Revised to reflect the University's commitment to comply with the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). USERRA protects the job rights of employees who are called to active duty or authorized training with the Armed Forces of the United States. The revision combines this policy and the superseded UNT Policy 1.4.9, Military Leave (Extended) Reinstatement of Veterans into one comprehensive policy. The revision is effective 7/14/2010.
Revised to reflect changes to state law allowing the University the option to charge students who borrow money through the loan program: 1) an origination fee of not more than 1.25 percent of the amount of the loan or 2) interest on the loan at a rate of not more than five (5) percent per year. Beginning in fall 2010, the policy authorizes the Student Accounting and University Cashier Services to charge a one-time 1 percent origination fee on all emergency student loans, in lieu of charging a five (5) percent annual percentage rate for these emergency loans. Revisions to this policy are effective 7/6/2010.
Revised to include a statement regarding the University’s established procedures for approving substantive changes to its academic programs and ensuring timely notification to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
As a standard for accreditation, SACSCOC approval is required before the University may initiate any substantive change. Substantive change is defined by SACSCOC as a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution. The University’s SACSCOC Liaison (Dr. Allen Clark) is responsible for developing and implementing procedures necessary to ensure compliance with SACSCOC requirements. Effective 4/7/2010.
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their respective campuses. This policy is revised to include greater detail on how the University compiles and prepares its annual crime security awareness report/brochure. Effective 2/23/2010.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires the University to maintain a missing student notification policy and protocol for on-campus residents. This policy creates a formal process for allowing students to identify a confidential contact in case the student is reported missing. The policy is effective as of 2/23/2010.
The policy (formerly the "Immunization Policy") is revised to include mandatory bacterial meningitis vaccination requirements for first-time students who are moving into on-campus housing. Additionally, the policy includes Tuberculosis (TB) screening and testing requirements for incoming students who are born in countries with a high prevalence of TB, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Effective 2/16/2010.
