All University of North Texas buildings, space, and land belong to the university and are subject to assignment and reassignment to meet the overall needs and best interest of the institution. Long-range planning for optimum use of these university assets is a continuing process. The assignment and use of space must change with university priorities. This may include space currently and traditionally held by academic units.
The University of North Texas is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors by managing the presence of animals on university property and in its facilities, while providing people with disabilities who use service and comfort animals the opportunity to receive the benefit of the tasks these animals provide or the therapeutic support they offer in accordance with the requirements of federal law.
The University, and not any group, individual, or unit within it, owns and/or controls all interior and exterior spaces on campus as well as additional properties off-campus including leased properties.
University of North Texas facilities are primarily for use by its students, faculty, administrators, and staff for activities and events that are directly related to fulfilling the mission of the University.
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 copyright and trademark laws. The purpose of this policy is to detail which types of laws must be adhered to and provide guidance in how to comply with those laws.
In the absence of the President, decisions that cannot await the President’s return will be made by the appropriate Designated Vice President to ensure the efficient and orderly administration of official university business.
The award of an honorary degree by a university is an extension of its role as the unique institution in society devoted to the discovery, transmission and preservation of knowledge. The University of North Texas may award an honorary degree to individuals who, by their extraordinary achievements, add substantial knowledge to or better society as a whole, whether through the professions, arts, humanities, science, or service.
The University of North Texas (the “University”) believes that as an entity of the State of Texas, it exists in order to serve the people of Texas. Accordingly, it is the policy of the University to grant the public access to information regarding its records, affairs and transactions in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act as set forth in Chapter 552 of the Government Code. This Policy sets forth the appropriate procedure for responding to requests for information made under the Texas Public Information Act.
Mission Statement: "At the University of North Texas, our caring and creative community empowers our students to thrive in a rapidly changing world." For more information, visit UNT's Strategic Plan web site.
The University of North Texas is committed to a culture of integrity and ethical behavior. It is of the highest importance that the people of the State of Texas have complete confidence in the integrity of their public servants. This need is especially critical in the area of state-supported higher education.
