All policy actions, including creation, revision, or deletion are summarized here for quick reference.
UNT Policy 9.8, Policy on Smoking, Food and Beverages on Campus and in Leased Facilities has been deleted. This policy is outdated and created a direct conflict with UNT's Smoke-Free Campus policy. Service, assistance, and wild animals will be addressed in other policies. Effective 06/25/2013.
UNT Policy 10.15, University Policy Statement on Diversity, has been revised to update and clearly state UNT's commitment to diversity. Effective 6/20/2013.
UNT Policy 8.2, Utilities Conservation (formerly Energy Policy), has been revised. This policy is an essential part of UNT's conservation program to help meet savings goals and reduce utility costs to the University. Effective 6/10/2013.
UNT Policy 15.1.8. This policy has been deleted. New UNT Policy 15.2.21, Joint Faculty Appointments, will replace UNT Policy 15.1.8. The new policy is broadly written to include appointments at UNT as well as faculty seeking joint appointment with other institutions, laboratories, or affiliated entities. Effective 5/28/2013.
UNT Policy 16.10, Joint UNT/NTRI Sponsored Project Policy, has been deleted. This policy refers to the North Texas Research Institute (NTRI) which is inactive at this time. Policy is outdated and inaccurate. Deletion effective 2/7/2013.
New UNT Policy 10.17, Smoke-Free Campus Policy, was created to protect the health and welfare of everyone on UNT's campus. Policy effective 1/1/2013.
New UNT Policy 15.2.19, Awarding Posthumous Degrees, is created to allow UNT to confer posthumous baccalaureate and graduate degrees upon deceased students who have successfully completed a substantial portion of their academic program at the time of death. Policy effective 12.13.2012.
UNT Policy 1.4.1, Absence/Attendance, has been non-substantively revised to remove outdated language to comply with the new At-Will employment regulation. Effective 11/12/2012.
UNT Policy 1.4.2, Compensatory Leave and Overtime, has been non-substantively revised to remove remove or insert wording to match language in other policies. In this policy, the words "work fule" are being deleted. Effective 11/12/2012.
UNT Policy 1.2.12, Illegal Drugs & Alcohol, has been non-substantively revised to remove outdated language to comply with the new At-Will employment regulation. Effective 11/12/2012.
UNT Policy 1.4.7, Leave of Absence Without Pay, has been non-substantively revised to remove outdated language to comply with the new At-Will employment regulation. Effective 11/12/2012.
UNT Policy 1.3.8, Reduction in Force, has been non-substantively revised to remove outdated language to comply with the new At-Will employment regulation. Effective 11/12/2012.
UNT Policy 1.4.10.3, Sick Leave Pooling, has been non-substantively revised to remove outdated language to comply with the new At-Will employment regulation. Effective 11/12/2012.
UNT Policy 1.7.3, Staff Development/Performance Review, has been non-substantively revised to remove outdated language to comply with the new At-Will employment regulation. Effective 11/12/2012.
UNT Policy 18.1.6, Student Immunization and Screening/Testing Policy, has been revised for clarity and to accurately reflect current practice and procedure. Effective 11/7/2012.
UNT Policy 1.3.2, Types of Staff Appointments, has been non-substantively revised to remove outdated language to comply with the new At-Will employment regulation. Effective 11/12/2012.
UNT Policy 1.4.13, Vacation Leave, has been non-substantively revised to remove outdated language to comply with the new At-Will employment regulation. Effective 11/12/2012.
UNT Policy 1.7.7, Workplace Violence, has been non-substantively revised to remove outdated language to comply with the new At-Will employment regulation. Effective 11/12/2012.
UNT Policy 1.7.7, Workplace Violence, has been non-substantively revised to remove outdated language to comply with the new At-Will employment regulation. Effective 11/12/2012.
UNT Policy 3.5 has been deleted. Policy is no longer accurate, is procedural in nature, and is not necessary. Deleted 10/8/2012.
UNT Policy 18.5.6, Administrative Entry and Searches of University Residence Halls, has been revised to update and adhere to current practice and to establish administrative procedures. Effective 10/26/2012.
UNT Policy 3.1 has been deleted. Policy is outdated and does not serve any function. Deleted 10/8/2012.
UNT Policy 16.6 was non-substantively revised to remove references to the Faculty Handbook which are no longer applicable. Effective 10/8/2012.
