A to Z Index: D
DEAF OR BLIND STUDENTS - EXEMPTION (2.2.7)
A blind or deaf person, who is a resident of the State of Texas for tuition purposes, is entitled to exemption from the payment of tuition and fees at the University of North Texas. This exemption...
2.2.7
10. Fiscal Management
Ginny Anderson
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
DEFINITION OF STAFF MEMBERS/EEO-OCCUPATIONAL-CATEGORIES (1.3.1)
1.3.1
1. Definitions, Style and Citations
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TESTING OF DRIVERS OF COMMERCIALLY-RATED VEHICLES (1.2.14)
The University is required to conduct post-accident, random, and reasonable suspicion testing for alcohol and pre-employment/pre-duty, post accident, random, and reasonable suspicion testing for...
1.2.14
12. Campus Safety and Security
Doug Welch
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
DESIGNATED HEADQUARTERS (2.1.19)
Designated headquarters is defined by the State Travel Guidelines as the area within the boundaries of the incorporated municipality in which a state employee’s place of employment is located....
2.1.19
10. Fiscal Management
Ginny Anderson
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
DEVELOPMENT LEAVE (1.4.3)
Staff members are eligible for development leaves.
1.4.3
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY FOR STUDENTS AND ACADEMIC UNITS (18.1.14)
In accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations, the university is committed to full academic access for all qualified students, including those with disabilities. To this...
18.1.14
7. Student Affairs
Jan Hillman
VP Student Development
DISCIPLINARY ACTION RELATED TO SICK LEAVE (1.4.10.4)
Caution should be used whenever disciplinary action is being considered for an employee’s use of sick leave. Any time an employee is experiencing a serious medical condition or otherwise...
1.4.10.4
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED PROPERTY (9.10)
The University police department may dispose of abandoned and unclaimed personal property that comes into its possession in the course of performing official duties. This property includes, but is...
9.10
12. Campus Safety and Security
Richard Deter
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
DISRUPTIVE ACTIVITIES STATE LAW (18.1.13)
A person commits an offense if the person, alone or in concert with others, intentionally engages in disruptive activity on the campus or property of an institution of higher education.
18.1.13
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Development
DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH PROFESSORSHIP (15.1.23)
The University Distinguished Research Professorship award recognizes tenured faculty at the rank of professor who have achieved an exceptionally outstanding record of creative activities or research...
15.1.23
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
DISTINGUISHED TEACHING PROFESSORSHIP(15.1.22)
The University Distinguished Teaching Professorship award recognizes tenured faculty who perform outstanding teaching, teach at the introductory levels of their disciplines, promote the continuous...
15.1.22
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
DISTRIBUTED LEARNING-CREATION, USE, OWNERSHIP, ROYALTIES, REVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONICALLY DEVELOPED COURSE MATERIALS (15.2.17)
This policy addresses the use of distributed learning at the University of North Texas. Distributed learning is a pedagogy whereby students are instructed via electronic transmissions, often...
15.2.17
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
DISTRIBUTION OF IMPROPERLY ADDRESSED USPS MAIL (6.1.7)
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will deliver all University of North Texas improperly addressed and non-deliverable mail, received by the Denton USPS, to the UNT Mail Services on a daily...
6.1.7
4. Administration
Jimmy Friend
VP University Relations, Communications and Marketing
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT (FORM) (16.6.2)
The University specifically prohibits employees from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance in the workplace. All employees...
16.6.2
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE STATEMENT (16.6.1)
The University specifically prohibits employees from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance in the workplace. All employees...
16.6.1
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACES (16.6)
It is the policy of the University of North Texas to provide drug-free workplaces for the performance of work done in connection with grants and contracts from Federal agencies. Under this policy,...
16.6
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
DUAL EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER ACTIVITIES (1.2.2)
The University recognizes the common practice of faculty and staff members to hold more than one employment or position due to needs, interest or development. However, dual employment, interests and...
1.2.2
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
DUE PROCESS GUIDELINES IN ALLEGED DRUG ABUSE INCIDENTS (18.5.5)
Pursuant to H.R. 253 and S.R. 645, the policy sets forth the procedural guidelines for consideration by the governing board of the University.
18.5.5
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Development