The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board, created under the UT FOCUS Act passed by the General Assembly in 2018, is comprised of five public members, one faculty member and one student member. The Advisory Board members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the General Assembly.
Member List
| Hal Bynum | Weakley County Resident | Member | 01/2019-06/30/2026 |
| Stefan Maupin | TN Resident | Member | 03/22/2025-06/30/2028 |
| Dan McDonough | Faculty Representative | Member | 07/1/2024-06/30/2026 |
| Darby Self | Student Representative | Member | 07/01/2025-06/30/2026 |
| Arthur L. Sparks, Jr. | Alumni Rep. & TN Resident | Chair | 01/2019-06/30/2025 |
| Dan Strasser | Alumni Rep. & TN Resident | Member | 03/06/2024-06/30/2027 |
UT Martin Advisory Board Dates for Regular Meetings
2025 Meeting Dates
- September 19, 2025
2026 Meeting Dates
- January 23, 2026
- May 15, 2026
- September 18, 2026