UNT Policy 15.1.26 was non-substantively revised to remove references to the Faculty Handbook which are no longer applicable. Effective 10/8/2012.
UNT Policy 1.3.7 was non-substantively revised to eliminate references to the Faculty Handbook which is no longer applicable. Effective 10/8/2012.
Revision--UNT Policy 18.4.5, Student Travel Policy, was non-substantively revised to delete references to the Faculty Handbook which is no longer applicable. Revision effective 9/26/2012.
UNT policy 5.2 was non-substantively revised update links to resources and to restore those resource links that were broken. Effective 08/06/2012.
UNT Policy 1.3.11, Probationary Period, has been deleted. With the implementation of the System At-Will Employment Regulation, effective June 1, 2012, employees will no longer serve a probationary period. Law wnforcement officers requiring a probationary period are covered under General Order 221.02 and Texas Code 143.027 and Policy Department policies and procedures reflect this requriement. 1.3.11 deletion effective 8/24/2012.
This policy was non-substantively revised to delete references to the Faculty Handbook which is no longer applicable. Effective 8/18/2012.
UNT Policy 10.17.1 has been created to comply with 25 TAC 703.20, Certification of Tobacco-Free Policy for Entities Receiving CPRIT Funds. Effective 8/24/2012.
This policy was non-substantively revised to remove references to the Faculty Handbook which is no longer applicable. Effective 7/5/2012.
UNT Policy 1.7.2 was revised to reflect process/procedural changes in accordance with System Regulation pertaining to condition of employment. Effective 6/5/2012.
UNT Policy 1.7.1 was revised to comply with System Regulation 05.100 At-Will Employment Relationship. Effective 6/5/2012.
UNT Policy 4.1 was non-substantively revised for clarity and to identify responsible party. Effective 5/23/2012.
UNT Policy 2.2.14 was revised to extend the dependent's age from 25 to 26 concerning eligibility for scholarship benefits. Effective 5/11/2012.
UNT Policy 16.8 was significantly revised to comply with current practice, applicable statutes, and best practice. Effective 5/4/2012.
UNT Policy 2.1.10 was revised to eliminate the requirement that DeptID holders certify monthly financial transactions for which this individual is the holder of record. Effective 4/3/2012.
UNT Policy 1.2.16 has been consolidated into 1.2.17, Criminal History Background Checks for Security Sensitive Positions, which includes both faculty and staff. Deleted 4/9/2012.
UNT Policy 1.2.5 was revised to comply with applicable statutes. Effective 4/3/2012.
UNT Policy 18.4.8 was revised to limit expression on campus grounds to specified time periods and regulation of outdoor structures used for purposes of expressive speech to require advance reservation for use and to prohibit fully enclosed structures. Effective 4/17/2012.
UNT Policy 7.4 was consolidated into policy 7.2, Fundraising and Private Support. Deleted 3/30/2012.
UNT Policy 15.1.11 has been non-substantively revised to require a summary report of the activities undertaken during the leave period to be submitted to the Development Leave Committee within six months after completion of the leave. This is a change from the former four-month requirement. Effective 3/30/2012.
UNT Policy 7.3 was consolidated into policy 7.2, Fundraising and Private Support. Deleted 3/30/2012.
UNT Policy 18.1.24 was created to prohibit the use of university property for purposes unrelated to the regular programs and activities of the university. Effective 3/15/2012.
UNT Policy 1.2.17 was revised to consolidate UNT policy 1.2.16, Criminal History Background Checks, Faculty, in addition to establishing administrative procedures in support of policy objectives. Effective 2/22/2012.
UNT Policy 18.1.11 was revised to comply with recent changes to Title IX. Effective 1/31/2012.
UNT Policy 1.2.6 was revised to comply with Regents Rule 05.300, Nepotism. Effective 1/31/2012.
UNT Policy 17.5 was created to provide free and unrestricted online access to scholarly works to enhance Federal, State, private, and public support of research and scholarship at UNT. Effective 1/31/2012.
UNT Policy 18.1.23 was created to provide students with a procedure for resolving complaints against UNT faculty, staff, and the university where no other formal process for resolution of complaints has been established. Effective 1/10/2012.
Individual exemption policies related to Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code have been consolidated into new policy 2.2.10, Exemptions and Waivers from Tuition and Fees. This policy has been deleted.
Individual exemption policies related to Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code have been consolidated into new policy 2.2.10, Exemptions and Waivers from Tuition and Fees. This policy has been deleted.
