This version of the human resources procedures is provided for the information of UTSI employees and will be kept as current as possible. The University of Tennessee Human Resources Policies are also available online.

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Services at UTSI, phone 931-393-7226, email hr@utsi.edu.
 

Introduction Section 100 - EMPLOYMENT 102 Emeritus Status (see policy) 105 Employment Status 110 Employment of Minors 115 Employment of Relatives (see policy) 120 Employment of University and State of Tennessee Retired Employees 122 Employment of University Employees by Other University Personnel (see policy) 125 Exit Interviews 126 Flex-year Position 128 Human Resource Development (see policy) 129 Individual Progress Review (PEGS Form) 130 Personnel Files and Release of Information 135 Probationary Period 140 Promotions, Demotions, Lateral and Internal Transfers 143 Recruiting 145 Reduction in Force 150 Restoration of Force 155 Retirement Age 160 Termination of Employment 165 Title Lists Section 200 - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 220 Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 280 Sexual Harassment Section 300 - BENEFITS 305 Annual Leave (Vacation) 307 Benefit in the Event of an Employee Death 310 Continuous Service Credit 315 Court Leave 320 Days of Administrative Closing 330 Educational Assistance (Fee Waiver) 331 Educational Assistance (Student Fee Discount) for Spouses and Dependent Children of Employees 335 Educational Leave 338 Family and Medical Leave (see policy) 340 Funeral and Bereavement Leave 345 Group Insurance 350 Holidays 355 Leave of Absence

Section 300 - BENEFITS (cont.) 360 Leave Transfer Between the University and State Agencies  370 Military Leave 373 Personal Leave Day 375 Retirement Plans 380 Sick Leave 382 Sick Leave Bank (see policy) 383 Sick Leave Transfer Between University Employees (see policy) 385 Social Security Benefits 390 Tax Deferred Income Program 395 Time Off to Vote (see policy) 397 Workers' Compensation   Section 400 - COMPENSATION 405 Compensation Philosophy 410 Adjustment of Salary Ranges 430 Job Classification 432 Longevity Pay 435 Merit Increases 440 Minimum Wages 445 Overtime Compensation 455 Salary Adjustments Involving Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Reclassification 465 Salary Increase for Passing Certified Professional Secretary Examination 470 Salary Rates 475 Wage and Salary Payments 480 Work Schedules Section 500 - EMPLOYEE CONDUCT 505 Attendance 515 Collection of Debts Owed to the University by Employees (under review, see policy) 525 Disciplinary Actions 530 Garnishments 580 University Code of Conduct Section 600 - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 630 Employee Relations Advisory Organization 640 Grievances Section 700 - SAFETY AND HEALTH 720 Drug-Free Campus and Workplace (see policy)