The policy is revised to reflect changes to state law allowing the University the option to charge students who borrow money through the loan program: 1) an origination fee of not more than 1.25 percent of the amount of the loan or 2) interest on the loan at a rate of not more than five (5) percent per year. Beginning in fall 2010, the policy authorizes the Student Accounting and University Cashier Services to charge a one-time 1 percent origination fee on all emergency student loans, in lieu of charging a five (5) percent annual percentage rate for these emergency loans. Revisions to this policy are effective 7/6/2010.
2.2.29
Military Leave
The policy [formerly named "Military Leave Employees (Annual or Short Term)" policy] is revised to reflect the University's commitment to comply with the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). USERRA protects the job rights of employees who are called to active duty or authorized training with the Armed Forces of the United States. The revision combines this policy and the superseded UNT Policy 1.4.9, Military Leave (Extended) Reinstatement of Veterans into one comprehensive policy. The revision is effective 7/14/2010.
1.4.8
Military Leave (Extended) Reinstatement of Veterans
The policy is deleted. Pertinent content for the policy is combined with revised UNT Policy 1.4.8, Military Leave. The deletion is effective 7/14/2010.
1.4.9
June, 2010
Accounting System Coding Procedures
The policy is deleted. The policy provided a statement regarding the need for the appropriate coding of expenditures. Help with coding is available through Purchasing and Payment Services. The deletion is effective 6/22/2010.
2.1.12
Check Cashing
The policy is deleted.The Student Accounting and University Cashiering Services department no longer provides check cashing service. Employees may still cash personal checks at the Union. The deletion is effective 6/22/2010.
2.2.30
Claims Accounting Department
The policy is deleted. The policy provided only a description of the Purchasing and Payment Services (PPS) Department and details on the duties and responsibilities of the PPS Assistant Director and PPS Senior Associate Director. The deletion is effective 6/22/2010.
2.1.1
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) of Salary
The policy is deleted. The policy provided details on the Electronic Funds Transfer of an employee’s salary which allows paychecks to be automatically deposited into the employee’s designated account on payday. This information is already available on the Human Resources (HR) and Purchasing and Payment Services (PPS) websites.The Authorization Agreement For Electronic Funds Transfer of Salary Form is available on the HR website, in the New Hire Process section. Information related to reimbursements through travel or ePro requisitions by means of an electronic funds transfer is located on the PPS website .The deletion is effective 6/22/2010.
1.5.5
Office Supply Center
The policy is deleted. The Office Supply operation has been terminated on campus. The deletion is effective 6/22/2010.
4.2
Payroll Deadlines
The policy is deleted. The policy provided procedural information on deadlines for submitting employee timesheets and supplemental payrolls. This information already exists on the Human Resources website. The deletion is effective 6/22/2010.
2.4.4
Unemployment Compensation Insurance Program
The policy is deleted. The policy contained information on benefits for employees who are ending employment with the University. In lieu of the policy, a section on unemployment compensation has been added to the Ending Employment section of the Human Resources website. The deletion is effective 6/22/2010.
1.5.3
May, 2010
Bylaws of the Federation of North Texas Area Universities
The policy is deleted. Federation Bylaws are now maintained by the Texas Woman's University. Approval for any revisions to the Federation Bylaws are enacted by vote of the Federation Council--now comprised of graduate deans or provost designees of the three Federation universities: Texas A&M Commerce, Texas Woman's University, and the University of North Texas. The official Federation Bylaws are located on the TWU website. The deletion is effective as of 5/3/2010.
14.1
Contributions to Charitable Organizations
The policy is deleted. The policy provided information on voluntary employee participation in the State Employees Charitable Campaign (SECC). Detailed information on the UNT SECC campaign may be found on the SECC website. The deletion is effective as of 5/12/2010.
1.2.11
Exit Meeting and Termination Clearance
The policy is deleted. The policy contained procedural information on conducting exit meetings and final termination clearance for faculty and staff that leave UNT due to retirement, resignation, dismissal, layoff, or other form of termination. Information regarding retirement and ending employment already exists on the HR website in the Managers and Supervisors Toolkit.
1.3.16
Graduate Student Council
The policy is deleted. The charter/bylaw for the Graduate Student Council may be found under the "Charters & Bylaws" section of the University Policy Office website. The deletion is effective as of 5/3/2010.
