Respect
People are the University of Tennessee’s most important resource; as such, employees are expected to treat one another, students, and the general public with dignity, respect, and professionalism at all times. Employees are expected to create an environment that promotes academic freedom, diversity, fair treatment, and respect for others.
Respectful conduct includes:
Respectful conduct includes:
- Treating others with dignity regardless of their position, role, or background;
- Maintaining a professional and appropriate tone in written and verbal communication;
- Providing positive or critical workplace feedback courteously;
- Valuing another person’s point of view, even when disagreement exists; and
- Managing conflict in a proactive and mutually respectful way.
Contents:
Key Policies, Statements, and Guidelines
Academic Freedom
- UT Board of Trustees BT0006 Policies Governing Academic Freedom, Responsibility, and Tenure
- UT Knoxville Faculty Handbook
- UT Chattanooga Faculty Handbook
- UT Southern Faculty Handbook
- UT Martin Faculty Handbook
- UT Health Science Center Faculty Handbook
Assess and Engagement
- University of Tennessee System Policy HR0220 Equal Employment Opportunity
- UT System Equity and Diversity
- UT Knoxville Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
- UT Chattanooga Equity and Inclusion
- UT Southern Access and Engagement
- UT Martin Office of Equity and Diversity
- UT Health Science Center Office of Access and Compliance
- UT Space Institute Equity and Diversity
Sexual Harassment
- University of Tennessee System Policy HR0280 Sexual Harassment
- University of Tennessee System Title IX
- Knoxville area Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence Resources
- Knoxville area Title IX
- UT Chattanooga Title IX Filing a Formal Complaint
- UT Southern Title IX
- UT Martin How Do I Report?
- UT Health Science Center Title IX
- UT Space Institute Title IX Sexual Harassment
Grievances
- University of Tennessee System Policy HR0640 Grievances
- UT Knoxville Grievances and Complaint Procedures
- UT Chattanooga Compliance and Equity Procedures for Filing a Complaint
- UT Health Science Center Policies and Procedures: HR0640-H – Grievances
- UT Health Science Center Grievance Proceedings
- UT Space Institute HR – Procedure 640 Grievances
- UT Knoxville Faculty Handbook
- UT Chattanooga Faculty Handbook
- UT Southern Faculty Handbook
- UT Martin Faculty Handbook
- UT Health Science Center Faculty Handbook
Drug-Free Workplace
- University of Tennessee System Policy HR0720 Drug-Free Campus and Workplace
UT System Employee and Organizational Development Training
- Title IX for Higher Education via K@TE
- Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees via K@TE
- Your Role in Workplace Diversity via K@TE
- Understanding Unconscious Bias via K@TE
- Diversity on the Job: Diversity and You via K@TE
Campus Training
- UT System Title IX Training Materials
- UT Knoxville Title IX – Training
- UT Chattanooga Equity and Inclusion – Training and Education Opportunites
- UT Martin contact the Office of Equity and Diversity
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