Dr. T. Chase Hagood serves as the Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
and Dean of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Utah, bringing a unique perspective
as a first-generation college graduate from the working class of rural America. His
own transformative educational journey fuels his dedication to enhancing academic
experiences and outcomes for all students. Dr. Hagood is recognized nationally for
his historical scholarship on early America as well as his leadership in higher education,
especially in driving innovative student success initiatives and undergraduate education.
Hagood has championed policy reforms within the University of Utah and the Utah System
of Higher Education that aim to dismantle barriers to higher education, making it
more accessible and equitable to all Utahns. Redesigns within the U have focused on championing a shared responsibility framework—Navigate
U—to ensure every student can have an exceptional educational experience from day
one to graduation; leading the campus-wide implementation of EAB Navigate and other
educational technologies to democratize the U's data infrastructures; building coalitions
across the campus for a General Education Reimagined all the while creating supportive
pathways for first-gen, minoritized, and low-income students. His efforts have fortified
the university’s commitment to academic excellence and access, ensuring that every
student has opportunities to succeed.
Dr. Hagood’s approach to education reform integrates twenty-first century pedagogies,
comprehensive and high-impact support systems, and robust academic programs. This
holistic model not only prepares students for professional success but also instills
in them a resilient spirit to navigate and thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.
As a leader, educator, and advocate, Dr. Hagood continues to inspire change and progress
through his visionary policies and personal commitment to student success.
A sought-after speaker and consultant, Dr. Hagood addresses critical topics such as
educational innovation, student engagement, faculty development, and the effectiveness
of institutional innovation. His accolades and awards reflect his profound impact
on the public educational sector and his unwavering resolve to ensure that higher
education serves as America's most significant vehicle for social mobility, impact,
and change.
Dr. Hagood serves as the institutional lead for engagements with the Association of
American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U), Powered by Publics campaign of the Association
of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Undergraduate Education at Research
Universities (UERU), Strada Education Foundation, Qualtrics for Higher Education,
and as co-liaison to the University Innovation Alliance (UIA).
