6.1. INTRODUCTION

The University of Tennessee provides a comprehensive program of benefits for faculty members and full-time non-tenure-track faculty members as set forth in UT Human Resources policies and this Faculty Handbook.

UT policies governing benefits and leaves of absence are established in the UT Human Resources policies and may be amended from time to time. The following sections are intended as a general summary of the most important benefits and leaves of absence and are provided for information purposes and do not guarantee that any particular benefit or leave request will be granted. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between UT Human Resources policies and this Faculty Handbook, the UT Human Resources policies will control.

Certain benefits and leaves of absence are available to both nine-month and twelve-month faculty members. Other benefits and leaves are applicable only to nine-month faculty members. Twelve-month faculty members have certain leave benefits, which are not applicable to nine-month faculty members.