Individual exemption policies related to Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code have been consolidated into new policy 2.2.10, Exemptions and Waivers from Tuition and Fees. This policy has been deleted.
Individual exemption policies related to Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code have been consolidated into new policy 2.2.10, Exemptions and Waivers from Tuition and Fees. This policy has been deleted.
Individual exemption policies related to Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code have been consolidated into new policy 2.2.10, Exemptions and Waivers from Tuition and Fees. This policy has been deleted.
This policy is a benefit program and does not meet the definition of a policy. The EAP will be referenced in any policies that are applicable and information regarding this program is located on the HR website under the EAP Toolkit. This policy has been deleted.
This new UNT policy consolidates existing policies dealing with exemptions and waivers from tuition and fees defined in Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code. By consolidating several policies into one, it will assist students/faculty/staff in locating information concerning waivers and exemptions. This policy is effective 12/22/2011.
Individual exemption policies related to Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code have been consolidated into new policy 2.2.10, Exemptions and Waivers from Tuition and Fees. This policy has been deleted.
Individual exemption policies related to Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code have been consolidated into new policy 2.2.10, Exemptions and Waivers from Tuition and Fees. This policy has been deleted.
Individual exemption policies related to Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code have been consolidated into new policy 2.2.10, Exemptions and Waivers from Tuition and Fees. This policy has been deleted.
This policy does not meet the definition of a policy and has been deleted.
Individual exemption policies related to Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code have been consolidated into new policy 2.2.10, Exemptions and Waivers from Tuition and Fees. This policy has been deleted.
Individual exemption policies related to Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code have been consolidated into new policy 2.2.10, Exemptions and Waivers from Tuition and Fees. This policy has been deleted.
The Outstanding Staff Award is an employee recognition program and does not meet the definition of a policy. Procedures have been developed for this program for guidance purposes. This policy has been deleted.
A new Salary Administration policy became effective 9/1/2010. The accompanying procedures will be in conflict with this policy. All necessary components of this policy will be covered in either the new Salary Administration Procedures or other existing HR policies. This policy has been deleted.
Non-substantively revised to accurately reflect current policy and reduce the need for future changes to the policy by eliminating specific dollar amounts for delinquent fees. This policy is effective 12/13/2011.
Individual exemption policies related to Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code have been consolidated into new policy 2.2.10, Exemptions and Waivers from Tuition and Fees. This policy has been deleted.
Revised to correct and clarify procedures set forth in the policy. Effective 10/1/2011.
Revised to incorporate terminology referred to in Board of Regents Order 2010-13. Specifically, "UNT System" is used to mean both UNT and the UNT Health Science Center. Effective 10/19/2011.
This policy was revised to consolidate policies 7.2, Fundraising and Support; 7.3, Gifts to/for Endowments; and 7.4, Endowments for Academic Position. Effective 10/27/2011.
This revision will treat research assistants in the same manner as teaching assistants and teaching fellows regarding SCH (semester credit hour) enrollment as a condition of summer employment. Currently teaching assistants and teaching fellows are not required under analogous policy 15.1.27 to register for SCH in the summer as a condition of employment. This will ensure both equality of treatment and prevent students from enrolling in excessive SCH as a condition of employment rather than for pedagogical purposes. Effective 10/10/2011
Significantly revised to correct and clarify procedures set forth in policy. This policy revision closely mirrors the HSC policy. Effective 10/18/2011.
This revision will treat teaching assistants and teaching fellows in the same manner as research assistants. The new language is taken verbatim from UNT policy 18.3.13. This will insure both equality of treatment between the two groups and prevent students from enrolling in excessive SCH as a condition of employment rather than for pedagogical purposes. This will also allow teaching assistants and teaching fellows to focus on preparation for and the taking of exams instead of enrolling in coursework that should already have been completed. Effective 10/13/2011.
The policy is deleted. The policy is outdated and no longer relevant. Policy deletion effective 10/31/2011.
Requires that all funds entrusted to and all financial transactions made by its employees shall be managed in accordance with applicable university policies and procedures. Effective 9/22/2011.
This revised IRB policy is to update a seriously out-dated policy. This revision structurally mirrors the new policy developed for UNT-Dallas and approved by General Counsel. Effective 9/22/2011.
Non-substantively revised to more accurately reflect responsible party and correct titles. Effective 8/31/2011.
Non-substantive revision to update VP area responsible and update department names. Effective 8/11/2011.
