Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs
Email: thunsader@tusculum.edu
Direct Line: 423-636-7300 ext. 5305
Campus Phone: Ext. 5305
Campus Mail: P.O. Box 5047
Office: McCormick
Department: Academic Affairs
Campus or Site Location: Greeneville
Tricia Hunsader, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean and Professor of the College of Education
Dr. Hunsader joined Tusculum College in 2016. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a BA in Finance, an MA in Elementary Education, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Mathematics Education.
Dr. Hunsader came to Tusculum from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee where she served as Coordinator of Assessment for the College of Education, Chair of the Quality Enhancement Plan Committee, President of the Faculty Senate, and Vice President of the USF System Faculty Council. Prior to her academic career, she worked as an elementary and high school mathematics teacher, and controller and event coordinator for Hunsader Farms.
Dr. Hunsader has co-authored two books, published over 20 articles and book chapters, and has presented her research in mathematics assessment nationally and internationally.
Dr. Hunsader is married to Michael Hunsader, a fourth-generation farmer. They have five grown children and six grandchildren, most of whom live and work on Jeter Mountain Farm in Hendersonville, NC, a 400-acre apple farm and event venue.