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)
- UT Board Policy on Patents, Copyrights, and Other Intellectual Property
- UT Board Copyright Information
- UT Board of Trustees Policy Statement on Travel
- 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
- 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)
Available Training
Knoxville area Office of Employee and Organizational Development
- Travel Regulations
- Fiscal Policies and Budgeting & Accounting Overview
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