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1.2.1
AGE LIMITATIONS (1.2.1)
It is the policy of the University that no person shall be denied the right to work solely because of age. The University will conform to Federal regulations and restrictions regarding the employment...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.2.12
ILLEGAL DRUGS AND ALCOHOL (1.2.12)
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 require that, as a condition of receiving funds or any other form of financial assistance under any federal program, an institution of...
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.2.13
CONFIDENTIAL BACKGROUND CHECK FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS (1.2.13)
Chapter 81 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code requires that employers conduct pre-employment background checks of mental health services providers regarding possible occurrences of sexual...
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.2.14
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Drivers (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...
15. Risk Management Services
Doug Welch
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.2.15
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...
4. Administration
Anissa Breaux-Schropp
Director of Institutional Compliance
1.2.17
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITIONS (1.2.17)
The University of North Texas is committed to protecting the welfare and providing for the security of its students, employees, institutional resources, and the public. Criminal history...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.2.2
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...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.2.3
EMPLOYEE AFFIDAVIT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS (1.2.3)
This policy is to insure that all faculty and staff complete the forms required as a condition of employment.
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.2.4
EMPLOYMENT OF NON-CITIZENS (1.2.4)
It is the policy of the University to employ immigrant and non-immigrant aliens within the provisions of applicable federal laws and regulations. Immigrants are those who have been granted permanent...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.2.5
EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES/WORKPLACE ACCOMMODATION (1.2.5)
The University is committed to providing equal opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities in all terms and conditions of employment. The University will provide reasonable...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP for Finance and Administration
1.2.6
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES-- NEPOTISM RULE (1.2.6)
Personnel decisions at the University of North Texas are made based on the qualifications and experience of the individual and, except as set out in this policy, being related to an employee...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.2.7
OFFICE AND WORKING HOURS (1.2.7)
The University’s normal workweek begins at 12:01 a.m. Sunday and ends at midnight the following Saturday. State law sets the minimum workweek for regular full-time salaried employees at...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.2.8
STAFF AND FACULTY ORIENTATION (1.2.8)
All new regular faculty and staff members must attend a New Faculty/Staff Orientation session held by the University Human Resources Department. Faculty and staff members must attend the first...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.2.9
ETHICS POLICY (1.2.9)
It is of the highest importance that the people of the State of Texas have complete confidence in the integrity of their public servants. This need is especially critical in the area of state-...
5. Human Resources
Anissa Breaux-Schropp
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.1
DEFINITION OF STAFF MEMBERS/EEO-OCCUPATIONAL-CATEGORIES (1.3.1)
1. Definitions, Style and Citations
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.10
PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND PLACEMENT TESTING (1.3.10)
To establish policy regarding pre-employment and/or placement testing of job applicants. Pre-employment and placement tests, while not considered foolproof as predictors of job performance, serve as...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.14
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...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.15
EARLY RETIREMENT OF FACULTY MEMBERS (1.3.15)
It is the policy of the University to provide full-time tenured faculty members the opportunity to retire and to go on modified service at age 55 or when the combined years of service and age equals...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
1.3.17
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (1.3.17)
It is the policy of the University to provide faculty and staff training and development opportunities within the availability of funds and as authorized under the State Employees Training Act of...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.18
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT/EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS/ATTENDING UNIVERSITY CLASSES DURING WORKING HOURS (1.3.18)
It is the policy of the University to encourage faculty and staff to pursue professional development and improve job skills by enrolling in, or auditing, courses at University of North Texas. While...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.19
SEXUAL HARASSMENT (1.3.19)
It is the policy of the University of North Texas that acts of sexual harassment, as defined herein, toward guests of and visitors to the campus or any member of the University community including...
5. Human Resources
Lorre Allen
VP Institutional Equity and Diversity
1.3.2
TYPES OF STAFF APPOINTMENTS (1.3.2)
1. Definitions, Style and Citations
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.20
HIVAIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION POLICY (1.3.20)
The University is concerned about the increasing incidence of HIV/AIDS throughout the United States and elsewhere. It is important that the University community understand and be prepared to...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.21
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....
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.23
CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS (1.3.23)
It is the policy of the University that consensual relationships between faculty or staff members in positions of authority and their subordinates or their students are not permitted.
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.24
INFORMATION AND PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR PURSUING AND RESOLVING A COMPLAINT OF DISCRIMINATION, INCLUDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT (1.3.24)
The policy outlines the steps necessary to file a complaint of discrimination against a member of the University community, a visitor, or members of the public doing business with the University as...
