Gender Equity and Diversity Statements

GENDER EQUITY
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the fair and equitable opportunities and treatment of student-athletes of both genders. The University currently offers 16 varsity sports for men and women:

Men's Sports	Women's Sports
Basketball	Basketball
Cross Country	Cross Country
Football	Golf
Golf	Tennis
Tennis	Soccer
Wrestling	Softball
	Indoor Track & Field
	Outdoor Track & Field
	Volleyball
	Beach Volleyball

UTC student-athletes, coaches and staff receive annual education and training in the areas of Title IX related to sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking.

UTC’s Executive Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics monitors the ongoing compliance of gender equity and Title IX issues. Please address any questions or inquiries regarding gender equity or Title IX to laura-herron@utc.edu.

DIVERSITY
It is the policy of UTC not to discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or being a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era. This policy extends to recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off, termination, compensation, training, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment opportunities will not be distinguished on the basis of gender unless gender is a bona fide occupational qualification.

The UTC Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to these same policies in accordance with University of Tennessee system in regard to employment and recruitment. The Department of Athletics is also committed to the professional development of coaches and administrative staff. It also has a goal to provide all student-athletes, regardless of race or gender, equal opportunity for academic and athletic success and to strive to meet special needs within this student population.

Access by student-athletes to all athletic facilities, such as the training room and weight room and to enhancement programs such as the study skill and tutorial areas, is made available without regard to gender or race.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Associate Athletic Director for Compliance functions as an advocate for minority student-athletes and athletics personnel. Please address any questions or inquiries regarding diversity and inclusion to kenneth-jones01@utc.edu.