Morgan Joins UT’s Office of Equity and Diversity
Katrice J. Morgan has joined the Office of Equity and Diversity as the associate director of equity and diversity.
UT Knoxville Names Nationally Recognized Title IX Educator to New Oversight Role
Ashley Blamey, longtime director of UT Knoxville’s Center for Health Education and Wellness, has been selected to serve as Title IX coordinator for the campus. Blamey assumes the new role today.
Meet UT’s New Title IX Staff Members
Several new staff members have joined the Office of Equity and Diversity to improve our efforts to create and maintain a learning, living, and working environment free from all forms of sexual misconduct and relationship violence. The three professionals report to Jenny Richter, associate vice chancellor and campus Title IX coordinator. The team works closely
Title IX and Sexual Assault: Know Your Responsibilities
As a UT employee, it is important for you to know your obligations if a student or employee reports sexual assault, sexual misconduct, relationship violence, or stalking and retaliation concerns.
University Enhances Sexual Assault Prevention, Reporting, and Investigation Resources
UT is restructuring and investing more resources in two of the primary offices that handle sexual assault investigations, reporting responsibilities, and support and care for victims of sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking.
Slade Hired as Associate Director in Equity and Diversity
Izetta Slade, human resources officer and director of Extension Evaluation and Staff Development at the UT Institute of Agriculture, has been named associate director in the UT Knoxville Office of Equity and Diversity. She will begin in mid-March.
Richter Named Director of Equity and Diversity
Jenny Richter has been named associate vice chancellor and director of the Office of Equity and Diversity, effective June 1. Richter served as interim director following the death last year of former director Marva Rudolph.
Sexual Assault and Misconduct Task Force Members and Meeting Announced
The university-wide Sexual Assault and Misconduct Task Force has been appointed and will begin a series of meetings to examine the critical issues involved in creating a responsive and comprehensive sexual assault and misconduct policy. The task force members encourage everyone with an interest in this issue to attend their meetings and provide feedback about
Webinar on the Interim Sexual Assault Policy Available on New Sexual Assault Website
The webinar “The University’s Interim Policy on Sexual Misconduct & Relationship Violence: What Employees Need to Know” is now available to watch at any time from your desk.
Webinar Scheduled for New Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy
The Office of Equity and Diversity and the Office of the General Counsel are hosting a webinar, “The University’s Interim Policy on Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence: What Employees Need to Know,” from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4. The webinar will highlight key aspects of the new policy.
EAP Summer 2014 Research Institute Wraps Up
The Educational Advancement Program’s Summer 2014 Research Institute, an undergraduate preparation for graduate school, began in May and ended last week. Fifteen first-generation, low-income, or underrepresented undergraduates engaged in examining a research topic, gaining skills and knowledge about preparing a literature review, examining research methods, and practicing technical writing while under the guidance of a
Oliver Named Assistant Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity
Katrina Oliver has been named the assistant director for the Office of Equity and Diversity. Oliver has most recently worked as an equal opportunity specialist and investigator for the Atlanta office of the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. In that capacity, Oliver investigated, evaluated, and monitored complaints from the initial inquiry to