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Policy Updates
November 28, 2023
12.004 Vehicle Operation and Parking
Revision
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review cycle. Edited to reflect new City of Denton ordinance governing golf cart usage on main streets. Minor editorial changes including the deletion of a non-value-added expository paragraph and making the Chief of Police the sole policy contact (i.e. removal of the Director of Transportation Services as policy contact).
Revision
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review cycle. Edited to reflect new City of Denton ordinance governing golf cart usage on main streets. Minor editorial changes including the deletion of a non-value-added expository paragraph and making the Chief of Police the sole policy contact (i.e. removal of the Director of Transportation Services as policy contact).
November 14, 2023
05.004 Drug-Free University Community and Workplace
Revision
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review cycle. This policy’s title was changed to “Drug Free University Community and Workplace” from “Illegal Drugs and Alcohol." Clarifying language was added throughout the policy in addition to the updated legal references. The format of this policy was also updated to be accessible. UNT Policies 05.047 (Drug-Free Workplaces) and 05.048 (Drug-Free Workplace Statement) were combined into this policy allowing those two policies to be removed from the policy manual.
Revision
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review cycle. This policy’s title was changed to “Drug Free University Community and Workplace” from “Illegal Drugs and Alcohol." Clarifying language was added throughout the policy in addition to the updated legal references. The format of this policy was also updated to be accessible. UNT Policies 05.047 (Drug-Free Workplaces) and 05.048 (Drug-Free Workplace Statement) were combined into this policy allowing those two policies to be removed from the policy manual.
06.051 Faculty Grievance
Revision
Clarifying updates were made regarding grievances in which the dean is a party. Re-affirmation of duties as a mandatory reporter were added to the policy as well as various editorial changes for improved readability.
Revision
Clarifying updates were made regarding grievances in which the dean is a party. Re-affirmation of duties as a mandatory reporter were added to the policy as well as various editorial changes for improved readability.
November 09, 2023
07.005 Coordination of University Scholarship Administration
Revision
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review cycle. A new definition was created for “Formula-Funded Course.” Numerous clarifying language changes were made in addition to updates to legal references and cited UNT web pages.
Revision
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review cycle. A new definition was created for “Formula-Funded Course.” Numerous clarifying language changes were made in addition to updates to legal references and cited UNT web pages.
November 06, 2023
06.052 Review of Tenured Faculty
Revision
Policy was revised in accordance with revised State of Texas tenure law.
Revision
Policy was revised in accordance with revised State of Texas tenure law.
November 02, 2023
04.024 Identity Theft Prevention
Revision
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review cycle. Updates to the policy contact and various minor editorial changes were made
Revision
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review cycle. Updates to the policy contact and various minor editorial changes were made
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
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.
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.