5. Human Resources
Lorre Allen/Gilda Garcia
VP Institutional Equity and Diversity
1.3.25
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE (1.3.25)
The University of North Texas endeavors to foster a work environment that maximizes productivity and flexibility for supervisors and staff. Therefore, the University supports the use of flexible work...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.3
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND PERSONAL DATA (1.3.3)
The University of North Texas Human Resources Department is responsible for the development and maintenance of centralized electronic and paper personnel record files for regular faculty and staff...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.4
EMPLOYMENT: STAFF PERSONNEL (1.3.4)
The University offers equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment, nor shall it fail to hire or refuse to hire any applicant for...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.4.2
EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (1.3.4.2)
The policy provides a systematic method for hiring graduate and undergraduate student research assistants and furthers our Affirmative Action Policy of non-discrimination as an Equal Opportunity...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.4.3
EMPLOYMENT OF HOURLY STUDENT ACADEMIC ASSISTANTS (1.3.4.3)
The policy provides a system for hiring undergraduate and graduate students as hourly Academic Assistants and to furthers our Affirmative Action Policy of non-discrimination as an Equal Opportunity...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.5
GENERAL HOURLY STUDENT EMPLOYMENT (1.3.5)
It is the policy of the University that all persons seeking employment with the University in general student employment positions will receive employment opportunities in accordance with their...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.6
EMPLOYMENT OF VETERANS (1.3.6)
It is the policy of the University of North Texas to employ and to advance in employment, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, in accordance with the provisions of the Vietnam Era...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.7
NONDISCRIMINATION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, AND NON RETALIATION (1.3.7)
The purpose of this policy is to provide a working environment of nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and non-retaliation for members of protected classes protected...
5. Human Resources
Lorre Allen/Gilda Garcia
VP Institutional Equity and Diversity
1.3.8
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.
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.3.9
POSTING OF POSITION OPENINGS (1.3.9)
It is the policy of the University that all regular staff position openings be listed with and posted by the University Human Resources Department; and that they be left open for a minimum of five (5...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.1
ABSENCE/ATTENDANCE (1.4.1)
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.10
SICK LEAVE (1.4.10)
Regular faculty and staff members of the University of North Texas are entitled to a sick leave allowance as provided by the Texas Government Code. Sick leave provides each regular staff member with...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.10.2
GUIDELINES FOR CALCULATING SICK LEAVE USED BY FACULTY (1.4.10.2)
Faculty members at institutions of higher education must submit prescribed leave forms for all sick leave taken during their normal forty-hour (40 hour) work week even if no classes were missed. For...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
1.4.10.3
SICK LEAVE POOLING (1.4.10.3)
Pursuant to Senate Bill 357, 71st Legislature, Regular Session, this policy is established, effective March 1, 1990, for the creation and operation of a sick leave pool to benefit certain employees...
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.10.4
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...
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.11
TIME AND ATTENDANCE/LEAVE RECORDS (1.4.11)
The University is under the jurisdiction of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Texas Government Code (TGC) and must comply with all the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder,...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.12
TIME OFF FOR VOTING (1.4.12)
Employees are expected to use early voting before or after working hours or on weekends prior to election day or to vote before or after working hours on election day. However, in unusual...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.13
VACATION LEAVE (1.4.13)
The purpose of this policy is to establish university policy for vacation leave for regular staff employees.
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.14
ABSENCE TO ATTEND CONFERENCES AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS (1.4.14)
It is the policy of the University to grant permission to members of the faculty and staff to attend conferences, training programs and professional meetings when it is determined that such...
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.15
LEAVE WITH PAY FOR ASSISTANCE DOG TRAINING (1.4.15)
A state employee who is a person with a disability, as defined by Section 121.002, Human Resources Code, is entitled to a leave of absence with full pay for the purpose of attending a training...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.16
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR FITNESS PROGRAM PARTICIPATION (1.4.16)
Administrative leave is authorized on a limited basis for full-time regular staff members who participate in the University Fitness Program. The granting of such leave is for the purpose of...
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.17
LEAVE WITH PAY FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE VOLUNTEERS (1.4.17)
University employees who are volunteer fire fighters or emergency medical service volunteers shall be granted a leave of absence with full pay to attend emergency medical service or fire service...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.18
LEAVE WITH PAY FOR FOSTER PARENTS (1.4.18)
An employee of the University who is a foster parent to a child under the conservatorship of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, is entitled to a leave of absence with full pay for...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.19
PARENTAL LEAVE (1.4.19)
University faculty and staff with less than a total of 12 months of state service or who have worked less than 1,250 hours in the 12-month period immediately preceding the commencement of leave are...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.2
COMPENSATORY LEAVE AND OVERTIME (1.4.2)
To insure that staff members are compensated for overtime worked in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, and the Texas Government Code.
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.20
LEAVE WITH PAY FOR AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFIED DISASTER SERVICE VOLUNTEERS (1.4.20)
Any State employee, who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross or who is in training to become such a volunteer, with the authorization of his/her supervisor, may be...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.21
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE (1.4.21)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) became effective August 5, 1993. Under FMLA, faculty and staff who have been employed for a total of at least 12 months of state service and have worked...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.3
DEVELOPMENT LEAVE (1.4.3)
Staff members are eligible for development leaves.
