Policy Manual by Number Start with 10
10.1
POLICY ON POLICIES (10.1)
University of North Texas policies shall reflect the University’s academic mission and vision and comply with federal and state laws, Regents Rules and System Regulations. Procedures developed...
2. Rule and Policy Development
Deena Merrill
VP for Finance and Administration
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
Compliance Office
VP for Finance and Administration
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 for Student Affairs
10.14
USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (10.14)
It is the responsibility of the University of North Texas ("University" or "UNT") to maintain an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning and to personal and...
4. Administration
Elizabeth With
VP for Student Affairs
10.15
UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY (10.15)
The University of North Texas values diversity and individuality as part of advancing ideals of human worth, dignity and academic excellence. Diverse viewpoints enrich open discussion, foster...
4. Administration
Joanne Woodard
VP Institutional Equity and Diversity
10.16
SPACE MANAGEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT (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
Office of the President
10.17
SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS POLICY (10.17)
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
Elizabeth With
VP for Finance and Administration
10.17.1
UNT TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY (10.17.1)
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
Elizabeth With
VP for Finance and Administration
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 for 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
David Reynolds
VP for 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
David Reynolds
VP for 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 for Finance and Administration
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 developed to ensure the privacy of protected health information and to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Texas Medical Records Privacy...
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP for 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
Herschel Voorhees
VP for 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 for Finance and Administration