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OIR’s Mission

OIR’s mission includes:

  • Receiving, assessing, and investigating and/or otherwise resolving reports of violations of university policy in a prompt, thorough, and impartial manner;
  • Advancing the university’s commitment to providing a safe and welcoming living, learning, and working environment;
  • Supporting university expectations for workplace behavior; and
  • Facilitating compliance with:
    • applicable federal law;
    • applicable state law; and
    • university policy, including campus equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies (e.g., HR0220, HR0280).

UT System Statement of Aspirations

We are dedicated to expanding access to educational opportunities, striving to remove barriers, and making academic pursuits more affordable. Consistent with the University’s commitment to high academic standards, student achievement, and the preparation of responsible citizens, we believe that engaging with individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives fosters a vibrant learning environment that enhances critical thinking and intellectual growth. Our collective strengths make us stronger, and we are committed to promoting an atmosphere where all members of the University community feel welcome, can thrive, and achieve success.

Approved by the Board of Trustees on February 28, 2025

The flagship campus of the University of Tennessee System and partner in the Tennessee Transfer Pathway.