Coming from West Florida after a nationwide search Kimberly D. McCorkle is the new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at East Tennessee State University. She will assume this role in July, succeeding Dr. Wilsie S. Bishop, who is retiring at the end of June following 43 years of distinguished service to the university.As Vice Provost at UWF, McCorkle holds responsibility for academic program development and oversight, strategic planning efforts, faculty development, accreditation and institutional effectiveness.