18.4.4
Human Resources Department
The policy is deleted. The policy contained descriptive information about the role of the Human Resources Department. Information about the HR Department may be found on the HR website. The deletion is effective as of 5/12/2010.
1.1.2
Procedural and Content Guidelines for Providing Recommendations and References
The policy is deleted. The policy provided details on addressing inquiries related to faculty, staff, or student recommendations and references. This information already exists in section 5 of UNT Policy 1.3.3, Employee Information and Personal Data. The deletion is effective as of 5/12/2010.
1.3.3A
Reemployment and Reinstatement
The policy is deleted. The policy provided the procedures and criteria to reemploy and reinstate former UNT employees. These items are already covered in other HR policies (e.g., sick leave, vacation, military leave, retirement, etc.), including specific procedures for reemployment and reinstatement. The deletion is effective as of 5/12/2010.
1.3.13
TIP$ Suggestion Program (Top Ideas for Productive Savings)
The policy is deleted. The policy provided information about the TIP$ program, which is designed to allow employees an opportunity to share ideas for improved operations and to be recognized for their contributions. Information on this program already exists on the HR website in the Employee Recognition Toolkit. The deletion is effective as of 5/12/2010.
1.7.4
University Ombuds
The policy (formerly "Faculty Ombudsman") is revised to reflect a resource, now available to all UNT employees, to informally raise and address work-related concerns with the University Ombuds. The policy defines key terms (e.g., confidential, independent, and informally) and provides the responsibilities of the University Ombuds. Revisions to this policy are effective as of 5/3/2010.
15.1.34
April, 2010
Course and Curriculum Development
The policy is revised to include a statement regarding the University’s established procedures for approving substantive changes to its academic programs and ensuring timely notification to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
As a standard for accreditation, SACSCOC approval is required before the University may initiate any substantive change. Substantive change is defined by SACSCOC as a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution. The University’s SACSCOC Liaison (Dr. Allen Clark) is responsible for developing and implementing procedures necessary to ensure compliance with SACSCOC requirements. Revisions to this policy are effective as of 4/7/2010.
15.2.3
February, 2010
Annual Campus Safety Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their respective campuses. The policy(formerly "Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act") is revised to include greater detail on how the University compiles and prepares its annual crime security awareness report/brochure. Revisions to this policy are effective as of 2/23/2010.
18.1.15
HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention
The policy is deleted. The policy provided only a cross-reference to UNT Policy 1.3.20, HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention Policy. Information about HIV/AIDS Education may be found by accessing the official policy (1.3.20). The deletion is effective as of 2/27/2010.
18.5.4
Notification Regarding Missing Resident Students
The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires the University to maintain a missing student notification policy and protocol for on-campus residents. The newly developed policy creates a formal process for allowing students to identify a confidential contact in case the student is reported missing. The policy is effective as of 2/23/2010.
18.1.22
Shared Governance and the Role of Advisory Committees and the Academic Administration
The policy is revised to clarify the language and indicate the responsible party. Revisions to this policy are effective as of 2/16/2010.
13.9
Student Immunization and Screening/Testing
The policy (formerly the "Immunization Policy") is revised to include mandatory bacterial meningitis vaccination requirements for first-time students who are moving into on-campus housing. Additionally, the policy includes Tuberculosis (TB) screening and testing requirements for incoming students who are born in countries with a high prevalence of TB, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Revisions to this policy are effective as of 2/16/2010.
18.1.6
January, 2010
CARE Assessment Team and Involuntary Student Medical Withdrawal
The newly developed policy establishes procedures necessary to ensure due process regarding possible involuntary medical withdrawals. The CARE Team has the ability to recommend a student be administratively withdrawn from the University. This process no longer exists within the UNT Policy 18.1.11, Code of Student Conduct.
18.1.21
Guidelines for Faculty Participation in Instructional Units
The newly developed policy establishes a process for the University to allocate one percent of the estimated total cost of capital projects exceeding a certain amount to develop, purchase, or commission artwork for the site or the immediate environment of the site.
8.7
Policy Statement on Departmental Personnel Administration
Shared Governance and the Role of Advisory Committees and the Academic Administration
The newly developed policy describes the relationship between the administration and the faculty in which the faculty participate in giving direction and recommendations to the University on academic decisions affecting faculty.
