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 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
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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