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University Policy Office - Policy Manual

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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
COMPENSATORY LEAVE AND OVERTIME (1.4.2)
To insure that staff members are compensated for overtime worked in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, and the Texas Government Code.
1.4.2
5. Human Resources
Brandi Renton
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
COMPUTER USE POLICY (3.10)
The University of North Texas provides each of its authorized users with one or more computer accounts that permit use of the university's computer resources. Use of these resources is a privilege,...
3.10
14. Information Technology
Charlotte Russell
VP for Information Technology and CIO
CONFERRING OF EMERITUS STATUS (15.1.18)
The title “Emeritus” may be conferred by the Board of Regents to a faculty member or librarian at the time of retirement, upon the recommendation of the department/unit, and with...
15.1.18
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
CONFIDENTIAL BACKGROUND CHECK FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS (1.2.13)
Chapter 81 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code requires that employers conduct pre-employment background checks of mental health services providers regarding possible occurrences of sexual...
1.2.13
5. Human Resources
Brandi Renton
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR SPONSORED PROJECTS (16.12.3.3)
It is the policy of the University of North Texas (“UNT”) that no proposed, awarded, or ongoing UNT research project or educational activity shall be biased by any significant financial...
16.12.3.3
13. Research
Dr. Kenneth Sewell
VP Research and Economic Development
CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS (1.3.23)
It is the policy of the University that consensual relationships between faculty or staff members in positions of authority and their subordinates or their students are not permitted.
1.3.23
5. Human Resources
Brandi Renton
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (8.4)
This policy establishes procedures for the construction, renovation, repair and alterations of University buildings and facilities in a safe, cost effective manner consistent with laws and...
8.4
11. Facilities and Real Estate
Charlie Jackson
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICY (15.2.8)
The goal of the policy is to establish a well-defined and clearly understood administrative and organizational structure which (1) supports the efforts of the faculty of the various schools and...
15.2.8
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT POLICY (18.1.20)
A student must maintain continuous enrollment in a minimum of three credit hours of thesis or dissertation during each long semester until the thesis or dissertation has been accepted by the Dean of...
18.1.20
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
CONTRACTED WORKFORCE - FOR CONTRACT UNDER $10,000 (4.0.23)
N/A
4.0.23
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
CONTRACTED WORKFORCE FOR CONTRACTS OF $10,000 OR MORE (4.0.24)
N/A
4.0.24
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS (10.4)
This policy establishes the authority for the system and its institutions to approve and execute contracts. A “contract” means any commercial agreement or other document that creates a...
10.4
10. Fiscal Management
Charla Friday
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
COORDINATION OF UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION (18.3.5)
The University encourages students to apply for scholarship assistance through all sources available.   Most scholarships have a deadline for application and other specific criteria that...
18.3.5
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE POLICY (16.13.3)
It is the policy of the University of North Texas that all faculty, staff, and students respect the rights of ownership of intellectual property by adhering to United States copyright laws.
16.13.3
8. Intellectual Property
Jane Himmel
Office of the President
CORRECT ADDRESS (18.1.4)
It is the responsibility of the student to provide correct permanent and local mailing address information at all times and on all documents at the university. Failure to do so constitutes a breach...
18.1.4
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
COURSE AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (15.2.3)
N/A
15.2.3
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
CREDIT HOUR (06.1001)
 As an institution of higher education, the University of North Texas (UNT) holds the responsibility for determining and upholding standards related to the awarding of credit hours for student...
06.1001
6. Faculty Affairs
Yolanda Niemann
Provost and VPAA
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITIONS (1.2.17)
The University of North Texas is committed to protecting the welfare and providing for the security of its students, employees, institutional resources, and the public. Criminal history...
1.2.17
5. Human Resources
Brandi Renton
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration