What Is the Role of a Provost? Duties, Role, and Leadership at MTSU

On this episode, get an inside look at academic leadership at MTSU through the perspective of Dr. Mark Byrnes, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. As the longest-serving academic chief among Tennessee’s public universities, Dr. Byrnes plays a key role in supporting more than 330 academic programs, helping shape the educational experience for thousands of students.A Murfreesboro native, Dr. Byrnes joined the MTSU faculty in 1991. His deep roots in the community give him a unique vantage point on the university’s growth and the transformation of the region over the years.