The University of Tennessee is committed to fostering an environment for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors that affirms the dignity of all and encourages the exchange of ideas through discourse in every aspect of campus life. Reports of conduct related to climate concerns, bias incidents, or other issues are encouraged.
Questions regarding bias incidents or protocol should be directed to the Office of the Dean of Students, 865-974-3179, dos@utk.edu.
Student–Related Incidents
A student who has experienced or witnessed a campus climate concern or incident should:
- Call 911 if they feel threatened or in immediate danger
- Submit a Campus Climate Reporting Form or report incidents by calling 865-974-3179 if the threat is not immediate.
- Contact a person you trust with whom you can speak honestly and openly, i.e., hall director, professor, academic advisor, coach, etc.
Faculty and Staff–Related Incidents
A faculty or staff member who has experienced or witnessed a campus climate concern or incident should:
- Call 911 if the faculty or staff member feels threatened or in immediate danger
- Initiate a complaint through the Office of Investigation & Resolution, (865) 974-0717 or the academic dean of the appropriate college if the threat is not immediate. The individual may also consult their immediate supervisor or another person in authority within the department. Complaints lodged in any of these offices will be referred for further investigation, and as appropriate to the University of Tennessee Police Department.
- We also encourage you to submit a Campus Climate Reporting Form if the threat is not immediate.
Visitor-Related Incidents
A visitor to the University of Tennessee campus who has experienced or witnessed a campus climate concern should:
- Call 911 if they feel threatened or in immediate danger
- Initiate a complaint through the University of Tennessee Police Department at 865-974-3114 or submit a Campus Climate Reporting Form if the threat is not immediate.
Confidentiality
Reasonable efforts will be made to protect the confidentiality of the individuals targeted and to maintain the confidentiality requested by the reporting party. The outcome of any reported incident will take into account the confidentiality of the involved parties.