Equity and Diversity
The University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) is committed to equal
employment opportunity and affirmative action. UTSI does not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or
veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment
opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and
admission to the University. The University of Tennessee Space Institute does
not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in the education
programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990.
Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504,
ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any other referenced
policies should be directed to Patricia Burks-Jelks in the Office of Equity and
Diversity (OED), Mail Stop 11, University of Tennessee Space Institute, 411 B.
H. Goethert Parkway, Tullahoma, TN 37388-9700, Telephone (931) 393-7226.
Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA
Coordinator at the same address and phone number.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) extends civil rights to individuals
with disabilities. Built upon a body of existing legislation, particularly the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Act seeks to
provide "a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of
discrimination against individuals with disabilities."
The act provides for equality of opportunity, full participation, independent
living and economic self-sufficiency for disabled individuals by providing
access to employment, public accommodations, transportation, public services and
telecommunications.
For information, please contact Patricia Burks-Jelks at (931) 393-7226 or email
her at pjelks@utsi.edu.
Misrepresentation of Academic Credentials
If offered employment, review of
certain acceptable documents will be requested including
proof of educational requirements. “Misrepresentation
of academic credentials is a Class A misdemeanor in
Tennessee. A person commits the offense of
misrepresentation of academic credentials who, knowing
that the statement is false and with the intent to
secure employment at or admission to an institution of
higher education in Tennessee, represents, orally or in
writing, that such person: (1) has successfully
completed the required course work for and has been
awarded one or more degrees or diplomas from an
accredited institution of higher education; (2) has
successfully completed the required course work for and
has been awarded one or more degrees or diplomas from a
particular institution of higher education; or (3) has
successfully completed the required course work for and
has been awarded one or more degrees or diplomas in a
particular field or specialty from an accredited
institution of higher education.”
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