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University Policy Office - Policy Manual

Policy Manual by Number Start with 10

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...
4. Administration
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

SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS POLICY (10.17)--EFFECTIVE 01.01.2013

In the interest of promoting the health, well-being and safety of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors, the University of North Texas (“UNT”) prohibits smoking anywhere on...
4. Administration
Jean Bush
Sr. Associate VP for Finance

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...
7. Student Affairs
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