Disclaimer for the Departmental Website

he University of Tennessee and the Department of Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries do not endorse, certify, or in any other means promote websites or products provided by external individuals or businesses linked via this website. Our goal is to provide helpful links with information that the public may need. The services provided to this site by external companies such as the hit counter service are not endorsements of any specific company or individual, but merely our choice in the Department of Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries.

By using this site you agree to the following terms. All pages and images contained in it are the property of The University of Tennessee Department of Forestry, Wildlife, & Fisheries. They are provided for your use under these guidelines. All Rights Reserved.

EEO/AA Policy

The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis or race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.

Academic Credentials

Misrepresentation of academic credentials is a Class A misdemeanor in Tennessee.  A person commits the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials who, knowing that the statement is false and with the intent to secure employment at or admission to an institution of higher education in Tennessee, represents, orally or in writing, that such person:  (1) has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one or more degrees or diplomas from an accredited institution of higher education; (2) has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one or more degrees or diplomas from a particular institution of higher education; or (3) has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one or more degrees or diplomas in a particular field or specialty from an accredited institution of higher education.