Employee Relations Advisory Organization

The Employee Relations Advisory Organization (ERAO) was established in 1972 to provide for a direct channel of communication between regular, staff non-exempt employees and university officials for information and advisory purposes. The ERAO also provides university officials with an effective method of soliciting and disseminating information concerning plans and programs affecting employees.

The Knoxville-area ERAO is divided into five committees:

• Academic Affairs
• Administration and Support Services
• Institute of Agriculture
• Student Affairs/Auxiliary Services
• University Operations

The committees meet monthly with their administrative leader. Results from the last election are found here. In 2004, representatives from the Exempt Staff Council joined the Employee Relations Advisory Organization. All of these groups elect a representative to the Employee Relations Advisory Board, which meets twice a year with the President and members of his staff.

For further information about the ERAO, please contact Cheryl Hodge (865) 974-6018.

Employee Relations:

• Certified Professional Secretary Training
• Conflict Resolution
• Coordination of Survivor Benefits
• Designation of Beneficiary
• Disciplinary Action
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relations Advisory Organizations
• Employee Suggestion Award
• Family Medical Leave
• Mediation
• Military Leave
• Performance Evaluation
• Positive Recognition  
• Recreational Discounts
• Reduction in Force
• Restoration of Force
• Retirees' Association
• Service Awards
• Sick Leave Bank
• Terminating Employees
• Unemployment Benefits