13.9
Star Performer Awards: Administrative Leave with Pay for Outstanding Performance
The policy is deleted. Detailed information regarding changes to the Star Performer Awards program is available on the HR website under Faculty and Staff Recognition, Awards and Events.
1.4.4.2
November, 2009
Constitution for the Student Government Association
The policy (formerly "Free Speech and Public Assembly") is revised to modify the time, place, and manner restrictions for expressive activity on campus grounds.
18.4.8
Risk Management
The policy is deleted. Policy contains descriptive information about the role of Risk Management Services (RMS) and the general duties of the unit. Information about the Risk Management may be found on the RMS website.
9.11
October, 2009
Catering
The policy is deleted. Policy provides procedures and operational guidelines for catering an event at the University Union. Detailed information and procedures for catering an event at the Union may be found in the Catering Guide.
6.8.1.9
Decorations
The policy is deleted. Policy provides procedures and guidelines to decorate for an event held at the University Union.
6.8.1.17
General Information
The policy is deleted. Policy provides general rules and information for Union operations that already exists in the Union's “House Guidelines." This information may be accessed on the Union website.
6.8.1.1
Graduate Faculty Membership
The policy is revised to outline the process and conditions for appointing Graduate Faculty at UNT.
15.1.5
Information Ticket Center Sales
The policy is deleted. Policy provides administrative procedures for purchasing tickets at the Information Center. Information on ticket sales may be found at: http://www.unt.edu/union/infocenter3.htm.
6.8.1.6
Lyceum
The policy is deleted. Policy provides the process to reserve space at the Lyceum.
6.8.1.15
Procedures for Loading and Unloading Equipment
The policy is deleted. Policy provides the internal procedures for loading and unloading equipment at the University Union dock.
6.8.1.18
Student Organization and Department Meetings
The policy is deleted. Policy provides procedures and operational guidelines for reserving meeting rooms in the University Union. No policy is needed as the procedures are a function of Union Scheduling Services.
6.8.1.13
Syndicate
The policy is deleted. Policy provides the process to reserve space at the Syndicate.
6.8.1.4
Union Alcohol Guidelines
The policy is deleted. A University-wide policy on alcohol use on University property already exists (refer to UNT Policy 10.14.) Alcohol guidelines for the Union may be found at: http://www.unt.edu/union/schedulinglinks.htm.
6.8.1.14
Union Board of Directors Constitution
The policy is deleted. Policy provides the constitution of the Union Board of Directors. A complete list of members, committees, bylaws, and the constitution may be found at: http://www.unt.edu/union/about_us/ubd.html.
18.4.1
Union Smoking Policy
The policy is deleted. A University-wide policy on smoking already exists and a Union-specific policy on smoking is not needed. UNT Policy 9.8 addresses smoking on University premises.
6.8.1.3
University Program Council Constitution and Bylaws
The policy is deleted. Policy provides a description of the University Union and its intended purpose. A comprehensive description of the history, programs, goals, and services of the University Union may be found at www.unt.edu/union.
6.8.1
UNT Student Dances
The policy is deleted. Policy provides procedures and guidelines for hosting a student dance at the University Union.
6.8.1.16
September, 2009
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver/Teaching Fellows, Teaching Assistants, Research Assistants and Dependents
Policy is revised to include specific reference to the availability of out-of-state tuition waivers for spouses and dependents of teaching assistants or research assistants at another public institution in Texas.
2.2.16.1
Student Standards of Academic Integrity
The newly created policy outlines how faculty are to handle incidents of academic misconduct. The policy, as it is written, is intended to be temporary and is to be revised by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee within one year of the effective date.
18.1.16
August, 2009
Student Code of Conduct
The policy is revised to remove academic integrity issues from the Code, include the option for students to utilize Peer Advocates in the judicial process, and clarify group conduct vs. student/individual conduct. Issues regarding academic integrity may be found in UNT Policy 18.1.16, Student Standards of Academic Integrity.
18.1.11
July, 2009
Electronic and Information Resources
The newly created policy establishes a process to ensure electronic and information resources (EIRS) are accessible to all members of the University community. The University designates the CITC Director of Administration and Compliance to serve as the EIR Accessibility Coordinator to develop, support, and maintain the accessibility policy, in accordance with the statute.
5.2
May, 2009
Information Systems Management
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the senior administrator of Research Services.
