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Policy Updates
December 22, 2021
06.030 Review and Approval of Online and Hybrid Courses and Programs
Revision
Policy reviewed and revised.
Revision
Policy reviewed and revised.
06.041 Stewardship of and Open Access to Works of Scholarship
Revision
Policy reviewed and revised. Key Change: The requirement for faculty to deposit their published scholarship to UNT Scholarly Works has been eliminated. The depository still exists, however, and faculty are welcome (and encouraged) to use it.
Revision
Policy reviewed and revised. Key Change: The requirement for faculty to deposit their published scholarship to UNT Scholarly Works has been eliminated. The depository still exists, however, and faculty are welcome (and encouraged) to use it.
06.025 Faculty Misconduct and Discipline
Revision
Policy revised to provide a sequence of events at each level of review, starting with departmental review. The new version acknowledges that some misconduct allegations, such as those related to research misconduct, sexual harassment, and discrimination, are adjudicated under the auspices of a different policy and/or process. That was always the case, but the Policy Oversight Committee wanted to provide more transparency. As unit administrators, deans, and the provost review misconduct allegations/findings, they may receive additional information from the faculty member, unit administrator, and other knowledgeable parties. The new version notes that new information must be shared with the faculty member and other decision-makers. Also, the deadline for faculty members to respond to allegations/findings of misconduct has increased from 10 to 30 days.
Revision
Policy revised to provide a sequence of events at each level of review, starting with departmental review. The new version acknowledges that some misconduct allegations, such as those related to research misconduct, sexual harassment, and discrimination, are adjudicated under the auspices of a different policy and/or process. That was always the case, but the Policy Oversight Committee wanted to provide more transparency. As unit administrators, deans, and the provost review misconduct allegations/findings, they may receive additional information from the faculty member, unit administrator, and other knowledgeable parties. The new version notes that new information must be shared with the faculty member and other decision-makers. Also, the deadline for faculty members to respond to allegations/findings of misconduct has increased from 10 to 30 days.
13.001 Animal Care and Use
Revision
This policy has been revised to include formatting changes, clarification of researcher responsibilities, updated contact information, and information regarding audio and/or visual recordings of research animals.
Revision
This policy has been revised to include formatting changes, clarification of researcher responsibilities, updated contact information, and information regarding audio and/or visual recordings of research animals.
November 15, 2021
October 21, 2021
05.058 Employee Well-Being
Revision
This policy replaces the former 05.058, Administrative Leave for Fitness Program Participation, which was removed from the policy manual as language conflicted with TGC. The policy has been revised to document the university's employee well-being programs, which include fitness leave and well-being incentives.
Revision
This policy replaces the former 05.058, Administrative Leave for Fitness Program Participation, which was removed from the policy manual as language conflicted with TGC. The policy has been revised to document the university's employee well-being programs, which include fitness leave and well-being incentives.
October 19, 2021
October 08, 2021
06.035 Academic Freedom and Academic Responsibility
Revision
Revision updated the Policy Statement and added definitions to assist with policy clarity. Added language to specify the duty to promote diversity and inclusion and freedom of expression.
Revision
Revision updated the Policy Statement and added definitions to assist with policy clarity. Added language to specify the duty to promote diversity and inclusion and freedom of expression.
06.054 Faculty Retirement with Modified Service
Revision
Revision expanded the scope of the policy to include non-tenure system faculty with multi-year continuing term contracts. Added a definition for Unit Administrators. Modified grievance process.
Revision
Revision expanded the scope of the policy to include non-tenure system faculty with multi-year continuing term contracts. Added a definition for Unit Administrators. Modified grievance process.
September 27, 2021
07.004 Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements for Financial Assistance
Revision
Revised to update the satisfactory academic progress requirements necessary to retain financial aid eligibility. Also updated the appeal process when eligibility is lost.
Revision
Revised to update the satisfactory academic progress requirements necessary to retain financial aid eligibility. Also updated the appeal process when eligibility is lost.