Ethics

Policy number: 
05.015
Policy description: 

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. The responsibility for educating and training the future leaders of the state and nation carries with it the duty to adhere to the highest ethical standards and principles.  UNT has adopted this ethics policy to enable its officers and employees to perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with law.   The standards of conduct and ethical principles included in this policy shall apply to all persons employed by any department, program, or service of UNT regardless of rank or position.

See full policy (PDF): 
PDF icon 05.015 Ethics.pdf
Policy owner: Office of the President
Policy contact: 
Clay Simmons
Chief Compliance Officer
University Integrity and Compliance
Applies to: 
Faculty, Staff
Date Issued: 
Wednesday, February 1, 1995

Last updated: 

Date: 
06/10/2019
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revised applicable degrees of consanguinity (blood) and updated procedures in accordance with regulations.
Date: 
09/17/2015
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revised to comply with the Supreme Court Ruling on Same Sex marriage. The definition of spouse was added. Effective 09/17/2015.
Date: 
04/01/2011
Action: 
Format Only
Date: 
08/01/2003
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
09/01/1999
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
08/01/1995
Action: 
Revision