MANDATORY REPORTING
| Policy | What to Report | Who Must Report | Where to Report | When to Report |
| Policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating and Domestic Violence, and Stalking | Known or suspected Sexual Harassment (including Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking), Sexual Exploitation, or Retaliation | Most employees (including student employees)
(See Appendix E of the Policy) |
Title IX Coordinator Office of Title IX Online Reporting Form 865-974-9600 |
Within 48 hours of receiving the report |
| Antidiscrimination Policy T.C.A. §49-50-1802 GE0005 |
Antisemitic harassment or discrimination involving students or employees | All employees (including student employees) | Title VI Coordinator Office of Investigation & Resolution Online Reporting Form 865-974-0717 |
Prompt reporting required |
| Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act 20 USC §1092(f) |
Clery-defined crimes on Clery-reportable geography (campus & adjacent areas) | All employees designated as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) | Clery Compliance Coordinator CSA Reporting Form |
Immediately or as soon as practicable |
| Stop Campus Hazing Act T.C.A. §49-7-123 |
Hazing by student groups (See Clery website for full definition) | All employees designated as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) | Student Conduct & Community Standards Student Conduct Reporting Form Clery Compliance Coordinator CSA Reporting Form |
Immediately upon suspicion |
| Fraud, Waste, and Abuse FI0130 |
Fraud, waste, & abuse of university resources | Employees (including student employees), contractors, and vendors | UT System Office of Audit & Compliance UT Compliance Hotline 1-855-461-2771 TN Comptroller Hotline |
Immediately upon suspicion |
| Tennessee Child Abuse Law T.C.A. §31-1-403(i) HR0585 |
Known or suspected abuse or neglect of anyone under age 18 | All employees (including student employees) & volunteers | TN DCS Child Abuse Hotline 1-877-237-0004 UTPD 865-974-3114 |
Immediately upon suspicion or knowledge |
| Tennessee Adult Abuse Law T.C.A. §71-6-101 HR0585 |
Known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults who are elderly or vulnerable | All employees (including student employees) & volunteers | TN Adult Protective Services 1-888-277-8366 UTPD 865-974-3114 |
Immediately upon suspicion or knowledge |
See the Campus Compliance Services website for more information
Mandatory Reporting Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
STUDENT MISCONDUCT & STUDENT-RELATED CONCERNS
| Student Conduct & Community Standards |
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| Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is the campus office empowered to review allegations of student misconduct, including academic misconduct and violations of the campus Title IX policy, as well as allegations of misconduct by a student organization, including hazing.
Title IX Policy: Generally, the Office of Title IX receives the initial report in order to share information about reporting options and supportive measures. If the initial report proceeds to a campus investigation, the Office of Title IX will refer the matter to SCCS. |
| Office of Title IX |
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| The Office of Title IX (OTIX) receives reports of sexual harassment (including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking), sexual exploitation, and retaliation. OTIX can provide information about campus and community resources, supportive measures, and campus and law enforcement reporting options.
OTIX refers complaints for campus investigation under the Student Code of Conduct to Title IX Investigators in Student Conduct & Community Standards. |
| 974-HELP (Student Distress Line) |
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Students can refer themselves or a fellow Vol if they are experiencing symptoms of distress. Faculty and staff can refer students who may be exhibiting concerning behavior. Care coordinators will reach out to the impacted student within one business day.
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| Basic Needs Support |
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The Office of the Dean of Students provides one-on-one consultations with students as they navigate basic needs insecurity challenges. During these consultations, students work closely with a member of our team to access and utilize both campus and community resources. Our goal is to set up each student for long-term basic needs security by empowering them with the necessary support and tools to thrive. |
| Dean of Students Support |
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The Office of the Dean of Students’ mission is to engage and support students throughout their learning experience at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Contact the office for assistance and support as you navigate different obstacles/challenges while a student at UTK. |
EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT & EMPLOYEE-RELATED CONCERNS
| Office of Investigation & Resolution |
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The Office of Investigation & Resolution (OIR) generally investigates reports of violations of the following policies when the Respondent is affiliated with UTK (including the Institute of Agriculture and UT Space Institute) and the UT Institute for Public Service, and the Respondent is subject to the university policy at issue:
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| Office of Title IX |
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| The Office of Title IX (OTIX) receives reports of sexual harassment (including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking), sexual exploitation, and retaliation. OTIX can provide information about campus and community resources, supportive measures, and campus and law enforcement reporting options.
OTIX refers complaints for campus investigation to Compliance Investigators in the Office of Investigation & Resolution. |
| UTK Human Resources |
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Human Resources (HR) receives and responds to a variety of employee concerns, including related to the following policies:
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| Research Misconduct |
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The UT Division of Research Integrity & Assurance (DRIA) promotes and supports the UT research community’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of its research enterprise through the responsible and ethical conduct of all faculty, staff, students and postdoctoral scholars and fellows. Contact DRIA to report concerns related to:
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| Environmental Health & Safety |
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| Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) ensures safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible working and learning environments on campus. |
| 946-CARE for Distressed Faculty & Staff |
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The 946-CARE (865-946-2273) program is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to help faculty and staff maintain a secure and healthy working environment.
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ADDITIONAL REPORTING OPTIONS
| UT Office of Risk Management |
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| The UT Office of Risk Management “provides services for workers’ compensation, automobile claims, property claims, third party claims, contractual review, insurance acquisition, policy review, loss prevention, consultative services, and review of certificates of insurance.” |
| UT Office of Audit & Compliance |
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| The UT Office of Audit & Compliance receives reports of financial fraud, waste, and abuse under Policy F10130 and conflicts of interest under Policy GE0002. |
| UT Police Department |
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The University of Tennessee Police Department (UTPD) is at the heart of safety on campus. Authorized for 75 fully commissioned officers, UTPD services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve UT and the surrounding community. UTPD provides professional police services and offers education and outreach programs.
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ACCESS & ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS
| Equal Opportunity & Accessibility |
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| Please contact Equal Opportunity & Accessibility (EOA) to request workplace accommodations (employees), report a campus barrier, request religious accommodation (students/staff), or to learn more about accessibility resources for visitors to campus. |
| Student Disability Services |
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| Student Disability Services (SDS) is committed to partnering with the UT community to ensure an accessible university experience for students with disabilities by removing or minimizing barriers. SDS engages in disability education, advances the concepts of universal design, and promotes disability inclusion on campus. |