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.4
EMERGENCY/ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE (1.4.4)
A faculty or staff member will be granted emergency leave without the loss of regular pay for reason of death in the family.
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.5
HOLIDAYS (1.4.5)
This policy applies to any regular employee who is appointed to work at least twenty hours per week for a period of at least four and one-half continuous month. For purposes of this policy,...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.6
JURY AND WITNESS DUTY (1.4.6)
Regular faculty and staff members summoned to perform jury duty shall be excused from work for the time they serve, without loss of pay or accrued leave time. An employee is entitled to accept fees...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.7
LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY (1.4.7)
A leave of absence without pay is an authorized, temporary release of a faculty or staff member from the payroll. Leaves of absence are granted either under the provisions of applicable federal...
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.4.8
MILITARY LEAVE (1.4.8)
The University supports employees who serve in state or federal military units and provides employment protections, rights, and benefits to those employees who serve our country. The University will...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.5.1
OPTIONAL GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS (1.5.1)
It is the policy of the University to provide an opportunity for participation in the Uniform Group Insurance Program, TexFlex and the Long Term Care Plan to all insurance eligible faculty, staff and...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.5.2
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...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.5.4
WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (1.5.4)
It is the policy of the University of North Texas (the "University") to provide Workers' Compensation Insurance for all employees, under the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act for...
15. Risk Management Services
Doug Welch
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.5.6
STATE EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIP FEE DEDUCTION (1.5.6)
Senate Bill 3, 72nd Legislature, First Called Session, Article 3, empowers employees to authorize a payroll deduction for payment of membership fees in an eligible state employee organization,...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.6.1
CLASSIFICATION OF JOBS (1.6.1)
It is the policy of University of North Texas that all staff (non-faculty) positions be evaluated, classified and compensated to insure the concept of "equal pay for equal work" based...
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.6.2
SALARY ADMINISTRATION - STAFF (1.6.2)
The compensation program at the University of North Texas provides flexible, competitive pay practices that encourage employee career development, reward job performance and attract and retain...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.6.3
LONGEVITY PAY/HAZARDOUS DUTY PAY (1.6.3)
The policy provides longevity pay to regular full-time staff personnel in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 659, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code; and to provide hazardous duty pay to all...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.6.5
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION (1.6.5)
The University provides a range of opportunities for faculty and staff to receive supplemental compensation for services performed in addition to or outside the scope of their regular assignment....
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.6.6
FACULTY AND STAFF GIFTS AND AWARDS (1.6.6)
The University does not prohibit the granting of gifts and awards to its faculty and staff; however, such gifts and awards must conform to all provisions of this policy, must comply with state and...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.6.6.1
TAX RULES FOR EMPLOYEE GIFTS AND AWARDS (1.6.6.1)
Questions concerning tax issues relating to employee awards and gifts should be directed to the University Tax Accountant in Payroll.
10. Fiscal Management
Carlos Hernandez
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
1.7.1
STAFF EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE AND INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION (1.7.1)
The University of North Texas is committed to recruiting, developing and retaining quality staff employees in an at-will employment relationship that fosters successful performance and...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP for Finance and Administration
1.7.2
GRIEVANCE POLICY (1.7.2)
The University of North Texas (the “University”) encourages fostering positive and effective communications between its management and employees. The University is devoted to...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.7.3
STAFF DEVELOPMENT/PERFORMANCE PLANNING AND REVIEW (1.7.3)
The Staff Development/Performance Planning and Review Program provides managers and supervisors a tool to improve morale, decrease turnover, increase efficiency and improve performance of University...
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.7.5
VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM (1.7.5)
It is the policy of this institution that University-related disputes be addressed in a manner that encourages the resolution of conflict and advances the opportunity for productive learning and work...
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.7.6
STAFF COUNCIL (1.7.6)
It is the policy of the University of North Texas to authorize and support the development and operations of a University of Staff Council.
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.7.7
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE POLICY (1.7.7)
The University of North Texas is committed to providing faculty, staff, students and visitors with an environment of respect and safety that encourages learning and productive employment and that is...
5. Human Resources
Marci Bailey
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
1.7.9
PRIVACY POLICY (1.7.9)
The University of North Texas believes that as an entity of the State of Texas, it exists in order to serve the people of Texas. In accordance with this belief, it is the policy of the University to...
5. Human Resources
Donna Keener
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
10.1
PROCESS FOR APPROVING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (10.1)
The process set out in this policy applies to adoption of new and revision of existing policies and procedures.
2. Rule and Policy Development
Jean Bush
Sr. Associate VP for Finance
10.10
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...
