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Policy Updates
October 25, 2023
06.026 Graduate Faculty Membership
Revision
Non-substantive edit. Changed "Non-tenure-system faculty" to "professional faculty."
Revision
Non-substantive edit. Changed "Non-tenure-system faculty" to "professional faculty."
October 04, 2023
05.010 Employment of Non-Citizens
Revision
Policy was revised to update work hours permitted during semester breaks and periods of non-enrollment for F-1 students. This update allows the policy to be in alignment with provisions of the CFR and Immigration and Naturalization Act, as amended. The title of the individual authorized to approve employment sponsorships was also updated.
Revision
Policy was revised to update work hours permitted during semester breaks and periods of non-enrollment for F-1 students. This update allows the policy to be in alignment with provisions of the CFR and Immigration and Naturalization Act, as amended. The title of the individual authorized to approve employment sponsorships was also updated.
September 13, 2023
15.005 Workers’ Compensation Program
Revision
Reviewed as part of the 6-year review cycle. Updated reference to a retired policy and added new language to help clarify party responsibilities during the claims process. Definitions for "communicable disease" and "occupational disease" were also added to align with system policy.
Revision
Reviewed as part of the 6-year review cycle. Updated reference to a retired policy and added new language to help clarify party responsibilities during the claims process. Definitions for "communicable disease" and "occupational disease" were also added to align with system policy.
10.048 Asset Management
Revision
Reviewed as part of the 6-year review cycle. Updated to improve overall readability of the policy. Various clarifying edits and revised references were also made.
Revision
Reviewed as part of the 6-year review cycle. Updated to improve overall readability of the policy. Various clarifying edits and revised references were also made.
September 08, 2023
06.004 Faculty Reappointment, Tenure, Promotion, and Reduced Appointments
Revision
Policy was revised to clarify UNT obligations related to identities of external reviewers. Additionally, language related to dossier review responsibilities was updated for consistency and clarity. The consent agenda for Board of Regents was also updated to align with legal requirements.
Revision
Policy was revised to clarify UNT obligations related to identities of external reviewers. Additionally, language related to dossier review responsibilities was updated for consistency and clarity. The consent agenda for Board of Regents was also updated to align with legal requirements.
September 01, 2023
05.033 Staff Employee Discipline and Discharge
Revision
Policy revised to align with system model policy and to update to accessible format.
Revision
Policy revised to align with system model policy and to update to accessible format.
15.006 Campus Closures
Revision
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review cycle. Editorial and formatting changes were made. References to URCM were changed to UBSC.
Revision
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review cycle. Editorial and formatting changes were made. References to URCM were changed to UBSC.
August 29, 2023
13.005 Conflict of Interest for Sponsored Projects
Revision
This policy was revised during its 6-year review. Policy was updated to align with various federal regulations governing research disclosures, compliance, and promoting objectivity in research. Several editorial changes and minor revisions were also made.
Revision
This policy was revised during its 6-year review. Policy was updated to align with various federal regulations governing research disclosures, compliance, and promoting objectivity in research. Several editorial changes and minor revisions were also made.
August 18, 2023
15.009 Biosafety
Revision
Policy contact changed from Risk Management Services to Research Integrity & Compliance. Policy updated to reflect biosafety responsibility ownership change from RMS to RIC. Editorial changes to improve general readability, accuracy of legal references, and consistency between other policies were also made.
Revision
Policy contact changed from Risk Management Services to Research Integrity & Compliance. Policy updated to reflect biosafety responsibility ownership change from RMS to RIC. Editorial changes to improve general readability, accuracy of legal references, and consistency between other policies were also made.
August 17, 2023
13.006 Research Misconduct
Revision
Policy was reviewed as part of the 6-year review cycle. Changes included clarification of responsibilities for University Integrity and Compliance as well as reformatting to an accessible document. Legal references were updated to the most recent iteration available.
Revision
Policy was reviewed as part of the 6-year review cycle. Changes included clarification of responsibilities for University Integrity and Compliance as well as reformatting to an accessible document. Legal references were updated to the most recent iteration available.