5. Responsible Use of University Resources
Employees must use university property, funds, technology, time, and other resources for legitimate business purposes. Employees must not use university resources for personal gain or to benefit third parties, unless a specific exception has been granted in accordance with policies. Employees are expected to be responsible stewards when using university funds for business travel or entertainment.
Key Policies, Statements, and Guidelines
- Specific examples of prohibited conduct: Respect for Property, Work Performance, and Standards of Attendance
- University of Tennessee Fiscal Policies (search on applicable topics)
- FI0130 Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
- FI0605 Equipment, Use of University Equipment
- FI0715 Entertainment
- FI0315 Gifts
- IT0110 Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources
- FI0530 Procurement Cards
- FI0725 Use of University Vehicles (Motor Pool)
- BT0024 Patents, Copyrights, and Other Intellectual Property
- BT0003 Statement on Travel
- UT General Counsel Copyright Information
- UT Knoxville Policies for Research, Scholarship, and Creative Endeavors-Section: 7.1 Policy on Misconduct in Research and Service
- UT Business Management Guide for Department Heads, Program Managers, and Principal Investigators of Sponsored Projects
- UT Knoxville Faculty Handbook-Chapter 7, Compensated Outside Services
- UT Martin Faculty Handbook– Chapter 5, Section 5.7.2, Compensated Outside Services
- UT Chattanooga Faculty Handbook-Chapter 8, Compensated Outside Services and Conflict of Interest Policy
- UT Health Science Center Faculty Handbook-General Faculty Policies on Compensated Outside Services (Appendix E)
UT System Training
- UT Financial Administration Accounts Payable Training Materials
- UT Financial Administration Procurement Card Program
- UT Financial Administration Procurement Services Training
- UT Financial Administration Travel and Concur Training
Campus Training
- UT Knoxville “Fiscal Policies, Budgeting & Accounting Overview, and HR Policies” schedule via K@TE
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