Establishes guidelines for allowable departmental budget adjustments and defines specific restrictions for budget adjustments. Effective 8/31/2011.
This newly developed policy ensures compliance with export control laws and regulations implemented by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce through its Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the U.S. Dept. of State through its International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and by the U.S. Treasury Dept. through its Office of Foreign Assets Cotnrol (OFAC). This policy is effective as of 8/19/2011.
Outlines and defines the fees and other charges related to instruction for which statutory authority is provided to UNT. Effective 8/31/2011.
In response to new federal interpretations, as well as to meet the needs of the University of North Texas faculty, staff and students, UNT has implemented a revised FERPA policy that is effective immediately.
Key changes to the policy affect many faculty and staff members who have access to students’ records. Most notable of the changes are revisions to those items listed as “Directory Information,” which is information typically allowed to be released without student consent, unless the student has requested that their directory information be withheld.
Title change from “New Accounts.” Establishes guidelines for creating new university deptids and requires compliance with established regulations for university funds. Effective 8/31/2011.
Non-substantive revision to update VP area of responsibility and minor edits to the procedures and responsibilities requested by the RSO. Effective 8/11/2011.
Affiliated Entities sets forth the rules governing the relationship between a private donor or an organization designed to further the mission and goals of the University of North Texas (UNT) and UNT and its employees, as required by Regents Rule 09.500 and section 2255.001 of the Texas Government Code. This policy establishes the framework within which the UNT will work with affiliated organizations. This policy is effective as of 7/21/2011.
New policy created to ensure compliance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board legislation 34 CFR 600.2. Effective 6/30/2011.
Revised to comply with the research misconduct requirements of the U.S. Public Health Service, 42 CFR Part 93; the National Science Foundation (NSF 05-131, Ch. IX, Research Misconduct, 930-933); the Office of Science and Technology (Fed. Research Misconduct Policy 65 Fed. Reg. 76,260; and any other applicable research misconduct requirements of agencies or entities providing research funding to UNT. Effective 3/2/2011.
The newly developed policy establishes a process to review, approve, maintain, and remove permanent or long-term art installed in public places on the University’s campus. The policy is effective as of 12/6/2010.
The newly developed policy sets out requirements related to the award management of sponsored projects. The policy is effective as of 11/19/2010.
The newly developed policy sets forth requirements related to the negotiation and acceptance of grants and contracts related to or arising from sponsored project efforts. The policy is effective as of 11/19/2010.
The newly developed policy sets out requirements for faculty and staff members engaged in sponsored project activities. The policy is effective as of 11/19/2010.
The newly developed policy sets forth institutional requirements related to recovery and distribution of Facilities and Administration (F&A) funds. The policy is effective as of 11/19/2010.
The newly developed policy sets forth procedures and responsibilities for faculty and staff members engaged in sponsored project activities. The policy is effective as of 11/19/2010.
The policy is revised to reflect the University's established peer review process for selecting patentable technologies. Revisions to this policy are effective as of 10/28/2010.
The policy is revised to clarify the responsibilities of each university department that accepts cash for university business. Additionally, all guidelines and internal administrative procedures have been removed from the policy and transferred to a document maintained by Student Accounting & University Cashiering. Revisions to this policy are effective 9/30/2010.
The policy is revised to reflect the University's established compensation structure for regular staff. Revisions are effective 9/17/2010.
The policy is revised as of 8/2010. Please see policy for details.
The policy was approved by the Board of Regents with no changes on 8/19/2010.
The policy was approved by the Board of Regents with no changes on 8/19/2010. Annually, the policy is submitted as a submission to the Board for approval, in accordance with Regents Rule 10.100.
The policy is revised to make provisions for a new class of devices, termed “personal computing devices,” that appear on the market and which university personnel and units wish to purchase. The Apple iPad, for example, is highly popular and the University needs a policy to address reimbursement issues regarding the purchase of such devices and related costs.
The policy generally applies the same rules for the purchase of personal computing devices and data plans that have been in place (and continue to be in place) for cell phones. For those faculty, staff, and student employees who use the cell phone/personal computing devices for official university business, as described in the policy, the University will provide: 1) an allowance up to 50 percent of the cost of a personal computing device with a maximum allowance of $150; 2) up to $40 per month for a data plan for either a cell phone or a PCD, but not both; and 3) a reimbursement for the purchase of software for personal computing devices. Revisions to this policy are effective 8/10/2010.
