Important Links

Download Software – OIT provides software downloads for UT owned computers.
Duo Two-Factor Authentication – Two-factor authentication is required when logging in to UT systems. This tutorial will show you how to set up Duo on your smartphone for two-factor authentication. *MMC employees do NOT need to attempt to install this app until they receive communication from their CIO.
Employee Self-Service – UT’s secure, self-service Employee Portal is a one-stop resource for: Pay & Benefits, Working Time and Personal Information.
How to DocuSign – Send, sign and succeed with eSignature.
IRIS – IRIS is the University branded enterprise resource planning system providing financial and human resources functionality across the UT system. The IRIS Support site offers downloads, training, and help for using IRIS.
OIT HelpDesk – Need IT Assistance? The OIT HelpDesk is available any time by calling 865-974-9900.
Pulse Secure VPN – Pulse secure is required to be downloaded in order to access IRIS while not connected to a UT network.
Set Up Your Email – Information about your NetID, email account, and network access for new staff.
UT Vault – Send Large or Secure Files through Vault
Zoom Video Meetings– Zoom is used for video meetings. UTIA employees have a premium account with no time limitations on meetings.

Benefits Module – The University of Tennessee offers an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement, paid time off, tuition waivers, and discounts, in addition to dozens of services to support health and wellness.
Benefits PPT – The University of Tennessee offers an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement, paid time off, tuition waivers and discounts, in addition to dozens more services to support health and happiness.
ORP Options: AIG, TIAA, VOYA – The Tennessee Optional Retirement Program (ORP) is a defined contribution retirement plan offered to faculty and exempt employees of Tennessee’s public colleges and universities as an alternative to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) defined benefit pension plan.
Retirement Overview – Retirement plans overview and contact information.
Retirement Decision Guide – In this guide, we will introduce you to the State retirement program and ORP and provide an overview of the key provisions of each plan. The State retirement program (TCRS) and ORP plans both provide a valuable opportunity to help you prepare for retirement
State of Tennessee–Partners for Health – Benefits Administration administers the state of Tennessee-sponsored insurance benefits for 280,000 state, higher education, local education and local government employees, dependents and retirees. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, affordable, dependable and sustainable benefits.
Summary of Benefits – The University of Tennessee offers an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement, paid time off, tuition waivers and discounts, in addition to dozens more services to support health and happiness.
TCRS – TCRS is the defined benefit plan component of RetireReadyTN, providing lifetime retirement, survivor and disability benefits.
Wellness Program – ActiveHealth Management is our wellness vendor, and they can help you achieve your health goals. State and higher education employees enrolled in the health plan received information about the cash incentives available for completing certain activities.

EOD – Employee & Organizational Development
K@TE – K@TE (pronounced Kate) is UT’s online learning management system. K@TE houses hundreds of e-learning courses which can be taken for professional development credit.
Required Training – Comprehensive Annual Compliance Curricula that will be assigned either late-August or Mid-September to UTK, UTIA, UTSI, UTSA and could include UTS employees. Please visit K@TE to begin your training.