Center, Institute, or Bureau Authorization Request Faculty seeking to create a new center, institute, or bureau (CIB) should provide the following summary information and attach a written description of how the proposed CIB is distinct from other university organizational units. PROPOSED NAME OF CENTER, INSTITUTE, OR BUREAU: WEBSITE ADDRESS (URL): PHYSICAL LOCATION: MISSION STATEMENT: PROPOSED DIRECTOR: RESPONSIBLE TO: FOUNDING MEMBERS: MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: INSTITUTIONAL APPROVALS: ______________________________ Andrew Meyers Interim Vice President for Research ______________________________ Karen Weddle-West Interim Provost ______________________________ Date ______________________________ Date A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action University