Faculty Handbook
Section 1
Introduction to the Faculty Handbook
Section 2
University Governance
- 2.1 - University of North Texas—History and General Information
- 2.2 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
- 2.3 - The UNT System—General Information
- 2.4 - University of North Texas—Academic Administration
- 2.5 - University Faculty Committees
Section 3
College of Music Structure and Governance
- 3.1 - College of Music Overview
- 3.2 - College of Music Mission Statement
- 3.3 - College of Music Vision Statement
- 3.4 - College of Music Academic Divisions and Areas
- 3.5 - College of Music Administration
- 3.6 - College of Music Committees
Section 4
Faculty Personnel Policies
- 4.1 - Freedom and Responsibility
- 4.2 - Information on Sexual Harassment for the College of Music Community
- 4.3 - Filling Faculty Positions
Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Guidelines by Division
- 4.4 - Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Guidelines by Division
- 4.4.1 - Composition
- 4.4.2 - Conducting and Ensembles
- 4.4.3 - Instrumental Studies
- 4.4.4 - Jazz Studies
- 4.4.5 - Keyboard Studies
- 4.4.6 - Music Education
- 4.4.7 - Music History, Theory, and Ethnomusicology
- 4.4.8 - Vocal Studies
Faculty Merit Evaluations and Merit Standards by Division
- 4.5 - Faculty Merit Evaluations and Standards by Division
- 4.5.1 - Composition
- 4.5.2 - Conducting and Ensembles
- 4.5.3 - Instrumental Studies
- 4.5.4 - Jazz Studies
- 4.5.5 - Keyboard Studies
- 4.5.6 - Music Education
- 4.5.7 - Music History, Theory, and Ethnomusicology
- 4.5.8 - Vocal Studies
- 4.6 - Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness
- 4.7 - Faculty Personnel Files
- 4.8 - College of Music Lecturers
- 4.8.1 - Lecturer Guidelines
- 4.8.2 - Criteria for Promotion-Lecturers
- 4.8.3 - Lecturer Compensation
- 4.9 - Adjunct Appointments
- 4.10 - Teaching Appointments after Retirement
- 4.11 - Emeritus Faculty
- 4.12 - Faculty Absences
- 4.13 - Emergency and Administrative Leave
- 4.14 - Family and Medical Leave
- 4.15 - Leave of Absence without Pay
- 4.16 - University Travel Reimbursement
- 4.17 - College of Music Faculty Travel Policy
- 4.18 - Supplemental Travel Policy
- 4.19 - Outside Employment
Section 5
Teaching Assignments and Responsibilities
- 5.1 - Faculty Workloads
- 5.2 - Part-time Teaching Loads for Adjunct Instructors
- 5.3 - Summer Teaching
- 5.4 - Teaching Assistants and Fellows
- 5.5 - Teaching Fellow Credentials
- 5.6 - Teaching Assistant and Fellow Appointment and Renewal
- 5.7 - Teaching Assistant and Fellow Mentoring
- 5.8 - Teaching Fellows: Applied Studio Teaching
- 5.9 - Office Hours
- 5.10 - Faculty Studio Assignments
Section 6
Professional Development
- 6.1 - Faculty Development Leave
- 6.2 - Getty Funding for Special Events
- 6.3 - University Libraries
- 6.4 - Faculty Profile System
- 6.5 - Intramural Funding
- 6.6 - Extramural Funding
- 6.7 - Office of Research and Economic Development
- 6.8 - Faculty Awards
- 6.9 - Visiting Scholars
- 6.10 - Summer Workshops
Section 7
Admissions, Scholarships, and Academic Advising
- 7.1 - Admissions and Scholarships Procedures
- 7.2 - College of Music Scholarship Policy
- 7.3 - Placement Examinations
- 7.4 - Jury and Recital Requirements
- 7.5 - Academic Advising
- 7.6 - International Student Advising
- 7.7 - Applied Lesson Policy for IELI Students (Performance Majors)
- 7.8 - Guidelines for International Doctoral Performance Majors
- 7.9 - Establishing Texas Residency (students)
Section 8
Teaching—Administrative Procedures
- 8.1 - Course Prerequisites
- 8.2 - Laboratory Ensemble Requirement
- 8.3 - Copyright Compliance
- 8.4 - Mode of Instruction and Use of Technology
- 8.5 - Textbooks
- 8.6 - Lesson Late Registration
- 8.7 - Auditing Class Rolls
- 8.8 - Incompletes and Incomplete Grade Contracts
- 8.9 - Ensemble Tour and Travel Policy
- 8.10 - Student Absences
- 8.11 - Student Travel Funding
- 8.12 - Course Safety
- 8.13 - Prevention of Hearing Loss
- 8.14 - Students with Disabilities
- 8.15 - Final Examinations
- 8.16 - Changing Teacher/Major Professor
- 8.17 - Notice of Unsatisfactory Progress
- 8.18 - Reporting Grades
- 8.19 - Academic Integrity
- 8.20 - Student Privacy Rights
- 8.21 - Grade Appeals
- 8.22 - Special Problems
Section 9
Assistance for Faculty, Staff, and Their Family Members
- 9.1 - Division of Equity and Diversity
- 9.2 - Employee Assistance Program
- 9.3 - Assistance with Employee Benefits
- 9.4 - Faculty/Staff Scholarship Program
- 9.5 - Child Care and the Child Development Laboratory
- 9.6 - Ombuds Office
Section 10
College of Music and University Scheduling and Facilities
- 10.1 - College of Music Facilities
- 10.2 - Building Hours
- 10.3 - Building Access and Keys
- 10.3.1 - Key Control Policy
- 10.3.2 - Percussion Key Policy
- 10.4 - Access Control for the Ardoin-Voertman Concert Organ
- 10.5 - Building Maintenance and Custodial Services
- 10.6 - College of Music Scheduling
- 10.7 - Scheduling Policy
- 10.8 - Stage Management for Recitals
- 10.9 - Chamber Music Rooms
- 10.10 - Practice Rooms
- 10.11 - Graham Green Room
- 10.12 - College of Music Office
- 10.13 - College of Music Copy Room
Section 11
Recording Services and Instrument Repair/ Rental for Faculty and Students
- 11.1 - College of Music Recording Services
- 11.2 - College of Music Computer Lab and Recording Studio (students)
- 11.3 - Piano Technical Services
- 11.4 - Tuning Policy
- 11.5 - Wind and Stringed Instrument Repair
- 11.6 - Concert Programs
Section 12
Publicity, Marketing, and Outreach
- 12.1 - Division of University Relations,Communications, and Marketing
- 12.1.1 - Branding and Logo Policy
- 12.1.2 - Faculty Photos
- 12.1.3 - University Printing Services
- 12.2 - College of Music Office of Grants and Publications
Section 13
Other Important Information
- 13.1 - Procedures for Submitting Contracts for Review
- 13.2 - Use of Portable Heaters
- 13.3 - Summary of Deposit Procedures
- 13.4 - Guest Artist/Lecturer Payment Processing
- 13.5 - Computer and Network Support
- 13.6 - Initiative for Advanced Research in Technology and the Arts (iARTA)
- 13.7 - Institute for the Advancement of the Arts (IAA)
Section 14
Appendices
- A - Employee Guide
- B - College of Music Charter and Bylaws
- C - College of Music Emergency Evacuation Procedures
- D - College of Music Pandemic Response Plan
- E - Roles and Responsibilities of Department Chairs
- F - Quick Guide to Reserving Rooms for Small Ensembles
- G - College of Music Strategic Plan 2014-2018
- H -
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