The University of Tennessee Title IX model provides a comprehensive community approach to the institution’s Title IX responsibility. Under the direction of the Title IX Coordinator, the Title IX team members, housed in critical areas across campus, work collaboratively to educate the campus community, prevent incidents, support those in need, and address Title IX–related concerns.

The Title IX team consists of the Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinators, and investigators.

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Title IX Coordinator
Ashley Blamey
Office of Title IX
1817 Melrose Avenue
865-974-9600

The University’s Title IX Coordinator reports directly to the Chancellor and is responsible for coordinating university efforts to comply with and carry out our responsibilities under Title IX, including promptly, thoroughly, and equitably investigating and resolving reports of prohibited conduct to eliminate prohibited conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects.

Reports or complaints of prohibited conduct or any other kind of sex discrimination, or questions about the university’s policies, procedures, resources, or programs concerning any of those issues, may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or other Title IX officials, who are trained and accessible to members of the university community for consultation and assistance. Ashley is also a member of the University’s Commission for Women.

Interim Director & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Laura R. Bryant, PhD, MSSW
Office of Title IX
1817 Melrose Avenue
865-974-9600

The Interim Director & Deputy Title IX Coordinator reports directly to the Title IX Coordinator and provides direct oversight and supervision to the daily operations of the Office of Title IX. She also provides oversight of all students, faculty, and staff prevention, training, and evaluation related to Title IX. Laura serves as an inaugural staff senator for exempt employees in UTK’s Staff Senate.

Title IX Case Manager
Anna Perry
Office of Title IX
1817 Melrose Avenue
865-974-9600

The Title IX Case Manager coordinates and documents Title IX reports, communications, and data, supporting compliance through accurate tracking and reporting. They play a key role in case management workflows and contribute to broader efforts that promote equity and institutional accountability. Anna also serves on the University’s Commission for LGBT+ Communities. 

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Support and Resources
Jessica White
Office of Title IX
1817 Melrose Avenue
865-974-9600

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Support and Resources reports directly to the Interim Director and works closely with students, faculty, and staff who have reported, or otherwise been impacted by, prohibited conduct to offer care, supportive measures, and information about possible next steps (such as filing a formal complaint). Jessica also serves on the University’s Commission for Disability.

Title IX Case Coordinator
Lindsay Metcalf
Office of Title IX
1817 Melrose Avenue
865-974-9600

The Title IX Case Coordinator works closely with students, faculty, and staff who have been impacted by or accused of prohibited conduct. The Case Coordinator provides care and support as well as education regarding available next steps, while implementing supportive measures to ensure the safety of those involved.

Graduate Student Employee
Jeandré Joubert
Office of Title IX
1817 Melrose Avenue
865-974-9600

As the Title IX Graduate Student Employee, Jeandré Joubert assists with training, program development, office promotion, and community engagement. Jeandré holds a BS in Biology and is studying to get his MPH in Health Leadership.

Executive Director and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Office of Investigation and Resolution
Michelle Buck
Office of Investigation and Resolution
2450 E J. Chapman Drive – 216 Business Incubator Building
865-974-0717

The Executive Director and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Office of Investigation and Resolution reports directly to the Chief Campus Compliance Officer. The Executive Director and Deputy Title IX Coordinator assists to ensure Policy compliance for investigations involving faculty and staff respondents. Investigators work as neutral parties in the investigations and comply with the processes and procedures set forth in the Policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating and Domestic Violence, and Stalking to conduct prompt and thorough investigations.

Clery Compliance Coordinator
Kristin Parrott
Office of Title IX
1817 Melrose Avenue
865-974-9600
clery@utk.edu

The Clery Compliance Coordinator monitors and ensures Clery Act compliance at the university and is also responsible for preparing, publishing, and distributing the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. They are also responsible for identifying and training institutional campus security authorities, gathering crime and disciplinary referral data from various internal and external sources, and submitting the university’s annual crime statistics to the US Department of Education.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Intercollegiate Athletics and Director of Internal Operations and Special Projects
Tara Brooks
Brenda Lawson Athletic Center
1551 Lake Loudoun Boulevard
865-974-6122

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Intercollegiate Athletics reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor and Director of Athletics. She assists with compliance efforts regarding gender equity in Athletics, assists with the creation and implementation of the Athletics Prevention Plan, and receives reports of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct. She also provides information to student-athletes, coaches, and other athletics staff about Title IX to help raise awareness about sexual misconduct and its prevention.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Investigations
Andrew Carstarphen
Student Conduct and Community Standards
102 Andy Holt Tower
865-974-3171

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator of Student Investigations reports directly to the Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Investigations assists to ensure Policy compliance for investigations involving student respondents. Investigators work as neutral parties in the investigations and comply with the processes and procedures set forth in the Policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating and Domestic Violence, and Stalking to conduct prompt and thorough investigations.

Investigator
Ashley Blue
University of Tennessee Police Department
1101 Cumberland Avenue
865-974-3111

Corporal Ashley Blue is assigned to the Investigations Unit at the University of Tennessee Police Department where she investigates and resolves criminal cases.