4. Administration
Chris Foster
Director of Institutional Compliance
10.13
SOLICITATION POLICY (10.13)
The purpose of this policy is to create an atmosphere conducive to the pursuit of academic excellence, unfettered by extraneous outside interference, yet retaining the needed and beneficial...
4. Administration
Mona Hicks
VP Student Affairs
10.14
USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (10.14)
It is the responsibility of the University to maintain an environment which is conducive to teaching and learning and to personal and professional growth. Since irresponsible use of alcoholic...
4. Administration
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
10.15
UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY (10.15)
The University of North Texas has a history of seeking to preserve an atmosphere of openness and tolerance. This university is committed to maintaining an unpretentious and accepting atmosphere...
5. Human Resources
Gilda Garcia
VP Institutional Equity and Diversity
10.16
SPACE ASSIGNMENT AND MANAGEMENT POLICY (10.16)
All space is to be considered University space and is subject to assignment and reassignment to meet the overall needs and best interests of the institution. All space assignments remain in...
11. Facilities and Real Estate
Darlene Callahan
VP Academic Affairs
10.17.1
UNT TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
As a recipient of funds from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, the University of North Texas adopts this policy to provide for the health and safety of students, faculty, and...
4. Administration
Valerie Robertson
VP for Finance and Business
10.2
CLOSING OF CAMPUSES DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS (10.2)
The University of North Texas Denton and/or Dallas campuses will remain open unless weather conditions are such that the majority of students, faculty, and staff are unable to reach their respective...
15. Risk Management Services
Doug Welch
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
10.3
PHYSICAL FACILITIES - CAMPUS MASTER PLAN (10.3)
The University will maintain a current physical facilities campus master plan, updated on an annual basis. This plan will identify all facilities projects, including new construction, repair,...
11. Facilities and Real Estate
Other
VP Finance and Administration
10.3.1
REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS (10.3.1)
All acquisitions of Real Property are handled through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services.
11. Facilities and Real Estate
Other
VP Finance and Administration
10.3.2
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...
11. Facilities and Real Estate
Other
VP Finance and Administration
10.4
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS (10.4)
This policy establishes the authority for the system and its institutions to approve and execute contracts. A “contract” means any commercial agreement or other document that creates a...
10. Fiscal Management
Charla Friday
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
10.6
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...
4. Administration
Ruby Raines
Office of the President
10.7
PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION PRIVACY POLICY (10.7)
This policy is the guidance and regulation component of Department of Health and Human Services requirements that the University of North Texas (UNT) communicate clear and specific compliance...
7. Student Affairs
Reggie Bond
VP Student Affairs
10.7A
MEDICAL SERVICES TRANSACTIONS AND CODING (10.7A)
A health care component within the University of North Texas that uses electronic media for any transaction covered under 45 CFR §162.1002 must conduct the transaction using the code sets...
12. Campus Safety and Security
Reggie Bond
VP Student Affairs
10.8
INSURANCE (10.8)
Insurance is a risk financing technique basic for managing risk. The University purchases insurance to manage certain risk exposures to personnel and property.
15. Risk Management Services
Doug Welch
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
11.5
INVESTMENT POLICY (11.5)
This policy establishes rules for the investment of all University of North Texas (“UNT”) funds and funds held by UNT in trust for others.
10. Fiscal Management
Carolyn Whitlock
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Finance
13.1
CHARTER OF THE FACULTY SENATE (13.1)
A University is a community of scholars engaged in the free discussion, research and dissemination of ideas and knowledge. To the end that the governing of this university shall embody the full...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
13.8
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (13.8)
The University of North Texas is a recognized student-centered public research university where we harness the power of ideas through a culture of learning based on diverse viewpoints,...
3. Governance
Ruby Raines
Office of the President
13.9
SHARED GOVERNANCE & ROLE OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES & ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION (13.9)
Shared governance is and shall be a central tenet of academic decision-making at the University of North Texas (as it is in higher education at major public Universities throughout the U.S.). The...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
15.0.1
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS AND GRANTING OF TENURE (15.0.1)
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
15.0.2
TIME PERIOD EXCLUSION FROM THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD (15.0.2)
Excluding time from the probationary period allows balance between work and life away from work for tenure track faculty members who experience significant personal obligations (e.g. medical, family...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
15.1.10
TENURED ADMINISTRATORS RETURNING TO FULL-TIME ACADEMIC STATUS (15.1.10)
This policy applies to members of the tenured faculty who serve on at least 50 percent administrative appointments in positions noted above for a period of at least one year. When such person...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
15.1.11
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE POLICY AND GUIDELINES (15.1.11)
Faculty development leaves are authorized for the primary purpose of increasing the value of the recipient’s sustained contribution to the university by providing the individual an opportunity...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs