Report Student Misconduct & Other Student-Related Concerns
| Student Conduct & Community Standards |
| 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.
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| Office of Title IX |
| 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. |
| Campus Climate Concern |
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The University of Tennessee is committed to fostering an environment where all members of the campus community can learn and thrive. The campus climate should affirm the dignity of all and encourage the exchange of ideas through discourse in every aspect of campus life. The Office of the Dean of Students addresses concerns that impact the campus climate through the university’s Campus Climate Impact Committee (CCIC). The CCIC provides outreach, support, and education to those who may have been affected by a campus climate concern.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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Report Employee Misconduct & Other Employee-Related Concerns
| Office of Investigation & Resolution |
| 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), the UT System Administration, or 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 |
| 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 |
| Human Resources (HR) receives and responds to a variety of employee concerns, including related to the following policies:
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| RESEARCH MISCONDUCT |
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:
- Responsible Conduct of Research
- Research Conflicts of Interest & Commitment
- Data Management
- Collaboration & International Engagement
- Human Research Protection Program
- Publication Practices (e.g., authorship, theses and dissertations, copyright)
- Safety
- Research Security & Export Control
- Animal Care & Use
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| 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 |
| 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.”
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| UT Police Department |
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.
- Emergency:
- UTPD:
- (865) 974-3111 (Emergency Line)
- (865) 974-3114 (Non-Emergency Line)
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Accessibility & Accommodation Requests
| Equal Opportunity & Accessibility |
| 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.
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| Student Disability Services |
| 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.
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