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University Policy Office - Policy Manual

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RADIATION SAFETY POLICY (16.12.3.5)
This policy establishes responsibility for the proper receipt, possession, use, and transfer of sources of radiation and lasers by University of North Texas faculty, staff and students, in order to...
16.12.3.5
15. Risk Management Services
Doug Welch
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION-EMINENT DOMAIN (10.3.2)
The University of North Texas System Board of Regents has sole authority to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire real property for the use of the components of the University of North...
10.3.2
11. Facilities and Real Estate
Other
VP Finance and Administration
REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS (10.3.1)
All acquisitions of Real Property are handled through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services.
10.3.1
11. Facilities and Real Estate
Other
VP Finance and Administration
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS & AUXILIARY AIDS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (18.1.10)
In accordance with Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of North Texas will make reasonable adjustments in its...
18.1.10
4. Administration
Jan Hillman
VP Student Affairs
RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND RETENTION (10.10)
Texas State law requires a records management program that is maintained on a “continuing and active basis” and is administered by a designated Records Management Officer. All university...
10.10
4. Administration
Chris Foster
Director of Institutional Compliance
Recovery and Distribution of Facilties and Administration Funds
This policy sets forth institutional requirements related to recovery and distribution of Facilities and Administration (F&A) funds. The...
16.12.3.11
13. Research
Dr. Kenneth Sewell
VP Research and Economic Development
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF TEACHING FELLOWS AND TEACHING ASSISTANTS (15.1.27)
Each academic unit shall meet minimal academic criteria required for teaching fellows/teaching assistants in the department, in accordance with relevant accreditation standards for the University and...
15.1.27
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
REDUCTION IN FORCE (1.3.8)
The purpose of this policy is to establish a general policy and procedures for layoff or a reduction in percent effort and reinstatement or consideration for recall of regular staff employees.
1.3.8
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
REFUNDS (2.2.22)
N/A
2.2.22
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
REGENTS PROFESSORSHIPS (15.1.24)
The purpose of the Regents Professorship award is to provide recognition and salary support for individuals at the rank of professor who have performed outstanding teaching, research and service to...
15.1.24
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
REGISTRATION FEES (2.1.11)
Registration fees should be processed on a check request or requisition. If an employee pays a registration fee, he/she may be reimbursed on the travel voucher related to the meeting. If the fees...
2.1.11
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
REGISTRATION PAYMENT AUTHORIZATIONS (2.2.18)
Departmental scholarships, awards, loans and grants are disbursed to the student at registration by Student Accounting and University Cashiering Services. Payments are made when an "...
2.2.18
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
REIMBURSEMENT TO EMPLOYEES (NON-TRAVEL) (2.1.18)
Employees should purchase items through the normal purchasing procedures and processes established at the University. However, should an emergency situation occur that necessitates the employee...
2.1.18
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION MADE UNDER THE TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT (10.6)
The University of North Texas (the “University”) believes that as an entity of the State of Texas, it  exists in order to serve the people of Texas. Accordingly, it is the policy of...
10.6
4. Administration
Ruby Raines
Office of the President
REQUIRED COURSES IN GOVERNMENT OR POLITICAL SCIENCE (15.2.10)
The University may not award a baccalaureate degree or a lesser degree or academic certificate unless the student has completed six hours or its equivalent of credit in American government to include...
15.2.10
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
REQUIRED COURSES IN HISTORY (15.2.9)
The university may not award a baccalaureate degree or a lesser degree or academic certificate unless the student has credit for six semester hours or its equivalent in American History. A student is...
15.2.9
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
RESEARCH MISCONDUCT POLICY (16.12.3.6)
In order to maintain the public trust, the University of North Texas (UNT) is committed to promoting the highest possible ethical standards in research and scholarly conduct. The occurrence of...
16.12.3.6
13. Research
Dr. Kenneth Sewell
VP Research and Economic Development
RESERVATIONS AND RESERVABLE SPACES (6.8.1.10)
N/A
6.8.1.10
7. Student Affairs
Tom Rufer
VP Student Affairs
RESIDENTS/NONRESIDENTS GENERAL RULES (18.2.1)
The Board of Regents of the University of North Texas is subject to the rules, regulations, and interpretations issued by the Coordinating Board for the administration of resident and nonresident...
18.2.1
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
RESPONSIBILITIES & RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES UNDER UNT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (1.2.15)
The University of North Texas Compliance Program reflects the commitment of the University to carrying out the mission of the University in an ethical manner by complying with all relevant federal...
1.2.15
4. Administration
Anissa Breaux-Schropp
Director of Institutional Compliance
RETIREMENT (1.3.14)
There is no mandatory retirement age for faculty or staff personnel.  A faculty or staff member may retire at any age if he/she is eligible for retirement benefits under his/her retirement...
1.3.14
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
RETIREMENT PLANS AND ANNUITIES (1.5.2)
Regular faculty and staff members of the University are required as a condition of employment to be a member of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. An Optional Retirement Program is available for...
1.5.2
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
RETURN TO WORK PROGRAM (1.3.21)
It is the policy of the University to return employees to meaningful, productive temporary employment following injury or illness until they are released to full duty by their health care provider....
1.3.21
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
RETURNED CHECKS (2.2.21)
N/A
2.2.21
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
ROOM ENTRY AND SEARCH BY RESIDENCE HALL STAFF (18.5.6)
The university is opposed to general room searches (search of a number of rooms in a given area in the absence of “causes” to search a certain room). General room searches will be...
18.5.6
7. Student Affairs
Elisabeth Warren
VP Student Affairs