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Employee Engagement and Organizational Development

The ݮƵ System embraces life-long learning and is committed to providing all employees with meaningful opportunities for both personal and professional growth throughout their careers.

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Contact Us

For questions about or assistance with any of our services, please contact us at uteod@tennessee.edu.

Employee Services

Visit the EEOD intranet page to explore the full range of learning and development opportunities available to ݮƵ employees.

Our Keystone Conferences

In addition to professional development courses, EEOD hosts conferences for ݮƵ staff, but also professionals throughout the state!

  • The Leadership Conference offers sessions tailored to employees at all stages of their leadership journey — from emerging leaders to seasoned professionals. All leadership levels are welcome to attend.

  • The NEXT (“Non-Exempt Employees Excelling Together”) Conference is a professional development event designed specifically for ݮƵ’s non-exempt staff. It offers learning, connection, and growth opportunities for employees who serve and support our campuses.

  • Designed for professionals in administrative or support roles, this conference offers rigorous learning to strengthen leadership skills and drive professional growth. Join us in Knoxville, as we celebrate your dedication to excellence and empower you to elevate your impact within your organization.

ݮƵ’s Learning Hub

The Knowledge and Training Excellence platform, also known as K@TE (pronounced “Kate”) is ݮƵ’s employee-based learning management system for training and professional development.

K@TE also provides learning and development opportunities to those external to the University through the Institute for Public Service and the Institute of Agriculture.

Child Protection Training

ݮƵ is committed to providing a safe environment for minors participating in camps, educational programs and events like 4-H. Under ݮƵ policy, all designated program directors and covered adults must complete training every two years on preventing, recognizing and reporting child abuse.

This training is also available to non-employees (including volunteers, contractors, students, student workers and grad students). Be sure to know the name of your program/program affiliation, departmental account number and the program coordinator’s name.

Please visit your Campus or Institutes website for campus specific instructions for completing your Child Protection Training.

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