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ACCELERATED COURSES (15.2.1)
Courses of an unusual type, especially those offered for professional development and certification, often lend themselves to acceleration. A course shall be considered accelerated if it meets over a...
15.2.1
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
ABSENCE TO ATTEND CONFERENCES AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS (1.4.14)
It is the policy of the University to grant permission to members of the faculty and staff to attend conferences, training programs and professional meetings when it is determined that such...
1.4.14
5. Human Resources
Brandi Renton
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
ABSENCE/ATTENDANCE (1.4.1)
1.4.1
5. Human Resources
Brandi Renton
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW POLICY (15.2.13)
The University of North Texas will periodically conduct a review of all of its degree programs. The objective of program review is to promote the quality of each UNT academic program through an...
15.2.13
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
ACADEMIC PROGRESS REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (15.2.6)
 Federal regulations require the University of North Texas to monitor student academic progress to ensure students establish and remain eligible, to receive Federal Title IV sources of student...
15.2.6
6. Faculty Affairs
Zelma DeLeon
VP Academic Affairs
ACADEMIC WORKLOAD AND MERIT EVALUATION OF FACULTY (15.1.9)
Faculty members at the University of North Texas have a variety of duties and responsibilities associated with the mission of the institution, including the essential functions of teaching, research...
15.1.9
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS (2.2.31)
Departments interested in accepting credit card payments should contact the Cashier Area of Student Accounting and University Cashiering Services in the Eagle Student Services Center to receive...
2.2.31
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
ACCESS CONTROL (8.1)
This policy is to provide personal security for students, faculty, staff, visitors and others while on the UNT campus, and to provide security over all real and personal property on the UNT campus to...
8.1
11. Facilities and Real Estate
Charlie Jackson
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
ACCESS CONTROL-ELECTRONIC DEVICES (8.1.2)
Departments or work units needing electronic access control systems must submit a written request for approval to acquire and install such systems through the Access Control Office (ACO) prior to...
8.1.2
11. Facilities and Real Estate
Charlie Jackson
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
ACCOUNTHOLDER RESPONSIBILITY (2.1.10)
It is the policy of the University of North Texas that all funds entrusted to and all financial transactions made by its employees shall be managed in accordance with applicable state and federal...
2.1.10
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS SURVEY (15.1.25.1)
The annual performance review of academic administrators is anonymous. The evaluation form forwarded to each eligible faculty member is a document that is reviewed and updated annually prior to use....
15.1.25.1
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY AND SEARCHES OF UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALLS (18.5.6)
The university respects its resident students’ reasonable expectation of privacy in their rooms and makes every effort to ensure privacy in university residences. However, in order to protect...
18.5.6
7. Student Affairs
Elisabeth Warren
VP Student Affairs
ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR JOINT APPOINTMENTS WITHIN OR BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS : UNT/UNTHSC (15.1.8)
The University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center-Ft. Worth consider that joint appointments between or within the institutions often may be advantageous. Through...
15.1.8
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR FITNESS PROGRAM PARTICIPATION (1.4.16)
Administrative leave is authorized on a limited basis for full-time regular staff members who participate in the University Fitness Program. The granting of such leave is for the purpose of...
1.4.16
5. Human Resources
Brandi Renton
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
ADMISSIONS OR RE-ENROLLMENT AS RELATED TO PERSONAL CONDUCT AND ADMISSION FALSIFICATION (18.1.2)
Prospective students and former students seeking re-admission to the University whose applications indicate possible ineligibility on grounds involving conduct that would violate the Code of ...
18.1.2
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
ADMISSIONS POLICY (18.1.1)
N/A
18.1.1
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
ADOPTION & PRICING OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS INCLUDING CLASSROOM AND SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS AUTHORED BY UNT FACULTY, STAFF & DEPARTMENTS (19.8)
The University of North Texas permits the use of instructional materials including classroom texts and supplemental texts authored by faculty or staff members, whenever such texts enhance the...
19.8
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
AEROSPACE SCIENCE (15.2.15)
The United States Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) detachment at the University of North Texas operates under "Air Force ROTC Cadet Flying Programs and Special Activities,"...
15.2.15
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
AFFILIATED ENTITIES (9.001)
This policy sets forth the rules governing the relationship between a private donor or an organization designed to further the mission and goals of the University of North Texas (UNT) and UNT and its...
9.001
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP for Administration and Finance/Sr. Assoc. VP for Finance
AGE LIMITATIONS (1.2.1)
It is the policy of the University that no person shall be denied the right to work solely because of age. The University will conform to Federal regulations and restrictions regarding the employment...
1.2.1
5. Human Resources
Brandi Renton
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN- TUITION AND FEE EXEMPTIONS (2.2.27)
Students who meet the criteria as set forth in this poicy are eligible to receive a one-year exemption from payment of tuition, mandatory fees, and instructional fees.
2.2.27
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (6.8.1.2)
It is the policy of the University of North Texas not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disabled veteran status, veteran of the Vietnam era or...
6.8.1.2
4. Administration
Jan Hillman
VP Student Affairs
ANIMAL CARE AND USE POLICY (16.12.3.1)
This policy establishes responsibility for humane care and use of animals in research, research training, experimentation, and biological testing conducted at or supported by the University of North...
16.12.3.1
13. Research
Dr. Kenneth Sewell
VP Research and Economic Development
ANNUAL CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT (18.1.15)
The University values the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, administrators and campus visitors, and recognizes the value of publishing various annual reports to ensure that the campus...