16.12.4
Office of Research Services
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the senior administrator of Research Services.
16.12
Office of Technology Transfer
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the senior administrator of the Office of Technology Transfer.
16.13
Office of VP for Research & Technology Transfer
The policy is deleted. Policy content outlines major job duties and responsibilities of senior administrators.
16.0
Post-Award Services
The policy is deleted. Policy provides the responsibilities and internal administrative procedures for Office of Research Services staff members. Information on post-award services may be found on the Office of Research Development and Services website.
16.12.2
Pre-Award Services
The policy is deleted. Policy provides the responsibilities and internal administrative procedures for Office of Research Services staff members. Information on pre-award services may be found on the Office of Research Development and Services website.
16.12.1
Records Management and Retention
The policy is revised to reflect the requirements that the University establish policies and procedures to ensure state records are maintained until the expiration of the retention periods on the records retention schedule.
10.10
Tree Preservation Policy
The newly created policy establishes a process to maintain, remove, and replace trees on campus.
8.6
April, 2009
Procedures for selection of regents professors and compliance with terms of awards
The policy is deleted upon the revision of UNT Policy 15.1.24, Regents Professorship.
15.1.24.1
March, 2009
Regents Professorship
The policy is revised to clarify the eligibility criteria, performance review, and the award sections of the policy.
15.1.24
University Distinguished Research Professorship
The policy is revised to clarify the eligibility criteria, performance review, and the award sections of the policy.
15.1.23
University Distinguished Teaching Professorship
The newly created policy establishes a process to recognize distinguished teaching at UNT.
15.1.22
February, 2009
Naming Policy
The policy (formerly "Naming of Facilities or Programs") is revised to establish minimum standards, consistent definitions, and general procedures to guide staff and donors in discussing naming opportunities.
19.6
State of Texas Records Retention Schedule
The policy is deleted. The current retention schedule has been updated and a separate policy listing for the legend is no longer needed. The legend may be found on the Compliance website.
10.10.1
January, 2009
Conferring of Emeritus
The policy is revised to provide clarity to the eligibility criteria.
15.1.18
Flexible Work Schedule
The newly created policy establishes a process for full-time regular staff to request a flexible work schedule.
1.3.25
Honorary Degree Award
The policy is revised to improve clarity to the eligibility criteria, guidelines for the nomination process, approval process, and the composition of the Honorary Degree Committee.
15.1.16
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver/Teaching Fellows, Teaching Assistants, Research Assistants and Dependents
The policy is revised to provide equity and improve opportunities for graduate students.
2.2.16.1
Pre-Finals Week and Final Examinations
The policy is revised to provide faculty greater flexibility in designing and delivering their courses.
15.2.16
Retirement of Faculty Members and Modified Service
The policy (formerly "Early Retirement of Faculty Members") is revised for clarity purposes and to include a reference to the home unit in Guideline 4.1 of the policy.
1.3.15
December, 2008
2005-2006 Organization Chart
The policy is deleted.
10.9
Duties and Responsibilities of Executive Officers and Staff Reporting to the President
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12
Duties and Responsibilities of the Vice President for Development
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.5
Duties and Responsibilities of the Vice President for Student Development
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.6
Duties and Responsibilities of the Associate Vice President for Planning
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.9
Duties and Responsibilities of the Associate Vice President, Office of Equity and Diversity
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.11
Duties and Responsibilities of the Director of Athletics
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.13
Duties and Responsibilities of the Faculty Executive Assistant to the President
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.8
Duties and Responsibilities of the President, University of North Texas
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.16
Duties and Responsibilities of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.1
Duties and Responsibilities of the Senior Vice President for Administration
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.2
Duties and Responsibilities of the Vice President for Finance and Business
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.3
Duties and Responsibilities of the Vice President for Research and technology Transfer
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.15
Duties and Responsibilities of the Vice President for University Relations
The policy is deleted. Policy provides details on the major job duties and responsibilities of the position.
10.12.10
October, 2008
Time Period Exclusion from the Probationary Period
The newly created policy establishes a process to exclude time from the probationary period for tenure track faculty members who experience significant personal obligations (e.g. medical, family or other circumstances that interfere with academic work) during the pre-tenure probationary period.
15.0.2
August, 2008
Administrative Procedures Regarding Academic Workloads and Merit Evaluation of Faculty
