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Access and Diversity Staff Retention Fund

Purpose

The University of Tennessee has established the Access and Diversity Staff Retention Fund (ADSRF) to support the participation of university staff in diversity-related programs and conferences.  To receive funding for diversity conferences, seminars, and other programs, an applicant must meet the staff eligibility requirements and adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Knoxville area exempt or non-exempt staff who have twelve or more months of regular, continuous service (minimum of 75% time) are eligible.
2. Applicants should be committed to supporting the goals of diversity as espoused by the University of Tennessee.
3. Applicants must provide a written letter of support from their departmental supervisor, detailing the benefits of participation to the employee, department, and university.

ADSRF Brochure

ADSRF Application Packet

Contact Information

Chair:

Linda Francisco, PhD
Executive Director of Talent Management

Committee Contact:

Shannon Bruce
(865) 974-6089
sbruce@tennessee.edu
 

Contact Information

Employee & Organizational Development
220 Conference Center Bldg.
Knoxville TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-6657
Fax: (865) 974-9715