
mission of the office is to provide timely and competent legal assistance to all areas
of the University and to assist the University in accomplishing its mission.
Phone: 901/678-2155 Fax: 901/678-3489 E-mail: slipman@memphis.edu Office: 201 Administration Building Office of Legal Counsel
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Byron Morgan Chief Audit Executive, Internal Audit Byron is responsible for directing a comprehensive internal audit activity within
the institution. Internal Audit plans and conducts audits to determine the adequacy
of the institution's systems of internal control; efficiency and effectiveness of
financial, administrative and academic management; and the degree of compliance with
institutional, Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), state and federal policies and laws.
The office also conducts special investigations as requested, recommends improvements
to controls, provides advice on risk management, operating procedures, accounting
records, and systems designs.
Phone: 901/678-2125 Fax: 901/678-5409 E-mail: bmorgan3@memphis.edu Office: 271 Administration Bldg Department of Internal Audit
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Jean Rakow Coordinator of Reporting and Special Projects Jean has responsibility for special projects and directs enterprise level reporting
activities. She also has primary responsibility for developing speeches and presentations
for the President, manages various communications projects, participates in university
strategic planning processes, and works with the review and development of various
institutional policies. In addition, Jean serves on multiple University committees
and is the liaison with the Staff Senate.
Phone: 901/678-2026 Fax: 901/678-5065 E-mail: jhrakow@memphis.edu Office: 341 Administration Bldg
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Arlene Abernathy Administrative Associate Arlene provides administrative and managerial support of the daily activities of the
President. She is the President’s liaison to Tennessee Board of Regents, President’s
Council, Conference USA, NCAA, Southern Regional Education Board, and other constituents.
She also supervises the President’s secretarial staff.
Phone: 901/678-3042 Fax: 901/678-5065 E-mail: aabrnthy@memphis.edu Office: 341 Administration Bldg
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Charlotte E. Bray Administrative Assistant Charlotte provides administrative support to the daily activities of the President
and manages the reception area. She is also responsible for the administration and
management of activities for the Executive Assistant to the President for Partnerships
and Administration.
Phone: 901/678-2234 Fax: 901/678-5065 E-mail: cebray@memphis.edu Office: 341 Administration Bldg
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