The Office of Special Projects operates within FS Administration. Its purpose is two-fold:
- To perform Special Projects as assigned by the Associate Vice Chancellor
- To perform ongoing research regarding innovations and best business practices within the facilities management industry
- Analyze the research results to identify those innovations most applicable to The University of Tennessee
- Consult with FS Senior Management on selecting innovations to become Special Projects
- Take the lead in working with appropriate FS personnel to develop, test, and implement those projects