18.1.15
12. Campus Safety and Security
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
APPEALS PROCESS (6.8.1.19)
Appeals of any decision made by the Union staff shall be heard by the Facilities Sub-committee consisting of two members each from the Union Board of Directors, Facilities Sub-committee and the...
6.8.1.19
7. Student Affairs
Tom Rufer
VP Student Affairs
APPOINTMENT OF DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS (15.1.6)
An individual whose long, continuing superior scholarly or creative achievement has resulted in a national or international reputation may be appointed as Distinguished Professor. Such achievement...
15.1.6
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
APPOINTMENT OF NAMED PROFESSORSHIPS OR CHAIRS (15.1.7)
Named professorships or chairs may be established where sources of funding provide for the creation of such positions. The holder of such a professorship or chair should be an outstanding scholar,...
15.1.7
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
APPROVAL OF DISTRIBUTED LEARNING COURSES AND PROGRAMS (15.2.14)
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has transferred the authority to approve electronically delivered undergraduate and masters level courses and degree programs to the university governing...
15.2.14
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
Art in Public Places
 The University is committed to acquiring and maintaining high quality works of public art that reflect the University’s mission, enhance the campus and foster an understanding, enjoyment...
8.8
11. Facilities and Real Estate
Robert Milnes
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
ASSET MANAGEMENT (4.3)
The PPS Associate Director for Asset Management provides daily supervision of the Asset Management Division.  The Asset Management Division is charged with the responsibility of managing the...
4.3
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
ATTENDANCE POLICY (15.2.5)
The attendance policy as described within this policy was voted approval by the Faculty Senate, endorsed by the Faculty Senate, and approved by the President.
15.2.5
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
Award Management of Sponsored Projects
This policy sets out requirements related to the award management of sponsored projects. Award management includes responsibility for financial management and...
16.12.3.10
13. Research
Dr. Kenneth Sewell
VP Research and Economic Development
AWARDING POSTHUMOUS DEGREES (15.2.19)
UNT may confer posthumous baccalaureate and graduate degrees upon deceased students who have successfully completed a substantial portion of their academic program at the time of death.
15.2.19
6. Faculty Affairs
Yolanda Niemann
VP for Academic Affairs
BANNER POLICIES (6.8.1.8)
N/A
6.8.1.8
7. Student Affairs
Tom Rufer
VP Student Affairs
BIOSAFETY POLICY (16.12.3.4)
This policy establishes responsibility for the proper use of biohazardous agents, potentially hazardous human materials, and recombinant DNA molecules in research and other educational activities at...
16.12.3.4
15. Risk Management Services
Doug Welch
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTION ALLOWANCE (2.0.2)
The purpose of this Policy is to establish University policy regarding the payments of allowances for broadband Internet connection charges to University employees for the use of those connections in...
2.0.2
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (2.3.1)
N/A
2.3.1
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
BUILDING CODE (9.9)
The Board of Regents adopts the latest edition of the International Building Code (IBC) for all new construction and major renovations and that the current edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code be...
9.9
11. Facilities and Real Estate
Charlie Jackson
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
BULLETIN BOARDS (6.8.1.7)
N/A
6.8.1.7
7. Student Affairs
Tom Rufer
VP Student Affairs
BYLAWS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS REVIEW COMMITTEE (15.1.4.1)
N/A
15.1.4.1
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
CARE ASSESSMENT TEAM AND INVOLUNTARY STUDENT MEDICAL WITHDRAWAL (18.1.21)
 The University of North Texas is committed to providing a learning environment that is conducive for students to develop to their fullest potential. On rare occasions the University may be...
18.1.21
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
CASH HANDLING CONTROLS (2.1.10.1)
 The University is committed to establishing strong internal controls for handling cash to ensure these assets are protected, processed in an accurate and timely manner, and properly reported.
2.1.10.1
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
CENTRAL RECEIVING (4.1)
The primary purpose of Central Receiving is to coordinate the function of receiving and delivering merchandise purchased by the University through the purchase order system. All merchandise delivered...
4.1
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
CHARTER OF THE FACULTY SENATE (13.1)
A University is a community of scholars engaged in the free discussion, research and dissemination of ideas and knowledge. To the end that the governing of this university shall embody the full...
13.1
6. Faculty Affairs
Y. Niemann
VP Academic Affairs
CHARTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS REVIEW COMMITTEE (15.1.4)
N/A
15.1.4
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION OF JOBS (1.6.1)
It is the policy of University of North Texas  that all staff (non-faculty) positions be evaluated, classified and compensated to insure the concept of "equal pay for equal work" based...
1.6.1
5. Human Resources
Brandi Renton
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
CLOSING OF CAMPUSES DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS (10.2)
The University of North Texas Denton and/or Dallas campuses will remain open unless weather conditions are such that the majority of students, faculty, and staff are unable to reach their respective...
10.2
15. Risk Management Services
Doug Welch
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE (18.1.11)
As a student-centered public research university, the University of North Texas has established standards of conduct to foster a safe environment conducive to learning and development. Students and...
18.1.11
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
COLISEUM/MAIN AUDITORIUM/GATEWAY CENTER (6.3.1)
N/A
6.3.1
7. Student Affairs
Chuck Fuller
VP Student Affairs
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PHOTOCOPYING FOR CLASSROOM, RESEARCH AND LIBRARY USE (19.2)
The purpose of this policy is to provide the faculty and staff with a brief explanation of when the photocopying of copyrighted material is permitted under the fair use doctrine. The copyright law...
19.2
8. Intellectual Property
Marty Newman/Jimmy Friend
VP University Relations, Communications and Marketing