Educational Assistance
- UTSI Employee Fee Waiver Form — For additional info, see UT HR Policy 0330.
- State Fee Waiver Form — For additional info, see UT HR Policy 0330, section titled Additional Fee Waiver at Tennessee Board of Regents Institutions, class taken on space available basis only
- Spouse or Dependent Child Fee Discount Form — For additional info, see UT HR Policy 0331.
- Student Fee Discount for Spouse and/or Dependent Children (of Retirees and Deceased Employees)
- Tennessee Colleges and Universities
Learning Opportunities
For sessions you attend, you will receive credit toward your 32 hours of training and development activities as outlined in Human Resources policy HRO 128, Human Resources Development. If questions, please contact the HR office at ext. 37226.
Annual Compliance Training
The University of Tennessee Space Institute will consolidate the notifications for the following compliance trainings into one concise message. These training courses could include:
- Clery Act
- Code of Conduct
- FERPA
- Security Awareness Training
- Title VI
- Title IX
How to take your annual compliance training
Once you receive the initial email listing your required courses, sign in to K@TE to take the training courses assigned to you. You will receive regular reminders until you have fulfilled the requirements. These training plans are customized based on your campus/Institute, affiliation with the university (faculty, staff, graduate assistant, etc.), and your job requirements (Executive, IT, Safety, etc.).
How to Access Your Compliance Courses in K@TE
Sign in to complete the training – https://kate.tennessee.edu
Follow the step by step instructions to learn more about how to take the training.
If you complete the training at one time, the training should take less than two hours.
Timeline:
- November 3: Training available in K@TE. You will receive an activation email and periodic reminders to complete the training.
- December 31: Training must be completed.
Reporting:
To verify who in your unit has or has not completed their Annual Compliance Training, please email your request to hr@utsi.edu.
HR0128 Human Resources Development
As a result of employee feedback from the Employee Satisfaction Survey, the university revised its Human Resources Development Policy HR0128 to encourage supervisors and managers to plan for 32 hours of professional development every year for faculty and staff as part of an overall career development plan, including conferences and programs both outside and within the university.
To receive credit for classes taken, please complete the Request for Additional Training Credit.
Faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable resource. Investing in professional development builds a strong University of Tennessee Space Institute. If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Burks-Jelks at (931) 393-7226 or email pjelks@utsi.edu.
HR0128 – FAQ’S
UTSI Staff Training and Development Program
To Regular Faculty and Staff:
As identified in the HR Workplace Satisfaction Survey results, a UTSI Human Resources Staff Training and Development Program has been established effective immediately.
All regular employees are eligible to participate in this program (temporary and student employees are not eligible). Those eligible will be provided funding for up to two (2) courses per fiscal year and up to a maximum of $200. This applies to courses offered at UTSI such as those offered through the Continuing Education Department. Exceptions to the guidelines will be considered. Justification for the exception is required at the time of the request. This program will not be used to pay for courses in conjunction with the University’s fee waiver program.
When the application is completed and signed by both the employee and the department head/supervisor, it should be submitted to HR for review and final approval. The application will be returned to the employee and if approved, it should be presented at the time of registration. Cost of the course will be billed to the UTSI HR Staff Training and Development Program. Printed copies are available in the Human Resources office.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact pjelks@utsi.edu or call ext. 37267.
UT Career Development Fund
Financial assistance from the University of Tennessee Career Development Fund (CDF) enables employees to attend professional development programs. The CDF committee reviews requests and approves funding based on the guidelines.
Non-exempt, regular, full- or part-time may participate. CDF will only fund participation in conferences that take place in Tennessee.
To read more information about the Career Development Fund, its guidelines, and eligibility requirements, please visit the Career Development website.
To apply, please complete the Career Development Fund Application and return to the UTSI Human Resources office at least four weeks prior to the activity/program. If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Burks-Jelks at (931) 393-7226 or email pjelks@utsi.edu.