Prior to 2000, students were allowed 22 days to drop classes without penalty, after which they were required to go through a late drop process, requiring multiple signatures and petitions. First approved by the Undergraduate Council in 1996 and implemented in fall 2000, a revised drop policy allowed drop and add freedom for the first … Continued

On February 18, 1991, a voice-response system was installed that allowed students to process their own drop and add requests by touchtone telephone. Neither closed courses nor overload hours could be added using the system, and the system was protected from misuse by requiring student ID numbers and personal security codes. The personal security code … Continued

In January 1990 Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Philip Scheurer announced at a press conference that more than two hundred students were being investigated for fraud for acquiring and using a university password to gain access to the Drop/Add system in order to add classes that were closed or to drop courses after the drop … Continued

On July 19, 1985, UT announced a drug-screening program for athletes beginning in fall 1985. The tests were for 31 specific substances and were administered by team doctors during the required preseason physical examinations. The initial program did not include “spot” testing except where “medically indicated.” On January 14, 1986, the NCAA adopted a mandatory … Continued

The board of trustees approved the following policy on June 21, 1990: “It is the policy of the University of Tennessee to maintain a safe and healthful environment for its students and employees. Therefore, university policy prohibits the unlawful use, manufacture, possession, distribution, or dispensing of drugs (‘controlled substances’ as defined in the Controlled Substances … Continued

Dry Rush, meaning that fraternities served no alcohol throughout rush week, was first implemented in 1980.

Congressman Duncan received the BS in journalism from UT in 1969 and the JD from George Washington University in 1973. Following his admission to the bar, he established a private law practice in Knoxville. He was appointed state trial judge (Criminal Court) by Governor Lamar Alexander in 1981 and served in that capacity until 1988, … Continued

Congressman and Mayor of Knoxville John J. Duncan Sr. attended the university and majored in agriculture before joining the army to serve as a criminal investigator. He received the LLB degree from Cumberland University in 1947, and from 1948 to 1956, he served as assistant state attorney general. He began his political career with work … Continued

In 1965 an art collection consisting of works by students and faculty was established, with the pieces to be purchased with student activities fees. Six paintings were purchased the first year, and the collection had grown to 14 when the collection was named the Ralph E. Dunford Permanent Art Collection on May 17, 1967. The … Continued

This 82,748-square-foot building designed by Barber and McMurry was completed in 1963 at a cost of $1.3 million. It was built as a women’s dormitory to house 320 students and was originally designated West Hall B or West Hall, Phase III. It was named in October 1967 for Dr. Ralph E. Dunford, professor of psychology, … Continued